Former Chicago cop sentenced to 12 years in Latin Kings case

HAMMOND | Citing his cooperation in the federal probe of the Latin Kings, a former Chicago police officer will serve 12 years in prison for his role in committing armed robberies for the street gang in Northwest Indiana and Illinois.

Silverstone Crossing, once called 'golden' development, at standstill

HOBART | Silverstone Crossing, a commercial property once called "golden" by city officials, remains at a standstill.

Merrillville 'Nose Doc' sentenced to 7 years in federal prison

HAMMOND | Accusing former Merrillville “Nose Doc” Mark Weinberger of using "his patients like an ATM," a federal judge sentenced the defendant to seven years in federal prison Friday.

Former Hammond pastor faces 10 years to life for sex offense

HAMMOND | An Apple iPad, iPhone, digital camera and digital voice recorder belonging to a disgraced former Baptist pastor are among the evidence showing he had a sexual relationship with a minor, according to court documents made public Wednesday.

Philpot case goes to the federal jury

HAMMOND | A U.S. District Court jury began deliberations shortly before noon Friday in the fraud and theft trial of former Lake County Clerk Thomas Philpot.

Lake County coroner's fraud trial kicks off in federal court

HAMMOND | The federal corruption trial of Lake County Coroner Thomas Philpot kicked off Monday to determine whether he knew taking incentive payments as an elected official was wrong.

2 expected to plead guilty in federal heroin smuggling case

HAMMOND | Two defendants in a heroin smuggling case have filed court documents agreeing to plead guilty in Hammond federal court.

Hobart man charged with threatening the president

HAMMOND | A former Hobart mayoral candidate has been charged with federal counts of making threats against the U.S. president, federal prosecutors said Tuesday.

Chicago man to plead guilty to kidnapping E.C. man

HAMMOND | A Chicago man has agreed to plead guilty to kidnapping an East Chicago man and demanding up to $75,000 in ransom, federal court records filed Friday show.

Gary man pleads guilty to receiving child porn

HAMMOND | A Gary man pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court to receiving child pornography.

Valpo man who had worked with disabled children sentenced in child porn case

HAMMOND | A Valparaiso man who formerly worked with developmentally disabled children was sentenced to more than 17 years in federal prison for downloading and sharing child pornography.