Gary man charged with murder after suspect and father give multiple conflicting statements to cops
Adam Mong is in custody without bail at the Lake County Jail, according to online court records. His next court date has not been scheduled.
Month: February 2025
Hobart, Merrillville to collaborate on transportation infrastructure task force
The group will be tasked with tackling traffic congestion, improving pedestrian safety and walkability, assessing the viability of a shuttle service linking Merrillville and Hobart, and coordinating the two communities’ pursuit of state and regional in…
Body found along I-65 near Crown Point
“Entrance ramp is closed in the southbound direction of travel.”
Hoosier Helpers vehicle struck in Friday I-80 crash
The Hoosier Helper Safety Service Patrol is a program offered by the Indiana Department of Transportation to assist stranded motorists on Indiana interstates, according to a program description.
Dog spotted on open-air trailer on I-94 in rough shape; fundraiser underway
“Any extra will be placed into an account to treat other abused animals that may need emergency care,” the fundraiser says.
Former Region man sentenced to 14 more months after failing to surrender for prior offense, judge rules
On Thursday, U.S. District Court Judge Philip Simon sentenced Green to 14 additional months consecutive to the original 27-month sentence.
Merrillville drug bust turns up hundreds of grams of illegal narcotics; Gary man arrested
Police discovered 482.4 grams of crystal meth, 31.3 grams of fentanyl, 152.3 grams of cocaine, 13.1 grams of crack cocaine and 93.6 grams of marijuana.
Merrillville council to reconsider court reopening following judge’s order
Judge Bruce Parent laid partial blame for the an earlier error on attorneys for the Merrillville Town Council, who he said failed to share relevant information.
10-year sentence in Hammond armed robbery
At the time of the robbery, the defendant was reportedly on parole for three robbery convictions from 2017.
Calumet City man missing for two weeks: ‘Chester is somewhere out there’
Two weeks ago, 72-year-old Chester Palusiak wandered from his Calumet City home late at night without his phone, wallet and full mental faculties. He hasn’t been seen since.His last whereabouts were at 165th Street and Wentworth Avenue, three blocks fr…