Couple faces charges in birthday party shooting
Damonte Jones and girlfriend JaShawnta King face charges of murder and attempted murder in a Jan. 21 shooting that killed one person and wounded two others.
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Crown Point Fire to launch new EMS equipment
The department announced Friday that they’ll be adding $1.1 million in new equipment for the first time since 2017. The devices will be implemented this month.
18-year old allegedly robbed fellow student at gunpoint; arrested with firearm on school property
The Calumet High School student met up with a classmate Jan. 7 in a Hobart grocery store parking lot under the guise of selling him marijuana, records show.
Winfield town marshal resigns after being placed on leave
In a text message to The Times, Ball wrote that he “would not describe it as amicable” but did call the resolution “fair.”
Drones adding to state woes over bird flu
“Many of these drones have been reported flying over farms identified by the Board of Animal Health, and some reports have surfaced of people shooting at the drones to bring them down,” state officials said.
Davich: Oldest former Chicago Bears player remembered as a ‘Pro Bowl’ person
It was mere coincidence that 95-year-old Gene Schroeder died during the week of the NFL Pro Bowl games. He was not only a former Pro Bowl player for the Chicago Bears, he was a Pro Bowl person, according to anyone…
Crown Point Fire Department warns of thinning ice as Region welcomes rain, warmer weather
“Always assume that ice can suddenly be unsafe,” the Crown Point Fire Department said, “and wear a life jacket when participating in activities on the ice.”
Murder charge dismissed in shooting over stolen vehicle
Prosecutors wrote they could not prove the case against Maurice D. Thompson, 45, who was accused of “hunting” down a man who allegedly stole his brother’s car.
Plea deal withdrawn for man who allegedly shot, stalked ex-girlfriend
Desmond Webb, 37, denied his previous admission of guilt the week before his sentencing. He faced a maximum of 10 years in prison under the terms of the plea.
Thousands without power in Lake County as rain hits Region
More than 4,000 customers in Hobart and more than 2,000 in Dyer had no power at 4:50 p.m. Thursday. Approximately 800 people in Schererville and 500 in St. John were in the dark as well.