It happened just before 7 a.m. CDT Tuesday morning. She has dedicated her life to eradicating conditions that cause poverty. Ron Francis, 50, is charged with Class A Misdemeanor Operating while Intoxicated. LAPORTE CO.- Thursday morning a pedestrian was struck and killed when they were hit by a semi on I-94 in Laporte County. Dealing with doctors, repair shops, car rental companies, police, and insurance companies is overwhelming, especially when someone is seriously injured. Rodriquez lives about 70 miles away in Rensselaer, In. She has the right to appoint the chief, get rid of the chief and really do whatever, he said. 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. FOX 32 Chicago. A $50,000 grant from the citys Urban Enterprise Association helps make the program possible, officials said. (WNDU) - Police in LaPorte County are investigating after a man was killed in a crash Tuesday. Ketia Daniel, founder of BHM Cleaning Co., is BestReviews cleaning expert. 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. LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. 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Parkman will go before the La Porte County Council to seek approval for the funding. Sheriffs officials say the crash happened on 460th St in Guthrie Township. Were doing the right thing, Shoffner 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. (La Porte County, IN) - One Indiana State trooper scored two sizable drug busts on the interstate in La Porte County last weekend. Stan Maddux. 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. All content Copyright 2023 WBND. The girl's injuries were critical, and she died at the hospital. by Stan Maddux. 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. 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. Most people would be shocked to realize as we went through the correspondence on the numbers that were as close as we are. A Middlebury man was injured in a serious bodily injury crash in Goshen. Holcomb calls for 3rd party lab test of Ohio toxic waste. Stan Maddux. Updated: 12:25 PM EDT May 30, 2022 LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. 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. (WNDU) - One person is dead after a crash in LaPorte County. I tried to email you it's not sending! by This is a tool to start the process and get it going and, hopefully, it starts the dialogue and we get things moving forward and put this item behind us, because in 2023 we shouldnt be having this conversation, said Councilman Randy Novak. Police say a semi was going north on County Road 600 and Crossing State Road 2 when a pickup going east on State Road 2 struck its trailer. 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. 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. The vehicle hit the other car, then flipped over on its roof and slid several feet. He could face an up to six-year sentence on the most serious of the two counts. So far, police have not commended on the incident. Authorities say more than a dozen bus passengers were injured when a pickup truck crashed into a charter bus in northern Indiana, killing the truck's driver. Both children were transported to a nearby hospital. 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. by While specific details havent been released, the sheriffs office said alcohol is believed to be a factor in the crash. They could have been out there. By FOX 32 Digital Staff. VAN DYNE was pronounced dead at the scene. LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. Could new DNA tech crack the JonBenet Ramsey case? (WNDU) - One man is dead after a shooting in LaPorte County. A child is dead and two adults are in the hospital after a crash early Sunday morning in LaPorte County. It really truly is terrifying that can happen in our town. 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. 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 By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Shoffner said other irregularities included no receipts in some cases to back up purchases of things like equipment. (CBS) -- Two people were killed Sunday afternoon in a boating accident in LaPorte County, Indiana. This is unacceptable. 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. You have to take breaks, he said. Posted Thursday, March 2nd, 2023 3:15pm 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. Public File Liaison: by 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. 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. Posted Monday, February 27th, 2023 2:59pm It is not clear why the vehicle left the roadway, but police say alcohol is believed to be a factor in the crash. Ad-Venture Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. 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. Honestly, it was just a mess, he said. He said the department is also more fully staffed again. The collision happened around 10:20 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25, on State Road 15. 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. The passenger vehicle collided with the trailer being pulled by SNELLS tractor. According to police, it appears he was drinking vodka judging by a bottle without the cap on underneath the drivers seat. Stan Maddux. Stan Maddux. (WNDU) - A fatal head-on crash left one man dead and another injured in LaPorte County. Indiana Conversation Officers are investigating after a 14-year-old died in an off-road vehicle crash in northwestern Indiana Sunday night. Kyle Rensberger has replaced Bill Duttlinger as chief of the Lincoln Township Volunteer Fire Department in Fish Lake. 2023 Spoon River Media, LLC, Built on Envisionwise Technology. Its an active investigation, said Mayor Tom Dermody, who paid a visit to the neighborhood Saturday morning. As soon as he was gone, now they have 14. The driver, 24-year-old Daniel New from Colorado, allegedly had a pound of marijuana on his front seat. In addition, the woman told police she was looking at the man through her sliding glass rear door when he noticed her. All rights reserved. One person was killed Thursday afternoon in a multiple-vehicle accident that shut down eastbound I-94 near Michigan City, Indiana police said. Posted Friday, March 3rd, 2023 9:54am That charged was downgraded from child molesting under terms of a plea agreement. by (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. Posted Thursday, March 2nd, 2023 10:24am The investigation shows that a white 1999 Ford Crown Victoria, driven by 22-year-old Chance M. Van Dyne of Omaha, Nebraska, was traveling east on U.S. 20 when the vehicle began to slide on the snow-covered road. 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. 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 boy had minor injuries and was later released. It happened just before noon near the intersection of U.S. 20 and Wilhelm Road. Laureys also revealed LaPorte Countys share of the sediment kept out of Indianas lakes and streams came to about 5,000 tons. TRAFFIC ACCIDENT AT US 20 and 400 WEST. The complex houses the county jail, Sheriffs office and county government offices. (Kingsbury, IN) - There was a fire this morning at the Kingsbury Industrial Park where firefighters in protective suits worked in 400 degree temperatures. Nobody was injured but Kehoe is not taking the situation lightly. Dee Kehoe said it appears the gunshots were fired at a house across the street from her residence. (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. 5252. by This time, Mrozinski provided some medical information in writing electronically to Haney. The girl died from her injuries at the hospital, while the boy suffered minor injuries and was later released from the hospital. 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. Code Enforcement Director Jeff Batchelor said a single dumpster was placed outsidethe street department for now because of the favorable weather conditions. So far, police have not revealed what led investigators to Rootes as the suspect. 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. He was taken into custody on February 23rd at his home in the 600 block of Clay Street. LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. Police were called to the 200 block of North Calumet Avenue for reports of shots fired Thursday. (WNDU) - An Illinois man is dead after a single-vehicle crash in LaPorte County on Sunday morning. Repeated attempts to reach Mrozinski and Haney for comment, so far, have not been successful. 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. 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. She was initially transported to a nearby hospital and then later transported to a regional area hospital for treatment of her serious injuries. When deputies arrived, they determined one of the drivers involved had died. March 14, 2021 / 7:54 PM / CBS Chicago. 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. Police said a woman complained a neighbor was pumping water from his pond onto her property. Posted Tuesday, February 28th, 2023 3:27pm Posted Thursday, March 2nd, 2023 12:10pm Responding troopers soon located a pedestrian that was deceased near mile marker 45.5, eastbound. publicfilessbn@federatedmedia.com . Portable toilets have been used since the old restroom facility badly in need of repairs was removed three-years ago. Posted Friday, March 3rd, 2023 10:46am Serving Lawrence and surrounding counties since 1948! (La Porte County, IN) - The amount of prison time a suspected child molester could face climbed evenhigher when allegedly found with methamphetamine. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 801 talking about this. LA PORTE 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. 574-258-5483. He could get a stomach ulcer from the additional time behind bars he could receive for what happened after he swallowed the toothbrush. 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. Holifield said Duttlinger should not have been let go because he feels blame lies more with previous township trustees and township boards for not providing enough oversight of the department. The Hobart man had an alleged blood alcohol level of more than three times the legal limit. It happened just before 7 a.m. CDT Tuesday morning. (South Bend, IN) - A Michigan City man is back to prison on major federal drug-related counts. 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. (WNDU) - One man is dead after a shooting in LaPorte County. Youre carrying more than your share, he said. According to court documents, La Porte County responded to Hanks Truck Stop along U.S. 30 after learning he had a warrant out his arrest on a level 1 felony charge of child molesting from Starke County. "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. Occuring late Friday night on Toronado Drive in a subdivision on the citys south side,the sound of five gunshots apparently from a passing car were captured on video from a home surveillance system. Viewers with disabilities can get assistance accessing this stations FCC Public Inspection File by contacting the station with the information listed below. Leaving the gas station, he allegedly failed stop for an officer trying to pull him over. Though we anticipate a fairly smooth transition, pick-up times may fluctuate a bit from the norm while drivers adjust to their new routes. by Haney thanked him and granted him a waiver to vote at the beginning of the meeting. FOX 32 Chicago. 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. Waste Management is a former longtime trash disposal provider in the city. 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. One person has died following a crash along U.S. 20 Tuesday morning, the La Porte County Sheriffs Office reported. In LaPorte County, statistics from theNational Highway Traffic Safety Administrationshow that traffic crashes remain a primary public safety issue. A crash near the intersection of Ind. The Toyota spun out and hit a tree. Lucas also had active warrants for his arrest out of La Porte and Tippecanoe counties. Helping Indiana achieve noticeable results for the environment is LaPorte County, which ranks third statewide in the number of acres used for cover crops. (La Porte County, IN) - It wasnt the first bank robbery for a man accused of holding up a bank in LaCrosse last week. Firefighters were at the scene for close to three hours. Acomputer records check revealed hes designated as a habitual traffic violator with a lifetime suspension of his drivers license. If the snow comes back then, of course, were going to take it back and just hold off. Troopers continue to investigate to determine the reason the pedestrian was on the interstate and to identify the deceased pedestrian. No formal cost estimates have been obtained but a new permanent bathroom facility might take upwards of $300,000 to build. The first game at 5:30 p.m. features La Porte and Michigan City, who are both 17-6 on the season. LAPORTE, Ind. He robbed City Savings Bank, which became a La Porte Savings Bank branch prior to him holding up that financial institution four years later. An off-duty deputy discovered the scene and called it in. Unable to avoid the crash, the Peterbilt allegedly struck the drivers side of the Ford, reports 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. Posted Tuesday, February 28th, 2023 9:39am MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. (La Porte, IN) - Some La Porte residents were still shaken up today over gunfire in their usually safe neighborhood over the weekend. 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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. 31-year-old Nathan Blount was driving a Toyota Camry headed southwest on US 35 when the two cars hit each other head-on. Cory Thomas was given a more than 12 year prison sentence in U.S. District Court at South Bend. According to court documents, Rodriquez fled on foot beside the tracks until crossing Washington Streetto the La Porte County Complex. Heres how, Deans Weekender: Ashanti & Ja Rule take the stage, 4th grader reports Fridays weather forecast, Indiana State Police arrest felon with 2 guns, 50 grams of marijuana in LaPorte County, Semi-driver facing OWI after 40K pounds of mail overturns on I-65, Best smart home devices for older users, according, How to get started on spring cleaning early, according, Worried about your student using ChatGPT for homework? The jail officers, though, were not successful in their attempt to keep the toothbrush from going down into his throat. Born into poverty, she was a single teenage mother who completed high school although she and her son were living in her car. Posted Monday, February 27th, 2023 6:13pm We see the need for it so I did take and get it out there and get is started, he said. LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. Indiana Conversation Officers are investigating after a 14-year-old died in an off-road vehicle crash in northwestern Indiana Sunday night. Updated: 12:25 PM EDT May 30, 2022 LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. Slightly more than 20,000 pounds of the nitrogen and phosphorus kept out of waterways statewide came from LaPorte County, which drains into Lake Michigan and the Kankakee River, he said. He allegedly robbed 1st Source Bank in LaCrosse on February 24. The vehicle continued and struck a second tree before coming to rest in a wooded area. At least 5 sent to hospital in downtown Elkhart house fire. 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. Last Saturday morning, a trooper stopped a car on I-94. Porter/LaPorte County Courts and Social Justice Reporter Bob is a 23-year veteran of The Times. (La Porte, IN) - A convicted child sex offender from La Porte is behind bars facing similar but more serious allegations. Read our affiliate disclosure policy here. Lucas isbeing held in the La Porte County Jail without bond on the previous warrants. Last Saturday morning, a trooper stopped a car on I-94. The man also said he was returning the womans storm water with the pump. It happened just before 7 a.m. CDT Tuesday morning. I totally agree that some Americans have brain worms. 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. Were scared, she said. The driver of the other vehicle, a 17-year-old Goshen boy, left the scene but was found at the Walmart store on Lincolnway East. Stan Maddux. 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 of the pickup was killed. Laureys said there were more than 31,000 conservation practices statewide in 2021. LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. LAPORTE CO.- Thursday morning a pedestrian was struck and killed when they were hit by a semi on I-94 in Laporte County. . My neighbor on Mustang Dr. across from my driveway, their teenage daughter was coming home about seven minutes before the occurrence. After finishing up, Keeling bolted out the bathroom door and down the emergency room hallway when grabbed by the jail officer and taken to the floor. 7-year-old girl killed, 3 others injured in NW Indiana crash, sheriff says. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Taylor, who has a history of prior encounters with law enforcement, isbeing held in the La Porte County Jail on $15,000 bond. Parkman said having the new restroom constructed and ready to use before the fair is no guarantee even if everything goes right in the process. 7.4 percent of La Porte Countys population is Hispanic. He was near the city limits when at least one of his tires was flattened by stop sticks beside Pine Lake. According to court documents, a 13-year old girl told investigators Adams molested her for three-years several times a week. 16 News Now Staff 1/9/2023. 24-year-old Eric Adair was traveling in a Honda Accord heading northwest on US 35 approaching Nicomas Path. The mooning happened on Thursday in the 8600 block of West125 South, according to the La Porte County Sheriffs Office. Nevertheless, he suspect continued at more than 80 miles per hour toward downtown. Shoffner said the department now has 14 recently hired volunteer firefighters. Van Dynes car ended up crashing into a semis trailer. 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. Click here. Copyright 2021 WNDU. LA PORTE COUNTY, Ind. Francis was being held on $600 bond. He could be arraigned on the robbery allegations as soon as tomorrow before La Porte Circuit Court Judge Tom Alevizos. Police said the officer attempted to make a traffic stop but the suspect accelerated to more than 100 miles per hour. Rodriquez isstill being held on $20,000 bond pending his arraignment before Judge Tom Alevizos. Instead, the city requests then return with the items after the dumpster has been emptied. March 14, 2021 / 7:54 PM / CBS Chicago. Porter/LaPorte County Courts and Social Justice Reporter Bob is a 23-year veteran of The Times. Published February 26, 2023 8:34AM. Preliminary investigation indicates that a red 2012 Volvo semi was traveling eastbound in the right lane when the pedestrian was struck and killed. One person has died following a crash along U.S. 20 Tuesday morning, the La Porte County Sheriffs Office reported. Posted Tuesday, February 28th, 2023 1:37pm Since there is no cost to speak with a lawyer, it is a good idea to learn more aboutyour potential claim. (La Porte, IN) - Indiana is a leader nationwide in being friendly to Mother Nature through best land management practices. The driver of the Volvo is cooperating with this investigation. The LaPorte County Coroner has identified the victim from today's deadly collision between a freight train and car in LaPorte. Construction could begin right awayonce the state gives the green light to the drawings iffunding for the work is already in place. (La Porte, IN) - The City of La Porte has resumed its annual dumpster program early because of the mild winter. Copyright 2023 WNDU. A Middlebury man was injured in a serious bodily injury crash in Goshen. LAPORTE COUNTY, Ind. On February 9th, Taylor was staying with a woman on Farrand Avenue for a few dayswhen he stole her car after taking the keys, court documents further revealed. Police said Keeling kept fighting, though, forcing the jail officer to strike him four times in the side with his fist. This site contains affiliate links. The girl died and the boy, who had minor injuries, was later released. My next door neighbor who is a teenager came home four minutes, five minutes before the shooting. I cant stop hearing it.