Highland police collect 503 pounds of prescription drugs

HIGHLAND | The Highland Police Department collected 503 pounds of prescription medications on Saturday as part of the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

Two Highland High students in custody after fight on bus

HIGHLAND | Two Highland High School students were removed from a school bus Wednesday afternoon after getting into a fight, officials said.

Police duo strive to make Highland a safer community

Cpl. Shawn Anderson and Patrolman Brandon Norris are working to make Highland a safer community as coordinators of the Highland Community Crime Watch Program.

Lodge seeks donations for Cops and Kids program

HIGHLAND | Fraternal Order of Police Donald Sheppard Lodge 122 is asking the public and the business community to support is annual Cops and Kids shopping program with a monetary donation.

Police dog joins Highland ranks

HIGHLAND | When the town's newest police officer arrived, he already was equipped with a badge. His name is Boch and he is the latest in a proud line of Highland canine officers.

Lane restrictions start Monday on Indianapolis Boulevard project

HIGHLAND | Police are preparing for six months of bottlenecks to begin Monday when lane restrictions start on Indianapolis Boulevard.

Highland Police release Winter Storm Watch

HIGHLAND | The Highland Police Department have released a Winter Storm watch in effect for Highland Friday and Saturday.

Crime Watch meeting focuses on scams

HIGHLAND | A community Crime Watch meeting will be held by the Highland Police Department at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. James the Less Parish Hall, 9640 Kennedy Ave.

Highland Police advise of Fire Drill in Griffith today

HIGHLAND | The Highland Police Department announces an advisory for precautionary measures.

No injuries reported when window shot out last week, police said

HIGHLAND | Nobody was hurt when a man shot the picture window of a home in Highland last week, according to police.

Police search for missing Munster doctor

MUNSTER | Police are looking for Dr. Promila Mehta-Paul, an ophthalmologist, who didn't show up for work Tuesday at her medical office on Kennedy Avenue in Highland.

Officials urge parents to know what kids are doing online

Ryan Holmes and Anthony Balbo told parents gathered at Portage High School last week that there's nothing wrong with the Internet. They use it themselves. But they warned parents it can be misused.

Highland police plan another citizen's academy

HIGHLAND | Highland police are planning a citizens police academy following the successful completion of its 2010 academy.

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The Ladies Society of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Highland recently donated 75 new stuffed animals to the Highland Police Department. Officers keep the animals in their squad cards and they will be given to children involved in accidents, domestic issues or trauma. Presenting the toys to Cmd…