K-9 unit sniffs out narcotics to earn national and local awards

Crown Point Police Officer Jeff Eldridge and his K-9 partner, Buddy, were recently selected by the national police dog organization, the American Police Canine Association, as its 2012 Narcotic Detection Team of the Year for a Small Level Department (under 50 officers) throughout the U.S.

Lowell man seeks presidential pardon

HAMMOND | A Lowell man is seeking a presidential pardon, according to a letter filed Tuesday in Hammond federal court.

Veteran police officer sues Crown Point mayor, police chief

CROWN POINT | A federal lawsuit filed Monday alleges Crown Point officials sought to have a veteran police officer fired over a challenge from the FOP about an appointee to the board of works.

Police: Alcohol to blame in head-on crash with Crown Point squad car

CROWN POINT | Lake County police are accusing a Lakes of the Four Seasons woman of drunken driving following a collision early Friday with a Crown Point police car.

New hire sworn in on Crown Point Police Department

Crown Point police Sgt. Dave Benson stands in front of police motorcycles during a Wednesday inspection of the Crown Point Police Department's fleet of vehicles.

New hire sworn in on Crown Point Police Department

CROWN POINT | Officials Wednesday hired one police officer and authorized the future hire of a second, to keep police ranks at an all-time high of 41.

New hire sworn in on Crown Point Police Department

Crown Point police Officer Mike Brazil readies a squad car for a Wednesday inspection of Police Department vehicles.

Lake County K-9 Unit Selling Sweatshirts and T-shirts

CROWN POINT | The Lake County Sheriff's Department K-9 Unit is selling t-shirts and hooded sweatshirts as a fundraiser.

Patrolman Officer Robert Ballas named Crown Point Employee of the Year

CROWN POINT | Patrolman Robert Ballas has been named Crown Point's Employee of the Year.

Crown Point FOP holds 'Shop with a Cop'

CROWN POINT | The ten-year-old boy wanted to buy a gift for his best friend, Fraternal Order of Police Don Melcher Lodge 176 President Jim Poling said.

CPPD's Kozlowski recognized by Mayor Uran

CROWN POINT | Recently at the intersection of Merrillville Road and Summit Street, an accident had occurred that impacted the safe flow of traffic.

C.P. Toys for Tots campaign to continue through Dec. 13

CROWN POINT | The city of Crown Point, in partnership with the Marine Corps Reserve Toys For Tots program, is hosting a Holiday Toys For Tots Drive through Dec. 13.

"Grant"-ing their wishes

CROWN POINT | Crown Point Community Foundation awarded 12 grants during its recent grant cycle, totaling $31,763.86 in funding for local projects. Grants include: