The wife of a Minnesota woman who was shot and killed by a federal immigration agent in Minneapolis says the couple had stopped to support their neighbors on the day of the shooting, describing her spouse as a mother and community member who left behind a legacy of kindness. “We had whistles. They had guns,” … Read more
A 69-year-old Valparaiso man is facing a murder charge and additional felony counts following a house fire at a group home that left one resident dead, according to court records. Robert Delano Bone was charged after a fire broke out around 3:05 a.m. on October 31, 2025, at a group home in Valparaiso. Officers responding … Read more
A 25-year-old Lynwood, Illinois woman is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges following a series of incidents involving retail theft, hotel trespassing, and injury to a police officer in Schererville. According to a probable cause affidavit, Destiny Singleton was identified as a suspect in a prior theft at Strack and Van Til, where personal hygiene … Read more
A 57-year-old Hobart man, Derek Shawn Ebeltoft, is facing felony charges after an incident that started as a traffic stop and ended with his arrest. According to a probable cause affidavit, on January 8, 2026, at approximately 11:17 a.m., a Lake County Sheriff’s officer observed a red Ford Escape commit a traffic violation near 25th … Read more
A 32-year-old DeMotte man, Ochirnyam Erdenechimeg, faces several felony and misdemeanor charges after a disturbance at a local bar escalated into threats against law enforcement and a physical altercation. According to a probable cause affidavit, on January 7, 2026, at about 8:23 p.m., an officer with the DeMotte Police Department responded to Holley’s Bar at … Read more
Timothy Jerome Lewis, 44, of Michigan City, is facing a Level 2 felony charge after prosecutors allege a cocaine transaction occurred at a city park in Michigan City. According to court documents, the incident allegedly took place on July 25, 2025, at approximately 3:31 p.m., when Lewis is accused of arranging and completing a cocaine … Read more
Gregory Alan Downey, 44, of LaPorte, is facing both felony and misdemeanor theft charges following a shoplifting investigation at a Meijer store in Michigan City. According to court records, officers with the Michigan City Police Department responded on November 24, 2025, to the Meijer located at 5150 Franklin Street after a theft was reported. Court … Read more
Jeremy Cyle-Henry Coble, 33, is facing a felony charge following an investigation into the alleged theft of a boom lift tied to a reported repossession in Lowell. According to court records, Lowell Police responded on May 28, 2025, to Tri-Creek Rentals regarding a reported theft involving a 2022 JLG T350 35-foot boom lift valued at … Read more
Kovin Thomas Bell Jr., of Gary, is facing multiple felony charges after a traffic stop escalated into a police pursuit that ended in a crash, leaving a 17-year-old front-seat passenger with serious injuries. According to a probable cause affidavit, the incident happened on January 7, 2026, around 10:00 a.m. near 15th Avenue and Broadway in … Read more
Joseph Daniel Martin, 39, of Syracuse, was arrested and charged with multiple offenses after allegedly threatening and battering two people. Martin faces charges including: Intimidation with a deadly weapon (Level 5 felony) Battery resulting in moderate bodily injury (Level 6 felony) Battery resulting in bodily injury (Class A misdemeanor) According to court documents, the incidents … Read more