CROWN POINT — An East Chicago man has been charged in connection to the non-fatal shooting of a 13-year-old in which another teen used the man's gun to fire the shot, court records allege.
Jesus A. Alba, 32, was arrested Wednesday on charges of dangerous control of a child and domestic battery resulting in moderate bodily injury.
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Court documents show that Alba was the temporary legal guardian of a 14-year-old boy. The boy skipped school Feb. 13 and invited a few friends over to Alba's residence in the 3900 block of Butternut Street.
The 14-year-old and his friends ended up playing with a gun, which Alba later admitted to police was his, according to the probable cause affidavit.
The 14-year-old boy stepped outside with his friend, 13, continued to handle the gun and it suddenly went off and shot the 13-year-old in the stomach, court records stated.
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The teen who shot the gun said he went outside in an attempt to de-cock the gun and that the shooting was an accident, according to court filings.
Court records allege that shortly after the incident, Alba arrived back at the house and started asking what happened.
Records show that the 14-year-old said Alba appeared angry and began hitting him.
The boy “sustained multiple injuries including swelling to his nose and forehead and abrasions to his nose, forehead, left forearm, right knee and right leg,” according to the probable cause affidavit.
Alba is set to make his first court appearance Friday.
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into Lake County Jail
Joseph Lopez
Age: 41
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2302497
Arrest Date: March 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: OWI W/ ENDANGERMENT, CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - POSSESSION - MARIJUANA
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Dustin Tuerff
Age: 33
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2302469
Arrest Date: March 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: Crown Point Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Mario Moore
Age: 33
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2302466
Arrest Date: March 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: New Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: OWI, RESISTING - INTERFERING WITH PUBLIC SAFETY, MOTOR VEHICLE - RECKLESS DRIVING
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Lincoln Bowman
Age: 55
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2302476
Arrest Date: March 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI W/ PRIOR
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jamarri Walker
Age: 27
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2302428
Arrest Date: March 11, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Elliott Claiborne
Age: 28
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Booking Number(s): 2302475
Arrest Date: March 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION - OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Frank Lyons
Age: 31
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2302344
Arrest Date: March 9, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/PERMANENT INJURY OR DISFIGUREMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jennifer Textor
Age: 53
Residence: Dyer, IN
Booking Number(s): 2302374
Arrest Date: March 10, 2023
Arresting Agency: Crown Point Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Justin Collins
Age: 36
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2302414
Arrest Date: March 11, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hobart Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
William Elliott
Age: 55
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2302372
Arrest Date: March 9, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lowell Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Zolinda Diaz
Age: 44
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2302449
Arrest Date: March 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Crystal Martinez
Age: 32
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2302417
Arrest Date: March 11, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hobart Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Derek Schiola
Age: 51
Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): 2302398
Arrest Date: March 10, 2023
Arresting Agency: Highland Police Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Christopher McCoy
Age: 42
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2302491
Arrest Date: March 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION - SIMPLE, THEFT - PROPERTY - FROM BUILDING - < $750, CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - POSSESSION - PARAPHERNALIA
Highest Offense Class: Felony, misdemeanor
Anthony Bonner
Age: 38
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2302464
Arrest Date: March 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Angelica Vasquez
Age: 33
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2302463
Arrest Date: March 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Crown Point Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Rashonda Frazier
Age: 31
Residence: Chicago Heights, IL
Booking Number(s): 2302487
Arrest Date: March 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: LCCS
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jesus Perez
Age: 29
Residence: Dyer, IN
Booking Number(s): 2302459
Arrest Date: March 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: OWI W/ PRIOR
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Shaun Daly
Age: 50
Residence: Manteno, IL
Booking Number(s): 2302409
Arrest Date: March 11, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Destiny Weber
Age: 30
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2302386
Arrest Date: March 10, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Santos Valles
Age: 21
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2302358
Arrest Date: March 9, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jon Hammonds
Age: 56
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2302451
Arrest Date: March 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Peter Schodrof
Age: 40
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2302385
Arrest Date: March 10, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Asia Glenn
Age: 36
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2302377
Arrest Date: March 10, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST A PERSON < 14 YEARS OLD - BY ADULT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Maurice Thomas Jr
Age: 42
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2302492
Arrest Date: March 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: Crown Point Police Department
Offense Description: OWI W/ ENDANGERMENT
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Dominic Watson
Age: 32
Residence: Sauk Village, IL
Booking Number(s): 2302462
Arrest Date: March 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Mariah Gonzalez
Age: 25
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Booking Number(s): 2302477
Arrest Date: March 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION - OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Ralph Oldendorf
Age: 47
Residence: St. John, IN
Booking Number(s): 2302453
Arrest Date: March 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: St. John Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Keylian Brown
Age: 24
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2302457
Arrest Date: March 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: SHPD
Offense Description: OWI W/ ENDANGERMENT
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Billy Wise
Age: 32
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2302383
Arrest Date: March 10, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: DEALING - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Joycelyn Delgado
Age: 25
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2302388
Arrest Date: March 10, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - COUNTERFEITING AND APPLICATION FRAUD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Mia Vasquez
Age: 32
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2302370
Arrest Date: March 9, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Rolando Reyes-Rodriguez
Age: 29
Residence: Flushing, NY
Booking Number(s): 2302467
Arrest Date: March 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: ISP
Offense Description: OWI W/ ENDANGERMENT, CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Carl Adler
Age: 43
Residence: Crown Point
Booking Number(s): 2302422
Arrest Date: March 11, 2023
Arresting Agency: Crown Point Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Deborah Harris
Age: 34
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2302356
Arrest Date: March 9, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Brandie Teachout
Age: 34
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2302416
Arrest Date: March 11, 2023
Arresting Agency: Cedar Lake Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Darrius Williams
Age: 33
Residence: South Holland, IL
Booking Number(s): 2302482
Arrest Date: March 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Korlisha James
Age: 23
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2302424
Arrest Date: March 11, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Steven Zambon Jr.
Age: 29
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2302420
Arrest Date: March 11, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Bradley Pitts
Age: 27
Residence: Maywood, IL
Booking Number(s): 2302440
Arrest Date: March 11, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Adam Bastie
Age: 30
Residence: Dyer, IN
Booking Number(s): 2302468
Arrest Date: March 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: St. John Police Department
Offense Description: OWI W/ ENDANGERMENT
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Dameon Pinkins
Age: 46
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2302448
Arrest Date: March 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Merrillville Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY; INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Cyquawan Dykes
Age: 30
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2302470
Arrest Date: March 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: ISP
Offense Description: RESISTING - INTERFERING WITH PUBLIC SAFETY, OWI W/ ENDANGERMENT, POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA
Highest Offense Class: Felony, misdemeanor
Chanel Sherman Jr
Age: 29
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2302473
Arrest Date: March 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Merrillville Police Department
Offense Description: CONFINEMENT - SIMPLE, RESISTING - INTERFERING WITH PUBLIC SAFETY
Highest Offense Class: Felony, misdemeanor
Demitrius Warmack
Age: 28
Residence: Indianapolis, IN
Booking Number(s): 2302355
Arrest Date: March 9, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Scott Grape
Age: 40
Residence: Austin, TX
Booking Number(s): 2302495
Arrest Date: March 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI W/ ENDANGERMENT
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Brianna Tellez
Age: 32
Residence: St. John, IN
Booking Number(s): 2302415
Arrest Date: March 11, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Geneva Jolly
Age: 25
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2302455
Arrest Date: March 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - USING A DEADLY WEAPON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Mark Anderson
Age: 53
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2302432
Arrest Date: March 11, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Josh Grotberg
Age: 45
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2302494
Arrest Date: March 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lowell Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Donnell Draper Sr.
Age: 55
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2302397
Arrest Date: March 10, 2023
Arresting Agency: LCCC
Offense Description: CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - CULTIVATION - MARIJUANA; DEALING - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Mark Cole Jr.
Age: 36
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2302402
Arrest Date: March 10, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: FAMILY OFFENSE - INVASION OF PRIVACY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Trinidad
Age: 32
Residence: Dyer, IN
Booking Number(s): 2302471
Arrest Date: March 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Dyer Police Department
Offense Description: OWI W/ ENDANGERMENT
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Michael Williams
Age: 23
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2302375
Arrest Date: March 10, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Colton Johnson
Age: 33
Residence: Rensselaer, IN
Booking Number(s): 2302340
Arrest Date: March 9, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Michael Lindsey
Age: 36
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2302444
Arrest Date: March 11, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - STRANGULATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jesus Alba
Age: 32
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2302373
Arrest Date: March 9, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/MODERATE BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Juan Vargas III
Age: 32
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2302423
Arrest Date: March 11, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Timothy Hughes
Age: 29
Residence: Harvey, IL
Booking Number(s): 2302483
Arrest Date: March 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: WEAPON - POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A FELON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Mark Gill
Age: 64
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2302465
Arrest Date: March 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: WEAPON - POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A FELON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jamarr Tucker
Age: 32
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2302458
Arrest Date: March 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: ISP
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Terrence Jones
Age: 40
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2302376
Arrest Date: March 10, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Charles Jackson
Age: 50
Residence: Blue Island, IL
Booking Number(s): 2302404
Arrest Date: March 10, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION; BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Daron Murphy
Age: 38
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2302436
Arrest Date: March 11, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
James Pelham II
Age: 31
Residence: Schneider, IN
Booking Number(s): 2302396
Arrest Date: March 10, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Allan Ciupa
Age: 36
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2302425
Arrest Date: March 11, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jesse Coleman
Age: 40
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2302389
Arrest Date: March 10, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Kristyn Boskov
Age: 37
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2302353
Arrest Date: March 9, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Ezell Sutton
Age: 31
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2302326
Arrest Date: March 8, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: FAMILY OFFENSE- INVASION OF PRIVACY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Joseph Golec
Age: 52
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2302316
Arrest Date: March 8, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Darryl Collins
Age: 60
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2302310
Arrest Date: March 8, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: CONFINEMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Armonte Williams
Age: 33
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2302312
Arrest Date: March 8, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: STRANGULATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Saadiq Harper
Age: 19
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2302303
Arrest Date: March 8, 2023
Arresting Agency: Merrillville Police Department
Offense Description: RESISTING - OBSTRUCTION OF TRAFFIC
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Daniel Jevyak
Age: 56
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2302315
Arrest Date: March 8, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
James Davenport
Age: 28
Residence: Lansing, IL
Booking Number(s): 2302328
Arrest Date: March 8, 2023
Arresting Agency: Griffith Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Fernanda Mata
Age: 36
Residence: Lansing, IL
Booking Number(s): 2302320
Arrest Date: March 8, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION LEGEND DRUG OR PRECURSOR
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Milford Dunn
Age: 35
Residence: Indianapolis, IN
Booking Number(s): 2302335
Arrest Date: March 9, 2023
Arresting Agency: N/A
Offense Description: CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jameka Moore
Age: 27
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2302332
Arrest Date: March 8, 2023
Arresting Agency: Merrillville Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Derek Gensel
Age: 33
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Booking Number(s): 2302308
Arrest Date: March 8, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: CONFINEMENT - KIDNAPPING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Nicholas Riley
Age: 33
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2302337
Arrest Date: March 9, 2023
Arresting Agency: New Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Joseph Anderson
Age: 22
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2302325
Arrest Date: March 8, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: FAILURE TO RETURN TO LAWFUL DETENTION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
