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.
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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…
Chief, patrolmen remember late Munster police officer Ryan Perez as a ‘cop’s cop’
“He was just that guy that was always able to laugh, no matter what was going on, no matter how stressed he was,” Dan Croyle said of Ryan Perez.
Gary man wanted for April homicide arrested after brother’s charges dropped in same case
Murder charges for the same homicide against Thompson’s brother, Maurice, were dropped last month after the state said it could not prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
Gary man convicted of killing father in front of victim’s children sentenced to 75 years in prison
Terry Horton Jr., 27, maintained his innocence as he was sentenced for the May 7, 2022 drive-by murder of Nehemiah Martin, 25.
Lake County judge suspended 30 days for sexual harassment
Judge Calvin Hawkins will be suspended without pay beginning March 31. He’ll be restored to his judicial role April 30, according to the Indiana Supreme Court.
TV co-host sworn in as Merrillville’s first auxiliary police officer
“Lawrence will be working closely with us to amplify our story, ensuring that the public understands who we are, what we stand for and how we serve our community,” police said.