Philly gun dealer pleads not guilty in alleged Lake County scheme

HAMMOND | A Philadelphia gun dealer pleaded not guilty Monday to a charge of conspiring with two former Lake County sheriff's cops in an alleged illegal gun sales scheme.

Hobart police question pair in Tuesday home invasion

HOBART | Police on Wednesday had in custody two men suspected of involvement in a home invasion, police Detective Sgt. Jeremy Ogden said.

Hobart roommate's stabbing fueled by alcohol, police say

HOBART | A 32-year-old Hobart man was stabbed in the neck by his roommate after an apparent disagreement fueled by alcohol, police said.

Crown Point man sought in Orland Park home invasion

ORLAND PARK | Orland Park police are seeking information on the whereabouts of a Crown Point man suspected in a home invasion and shooting early Friday.

Cedar Lake man charged with theft from Hobart business

HOBART | A 28-year-old Cedar Lake man stole copper from a Hobart business where he was employed and sold the items for profit, police said.

Woman believes she was targeted by fake cop

VALPARAISO | A local woman said she was on her way to work Saturday night when she was pulled over by what appears to have been a man imitating a police officer.

Hobart resident input sought Thursday at First House No. 2

HOBART | Hobart police, along with other city officials, hold a community forum at 6 p.m. on Thursday at Fire House No. 2, 2411 W. Old Ridge Road.

Police investigating missing money from farm center

MORGAN TOWNSHIP | Porter County police are investigating the theft of nearly $147,000 from the A&M Farm Center, 300 South Ind. 49.

Two NWI lawmakers picked for Midwest-Canada panel

INDIANAPOLIS | Two Northwest Indiana lawmakers have been chosen to serve on an international committee that promotes cooperation between Midwestern states and central Canadian provinces.

EDITORIAL: Join forces to better deploy police resources

Lake County's largest communities could take a crime-fighting tip from some neighbors to the south. Joining forces could help combat crime.

RICH JAMES: Not everyone defines ethics the same way

Given the time I've spent covering public corruption trials, you’d think I could easily define ethics.

Valpo police seek residents for citizens' academy

VALPARAISO | The Valparaiso Police Department is searching for residents who would like to learn more about the police department.

Portage council reviews police clerk changes

PORTAGE | The City Council on Tuesday held a first reading on changes in the Police Department's clerk staffing.

Portage police arrest, shock man with a Taser at tavern

PORTAGE | A Chicago man who brought his own liquor to a local bar early Monday morning ended up being arrested and shocked with a Taser when he became combative with police.

Porter County crime brief

Speaker stolen from car

Hobart again selected as host for national K-9 conference

HOBART | The Hobart Police Department has once again been chosen to host the American Police Canine Association Convention and Workshop.

Law enforcement, public must work together

So what is law enforcement in the region facing this year? Well, drugs, gangs and increased senseless violence come to mind.

Porter County crime briefs

Rifle missing after Portage home ransacked by burglars

Senate OKs measure allowing hospitals to have own police

INDIANAPOLIS | Public and private hospitals could establish their own police forces under legislation approved 29-18 Monday by the Indiana Senate.

Woman arrested for allegedly battering mother

PORTAGE | A 38-year-old Portage woman was arrested Sunday night on charges she battered and attempted to strangle her mother in an effort to get money from her.