CRIME & SAFETY
Police investigating death of boy placed in foster care by Department of Child Services
Authorities are investigating the death of a 10-year-old Northern Indiana boy who died while in the Indiana Department of Child Services' foster care system. Dakota Levi Stevens died after he was taken to the hospital last week. Officers with the Porter County Sheriff's Police arrived at a house in the 200 block of...
5 officers fired guns in in Indiana shootout that left man dead, police say
CHICAGO (CBS) — Investigators say that five officers fired their guns in a fatal police shootout in Valparaiso, Indiana. The incident left a 20-year-old man dead, and police say he exchanged gunfire with responders.The incident happened on Thursday. Three of the officers involved are from the Valparaiso Police Department, and two are from the Porter County Sheriff's Office.Officers were sent to the area around the Fairgrounds Park after people called 911 about a suspicious person with a handgun.Officers said 20-year-old Caden Mura fired first at officers as he ran down the street, and police returned fire.Investigators say bullets hit nearby homes and businesses.All five of the officers involved in the shooting are now on administrative leave while state police continue their investigation.
Truck spills scrap metal, blocks highway in northwest Indiana
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A truck spilled a load of scrap metal in a crash Wednesday morning in Valparaiso, Indiana.Police said a commercial truck crashed near the intersection of U.S. Highway 30 and State Road 49. The truck tipped over in the crash, spilling scrap metal on the road.Eastbound Highway 30 and the ramp from southbound State Road 49 to Highway 30 were closed after the crash.Police urged drivers to avoid the area.No injuries have been reported.
Death of 10-year-old under investigation in Northwest Indiana
CHICAGO (CBS) — The death of a 10-year-old is under investigation in Northwest Indiana. Last Thursday afternoon, Porter County patrol officers responded to a house, in the 200 block of Falcon Way, for a "medical emergency."Police Sgt. Benjamin McFalls said a 10-year-old was taken to a local hospital and later died. The Detective Bureau is investigating.
Valparaiso Police Swear-in New Officer
The Valparaiso Police Department has added a new officer with the swearing-in of David Jolliff to day. Mayor Jon Costas performed the ceremony within the council chambers of City Hall, with nu merous officers, civilian staff, and family present to witness the event. During the ceremony, Chief Andrew McIntyre welcomed David to the Valparaiso Police Department family, recognizing the training and experience he brings with him to Valparaiso. “We are extremely proud of our depart ment, and honored to serve our community,” said Chief McIntyre. “David brings the experience with him that will fit our department culture and we are eager to have him start a long and success ful career with our agency.”
Man who led police on chase through La Porte sentenced to 92 months in prison
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- An Illinois man who led authorities on 30-minute chase through La Porte County in March of 2021 was sentenced to 92 months in prison this week, the United States District Attorney's Office said. Forty-year-old Martin Devalois, of Romeoville, Illinois, was found guilty of being a convicted...
Ford Heights crash: 6-year-old among 3 killed
FORD HEIGHTS, Ill. - Three people were killed, including a 6-year-old girl, in a crash Wednesday night in Ford Heights. A Chrysler 300 was traveling eastbound on Lincoln Highway around 8 p.m. when it struck a Nissan Rogue near Cottage Grove Avenue, according to Cook County officials. The driver of the Chrysler was pronounced dead at the scene. He was identified as Demetri Bell, 50, of Merrillville, Indiana.
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