Gallery: Recent arrests booked into LaPorte County Jail (2024)

Freight train, bus in low-impact crash in Michigan City

The speed of the train was estimated at less than 10 miles per hour at impact and the damage was described as “very minor.”

PRIMARY ELECTION: Michigan City

Angie Deuitch wins the Democratic nomination for mayor in Michigan City.

Argument leads to shooting death in Michigan City, police say

An argument between two men Saturday night in Michigan City ended with one dead and the other arrested for murder.

GM, Samsung SDI teaming to build more than $3B EV battery cell plant in Indiana

Glycerin Traders catches fire in LaPorte

Glycerin Traders caught fire Monday around 5 p.m. at 3522 State Rd. 104 in LaPorte, according to the LaPorte County Sheriff's office.

LaPorte County moves forward with vote center plan

LaPorte County Clerk Heather Stevens said her plan for switching to vote centers would reduce the number of polling locations countywide from 52 to 38.

Building corporation to finance Michigan City project

A building corporation will be formed to finance the $93 million station block development where the new South Shore Line station will be built.

Valparaiso man killed in LaPorte County crash

A Valparaiso man died Saturday following a single-vehicle crash near Westville, according to the LaPorte County Sheriff's Department.

Jerry Davich: The imperfect storm of mental instability and political radicalism

I recently had to block a guy from my social media after months of reading his ramblings, mostly conspiracy theories masquerading as credible facts.

Five arrested in connection with drug operation in Michigan City

Detectives received numerous complaints about the sale of illegal drugs out of a home on the 900 block of York Street in Michigan City.

LaPorte County Sheriff looking for missing New Durham Township boy

According to the sheriff's office, 16-year-old Joshua Desormeaux was last seen on Sunday night. They believed he left his home overnight wearing a red sweatshirt, blue jeans and grey shoes.

Appeals court affirms child molesting convictions of man who fled before trial

David Powers II, 52, was sentenced to 36 years in prison following his conviction by a LaPorte County jury and subsequent apprehension in Tennessee.

LaPorte County teen dead after four-wheeler crash, DNR says

The teen was driving the vehicle at a "high rate of speed" Saturday on private property when it struck an object resulting in fatal injuries.

Subdivision proposal an effort to restart sand mining, residents claim

Nearby residents complain about dust, noise and road damage from heavy trucks.

Two children pulled from Tippecanoe River Saturday morning

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a Tippecanoe River incident that left a 1-year-old in critical condition on Saturday morning.

Man brutally attacked by ex-girlfriend and other man, charges state

A LaPorte man and Portage woman face multiple criminal charges for attacking the woman's ex-boyfriend at his Hammond home last month.

Appeals court affirms 35-year sentence in LaPorte child molesting, child p*rn case

Michael Dumdey, 59, of LaPorte, was found guilty of 13 felonies altogether, including two counts of child molesting as a level 1 felony.

Appeals court deems evidence sufficient for child molesting convictions

The Court of Appeals has confirmed prosecutors presented sufficient evidence last year for a jury to convict a LaPorte County man of four counts of child molesting.

Marty Corley appointed as Michigan City Police Chief

Marty Corley is a 23-year veteran of the Michigan City Police Department and has served as the assistant chief of operations since 2021.

Cops: Non-fatal shooting and fatal crash in Michigan City

Michigan City police are investigating a non-fatal shooting and fatal crash that occurred at approximately midnight on Saturday on the 400 block of Walker Street, police said.

Indiana appeals court affirms conviction for drug dealing resulting in death

A LaPorte man convicted in March of drug dealing resulting in death, a level 1 felony, received a fair trial, according to a ruling by the Indiana Court of Appeals.

Former Region coach exonerated of child seduction charges, lawyers say

A LaPorte County jury found former LaPorte High School coach Lorenzo Medrano not guilty of charges of child seduction on Tuesday, Bennett and Catsadimas, P.C. said.

UPDATE: Michigan City PD have located missing woman

The Michigan City Police Department is asking for assistance in locating 63-year-old Lisa Koch, who hasn't been in touch with her family members in over 24-hours.

False bomb threat call made to Walmart, Michigan City PD say

A 13-year-old boy from Sarasota, Fla., called a Michigan City Walmart Tuesday morning indicating a bomb was placed inside the retail store, Michigan City police said.

LaPorte County Sheriff's Dept. warns public of telephone scam

The LaPorte County Sheriff's Office was made aware of two different telephone scams, both of which included Sheriff Ronald C. Heeg's name being utilized, LCSO said.

Attenuator saves roadway workers during crash, INDOT says

A semi-truck struck an attenuator and Indiana Department of Transportation yellow truck at approximately 1 p.m. Friday on 1-94, east of U.S. 421, INDOT said.

Cops: Washington man arrested in LaPorte County for murder

Alberto Valle-Carranza, 54, was arrested Wednesday in LaPorte County in connection to a Washington, D.C., murder, the LaPorte County Sheriff's Office said.

46-year-old intended to meet with minor, but was greeted by cops

Earl Stone Jr., 46, of Michigan City, was arrested Tuesday as a result of a child solicitation investigation, the LaPorte County Drug Task Force said in a news release.

Michigan City residents without water after water main break

Michigan City residents and businesses are left without water after a motorist struck a fire hydrant Thursday morning near U.S. 12 and Karwick Road, reports say.

Michigan City residents under boil advisory after water main repair

Michigan City businesses and residents impacted by the water main break on Thursday near US 12 and Karwick Road are under a 24-hour boil water advisory, reports say.

Michigan City snow emergency remains in effect until further notice

The snow emergency declared on Friday in Michigan City remains in effect as of 8 a.m. Saturday, the mayor's office said.

Woman dies after leading vehicle pursuit, getting arrested and fleeing in county cop car resulting in fatal crash, police said

While handcuffed, Melissa Collins, of Lafayette, took possession of a LaPorte County police car and fled the scene, later crashing into a ditch on Wednesday, ISP said.

DOJ: Michigan City man sentenced to seven years for firearm offense

Eugene Dawson, 42, of Michigan City, was sentenced after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.

33-year-old South Bend woman dies in car crash, LCSO say

Deputies responded to a crash Monday afternoon at U.S. 20 and Wilhelm Road in LaPorte where a 33-year-old woman was pronounced dead on scene, police said.

Appeals court rejects sentence reduction request from LaPorte drug dealer

In his appeal, Pedro Burgos Jr. argued the trial court abused its discretion by sentencing him to the maximum sentence permitted under his plea agreement.

Cops: 46-year-old man stabbed in Michigan City apartment Sunday

Michigan City police responded to a report of a stab wound victim on Sunday night in the 700 block of E. 11th Street, police said in a statement.

24-year-old woman in critical condition after being shot Sunday, Michigan City police say

Michigan City police responded to a gunshot victim on Sunday evening in the 500 block of Tremont Street.

16-year-old shoots at cops while barricaded inside Michigan City residence, PD says

Ja'Narri Garrett-Coleman, 16, has been charged with four counts of attempted murder in addition to other charges, Michigan City police said.

UPDATE: Eastbound U.S. 30 reopened after crash involving 2 semis

Both eastbound lanes of U.S. 30 are expected to be closed for several hours after a crash involving two semi-trucks Monday afternoon.

Maryland pair arrested on drug charges, LaPorte County Sheriff's Office said

Maryland residents, Chelsea Hahn and Sadiq Heyward, were both arrested for dealing narcotics after getting pulled over by police Thursday morning, police said.

Alleged financial fraudsters nabbed in Michigan City, police say

Two Washington state residents who police believe are affiliated with a nationwide financial fraud ring were nabbed Saturday in Michigan City, police said.

LaPorte County Sheriff's Office release 2023 annual report

The LaPorte County Sheriff's Office released its 2023 annual report including crime related and statistical information.

Michigan City woman sentenced for distributing meth, DOJ says

Angelica Ortiz, 37, was found guilty of distributing methamphetamine, the U.S. Attorney's Office said in a statement.

LaPorte commissioners again suing auditor

County Commissioners are again suing the county auditor’s office for ignoring orders to pay a county legal bill.

LaPorte County Sheriff's Office investigating plane crash

Deputies with the LaPorte County Sheriff's Office are investigating a plane crash that occurred Saturday afternoon in LaPorte County.

LaPorte County Sheriff's Office investigating inmate death at jail

The LaPorte County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of 27-year-old Coltyn Nowatzke, an inmate being held in LaPorte County Jail, police said.

Full rail service coming to Kingsbury

Recently, CSX train cars began entering the 8,000-acre park on a new rail extension about one mile from its main line.

Texas pair nabbed on toll road with bricks of drugs, cops say

Region gambler allegedly tried to keep winnings from going to child support

Michigan City man charged with trying to avoid winnings from going to child support.

Man guilty of murdering roommate, cutting up body and tossing it in the trash, prosecutor says

"John then moved Paul’s body into a bedroom for a few days but then moved him into the basem*nt where he was kept for 56 days," police said.