Crime
Courts, public safety, and arrests across Northwest Indiana.
Man accused in Toll Road chase at 118 mph now in federal custody; state cocaine case set for April trial
Tyrone Hilley pleaded not guilty Oct. 23 in LaPorte Circuit Court to dealing cocaine and resisting police. Police say they found about 15 pounds of cocaine in his trunk after a chase that ended in Roseland.
Alleged NWI gambling ring leader stays jailed as federal judge weighs release
James "Jimmy the Greek" Gerodemos, 63, of Schererville, remains in custody after a two-hour hearing in Hammond federal court. A ruling on his release is expected soon.
Off-duty Hammond officer charged with OWI, reckless homicide in crash that killed Gary man, 73
Prosecutors filed two felony charges Oct. 22. A court affidavit says Officer Alonso J. Lopez told police he had about four beers before driving to work, and a witness put his speed at 60 to 70 mph.
Hammond man sentenced to 78 years for molesting young child; prosecutor says he is not in custody
Jorge Alberto Patino, 33, was sentenced Thursday in Lake County on three child-molesting counts after a jury convicted him on 14 felonies in September. The prosecutor's office says he is not in custody.
Portage High School briefly secured after armed parking-lot fight near US 6
Portage police say a man battered a woman, brandished a knife and fled with her after a bystander drew a gun. No shots were fired. A later stolen-vehicle chase near Ameriplex was unrelated.
Wall of Shame — Porter County bookings (Oct. 13–14)
Six Porter County jail bookings from Tuesday morning to Wednesday morning allege theft, fraud, domestic battery in the presence of a child, intimidation, operating a vehicle while intoxicated, criminal mischief, or battery on a public safety official.