Portage police K-9s now on patrol

PORTAGE | The Portage Police Department welcomed its three newest officers this week.

Portage police chase ends in rollover on Borman

A Portage police pursuit ended Monday morning with the suspect's vehicle rolling over in a ditch on the Borman Expressway, police said.

Police donate radios to schools

PORTAGE | If the unthinkable happens within a Portage Township School, officials will be a little more ready thanks to a donation from the Portage Police Department.

Portage YMCA hosts kids event

PORTAGE | It was a great day for kids to get a jump on summer! On Saturday, April 20, the Portage YMCA hosted a free community event from 10 a.m. to noon. There were sports and crafts and healthy snacks with vendors offering lots of free goodies.

Portage police conduct warrants sweep

PORTAGE | The Portage Police Department conducted a warrant sweep throughout the city Wednesday netting in 14 people being arrested.

Portage police to add three canines to department

PORTAGE | The Portage Police Department will receive three new K-9 officers next month.

Portage police look to restart K-9 unit

PORTAGE | The Portage Police Department is beginning efforts to reinstate its K-9 unit.

Porter County crime briefs

Portage, state police to conduct sobriety check point on Friday

Portage police honor Regnier, Bates with top 2012 awards

PORTAGE | Janis Regnier and Donna Bates have a lot in common.

Portage police honor Regnier, Bates with top 2012 awards

Portage Police Department administrative assistant Donna Bates, left, and Detective Janis Regnier pose for a photo in the Portage Police Department on Friday. Regnier has been named Officer of the Year, and Bates was named Civilian of the Year.

Portage police arrest four during drug raid

PORTAGE | A SWAT team arrested four people Wednesday night on drug charges during a raid at a Portage home.

Portage man planning monthly military memorial service

PORTAGE | Walter White is hoping his new venture will be short-lived.

Valpo seeks grant for school safety plan

VALPARAISO | The city is applying for a grant to develop a coordinated plan with other Porter County agencies to improve school safety.

Police officer becomes accidental author

PORTAGE | Some 15 years ago Joe Mokol's son asked him that if Christmas was about the birth of Jesus Christ, where does this Santa fellow fit in?

Thieves target unlocked cars in Portage

PORTAGE | A woman's car was stolen and several other people reported thefts from unlocked vehicles during the holiday weekend, police said.

72-year-old Portage man dies after being shot outside his home

PORTAGE | Carl Griffith Jr. believes some kind of dispute may have led to the death of his father, Carl Griffith Sr., on Thursday night.

SWAT activated in warrant arrests

PORTAGE | The Portage Police SWAT unit was activated early Thursday to serve warrants on two men accused of dealing marijuana.

Police use license plate reader as investigative tool

PORTAGE | Cruising down a city street Thursday afternoon, the Portage Police Department's newest tool honed in on license plates of nearby vehicles.

Man arrested for trespassing on police property

PORTAGE | Police didn't have to go very far to arrest a man on allegations of trespassing Tuesday afternoon.

Former Portage officer helps save woman after crash

Former Portage police officer Bill Smith doesn't consider himself a hero despite being credited with saving a woman's life this past weekend in his new home city, Fishers, Ind.