Men, women in blue honored during Police Memorial Week

PORTAGE | In unison, the men and women of the Portage police department raised their right hands in salute.

Police canines make sweep through Portage High School

PORTAGE | Eight police dogs made a sweep through Portage High School Thursday morning in what officials described as a proactive approach to send a message that drugs will not be tolerated.

Police: Man arrested in bar fight faked identity

PORTAGE | A Center Township man is facing a slew of additional charges after police learned he lied to them about his identity following his arrest early Wednesday.

South Haven man leads police in car, foot chase

PORTAGE | A South Haven man led Portage police on a car and foot chase through the central part of the city early Wednesday morning before being arrested.

Portage woman's lawsuit claims wrongful arrest

PORTAGE | A Portage woman on Tuesday filed a federal lawsuit against Porter County and the city of Portage claiming she was wrongfully arrested in 2012.

Law enforcement, public must work together

Guns, knives, cash and pills were recovered by Portage police after SWAT team members served an arrest warrant for an alleged gang member.

Portage police honored at council meeting

PORTAGE | A Portage police officer and several members of the department's reserve units were recognized recently for their accomplishments.

Portage police investigate attempted vehicle arson

PORTAGE | Police are investigating an attempted arson in the 800 block of Camelot Manor that was reported Thursday morning.

Police seek help in finding suspect in attempted theft

PORTAGE | Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect in an attempted theft from Wal-Mart last month.

Dropping names doesn't stop man from being arrested

PORTAGE | Calling a female police officer "hun" and "honey" and dropping names of other officers didn't prevent a Hobart man from being arrested early Saturday morning on drunk driving charges.

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 police to meet with groups about safety

PORTAGE | The Portage Police Department will begin hosting a series of Safety and Security Awareness and Enhancement Forums next month.

Five teens arrested for damaging Portage store window, fleeing

PORTAGE | Five teens were arrested late Tuesday night for damaging a storefront window with a slingshot and then fleeing police.

Women escape unharmed from early morning fire, but lose everything

PORTAGE | Three residents of a mobile home escaped unharmed this morning after a fire damaged their home, but have lost all their personal belongings.

Portage police chief: Death of witness won't deter investigation

PORTAGE | Portage Police Chief Troy Williams said Friday that the murder of a witness in the slaying of a Portage resident won't deter their investigation into the initial homicide.

Portage police investigating robbery of liquor store

PORTAGE | Portage police are investigating the Saturday night robbery of a liquor store on the city's west side.

Hidden presents become burglar's loot

PORTAGE | A resident was hiding birthday presents from her husband in the trunk of her car.

Gary man turns self in to police in Portage murder case

VALPARAISO | A Gary man turned himself in to police Wednesday just hours after the Portage woman accused of hiring him to kill a tow truck driver had her initial hearing.

Portage police make arrest in shooting

Portage police chief Troy Williams announced an arrest in the shooting of Carl Griffith Sr. Police are still looking for the suspected shooter, Dontaye Singletary.

Man accused of breaking into vehicles, fleeing cops

PORTAGE | A Portage man was arrested and charged with fleeing police and public intoxication early Sunday morning. He also is suspected in a series of vehicle entries.