Stan Maddux. 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. It happened just before 7 a.m. CDT Tuesday morning. Honkala co-founded the Poor Peoples Economic Human Rights Campaign / Poor Peoples Army. 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. Instead, the city requests then return with the items after the dumpster has been emptied. The first game at 5:30 p.m. features La Porte and Michigan City, who are both 17-6 on the season. Unable to avoid the crash, the Peterbilt allegedly struck the drivers side of the Ford, reports said. South Bend Riley and Mishawaka will square off next at 7 p.m. A winter storm warning is in effect until late tonight. by Firefighters were at the scene for close to three hours. During a search of the home, police said a handgun, ammunition, an undisclosed amount of narcotics along with packaging materials were seized. He could face an up to six-year sentence on the most serious of the two counts. Posted Wednesday, March 1st, 2023 3:07pm by All rights reserved. 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. The Indiana State Police was assisted by the LaPorte County Coroner. by 5252. The LaPorte County Coroner has identified the victim from today's deadly collision between a freight train and car in LaPorte. Ad-Venture Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Winds of up to 45 miles per hour are also forecast. I tried to email you it's not sending! Police say the victim, identified as 22-year-old Chance M. Van Dyne of Omaha, Neb., was driving eastbound on U.S. 20 when his car slid on the icy road and drifted into the path of westbound traffic. 24-year-old Eric Adair was traveling in a Honda Accord heading northwest on US 35 approaching Nicomas Path. 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. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. 7.4 percent of La Porte Countys population is Hispanic. Jail officers rushed into his cell after Keeling was spotted trying to swallow his jail-issued toothbrush. 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. Posted Monday, February 27th, 2023 2:59pm Cheri Honkala is a nationally renowned advocate for the poor and unhoused. 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 A crash near the intersection of Ind. I think theres a lot of misconceptions about the entire thing but everything is being done by the book. The passenger, a 45-year-old man, of Chicago, was taken to a hospital with critical injuries. No formal cost estimates have been obtained but a new permanent bathroom facility might take upwards of $300,000 to build. He robbed City Savings Bank, which became a La Porte Savings Bank branch prior to him holding up that financial institution four years later. Posted Friday, March 3rd, 2023 10:46am Indiana. (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. A Middlebury man was injured in a serious bodily injury crash in Goshen. 16 News Now Staff 1/9/2023. 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. Police said officers spotted his 2004 Chevy Malibu at the rear of the parking lot and took Sanders into custody at gunpoint. by With a little bit of math, I think we would be number one, he said. One of the men claimed he was shot at by the other man. LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. 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. LAPORTE CO.- Thursday morning a pedestrian was struck and killed when they were hit by a semi on I-94 in Laporte County. Charles Rootes, Jr., 64, is charged with level 5 felony robbery, which carries anywhere from a one-to-six year sentence. Yes, well if peter had done a better job of providing, perhaps patti would not have been working so hard and not been at that place that morning. 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. Police were called to the 200 block of North Calumet Avenue for reports of shots fired Thursday. He said the Indiana Secretary of States Office in 2005 revoked the corporate status after discovering the business reports were not filed since the department was established as a separate entity in the 1950s. Federal authorities said he transporting over 125 grams of cocaine on his motorcycle when stopped by police. The complex houses the county jail, Sheriffs office and county government offices. They eventually found the vehicle in the 3000 north block of U.S. 35. Nevertheless, he suspect continued at more than 80 miles per hour toward downtown. The mooning happened on Thursday in the 8600 block of West125 South, according to the La Porte County Sheriffs Office. According to court documents, Keeling was in the La Porte County Jail in late January on charges of Battery and Driving Without ever Receiving a Drivers License. Officers responded to a report of a crash around 9 p.m. in the 9400 block of North 500 East in LaPorte County. Posted Friday, March 3rd, 2023 9:54am VAN DYNE was pronounced dead at the scene. A $50,000 grant from the citys Urban Enterprise Association helps make the program possible, officials said. Posted Tuesday, February 28th, 2023 9:39am My neighbor on Mustang Dr. across from my driveway, their teenage daughter was coming home about seven minutes before the occurrence. The policy adopted by the commissioners six weeks ago prohibits voting after using ZOOM to take part in meetings more than once during a year. According to the National Weather Service, anywhere from four to eight inches of snow with higher amounts possible in spots is expected along with a mixture of rain and snow at 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 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. After a LaPorte Countyaccident, there are manyissues that need to be handled immediately. Stan Maddux. Lucas also had active warrants for his arrest out of La Porte and Tippecanoe counties. 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 Monday, February 27th, 2023 6:13pm Blount died overnight as a result of injuries sustained in the crash. Hamilton said the inside of the duct work in some parts of the structure exceeded 400 degrees. The girl's injuries were critical, and she died at the hospital. 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. Emergency crews are responding to a fire in downtown Elkhart. Posted Tuesday, February 28th, 2023 3:27pm Johnson has been recognized for her many accomplishments, including receiving the Sagamore of the Wabash Award, the states highest civilian honor. He allegedly robbed 1st Source Bank in LaCrosse on February 24. 53550 Generations Drive South Bend, IN 46635. Viewers with disabilities can get assistance accessing this stations FCC Public Inspection File by contacting the station with the information listed below. However, Keeling was able to get away a second time and ran outside through the emergency room exit. Under Indiana law, the level 5 felony charge carries between a oneto six year sentence. The front seat passenger, a 45-year-old Chicago man, was taken to the hospital for critical injuries. 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. 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. He said the department is also more fully staffed again. LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. They werent even authorized to do business in Indiana, he said. Three days later, Kehoe said the sound of gunshots fired rapidly were still fresh in her memory. (WNDU) - One person is dead after a crash in LaPorte County. LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. One killed in crash involving semi in LaPorte County, At least 5 sent to hospital in downtown Elkhart house fire. 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. Officers responded to a report of a crash around 9 p.m. in the 9400 block of North 500 East in LaPorte County. 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. Shoffner said other irregularities included no receipts in some cases to back up purchases of things like equipment. 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. A child is dead and two adults are in the hospital after a crash early Sunday morning in LaPorte County. 68 Comments 113 Shares. Beginning Wednesday, Waste Management will take over as the city's contracted trash vendor. Last Saturday morning, a trooper stopped a car on I-94. LA PORTE COUNTY, Ind. One person killed in crash at US 35 and CR 400 N. FACT identifies pedestrian killed near Saint Mary's. Later, a jail officer allowed him to get up from his hospital bed and use the bathroom. LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Rootes has a criminal history mostlyfor burglary, theft and robberydating back to 1979. 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. Normally, two dumpsters are placed beginning in the spring outside the water department at 1119 Lake Streetand at the street department at 1206 2nd Street Theyre available for public use at no cost to dispose of unwanted items such as couches and mattresses. After the officer detected an odor of alcohol on his breath, Lucas said he consumed two shots six hours ago. 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. Updated: 12:25 PM EDT May 30, 2022 LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. Published February 26, 2023 8:34AM. Laureys reported 64-percent of the land in LaPorte County is used for agriculture while the average size of a farm here is 336 acres. Were not happy. It happened just before 7 a.m. CDT Tuesday morning. LA PORTE COUNTY, Ind. She was initially transported to a nearby hospital and then later transported to a regional area hospital for treatment of her serious injuries. (WNDU) - One man is dead after a shooting in LaPorte County. The driver, 24-year-old Daniel New from Colorado, allegedly had a pound of marijuana on his front seat. A 7-year-old girl is dead and three people are injured after a single-car crash early Sunday morning in La Porte County, Indiana, according to the sheriffs office. Stan Maddux. If you would like to contact me on Facebook my name on there is Brandi Cooper Sodemann or my email is brandisodemann@yahoo.com. Its terrifying. The test results showed an alleged blood alcohol level more than three times the legal limit. 16 News Now Staff 1/9/2023. Responding troopers soon located a pedestrian that was deceased near mile marker 45.5, eastbound. PLEASE AVOID THE AREA AS THERE IS LANE BLOCKAGE. Questions or concerns relating to the accessibility of the FCCs online public file system should be directed to the FCC at 888-225-5322, 888-835-5322 (TTY), orfccinfo@fcc.gov. 2023 Spoon River Media, LLC, Built on Envisionwise Technology. There was no structure damage at Precoat Metals where steel coils are taken to be cleansed and painted before use in making products. TRAFFIC ACCIDENT AT US 20 and 400 WEST. (Michigan City, IN) - Arrests have been made in a case involving drugs and use of a gun in Michigan City. Duttlinger took over for the Dave Kaufman, the now late former longtime fire chief in charge of the department when the corporate status was revoked. 801 talking about this. Drugs or alcohol are not believed to be factors with the driver of the Volvo. One of the pieces of evidence in the case is the girl identifying a mark on the suspects body that police described as similar to what she described after Adams removed his clothing for an inspection. Police say their children, an 8-year-old boy and a 7-year-old girl, were passengers in the backseat. No paint or any other liquids are allowed to be disposed of. 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. 5252. Theyre just not in places that are highly visibly and we need to improve that considerably, he said. According to the mayors office, dates for yard waste pick-up and the now once-annual city-wide clean-up date will be released soon. About 30 minutes later, officers were called to a disturbance in the 600 block of East11th Streetwhere they found the brothers at a residence with evidence of gunfire along, with a vehicle disabled by gunfire. Kyle Rensberger has replaced Bill Duttlinger as chief of the Lincoln Township Volunteer Fire Department in Fish Lake. (La Porte, IN) - Some La Porte residents were still shaken up today over gunfire in their usually safe neighborhood over the weekend. 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. 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. Following the initial impact, a blue 2015 Peterbilt, being driven by Jose L. FERNANDEZ (34 YOA) of Bartlett, Illinois, was also traveling westbound on US 20 in passing lane. LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. Honestly, it was just a mess, he said. Building Community Through the Arts (BCTA), hosted by the College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences at PNW, is a bi-annual event promoting cultural awareness, civic engagement and preserving community identity. PNWs month-long recognition kicks off on March 7 with the 2023Northwest Indiana Women on the Rise receptionpresented by the Society of Innovators and the Leadership Institute at PNW. If not, he said at least it will be ready for other events at the fairgrounds later in the year. (WNDU) - A fatal head-on crash left one man dead and another injured in LaPorte County. Taylor, who has a history of prior encounters with law enforcement, isbeing held in the La Porte County Jail on $15,000 bond.