by Ron Francis, 50, is charged with Class A Misdemeanor Operating while Intoxicated. Rodriquez isstill being held on $20,000 bond pending his arraignment before Judge Tom Alevizos. 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. Parkman will go before the La Porte County Council to seek approval for the funding. They should have been keeping a closer tab over all of this, he said. 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. He was near the city limits when at least one of his tires was flattened by stop sticks beside Pine Lake. I told police I want this top priority and we will catch these punks that did this, he said. LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. by Porter/LaPorte County Courts and Social Justice Reporter Bob is a 23-year veteran of The Times. MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. It happened just before noon near the intersection of U.S. 20 and Wilhelm Road. Van Dynes car ended up crashing into a semis trailer. 7-year-old girl dies in overnight crash on US 35 in LaPorte County, At least 5 sent to hospital in downtown Elkhart house fire, ISP: Trooper struck, killed in line of duty, Gov. The vehicle then struck a second tree before coming to rest in the woods. Johnson will discuss how women leaders can help inspire and teach us to live our best lives. Indiana. Posted Friday, March 3rd, 2023 10:46am Winds of up to 45 miles per hour are also forecast. Thats according to Trevor Laureys, Director in the Division of Soil Conservation for the Indiana State Department of Agriculture. Emergency crews are responding to a fire in downtown Elkhart. The jail officer caught up to him again and with help from hospital staff returned him to his bed and placed him back into restraints. 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. (Kingsbury, IN) - There was a fire this morning at the Kingsbury Industrial Park where firefighters in protective suits worked in 400 degree temperatures. Officers with an arrest warrant later took Rootes into custody in his motel room where over $4,000 of the stolen loot was recovered. publicfilessbn@federatedmedia.com The test results showed an alleged blood alcohol level more than three times the legal limit. Posted Tuesday, February 28th, 2023 1:37pm 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. Last Saturday morning, a trooper stopped a car on I-94. Its been how many days and I sit here and bawl. 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. Christopher Rodriquez, 31, is charged in La Porte Circuit Court with multiple counts including Resisting Law Enforcement and Possession of Methamphetamine. 801 talking about this. Its terrifying. LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. LA PORTE COUNTY, Ind. Just after midnight, Deputy Derrick Deck, who was off duty, saw the crash near U.S. 35 and Schultz Road after the driver struck two trees and stopped in a wooded area, according to a post from the La Porte County Sheriffs Office. (CBS) -- Two people were killed Sunday afternoon in a boating accident in LaPorte County, Indiana. The man also said he was returning the womans storm water with the pump. Police said the pursuit veered westbound on U.S. 6 and southbound on 400 West then eastbound on Hamilton Streetin Union Mills. Officers responded to a report of a crash around 9 p.m. in the 9400 block of North 500 East in LaPorte County. Stan Maddux. All content Copyright 2023 WBND. Jon Zimney is the News and Programming Director for News/Talk 95.3 Michiana's News Channel and host of the Fries With That podcast. The initial crash investigation completed by Deputy Lanoue and assisting deputies determined the following had occurred. Over a half inch of rain has fallen in the city of La Porte today. Since there is no cost to speak with a lawyer, it is a good idea to learn more aboutyour potential claim. Police were called to the 200 block of North Calumet Avenue for reports of shots fired Thursday. 7-year-old girl killed in crash on US 35 in LaPorte County. However, Keeling was able to get away a second time and ran outside through the emergency room exit. LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. No paint or any other liquids are allowed to be disposed of. Acomputer records check revealed hes designated as a habitual traffic violator with a lifetime suspension of his drivers license. (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 deputies arrived, they determined one of the drivers involved had died. (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. LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. If you would like to contact me on Facebook my name on there is Brandi Cooper Sodemann or my email is brandisodemann@yahoo.com. by Sheriffs officials say the crash happened on 460th St in Guthrie Township. Prosecutors arestill in the process of determining charges. The driver of the Volvo is cooperating with this investigation. (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. 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Shoffner said the replacement of the fire chief had to do with a host of clerical mistakes such as not filing business reports every two-years as required to maintain the departments status as a corporate entity. Deputies Scott Lanoue and Jake Pisowicz arrived at the scene at 12:02 PM and determined one of the involved drivers was deceased. 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. (La Porte, IN) - The City of La Porte has resumed its annual dumpster program early because of the mild winter. So, I guess you can draw your own conclusions,. He said. The Slicers defeated the Wolves during the regular season by three points. Charles Rootes, Jr., 64, is charged with level 5 felony robbery, which carries anywhere from a one-to-six year sentence. (La Porte County, IN) - One Indiana State trooper scored two sizable drug busts on the interstate in La Porte County last weekend. They eventually found the vehicle in the 3000 north block of U.S. 35. VAN DYNE was pronounced dead at the scene. (South Bend, IN) - A Michigan City man is back to prison on major federal drug-related counts. by Stan Maddux. LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. Posted Wednesday, March 1st, 2023 9:36am 801 talking about this. WBIW.com and Listen Live Powered by HPC, Pedestrian struck and killed on I-94 in LaPorte County, Previous Story: Bedford man arrested after crashing vehicle, Next Story: Bedford Zoning Board meeting canceled, Looking for state stories prior to 2019? 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. The LaPorte County Sheriff's Office says the crash happened just after midnight on US 35 near Schultz Road. Their kids, an 8-year-old boy and a 7-year-old girl, were both taken to a hospital, according to the post. Posted Tuesday, February 28th, 2023 3:27pm Posted Monday, February 27th, 2023 2:45pm 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. 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. The flames kept burning from the fumes and other forms of flammable residue that can build up inside the duct work, which is not unusual for such an operation. 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(WNDU) - A fatal head-on crash left one man dead and another injured in LaPorte County. At least 5 sent to hospital in downtown Elkhart house fire. FOX 32 Chicago. Shoffner said other irregularities included no receipts in some cases to back up purchases of things like equipment. (La Porte, IN) - A convicted child sex offender from La Porte is behind bars facing similar but more serious allegations. Stan Maddux. Posted Monday, February 27th, 2023 6:13pm This was his fifth felony drug dealing-related conviction. Kyle Rensberger has replaced Bill Duttlinger as chief of the Lincoln Township Volunteer Fire Department in Fish Lake. As soon as he was gone, now they have 14. Published February 26, 2023 8:34AM. 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. Jail officers rushed into his cell after Keeling was spotted trying to swallow his jail-issued toothbrush. She also requested the final drawings include a few more stalls in the womens side of the restroom structure to reduce waiting times. The front seat passenger was identified as Alfred Jones, 45, of Chicago. A crash near the intersection of Ind. This is unacceptable. (La Porte County, IN) - A dispute between neighbors in La Porte County resulted in a woman being mooned. Eventually, police said the fleeing driver headed toward La Porte on U.S. 35. Were scared, she said. (La Porte County, IN) - A La Porte area man was arrested early today following a single vehicle crash.