Crime
Courts, public safety, and arrests across Northwest Indiana.
Second man in Valparaiso fatal shooting released on $5,000 bond
Camilo Chavez, 22, of Lake Station, posted cash bond and was ordered into pretrial monitoring. Antione Pierson Jr., 22, of Portage, remains held on a murder charge; his initial hearing is set for Thursday.
Wall of Shame — Porter County bookings (Oct. 12–13)
Seven Porter County jail bookings from Monday morning to Tuesday morning allege operating a vehicle while intoxicated, theft, domestic battery, or vehicle theft.
Man, 22, held on murder count after fatal Campbell Street shooting in Valparaiso
The coroner identified the man killed early Saturday as Seth Jankowski, 23, of Valparaiso. Antione Pierson, 22, is held without bond on a preliminary murder count, and a second man is held as well.
Guns tossed during 110 mph chase through Hammond, state police say; three Illinois men arrested
Troopers say a passenger threw a handgun and an extended magazine onto Indianapolis Boulevard during an Oct. 7 pursuit that started on I-80 near the state line. Two 9mm handguns were recovered.
Hobart police corporal charged with felony battery and OWI after off-duty incident
Cpl. Mike Gallagher is on paid leave after an Aug. 14 off-duty call on Jackson Street, the department said Friday. The chief wants that leave made unpaid while the case is pending.
Hammond man, 19, charged with murder in Truman Street alley shooting that killed two
Tayjuan M. Hall, 19, was charged Oct. 6 with two counts of murder in the Oct. 3 shooting that killed two young men in an alley off the 800 block of Truman Street.