LaPorte man receives 10-year sentence for child porn possession charge
51-year-old Matthew Frazier was found guilty of possession of child pornography following a 1-day bench trial before U.S. District Court Judge Damon Leichty in September.
Month: December 2024
Winfield homeowners take firearm dispute with neighbor to Town Council
James Waddell and Paulette Skinner live on either side of a property that they say has been the source “significant safety and quality of life concerns.”
Gary Council OKs $2 million more for blight elimination, $500K for animal shelter
The state-run Northwest Indiana Development Authority will provide a total of $6 million in matching funds for blight elimination in Gary next year.
Hammond man guilty of distributing child porn, jury finds
Michael Swiger, 41, was convicted of distribution and attempted distribution of child pornography and possession of child pornography of a minor under the age of 12.
Advocates call East Chicago waste processor’s environmental remediation plan inadequate
Tradebe has proposed leaving soil and groundwater contaminants in place, and using an environmentally restrictive covenant to block future non-industrial site uses.
Former Merrillville man again accused of approaching a child
Police say the accused confronted and made disturbing comments to a juvenile girl and her mother as they attempted to enter a local business.
Record $37.7 million awarded motorist in wake of Valpo crash
“We sincerely hope the amount of this settlement will convince construction companies that enforcing job site work rules and standards is not only better for public safety, it’s best for the bottom line,” attorneys said.
Death threats alleged of employee from site of earlier Portage fatal shooting
He was then heard telling employees at a nearby company that he was going to “shoot this place up” and kill others, according to police.
Winfield cops to see roughly 30% pay raise in 2025
A full-time deputy town marshal, who would have earned between $21.70 and $25.24 per hour this year, will make between $30 and $34 per hour in 2025.
Man pleads guilty lesser battery charge 9 months after hung jury in murder case
George James, 48, was sentenced to four years in work release after he pleaded guilty to battery, months after a mistrial on an initial charge of murder.