Region thief gets OK for late appeal

INDIANAPOLIS | The untimely death of his attorney will enable an East Chicago man sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for an eight-month Highland crime spree to appeal his convictions despite missing a key deadline.

Men arrested for entering Portage home

PORTAGE | Two Hammond men were arrested Sunday after police said they broke into a Portage home.

Portage man arrested in burglary; second suspect flees

PORTAGE | One man was arrested and a second suspect fled the police Sunday evening following a burglary at a home.

Police: Man arrested after being seen on stolen skateboard

VALPARAISO | Just a few days after smashing a glass door at the Bargain Barn at 815 Calumet Ave. and stealing several skateboards, Charles Dushon O'Connor decided to try out one of the new boards in the city's downtown area, according to police.

Cops: Hobart boy admitted he stole video game equipment

HOBART | A Hobart boy stole about $700 worth of video game equipment Wednesday in the 6100 block of California Street, police said.

Three are charged in home burglary in Gary

GARY | Three people have been charged in connection with the burglary of a home in the 2600 block of Waverly Drive in which two TVs and other electronic equipment were taken Feb. 24.

Firearms, computer taken in Portage home burglary

PORTAGE | A man reported to police Thursday morning that someone broke into his home and stole six firearms, a computer and an iPod.

Dyer residence is burglarized while occupants were inside

DYER | A Dyer family told police they were home early Thursday morning when someone entered their home through an unlocked door and took a purse and electronics.

Two area men are charged with Hobart house burglary

HOBART | Two area men broke into a house in Hobart and stole a television, electronics and baseball memorabilia, police said.

Police seek information about burglaries at M'ville businesses

MERRILLVILLE | Police are investigating burglaries at two Merrillville businesses.

Two charged in M'ville break-ins

MERRILLVILLE | A woman scared off men accused of breaking into homes by using her gun for protection, according to court documents.

Reward offered for information in Union Twp. burglary

UNION TOWNSHIP | A Union Township man, frustrated by a second burglary at his home since 2009, is offering a reward to the person who can bring the thieves to justice.

Police ask residents to report suspicious activity in Merrillville

MERRILLVILLE | Following recent residential burglaries in town, Police Chief Joseph Petruch advises residents to be aware of their surroundings.

Hobart police report two daytime house burglaries on Wednesday

HOBART | Two house burglaries believed unrelated were reported to police on Wednesday night, police Sgt. Jeremy Ogden said.

Hobart violent crimes declined in 2012

HOBART | Violent crimes including homicides, rapes, auto thefts and burglaries declined last year, statistics which pleased Lt. David Grissom.

Police chief patrols neighborhoods to help department

MERRILLVILLE | As the town deals with financial difficulties and a short-staffed police force, Police Chief Joseph Petruch thinks all Merrillville officials, including himself, need to take an active role in improving the situation.

Cops: Burglars hit garage where drugs were dealt

PORTAGE | A report of a burglary to a garage led to the arrest not only of the two alleged burglars, but also of a juvenile who was allegedly dealing drugs from the garage.