Cops: Men use slingshots, paintball guns in vandalism spree

Charges are being pursued against four men from Michigan City following a night of vandalism with slingshots and paintball guns.

Juveniles charged in vandalism in Schererville subdivision

SCHERERVILLE | Five male juveniles allegedly were involved in a rash of vandalism incidents Oct. 7 in the Foxwood Estates subdivision, Schererville police said.

St. John teens arrested in vandalism spree

ST. JOHN | Police said Saturday they have arrested three teenagers suspected of thousands of dollars in vandalism to residents' cars and mailboxes.

2 boys nabbed in profane graffiti incidents

A garage defaced with graffiti is seen Friday on Azalea Drive in Highland.

Cops quash Washington Twp. senior prank

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP | A group of students were removed from the roof of Washington Township High School on Monday night, as police foiled their attempt at a "senior prank."

Rocks rain down on Toll Road motorists causing damage, injury

HAMMOND | Lisa Cortazar was worried about other motorists traveling on the Indiana Toll Road after her car was hit by a rock while she was driving.

Police: Stained-glass window shot, damaged at Fairhaven

WESTCHESTER TOWNSHIP | Police are looking into a reported shooting at Fairhaven Baptist Church that damaged a stained-glass window.

Break-ins continue at Calumet Trail lot

PINE TOWNSHIP | A Michigan City woman's pickup truck on Tuesday became the latest broken into at the Calumet Trail recreation site.

Man arrested for alleged vandalizing

VALPARAISO | A man was arrested Monday morning after police said he vandalized three city parks.

Slur wounds mother of autistic man

LANSING | For more than a year, Julia Cox begged the village to put up a sign to warn motorists to drive with extra care in the area. In January, a sign reading "Caution: Handicapped Person" was erected near the end of her driveway, in the 18400 block of Ridgewood Avenue. On July 22, the sig…

Police step up patrols in wake of U.S. 41 windshield damage

ST. JOHN | After multiple reports of thrown objects damaging the windshields of cars driving on U.S. 41, police have stepped up patrols this week in the area.

Vandalism reported at St. John homes

ST. JOHN | Three vandalism crimes in the same vicinity were reported Saturday morning in St. John.

Valpo parks has plan to fight vandalism

VALPARAISO | Vandalism is always a problem at the parks, but Valparaiso Parks Department hopes it has developed plans to reduce it in the future.

Valpo parks has plan to fight vandalism

Valparaiso resident Sharon Soltis and her grandson Landon Cundiff play Wednesday at Kirchhoff Park in Valparaiso. The city is trying to reduce vandalism at the park.

Valpo parks has plan to fight vandalism

Valparaiso resident Sharon Soltis and her grandson, Landon Cundiff, play Wednesday at Kirchhoff Park in Valparaiso.

Valpo parks has plan to fight vandalism

A door stays locked with a curfew sign Wednesday at Will Park in Valparaiso. Valparaiso's Park Department wants to reduce vandalism around the area.

Valpo parks has plan to fight vandalism

The city of Valparaiso wants to reduce vandalism in the area including Will Park seen here.

Valpo parks has plan to fight vandalism

A sign states the Will Park curfew in Valparaiso. Valparaiso wants to reduce vandalism around the area, including parks.

Police get clearer description of possible BB vandal vehicle

PORTER TOWNSHIP | A Center Township couple returning home Wednesday night gave police what may be their clearest description yet of a vehicle being driven by a suspected BB vandal.