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One of his many escapades.... Why is he not in jail???
November 03, 2007 12:00 am • DEBORAH LAVERTY dlaverty@nwitimes.com 219.762.1397, ext. 2223
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LAKE STATION | Police on Friday were questioning a 24-year-old Portage man about his possible role in the homicide of an 89-year-old Lake Station man, Police Chief Mike Stills said.

Police picked up Brandon Scroggin late Thursday night after locating him in a local bar, Stills said.

Scroggin, who has not been charged with the homicide of Frank Halcarz Sr., was being held on failure to appear in court for an outstanding warrant on invasion of privacy, he said.

"He was arrested on the warrant and he's currently in custody in Lake Station. He's been questioned in regard to the case," Stills said.

Police on Friday got a second important break in the case, he said.

Detectives canvassed the neighborhood and recovered a 5-pound, miniature sledgehammer believed to have been used as the murder weapon. Stills said the hammer was found in a woodsy area southwest of Halcarz's home.

Stills said Scroggin, a relative of Halcarz through marriage, had been residing for some time in a trailer at the back of the elderly man's property.

"Scroggin and Halcarz had had a falling out," said Stills.

He said the falling out was most likely due to financial matters, since it appears Scroggin was most likely taking money from the older man without his permission.

"We confirmed Halcarz's accounts were used," he said.

Halcarz, who died as a result of blunt force trauma to the back of his head, was found in a pool of blood on an enclosed porch at 1301 Service St. on Wednesday afternoon.

Stills said Halcarz most likely was dead for several days. The last time family members had talked to him was 1 p.m. Saturday.

Stills praised the hard work of his detectives over the last couple days.

"We've been working 'round the clock and they're not going home anytime soon," he added.

Frank Halcarz Jr. said he would hold off on making anymore statements on his father's homicide until after charges were filed.

He said Ridgelawn Funeral Home, 4401 W. Ridge Road, Gary, is handling funeral arrangements. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday with the funeral service at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Halcarz Jr. said his dad will be buried at Chapel Lawn Cemetery.

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Search his name on the Times, you will find he has several alcohol, drug, and drunk driving escapades dating back to he was 19....

I love the movie Idiocracy, but unfortunately people are taking it to heart instead of just enjoying some ridiculous entertainment...

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