Hammond police issue 318 seat belt violation citations

HAMMOND | Hammond police issued 318 seat belt violation citations during roving patrols in April.

Hammond man killed at party early Sunday

HAMMOND | A 21-year-old man was killed after being gunned down early Sunday at a party on the 600 block of Sibley Street in Hammond, police said.

Hammond Police Department offering self-defense training

HAMMOND | The Hammond Police Department is offering self-defense training for women in June.

Man facing molestation count in NWI gets 30 years in Illinois

HAMMOND | A 44-year-old man facing a child molestation charge in Lake County was sentenced Wednesday to 30 years in prison in a separate sexual assault case, the Cook County Sheriff's Office said.

Hammond police defuse situation at St. John the Baptist School

HAMMOND | Hammond police defused a situation Friday at St. John the Baptist School where a student was threatening to harm herself with a knife.

Hammond cops issue warning after separate home invasions

HAMMOND | Police have responded to two home invasions this week where suspects reportedly impersonated police officers.

Hammond cops release photo of suspect in armed robbery

HAMMOND | Hammond police released a photo Wednesday of a man wanted for questioning in the armed robbery of Super Gas on Columbia Avenue.

Hammond police issue 920 tickets in traffic safety push

HAMMOND | The Police Department recently participated in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over traffic safety campaign.

Hammond bar cited, 5 arrested in sweep

HAMMOND | Five people were arrested and one bar cited for the presence of minors Friday in an inspection sweep by the Hammond Police Department and state excise police.

Hammond hiring new police officers

HAMMOND | The city is hiring new police officers to fill positions left vacant by attrition, Hammond Police Chief Brian Miller said.

Merrillville man faces charge in Hammond purse snatching

HAMMOND | A man is facing a felony robbery charge in connection with a purse snatching at the Walmart on 165th Street, Hammond Police Chief Brian Miller said.

Hammond officer wounded at bank expected to make full recovery

HAMMOND | The Hammond police officer who was shot during a bank robbery Friday is expected to make a full recovery, Police Chief Brian Miller said.

Hammond police offer safety plan for real estate agents

HAMMOND | The Hammond Police Department is launching a plan to promote the safety of real estate agents following a rape about a week ago during a showing in Robertsdale.

Hammond police conduct simulated bank robbery for training

HAMMOND | Hammond police conducted a simulated bank robbery Thursday evening at Standard Bank and Trust on Calumet Avenue.

Hammond police to conduct training tonight at bank

HAMMOND | Hammond police are conducting a training exercise from 6 to 9 p.m. tonight at Standard Bank and Trust, 7007 Calumet Ave.

Self-defense training class for women offered in Hammond

HAMMOND | The Hammond Police Department will offer self-defense training for women in November.

Hammond Police Department to host Gang Crime classes

HAMMOND | The Hammond Police Department will be hosting Gang Crimes classes meeting October 3, 10, 17 and 24 at the Circle of Services (former electricians hall), 2835 165th Street.