Schererville police investigate two crashes

SCHERERVILLE | People involved in two separate crashes over the weekend were airlifted to Advocate Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn, Schererville police said.

Men arrested for entering Portage home

PORTAGE | Two Hammond men were arrested Sunday after police said they broke into a Portage home.

Three store employees charged following counterfeit clothing sting

SAUK VILLAGE | Three employees at the ABC Urban Wireless store in the village were arrested Friday afternoon following a sting conducted by Sauk Village police and agents from major clothing manufacturers.

Police: Driver dies after crash with semi in Newton County

KENTLAND | The Newton County Sheriff's Department and Indiana State Police are investigating a fatal crash Friday morning north of Kentland.

Porter County crime briefs

Portage man is charged with drug dealing after traffic stop

M'ville police join national seat belt enforcement campaign

MERRILLVILLE | The Merrillville Police Department will participate in the national Click It or Ticket program, which aims to crack down on drivers who aren't using seat belts.

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.

Valparaiso police honor fallen officers

VALPARAISO | The men and women who keep Valparaiso safe lined up Wednesday morning to be honored and to remember their fellow officers who have fallen in the line of duty.

Merrillville woman allegedly stole money from resident with dementia

MERRILLVILLE | A former Towne Centre employee allegedly stole tens of thousands of dollars from an elderly woman she helped care for at the Merrillville retirement community.

FOP holds memorial rite

Rita Dimos, seated, listens Tuesday afternoon with her son, Hammond Police Detective Eric Dimos, of Hammond, and her niece Kathy Mulvihill, of Hammond, during the East Chicago Fraternal Order of Police National Police Week Memorial Service at the Public Safety Facility. Their father or grand…

Portage police K-9s now on patrol

Portage Police Officer Wendell Hite and his new K-9 partner, Bolo, visit with children and others Monday during the Portage Police memorial service at Gilbert Memorial Park. Portage Police Department added three new dogs to the police department with a fourth one to come. They are all due to…

Portage police K-9s now on patrol

The Portage Police Department added three new dogs to the police department with a fourth to come. The three new dogs are due to begin service this week. Portage Police Officer Wendell Hite stands with K-9 partner, Bolo, left, and Officer Kyle Lerch with his K-9, Bomber

East Chicago police memorial service

Eugene Hanyzewski, of Highland and a member of the American Legion post 369, steadies an American flag Tuesday afternoon during the East Chicago National Police Week Memorial Service. Sponsored by the East Chicago Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #59, the service was held on the front lawn of…

FOP holds memorial rite

Members of the American Legion Post 369 Honor Guard fired a salute Tuesday afternoon during the East Chicago National Police Week Memorial Service at the Public Safety Facility.

East Chicago police memorial service

East Chicago Chief of Police Mark Becker speaks Tuesday afternoon during the East Chicago Fraternal Order of Police National Police Week Memorial Service at the Public Safety Facility.

FOP holds memorial rite

East Chicago Mayor Anthony Copeland speaks Tuesday afternoon during the East Chicago Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 59 National Police Week Memorial Service at the Public Safety Facility. At right is the Rev. Robert Johnson, police chaplain.

FOP holds memorial rite

Whiting High School students Alex Bajzatt, left, and Macie Plavek play taps Tuesday afternoon during the East Chicago Fraternal Order of Police National Police Week Memorial Service at the Public Safety Facility.