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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. Their kids, an 8-year-old boy and a 7-year-old girl, were both taken to a hospital, according to the post. According to court documents, Taylor on January 28th was discovered in a vehicle stolen out of Indianapolis at the Conoco gas station at 104 EastLincolnway in La Porte. The sectional championship game has been rescheduled for Monday at 6:30 p.m. Posted Friday, March 3rd, 2023 10:09am Sheriffs officials say the crash happened on 460th St in Guthrie Township. by 68 Comments 113 Shares. Police said the officer attempted to make a traffic stop but the suspect accelerated to more than 100 miles per hour. (La Porte County, IN) - One Indiana State trooper scored two sizable drug busts on the interstate in La Porte County last weekend. by The driver of the pickup was killed. The test results showed an alleged blood alcohol level more than three times the legal limit. All content Copyright 2023 WBND. (South Bend, IN) - A Michigan City man is back to prison on major federal drug-related counts. . by (La Porte County, IN) - Commissioner Rich Mrozinski still in Florida was allowed to vote while attending Wednesdays meeting of the La Porte County Commissioners meeting on ZOOM. The girl died and the boy, who had minor injuries, was later released. WebUpdate on fatal crash near McKinley Hwy and Cedar Trail. (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. One person killed in crash at US 35 and CR 400 N. FACT identifies pedestrian killed near Saint Mary's. 574-258-5483. LAPORTE CO.- Thursday morning a pedestrian was struck and killed when they were hit by a semi on I-94 in Laporte County. Stan Maddux. A child is dead and two adults are in the hospital after a crash early Sunday morning in LaPorte County. Man arrested after police chase, trying to enter LaPorte County Jail building. Stan Maddux. Hamilton said the inside of the duct work in some parts of the structure exceeded 400 degrees. Porter/LaPorte County Courts and Social Justice Reporter Bob is a 23-year veteran of The Times. 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 Crews battling fire at building on Jefferson and North Third streets in Crews battling fire at building on Jefferson and North Third streets in Elkhart, South Bend Police searching for missing 14-year-old Aiden Stuntebeck, Saint Joseph Medical expands to Elkhart County with new Simonton Lake location, All flights grounded at airport near Penn State University over suspicious device, 100 passengers bused to campus, Federal grand jury indicts man on hate crime charges after he allegedly shot 2 Jewishmen in Los Angelesin February, Practice reading to cats and dogs, no judgment. Police say their children, an 8-year-old boy and a 7-year-old girl, were passengers in the backseat. All Rights Reserved. Its been how many days and I sit here and bawl. To avoid a crash, the Freightliner began to merge from the westbound passing lane to the driving lane. LAPORTE, Ind. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Emergency crews are responding to a fire in downtown Elkhart. Cover crops is kind of a good indicator for whats going on with conservation in an area, he said. FERNANDEZ was unable to avoid a crash and struck the drivers side of the passenger vehicle. 68 Comments 113 Shares. We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. So far, police have not commended on the incident. Master Trooper James R. Bailey was killed in the line of duty on Friday. by 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. A child is dead and two adults are in the hospital after a crash early Sunday morning in LaPorte County. The storm was moving to the northeast at 25 miles per hour and was expected to pass over other communities like, Wanatah, Union Mills and Kingsford Heights. Cassius Dear is charged with level 2 felony dealing in cocaine or a narcotic drug. by Posted Friday, March 3rd, 2023 2:47pm A white 1999 Ford Crown Victoria, being driven by Chance M. VAN DYNE (22 YOA) of Omaha, Nebraska, was traveling eastbound on US 20. La Porte County Commissioner Connie Gramarossa also suggested pursuing bids for the project as quickly as possible. Prosecutors arestill in the process of determining charges. It happened just before 7 a.m. CDT Tuesday morning. Non Emergency Numbers: 219-326-7700 or 219-879-3530 Jail Inquiries 219-362-6548 219-878-9132 Police said more than 20 grams of methamphetamine along with a loaded firearm were recovered from his vehicle. Stan Maddux. Terrible road conditions Friday across Michiana, A winter storm warning has been issued for all of Michiana on Friday. Upon arrival, an officer discovered the hose attached to the pump was on the mans side of the property but the water was running onto the complainants property close to the foundation of her pole barn. At least 5 sent to hospital in downtown Elkhart house fire. PLEASE AVOID THE AREA AS THERE IS LANE BLOCKAGE. (La Porte County, IN) - A La Porte area man was arrested early today following a single vehicle crash. He said the department is also more fully staffed again. Lucas isbeing held in the La Porte County Jail without bond on the previous warrants. 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(La Porte, IN) - Indiana is a leader nationwide in being friendly to Mother Nature through best land management practices. by This time, Mrozinski provided some medical information in writing electronically to Haney. Copyright 2021 WNDU. Shoffner said the fire department is a separate corporate entity contracted by the township with by-laws giving the township trustee final say over fire department matters. However, Keeling was able to get away a second time and ran outside through the emergency room exit. Posted Monday, February 27th, 2023 2:45pm According to the resolution, 11.4-percent of La Porte County residents are African American while the percentage of African Americans working for county government is 8.5 percent. 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. (La Porte County, IN) - One Indiana State trooper scored two sizable drug busts on the interstate in La Porte County last weekend. The girl died from her injuries at the hospital, while the boy suffered minor injuries and was later released from the hospital. They should have been keeping a closer tab over all of this, he said. The girl's injuries were critical, and she died at the hospital. She said he then turned around and dropped his pants then bent over with his buttocks exposed, according to police. Stan Maddux. La Porte County Police said he verbally gave instructions to an employee and left with an undisclosed amount of money. According to police, Rootes ordered a bank employee to fill a plastic bag with money and used his finger in the pocket of his coat to pretend he had a gun. Its an active investigation, said Mayor Tom Dermody, who paid a visit to the neighborhood Saturday morning. No formal cost estimates have been obtained but a new permanent bathroom facility might take upwards of $300,000 to build. Troopers continue to investigate to determine the reason the pedestrian was on the interstate and to identify the deceased pedestrian. 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. LA PORTE COUNTY, Ind. Posted Wednesday, March 1st, 2023 9:36am Posted Monday, February 27th, 2023 10:40am Over a half inch of rain has fallen in the city of La Porte today. Stan Maddux. The Middlebury man was unconscious, but breathing. Copyright 2021Accident Data Center Privacy Policy Terms of Use Sponsorships. Curtis Adams, 45, is charged in La Porte Circuit Court with two counts of Level 1 Felony Child Molesting and two counts of Level 3 Felony Child Seduction. (La Porte, IN) - The City of La Porte has resumed its annual dumpster program early because of the mild winter. Theyre just not in places that are highly visibly and we need to improve that considerably, he said. The officer advised the woman to seek a protective order against the man if she feels she needs one. Read our affiliate disclosure policy here. The caller said they saw a white Dodge Challenger, driving erratically. Learn more here about the value of ano-cost legal claim evaluation. LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. Click here. This site contains affiliate links. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Click Here to access the online Public Inspection File. Adams could now face up to 40-years on each of the two most serious counts filed against him. Posted Wednesday, March 1st, 2023 9:30am (WNDU) - A fatal head-on crash left one man dead and another injured in LaPorte County. Dealing with doctors, repair shops, car rental companies, police, and insurance companies is overwhelming, especially when someone is seriously injured. Federal authorities said he transporting over 125 grams of cocaine on his motorcycle when stopped by police. Portable toilets have been used since the old restroom facility badly in need of repairs was removed three-years ago. 5252. In comparison, he said the average size of a farm statewide is about 100 acres less. He had to be extricated from his car and airlifted to Memorial Hospital in South Bend. Lucas also had active warrants for his arrest out of La Porte and Tippecanoe counties. The driver, 24-year-old Daniel New from Colorado, allegedly had a pound of marijuana on his front seat. Jones was transported by air to a regional area hospital for treatment of his critical injuries. 7-year-old girl killed in crash on US 35 in LaPorte County. LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. Rodriquez lives about 70 miles away in Rensselaer, In. At one point, he nearly caused several head-on collisions while traveling in the opposite lanes of U.S. 20 at more than 100 miles per hour near Michigan City. LAPORTE, Ind. Stan Maddux. LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. The action taken by township trustee Nancy Morgan elected to her first term on November 8 has created some friction and confusion in the community. City Engineer Nick Minich said the switch includes many positive changes, such as the distribution of 96-gallon containers. The driver reduced his speed to 35 miles per hour before pulling up to his residence in the 800 block of East2nd Street. Published February 26, 2023 8:34AM. La Porte County Sheriff Ron Heeg said the man probably didnt know it was at the jail that he was possibly trying to use as a hideout after crashing his vehicle during the high speed chase. Theyre working to contact the family of the pickup driver, whos name hasnt been released yet. For an unknown reason, the Honda crossed the center line and started traveling in the southbound lane. 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 The driver was allegedly seen weaving from lane to lane as he approached the intersection of Lincolnway East where another was stopped in the left turn lane waiting for a red light. La Porte County Hazardous Materials Coordinator Jeff Hamilton, whos also firefighter, said a flash fire in the paint room sent flames from an oven heated to about 700 degrees into the metal ventilation ducts at the plant. Stan Maddux. Christopher Rodriquez, 31, is charged in La Porte Circuit Court with multiple counts including Resisting Law Enforcement and Possession of Methamphetamine. Drugs or alcohol are not believed to be factors with the driver of the Volvo. Were trying to promote the fairgrounds and make it more user friendly all year long and so a bathroom back there thats all season is pretty necessary, he said. (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. 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. An off-duty deputy discovered the scene and called it in. Posted Thursday, March 2nd, 2023 12:10pm Dawn and Alfreds children, an 8-year-old boy and a 7-year-old girl were in the backseat. The percentage of Hispanics currently employed by county government is 1.9 percent,. (La Porte County, IN) - The amount of prison time a suspected child molester could face climbed evenhigher when allegedly found with methamphetamine. (La Porte, IN) - The sectional semi-finals in boys high school basketball tonight in La Porte have been rescheduled due to wintry weather in the forecast. by by Holifield said hes also concerned whether all of the new firefighters are certified. Indiana. I tried to email you it's not sending! Firefighters climbed inside the duct work and cut holes in the duct work to allow them to access hoses for dousing the hot spots with water. Accident Data Center can help you by connecting you with our network of experienced injury lawyers who can provide you with information about your rights and options. (WNDU) - An Illinois man is dead after a single-vehicle crash in LaPorte County on Sunday morning. by After a LaPorte Countyaccident, there are manyissues that need to be handled immediately. Man arrested after police chase, trying to enter LaPorte County Jail building. At this point, many injured people choose to hire a personal injury attorney whose job it is to handle the details and paperwork so that you can focus on recovery. Ron Francis, 50, is charged with Class A Misdemeanor Operating while Intoxicated. Posted Tuesday, February 28th, 2023 3:27pm LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. Two presentations follow on March 8th and March 9th involving history and maternal health. (La Porte, IN) - A La Porte man who got away from police during a high speed chase was captured more than a month later. Sonny Taylor, 22, is charged in La Porte Circuit Court with two counts of Auto Theft and Resisting Law Enforcement. Rootes on February 24th took more than $6,000 from 1st National Bank and was arrested Wednesday at Dunes Inn near U.S. 421 and Interstate 94 whileon parole for previous bank robberies at the time. According to police, officers on Wednesday about 7 a.m responded to a report of an altercation between the men at York and Main streets. 7-year-old girl killed, 3 others injured in NW Indiana crash, sheriff says. Firefighters were at the scene for close to three hours. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Cheri Honkala is a nationally renowned advocate for the poor and unhoused. by Laureys, a 2010 graduate of New Prairie High School, was the featured speaker February 23 at the annual meeting of the LaPorte County Soil and Water Conservation District Board. Posted Thursday, March 2nd, 2023 10:24am Haney thanked him and granted him a waiver to vote at the beginning of the meeting. One person killed in crash at US 35 and CR 400 N. FACT identifies pedestrian killed near Saint Mary's. It is not clear why the vehicle left the roadway, but police say alcohol is believed to be a factor in the crash. In recent years, Mrozinski has been spending winter in Florida and Haney cited reports of him doing things like playing golf for not believing his medical claims. Posted Thursday, March 2nd, 2023 3:15pm 68 Comments 113 Shares. Responding troopers soon located a pedestrian that was deceased near mile marker 45.5, eastbound. According to the water department, the rain started about 4 a.m. and by 11 a.m. nearly six tenths of an inch of rain had fallen. The brothers arebeing held in the La Porte County Jail on $50,000 and $20,000 bond respectively. (Fish Lake, IN) - A staffed gutted troubled fire department in La Porte County has been more than restored. With a little bit of math, I think we would be number one, he said. Repeated attempts to reach Mrozinski and Haney for comment, so far, have not been successful. Sheriffs officials say the crash happened on 460th St in Guthrie Township. The collision happened around 10:20 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25, on State Road 15. He could be arraigned on the robbery allegations as soon as tomorrow before La Porte Circuit Court Judge Tom Alevizos. This is unacceptable. Were not happy. Police said officers spotted his 2004 Chevy Malibu at the rear of the parking lot and took Sanders into custody at gunpoint. by By FOX 32 Digital Staff. LAPORTE CO.- Thursday morning a pedestrian was struck and killed when they were hit by a semi on I-94 in Laporte County. (CBS) -- Two people were killed Sunday afternoon in a boating accident in LaPorte County, Indiana. Copyright 95.3 MNC, All Rights Reserved, Alleged erratic driver airlifted from crash in Goshen, Michigan Representative Slotkin to enter race to replace Senator Stabenow, City of South Bend celebrates decade of 311, Road worker struck and killed while working in construction zone in Van Buren County, Man arrested after being found in home that did not belong to him, Michigan Native American tribe to study building own power utility. (La Porte County, IN) - It wasnt the first bank robbery for a man accused of holding up a bank in LaCrosse last week. (La Porte County, IN) - An arrest has been made for a La Porte County bank robbery. Updated: 12:25 PM EDT May 30, 2022 LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. . Seabrooks talk is paired with a screening of Aftershock, a documentary film that follows two Black fathers who seek justice and attention for maternal health for people of color following the deaths of their partners to childbirth complications. Mrozinski has not been physically present for a meeting since leaving for his second home near Orlando in early January. This could have been deadly, she said. Shes doing things without letting us know what shes doing first, he said. All rights reserved. Laureys also revealed 12.5 percent of the conservation practices in the 10 counties beside the Kankakee River are out of LaPorte County. (La Porte County, IN) - One Indiana State trooper scored two sizable drug busts on the interstate in La Porte County last weekend. Johnson has been recognized for her many accomplishments, including receiving the Sagamore of the Wabash Award, the states highest civilian honor. Two people killed, many injured, taken to hospitals, after huge crash on snowy I-94 closes freeway. 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. The driver, a 42-year-old woman, of Walkerton, was taken to a hospital with serious injuries, according to the post. Assisting: Captain Dallas Smythe, Deputy Bobby Greer, La Porte County EMS, La Porte County Coroners Office, Springfield and Center Township Volunteer Fire Departments, Indiana Department of Transportation and Quicks Towing. She was initially transported to a nearby hospital and then later transported to a regional area hospital for treatment of her serious injuries. The driver was identified Dawn Coleman, 42, of Walkerton. He robbed City Savings Bank, which became a La Porte Savings Bank branch prior to him holding up that financial institution four years later. Stan Maddux.