A short time later, a responding officer observed his Jeep veer from one side of the road to the other and pulled him over U.S 421 in Westville. La Porte County Police at about 4 p.m. on February 21st were called by a woman reporting she was being tailgated by a Jeep also crossing the center line on Indiana 2 near 700 West. She is also the recipient of the state of Indiana Governors Distinguished Hoosier Award and an inductee into the Northwest Indiana Business & Industry Hall of Fame. Police said more than 20 grams of methamphetamine along with a loaded firearm were recovered from his vehicle. He was prohibited from voting while attending the previous meeting two weeks ago on ZOOM under a new policy requiring a commissioner be physically present. Truck driver killed, 15 people on tour bus injured after collision on U.S. 20 in Rolling Prairie, Indiana, Woman bitten 3 times by copperhead snake at Virginia restaurant. The dumpster program is part of the strategy the city has undertaken the past few years to clean up the city to keep it looking nice. It would be greatly appreciated, she said. I think its just a case of, Im not going to say mistaken identity but he just obviously didnt know where he was at, Heeg said. A $50,000 grant from the citys Urban Enterprise Association helps make the program possible, officials said. Police say their children, an 8-year-old boy and a 7-year-old girl, were passengers in the backseat. According to court documents, the early morning pursuit on February 24th began when he refused to pull over after caught speeding on U.S. 20 near Fail Road. Two people killed, many injured, taken to hospitals, after huge crash on snowy I-94 closes freeway. by LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. 68 Comments 113 Shares. Heeg said the man, in his rush to get away, likely didnt know he was at the jail since hes from outside the area and, perhaps, hadhis judgement cloudedby drugs. Posted Friday, March 3rd, 2023 10:46am Rodriquez lives about 70 miles away in Rensselaer, In. The La Porte County Council Monday night unanimously adopted a resolution to actively seek more minority job applicants. (La Porte County, IN) - A man is accused of leading police on a high speed chase until pulling into his driveway in Union Mills early today. If the snow comes back then, of course, were going to take it back and just hold off. His Jeep had a flat tire with a piece of wood lodged in the rim and the rear bumper was torn away from the frame on the drivers side. An effort is being made to have a permanent restroom facility constructed before the fair opens on July 8th. Investigators say a tan 2000 Chevrolet was traveling south on US 35 when it left the southbound lane, traveled off the west side of the roadway and struck a tree. (WNDU) - A 7-year-old girl is dead and three others were hurt after a vehicle struck multiple trees in LaPorte County early Sunday morning. When asked the victim told police that her toes wernt covered by hershoe shurancebecause toes wernt covered in the policy.. He was taken in a patrol vehicle to Northwest Health where a blood sample was drawn and tested. Posted Wednesday, March 1st, 2023 3:07pm (La Porte, IN) - Some La Porte residents were still shaken up today over gunfire in their usually safe neighborhood over the weekend. Fatal head-on crash leaves one dead, another injured, At least 5 sent to hospital in downtown Elkhart house fire. Police say the semi driver is cooperating with the investigation. Ad-Venture Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Posted Wednesday, March 1st, 2023 3:52pm (WNDU) - A 7-year-old girl is dead and three others were hurt after a vehicle struck multiple trees in LaPorte County early Sunday morning. Its terrifying. The jail officers, though, were not successful in their attempt to keep the toothbrush from going down into his throat. LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. On March 9th, Dr. Janet Seabrook, CEO of Community HealthNet Health Care Centers in Gary, Indiana, and a PNW alumna, will deliver a keynote talk on disproportionately high rates of maternal morbidity for people of color. However, Keeling was able to get away a second time and ran outside through the emergency room exit. Parkman will go before the La Porte County Council to seek approval for the funding. 5252. By FOX 32 Digital Staff. LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. Press release from LaPorte County Sheriffs Office: Yesterday (12/28) at 11:57 AM, deputies were summoned to US 20 and Wilhelm Road in reference to a head-on crash. Posted Wednesday, March 1st, 2023 9:30am All rights reserved. Copyright 2021 WNDU. by Laureys also revealed LaPorte Countys share of the sediment kept out of Indianas lakes and streams came to about 5,000 tons. He also expressed a need to hire more minorities whose positions are more out in the public so more people notice how the make-up of county government reflects the local demographics. LAPORTE, Ind. When officers arrived, though, nobody was there. Posted Tuesday, February 28th, 2023 11:09am After a LaPorte Countyaccident, there are manyissues that need to be handled immediately. At approximately 7:16 a.m. Indiana State Police Lowell Dispatch received a call from a trucking company advising that they believed one of their drivers had struck a pedestrian on I-94 in LaPorte County. The LaPorte County Coroner has identified the victim from today's deadly collision between a freight train and car in LaPorte. During questioning, Curtis denied the allegations then told investigators lock me up and throw away the key. When asked why he would say such things if hes innocent, police said Adams responded it was better that way.. 7.4 percent of La Porte Countys population is Hispanic. by publicfilessbn@federatedmedia.com Two presentations follow on March 8th and March 9th involving history and maternal health. WebUpdate on fatal crash near McKinley Hwy and Cedar Trail. Theyre working to contact the family of the pickup driver, whos name hasnt been released yet. A Middlebury man was injured in a serious bodily injury crash in Goshen. SNELL and FERNANDEZ were uninjured. Francis was being held on $600 bond. I think theres a lot of misconceptions about the entire thing but everything is being done by the book. Sheriffs officials say the crash happened on 460th St in Guthrie Township. He could face an up to six-year sentence on the most serious of the two counts. Mark Parkman, a member of the fair board, received permission from the La Porte County Commissioners Wednesday to start the process for trying to speed up the start of construction. One person has died following a crash along U.S. 20 Tuesday morning, the La Porte County Sheriffs Office reported. LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. Stan Maddux. Honkala co-founded the Poor Peoples Economic Human Rights Campaign / Poor Peoples Army. His brother, Antawon Dear, is charged with level 4 Fmfelony possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon and level 6 felony criminal recklessness. It happened just before 7 a.m. CDT Tuesday morning. The collision happened around 10:20 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25, on State Road 15. (WNDU) - One man is dead after a shooting in LaPorte County. my axal broke and my tire flew off there was no cars around me i merged off to left of road as far as i could i was almost tottally off high way then i called police right. Nobody was injured but Kehoe is not taking the situation lightly. The driver of the Volvo is cooperating with this investigation. Shoffner also said the department had not filed taxes as a corporate entity for who knows how long.. All rights reserved. Since the change, Shoffner said the separate entity status has been restored and work is well underway to regaining the departments lost not for profit status. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Angela Oehmen, 36, and Joseph Oehmen, 14, killed when trailer detaches from truck and strikes vehicle on U.S. 30 in Wanatah, Indiana, Malachi Young, 19, dead and three injured after SUV collides with oncoming car on U.S. 20, causing multi-vehicle pileup in LaPorte County, Indiana, Nathan Blount, 32, dead after vehicle driven by Eric Adair, 24, crosses center line and their vehicles collide head-on on U.S. 35 in LaPorte County, Indiana, Delaney Klewer, 5, killed in pedestrian collision with alleged hit-and-run driver Marcus Scully, 35, in Michigan City, Indiana, 30-pound turkey impales family's windshield on U.S. 20 in La Porte County, Indiana, Judith Peachey, 22, Lani Nace, 17, and Rosalie Koehn killed in collision involving semi truck at U.S. 20 and County Road 300 East near Rolling Prairie, Indiana, Several people injured in multi-vehicle crash on U.S. 35 in LaPorte County, Indiana, Joseph Filippini, 62, dead, two children injured in crash between motorcycle and minivan on U.S. 421 in Westville, Indiana, Kwame L. Lawson, 36, dies in fiery tractor trailer crash on Toll Road near Westville, Indiana, Nine people, including a 6-year-old child injured in two vehicle crash on U.S. 6 and U.S. 421 in Westville, Indiana, Gary Moormann, 33, seriously injured in alleged DUI crash with 3 UPS trucks on U.S. 20 in LaPorte County, Indiana, Judith Tudor, 65, dies in 2-vehicle crash on US 421 in LaPorte County, Indiana, Vincent Fischer, 43, Logan Fischer, 40, Duncan Fischer, 10, Cheyenne Fischer, 17, Patrick Michaels, 44, injured after crash involving two vehicles injures five on U.S. 421 in Westville, IN. To learn more about ChatGPT and how we can inspire students, we sat down with BestReviews book expert, Ciera Pasturel. Yesterday afternoon around 3:25 pm, police were called to the area of US 35 and Nicomas Path in refence to a crash. Jones was transported by air to a regional area hospital for treatment of his critical injuries. The passenger vehicle collided with the trailer being pulled by SNELLS tractor. I have many times used Hylands myself and am a fan of their products. FERNANDEZ observed the crash in front of him and the passenger vehicle spin into the passing lane. Check on the condition of all people involved in the crash; Get appropriate medical treatment, and track the details; Take photos of vehicle damage and injuries; Consider hiring a personal injury attorney. Published February 26, 2023 8:34AM. He said he just received the names of the new firefighters Tuesday night but was still waiting to find out if they are certified and the type of work theyre certified to perform. (La Porte County, IN) - A dispute between neighbors in La Porte County resulted in a woman being mooned. (La Porte County, IN) - One Indiana State trooper scored two sizable drug busts on the interstate in La Porte County last weekend. (La Porte County, IN) - The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for La Porte County. Over a half inch of rain has fallen in the city of La Porte today. Learn more here about the value of ano-cost legal claim evaluation. Minich said it may take up to four weeks for the new trash containers to be delivered. The caller said the suspect driver, a 23-year-old Middlebury man, hit a mailbox in the area of State Road 15 and County Road 42 and then left the scene. Acomputer records check revealed hes designated as a habitual traffic violator with a lifetime suspension of his drivers license. Though we anticipate a fairly smooth transition, pick-up times may fluctuate a bit from the norm while drivers adjust to their new routes. Laureys felt Indiana would be highest if the rankings were based on percentage of land having cover crops since the other two states are physically much larger. (La Porte, IN) - Indiana is a leader nationwide in being friendly to Mother Nature through best land management practices. FERNANDEZ was unable to avoid a crash and struck the drivers side of the passenger vehicle. SNELL observed the passenger vehicle sliding and he began to merge from the westbound US 20 passing lane to the driving lane to avoid a crash. Stan Maddux. PLEASE AVOID THE AREA AS THERE IS LANE BLOCKAGE. Stan Maddux. All content Copyright 2023 WBND. Thehonoreesare recognized women community members shaping local business, guiding communities and encouraging growth in our region. The game between La Porte and Michigan City is expected to be a barn burner not just because of the longstanding rivalry but the level of talent on each team. The collision happened around 10:20 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25, on State Road 15. Car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, and motorcycle accidents are all a common occurrence, despite improvements in vehicle safety features, road design, bicycle and pedestrian corridors, and traffic signs. 2 and CR 600 East left one person dead and stopped traffic for more than an hour Tuesday morning, according to the LaPorte County Sheriffs Office. Waste Management is a former longtime trash disposal provider in the city. LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. Were not being kept in the loop. Terrible road conditions Friday across Michiana, A winter storm warning has been issued for all of Michiana on Friday. In comparison, he said the average size of a farm statewide is about 100 acres less. The sectional championship game has been rescheduled for Monday at 6:30 p.m. Posted Friday, March 3rd, 2023 10:09am Rootes has a criminal history mostlyfor burglary, theft and robberydating back to 1979. So far, police have not commended on the incident. by According to police, it appears he was drinking vodka judging by a bottle without the cap on underneath the drivers seat. LA PORTE COUNTY, Ind. He said the department is also more fully staffed again. WebA recent Times computer-assisted probe of fatal roadway accident data revealed 61 people died in motorcycle-related crashes in Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties over five years. Cunningham said most minority employees seem to work behind the scenes in places like the county jail, community corrections and juvenile services center. Charles Rootes, Jr., 64, is charged with level 5 felony robbery, which carries anywhere from a one-to-six year sentence. LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. More events hosted by PNW celebrating Womens History Month include: For more details and to register to attend these educational and cultural events at PNW celebrating Womens History Month, visitpnw.edu/womens-history. A Call for Answers: Police still looking for witnesses in shooting of Brandon and Shae, Trafficking Tragedy: How pandemic travel restrictions may have exacerbated fentanyl crisis. Dee Kehoe said it appears the gunshots were fired at a house across the street from her residence. LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. Sanders, 45, of Warsaw could face anywhere from 20 to 40 years on the child molesting count and up to 30 months on the drug-related charge. Stan Maddux. During a search of the home, police said a handgun, ammunition, an undisclosed amount of narcotics along with packaging materials were seized. (Hammond and Westville, IN) - Purdue University Northwest will recognize Womens History Month during March with several programs focused on empowering women, discussing key womens health issues and recognizing accomplished university and community leaders. Christopher Rodriquez, 31, is charged in La Porte Circuit Court with multiple counts including Resisting Law Enforcement and Possession of Methamphetamine. Posted Thursday, March 2nd, 2023 12:10pm LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. LA PORTE COUNTY, Ind. The Hobart man had an alleged blood alcohol level of more than three times the legal limit. LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. "After many calls and messages from residents regarding trash pick-up issues over the last three years, we are very happy to be moving forward with Waste Management," he said. WebJudith Tudor, 65, dies in 2-vehicle crash on US 421 in LaPorte County, Indiana Accident Date: Thu, 02/11/2016 Chicago, IL Vincent Fischer, 43, Logan Fischer, 40, Duncan Fischer, 10, Cheyenne Fischer, 17, Patrick Michaels, 44, injured after crash involving two vehicles injures five on U.S. 421 in Westville, IN Accident Date: Tue, 06/09/2015 Posted Thursday, March 2nd, 2023 10:24am Kehoe said the home surveillance video posted on social media had generated more than 9,000 views by late Monday morning. Posted Tuesday, February 28th, 2023 9:39am 53550 Generations Drive South Bend, IN 46635. Copyright 2023 WNDU. Posted Wednesday, March 1st, 2023 4:29pm TRAFFIC ACCIDENT AT US 20 and 400 WEST. by Beginning Wednesday, Waste Management will take over as the city's contracted trash vendor. WebA recent Times computer-assisted probe of fatal roadway accident data revealed 61 people died in motorcycle-related crashes in Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties over five years. Follow him on Twitter @jzimney. One person killed in crash at US 35 and CR 400 N. FACT identifies pedestrian killed near Saint Mary's. The passenger, a 45-year-old man, of Chicago, was taken to a hospital with critical injuries. Repeated attempts to reach Mrozinski and Haney for comment, so far, have not been successful. Laureys said there were more than 31,000 conservation practices statewide in 2021. Shoffner said he didnt want to speak to the abilities of Duttlinger as fire chief but the department once down to a handful of firefighters no longer has a serious manpower shortage. by Protective gear providing a shield against the heat was worn, but firefighters had to be rotated in and out of the duct work every ten minutes for relief from such extremes. Stan Maddux. MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. Rootes was being held in the La Porte County Jail on $15,000 cash-only bond. Deputies Scott Lanoue and Jake Pisowicz arrived at the scene at 12:02 PM and determined one of the involved drivers was deceased. by (La Porte County, IN) - The amount of prison time a suspected child molester could face climbed evenhigher when allegedly found with methamphetamine. by Baby dies after taking 'natural' cold medicine, Seattle Patricia Douglass, 52, dead in 2-vehicle crash at 206th Street and Mach Kuel, 39, killed in car crash on Interstate 35 in Faribault on Zaza Eristavi, 41, killed, after three trucks collide on icy Nicholas Allen Mauldin, 32, and Jurelle B. Thorpe, 21, killed, and Minnesota man with valid driver's license arrested for 28th DWI, Texas Tornado: Infant, toddler rescued from submerged truck (VIDEO), Girl fights off carjacker attempting to kidnap her and sister in Williamsburg, Virginia, Baby dies after taking 'natural' cold medicine, Seattle mother sues manufacturer, Read our affiliate disclosure policy here. FOX 32 Chicago. Man arrested after police chase, trying to enter LaPorte County Jail building. Published February 26, 2023 8:34AM. She has dedicated her life to eradicating conditions that cause poverty. Read our affiliate disclosure policy here. . My neighbor on Mustang Dr. across from my driveway, their teenage daughter was coming home about seven minutes before the occurrence. No further information is being released. The woman alleged he began making a humping gesture toward her with his arms and hips. Honkala will address the Supreme Courts rulings on abortion in Roe v. Wade and Dobbs v. Jackson Womens Health Organization and their impact on impoverished populations. 801 talking about this. (La Porte County, IN) - He wrecked his vehicle apparently while drinking vodka and was nowhere staying between the travel lanes. Nevertheless, he suspect continued at more than 80 miles per hour toward downtown. The driver reduced his speed to 35 miles per hour before pulling up to his residence in the 800 block of East2nd Street. The girl's injuries were critical, and she died at the hospital. Contract Concerns: Did St. Joseph County overpay for County-City Building security? Posted Monday, February 27th, 2023 2:59pm Officers with an arrest warrant later took Rootes into custody in his motel room where over $4,000 of the stolen loot was recovered. You have to take breaks, he said. They could have been out there. WebA recent Times computer-assisted probe of fatal roadway accident data revealed 61 people died in motorcycle-related crashes in Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties over five years. Indiana Conversation Officers are investigating after a 14-year-old died in an off-road vehicle crash in northwestern Indiana Sunday night. Indiana Conversation Officers are investigating after a 14-year-old died in an off-road vehicle crash in northwestern Indiana Sunday night. Police said a woman complained a neighbor was pumping water from his pond onto her property. The caller said they saw a white Dodge Challenger, driving erratically. Its been how many days and I sit here and bawl. The jail officer suffered an abrasion to the side of his head and a scrape to his left forearm. Sheriffs officials say the crash happened on 460th St in Guthrie Township. The Federal Bureau of Investigation assisted with the probe, authorities said. Court documents also revealedRootes was sentenced in 2006 and 2010 for robbing the same bank in Michigan City in the 2000 block of Franklin Street. Parkman, who lives near Westville, said drawings for the restroom facility are nearly completed and while the drawings are being considered for final approval, he suggested taking steps now to have the money approved. Police were called to the 200 block of North Calumet Avenue for reports of shots fired Thursday. In the meantime, he said residents should continue using their existing containers. "This organization provided decades of high-quality service to the City in the past, and we have no doubt that they will continue to build upon their reputation, Minich said. About 2:30 a.m., La Porte County Police responded to the area of U.S. 35 and 400 West and found a 2011 Chevy Malibu in a water-filled ditch after striking a tree, police said. The collision happened around 10:20 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25, on State Road 15. As a result, Laureys said 1.6 million tons of sediment was kept from entering Indianas lakes and streams that year or enough to reach the height of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco if stacked on a football field.
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