Hobart police canine division welcomes two new dogs

HOBART | The Hobart police canine division recently welcomed two new dogs, Spike and Scout.

Hobart woman loses more than $4K in get-rich scam

HOBART | A 28-year-old Hobart woman lost more than $4,000 when she fell prey to a phone scam, police said.

Two Gary men charged, cop shot in Hammond bank robbery

Hammond police Sgt. Allan Retske takes measurements Friday as he investigates a robbery of the BMO Harris Bank at 7250 Indianapolis Blvd.

BMO Harris bank robbed; Hammond police officer shot

Hammond police Sgt. Allan Retske, left, and Cpl. Kris Howard investigate a robbery of the BMO Harris Bank at 7250 Indianapolis Blvd. on Friday morning.

Two Gary men charged, cop shot in Hammond bank robbery

Hammond police Cpl. Kris Howard, left, and Sgt. Allan Retske investigate a robbery of the BMO Harris Bank at 7250 Indianapolis Blvd. late Friday morning.

Two Gary men charged, cop shot in Hammond bank robbery

Hammond police Sgt. Allan Retske photographs gun casings Friday as he investigates a robbery of the BMO Harris Bank at 7250 Indianapolis Blvd.

BMO Harris bank robbed; Hammond police officer shot

Shell casings are marked following a robbery Friday at the BMO Harris Bank at 7250 Indianapolis Blvd. in Hammond.

Two Gary men charged, cop shot in Hammond bank robbery

The window of a Hammond police vehicle was shot out during a robbery Friday at the BMO Harris Bank at 7250 Indianapolis Blvd.

Two Gary men charged, cop shot in Hammond bank robbery

Hammond police Sgt. Allan Retske photographs gun casings Friday as he investigates a robbery of the BMO Harris Bank at 7250 Indianapolis Blvd.

Police officer becomes accidental author

Portage police officer Joe Mokol wrote a children's Christmas book, "The Bottom Shelf Elf," to answer his son's question about the mix of Jesus and Santa.

Police officer becomes accidental author

Portage police officer Joe Mokol wrote a children's Christmas book, "The Bottom Shelf Elf," to answer his son's question about the mix of Jesus and Santa.

Victims' relatives mark Munich attack anniversary

FUERSTENFELDBRUCK, Germany | Relatives of Israelis slain in an attack by Palestinian gunmen during the 1972 Olympics in Munich marked its 40th anniversary on Wednesday with Israeli and German officials at the air base where most of the 12 victims died, even as bitterness lingers over authori…

IU Police Academy graduates 33 new cadets

Cadets train at the Indiana University Police Academy to join security forces at IU campuses in Gary, Indianapolis and Bloomington. This weekend's graduating class celebrated the academy's 40th year.

Family, friends remember Porter County sheriff's officer

The police car of Porter County sheriff's officer Phil Pratt sits in front of the Porter County Sheriff's Department on Tuesday while the hearse carrying his body passes in front for a final 10-42 over the radio.

Family, friends remember Porter County sheriff's officer

The funeral hearse carrying the body of Porter County sheriff's officer Phil Pratt processes by the Sheriff's Department on Tuesday for a final 10-42 over the radio.

Family, friends remember Porter County sheriff's officer

The funeral hearse carrying the body of Porter County sheriff's officer Phil Pratt passes the Sheriff's Department on Tuesday for a final 10-42 code via the radio signifying the end of service. Pratt was killed last week in an off-duty motorcycle crash.

Family, friends remember Porter County sheriff's officer

Porter County sheriff's cars process along Ind. 49 in Valparaiso on Tuesday during the funeral for officer Phil Pratt.

Family, friends remember Porter County sheriff's officer

The hearse carrying the body of Porter County sheriff's officer Phil Pratt processes Tuesday along Ind. 49.

Family, friends remember Porter County sheriff's officer

The funeral hearse carrying the body of Porter County sheriff's officer Phil Pratt passes the Sheriff's Department on Tuesday for a final 10-42 code via the radio signifying the end of service. Pratt was killed last week in an off-duty motorcycle crash.

Coleman named resource officer for two Portage middle schools

Portage Master Patrolman Greg Coleman is the new resource officer at Fegely and Willowcreek middle schools in Portage. Coleman said his job will be enforcing the rules, but he wants to do more. He wants students to know he's there for them when he's needed.