Gary SWAT standoff prompted chase leading to IUN officer crash

GARY | A Monday afternoon chase of a man wanted on warrant in two counties led to a standoff with Gary SWAT teams and a crash involving an Indiana University Northwest squad car that sent an officer to the hospital.

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.

C.P., county police converge on Liberty Park subdivision

Crown Point and Lake County police respond to a scene Tuesday at Maple Street and Oak Street in the Liberty Park subdivision. Crown Point police did not immediately respond to calls seeking comment on why they were in the area.

C.P., county police converge on Liberty Park subdivision

The Northwest Regional SWAT team stages at the Walgreens off Main Street in Crown Point. Police restricted access about 8:30 p.m. to a nearby area at Maple and Oak streets, according to reports.

Griffith police punctuate message to dealers with drug raid

GRIFFITH | Griffith's interim police chief sent a message as loud as a flashbang grenade early Thursday to drug dealers he believes are using his town as a "safe haven" for their illegal trade.

Griffith police punctuate message to dealers with drug raid

Griffith police and members of the Northwest Regional SWAT team arrest Carcitia "CC" Promise early Thursday during a drug raid at her Griffith apartment. Interim Chief Matthew Moore said the raid was only the beginning of long-overdue operations to go after drug dealers plying their trade in…

Griffith police punctuate message to dealers with drug raid

Griffith police and members of the Northwest Regional SWAT team exit the apartment of Carcitia "CC" Promise, whom they arrested on felony marijuana dealing charges. The raid is just the start of more police operations targeting drugs in Griffith, said Interim Police Chief Matthew Moore.

Griffith police punctuate message to dealers with drug raid

Griffith police Sgt. Jeff Gang escorts Carcitia "CC" Promise to a squad car early Thursday after her arrest during a raid at her Bristol Court apartment.

Griffith police punctuate message to dealers with drug raid

Griffith police prepare an evidence bag after a raid early Thursday at a Bristol Court apartment. Officers seized marijuana, an undisclosed amount of cash, drug paraphernalia, drug packaging material and scales used for weighing the drug, police said.

Griffith police punctuate message to dealers with drug raid

Griffith police Detective Greg Mance escorts Geneva Coleman to a squad car after her arrest during an early morning raid Thursday at an apartment in Griffith. Coleman was arrested on a felony charge of maintaining a public nuisance.

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.

Hammond police simulate bank robbery

Hammond police and SWAT unit participated in a simulated robbery to test their training.

Hammond police conduct simulated bank robbery for training

Hammond Police SWAT officers secure the back door of a bank during a mock bank robbery situation Thursday put on by the Hammond Police Department at Standard Bank, 7007 Calumet Ave.

Hammond police conduct simulated bank robbery for training

Hammond Police SWAT officers secure the back door of a bank Thursday during a mock bank robbery situation put on by the Hammond Police Department at Standard Bank, 7007 Calumet Ave.

Hammond police conduct simulated bank robbery for training

Bathed in red lighting to protect their night vision, Hammond Police SWAT negotiators talk by telephone with "bank robbers" during a mock bank robbery situation Thursday at Standard Bank, 7007 Calumet Ave.

Hammond police conduct simulated bank robbery for training

One of two "bank robbers" tries to escape by posing as a released hostage during a mock bank robbery situation Thursday put on by the Hammond Police Department at Standard Bank, 7007 Calumet Ave., in Hammond.

Hobart police SWAT unit sets tailgate fundraiser for Sept. 9

HOBART | The Hobart police SWAT team will hold a tailgate fundraiser before the Chicago Bears vs. Indianapolis Colts game at 11 a.m. on Sept. 9 at the Golden Leaf, 1721 E. 37th Ave.

Woman charged after false cry for help, Hobart cops say

HOBART | A Hobart woman was charged Monday with lying about shouting rape last weekend outside her home, police said.

SWAT teams don't just learn on the fly

When a man held hostages at a Valparaiso real estate office for nearly seven hours in late May, it was members of local SWAT teams who stormed the building, ending the standoff.

SWAT trainees converge on Crown Point

Gun-wielding "suspect" Marc Remus confronts a SWAT team Friday during a training session in Crown Point sponsored by the Northwest Regional SWAT team. The SWAT team includes officers from Merrillville, Schererville, Dyer, Cedar Lake, Griffith and Crown Point police departments.