Defendant with lengthy wrap sheet makes formal appearance on murder charge
He is accused of fatally shooting 19-year-old Marco Alonzo on Dec. 3 outside Park West Apartments in Griffith.
Month: December 2019
LAUW bring Christmas to Lake County working families
HIGHLAND —Lake Area United Way held its third Santa’s Workshop for Working Families Dec. 15 at Wicker Park Social Center in Highland.
Ex-Fair Oaks Farms worker gets probation for abusing calves
A man accused of abusing calves on the large northwestern Indiana farm has been sentenced to a year of probation after a felony charge was dropped.
One rescue not enough for ‘gentle giant’
WESTVILLE – Thanks to volunteers from an animal rescue that specializes in large breed dogs, and the efforts of Westville community members, a “gentle giant” of a dog is safe again and preparing to be adopted.
La Porte County man facing child porn charges
CENTER TWP. — A rural La Porte County man is facing child pornography charges after his wife contacted police after finding questionable content on one of his electronic devices, according to authorities.
Indianapolis teen charged with murder in PlayStation robbery that led to 16-year-old’s death
Police have made an arrest in the shooting death of 16-year-old Elijah Taylor. Taylor was found dead on the city’s west side on Nov. 17.
Near-max sentence for fatal shooting
MICHIGAN CITY – For fatally shooting 18-year-old Justin Ameer Garner on Jan. 16, Javan D. Brown was sentenced Thursday to a total of 6.5 years in lockup.
Insider: A lack of fundamentals, in zone or man, is crippling a slumping Colts defense
The Colts have given up 763 yards and eight touchdowns in the last two weeks to Jameis Winston and Drew Brees.
Diapers delivered in time for holidays
MICHIGAN CITY – Franciscan Health’s third annual Diaper Drive has distributed 30,000 diapers to help meet the needs of families in Northwest Indiana and Chicago’s south suburbs.
Lilly scholars named
MICHIGAN CITY – Two outstanding La Porte County students have been named recipients of full-tuition, four-year scholarships as the Unity Foundation of La Porte County’s 2020 Lilly Endowment Community Scholars.