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CRIME & SAFETY
Man guilty of chopping up Michigan City roommate, disposing him in garbage
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. — A man was found guilty Thursday for killing his roommate, chopping him up and disposing parts of his body in the trash. The investigation began on Aug. 29, 2022 when Michigan City police received a call at their front desk. The man on the other end of the line, John Hallett, […]
Valpo Council voices support for police, as public debates whether council president should resign
Following last month's police-involved shooting, the Valparaiso City Council is voicing its support for officers. Council member Jack Pupillo says the council plans to formally recognize their bravery, once Indiana State Police release the full report of their investigation. "They put their lives on the line protecting our city without hesitation and deserve nothing less than our full support and gratitude," Pupillo said during Monday's meeting.
Crown Point Police Purchase Body Cameras
Effective this fall, all Crown Point police officers will wear a body camera while on duty. At its Wednesday, May 15, meeting, the Board of Public Works and Safety unanimously approved the purchase of body cameras and new TASERs for the Crown Point Police Department. Currently, the department has 51 full-time sworn officers.
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