Cops investigate armed robbery at South Haven gas station

SOUTH HAVEN | Officials are searching for a man who robbed a South Haven Speedway gas station at gunpoint Tuesday night, the Porter County Sheriff's Department said.

Officials investigating after passer-by finds body near Hebron

BOONE TOWNSHIP | The decomposing body of an unidentified man was found Monday afternoon outside Hebron, officials said.

Porter County cops arrest 2, net $286K in drug bust

PORTAGE | Police from the Porter County Sheriff's Department said they arrested two men Wednesday after they found cocaine and heroin valued at $286,000 in their vehicle during a traffic stop.

Thieves grab holiday packages from consumers' doorsteps

Consumers beware. Thieves are on the prowl in Lake and Porter counties, stealing holiday packages from unsuspecting consumers’ doorsteps.

Porter County inmate sues over jail conditions

HAMMOND | A Porter County inmate is suing the sheriff and jail officials, claiming overcrowded and unsanitary jail conditions, federal court records show.

Region law enforcement combine forces to combat illegal drugs

Region law enforcement seized more than $19 million in drugs and assets in 2011, according to a report by the Lake County High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area.

Michigan City man killed in motorcycle wreck

PINE TOWNSHIP | A Michigan City man died after being thrown from a motorcycle Monday near the Porter/LaPorte County line, police said.

In stride: Mounted posse still a part of Porter County Fair

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP | If untrained, most horses would want nothing to do with the amount of people, noises and excitement of a county fair.

ID theft spike sparks change in reporting policy

VALPARAISO | Residents of the county's unincorporated areas wanting to report identity theft now will need to file their reports in person.

Sheriff's Department denies race a factor in dismissal inquiry

VALPARAISO | Presenting closing arguments Thursday, attorney John Kopack said Porter County Sheriff's Officer Paul Arnold is being treated differently when it comes to his driving record, and suggested the reason could be that his client is Asian-American.

Porter County sheriff's officer fights firing over crashes

VALPARAISO | A hearing to dismiss Officer Paul Arnold will continue Thursday, as his counsel continues to dispute allegations by the Porter County Sheriff's Department of unsatisfactory performance.

Father: Infant son a hero for giving others life

INDIANAPOLIS | Seven-month-old Keagan Fishel is a hero, his father said. The little boy died Saturday of blunt force trauma to the head, the Marion County coroner's office said. His organs were donated to four children in need.

Donation will help project at keep seniors safe

VALPARAISO | With a $1,000 donation, the Porter County Sheriff's Department will be able to provide more monitoring bracelets for families fearful senior relatives may wander from home.

AUDIO: Police negotiate with suspect

Porter County Sheriff's Department talks via radio with William Blankenship.

AUDIO: Police negotiate with suspect (clip 4)

Porter County Sheriff's Department talks via radio with William Blankenship.

AUDIO: Police negotiate with suspect (clip 3)

Porter County Sheriff's Department talk via radio with William Blankenship.

AUDIO: Police negotiate with suspect (clip 2)

Porter County Sheriff's Department talks via radio with William Blankenship.

AUDIO: Police negotiate with suspect (clip 1)

Porter County Sheriff's Office talk via radio with suspect William Blankenship

Unneeded prescription drugs can be turned in Saturday

INDIANAPOLIS | Region residents with leftover or unwanted prescription drugs can turn them in for safe disposal at more than a dozen local police stations between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday.

Cruisers roll out new design

VALPARAISO | Porter County Sheriff's Department patrol cars could soon be more difficult for speeders and scofflaws to spot along highways and county roads.