Lake County's Meux remembered in D.C. ceremony

WASHINGTON, D.C. | Lake County Sheriff's Sgt. Vernon Joiner Sr. smiled Monday night as he recalled the vibrant laugh of slain Lake County Corrections Officer Britney Meux.

Merrillville's Vasel honored as Officer of the Year

Merrillville police Officer Matthew Vasel, center, stands for the national anthem with his wife, Lauren, and others Friday at the 12th annual outstanding Northwest Indiana Law Enforcement Officers awards ceremony at Avalon Manor. Vasel received the 2013 Officer of the Year Award.

Merrillville's Vasel honored as Officer of the Year

The Lake County Sheriff's Color Guard and Pipe and Drums of Lake County prepare to post the colors Friday during the 12th annual outstanding Northwest Indiana Law Enforcement Officers awards ceremony at Avalon Manor.

Local police officers, programs recognized at award ceremony

HOBART | Merrillville police Officers Matthew Vasel and Luke Shaw were able to successfully defuse a volatile situation in March 2012 involving a woman who threatened to commit suicide.

The Week Ahead - Lake County

MONDAY

Halloween safety tips from the Sheriff

CROWN POINT | Halloween is a fun time to dress up in costumes, go trick-or-treating, attend parties, and eat yummy treats.  Sheriff Buncich suggests checking out these tips to help make the Halloween a good time and safe for all. 

Sheriff Buncich announces June 18 kickoff for Summer Basketball League

CROWN POINT | Sheriff John Buncich announced today the June 18th Kick-off for his Summer Basketball League. Sheriff John Buncich, in partnership with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Northwest Indiana is hosting a Summer Basketball League for girls and boys ages 6 to 14.

IUN Police Officer honored for Service Above and Beyond the Call of Duty

GARY | Indiana University Northwest Police Sgt. Wayne L. James was recently honored by his peers for service above and beyond the call of duty.

Hundreds show support for county police dog program

ST. JOHN | More than 450 people enjoyed a Sunday night of food and fun to support the Lake County K9 Association.

Outpouring of love shown for fallen officer

GARY | The radiance of Lake County correctional Officer Britney Meux's smile was captured in dozens of photographs playing in a photo slide show at her wake Sunday.

Police coping with loss of one their own while searching for suspect

CROWN POINT | Lake County's law enforcement community is channeling its hurt and rage into a search for the driver who struck four correctional officers, killing one.

Children, heroin, cash taken in Gary raid, authorities say

GARY | Eight children were removed from a home after police arrested two women on heroin dealing charges, officials said.

Police tow large number of cars as part of investigation

GARY | Local residents watched as a convoy of vehicles was towed off a car lot Wednesday, officials said.

Deposed jail vendor threatens suit

CROWN POINT | Lake County officials are being threatened with a defamation and damage lawsuit by the former provider of medical services for county jail inmates.

Sheriff honored by Hurricanes

Two Lake County officers placed on restricted duty

CROWN POINT | Two Lake County police officers have been placed on restricted duty, officials said Tuesday.

Hammond Police, Lake County join forces for weekend sweep

HAMMOND | Hammond Police Chief Brian Miller has agreed to share information with www.HammondCommunity.net as a way to keep an ongoing open line of communication with the residents of Hammond.

Feds want more nurses at Lake County Jail

CROWN POINT | Local officials said they are getting credit for recent health care improvements at Lake County Jail. But federal authorities are calling for nurses to care for the jail's inmates.

Sheriff to attend community meeting in Merrillville

MERRILLVILLE | A community meeting is scheduled for the town's 1st Ward residents at 7 p.m. today at St. Stephen Martyr Church, 5920 Waite St.

Students from Purdue Cal, IUN working with Lake County Jail

CROWN POINT | Through two new programs, local college students will be able to learn through spending class time at the Lake County Jail, officials announced Wednesday.