Michigan City man avoids prison for brother’s shooting death
Julian Ellis, now 41, pleaded guilty June 18 to reckless homicide, a Level 5 felony, and a gun enhancement in the Oct. 22, 2024 death of Claudell Ellis, 44. In...
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Gary man gets 24 years for confining woman, killing unborn child
A Gary man was sentenced Wednesday to 24 years in prison after admitting he confined and beat his then-pregnant girlfriend, killing her 4-month-old fetus.
DNA links 5th Gary cold case killing to Westville inmate: charges
A cold case investigator linked a Westville inmate to a fifth Gary cold case killing, charges allege.
Hammond man charged after allegedly shooting at police during welfare check
A Hammond man is charged after allegedly shooting at police officers after they responded to check on him.
Merrillville teen’s nonprofit gets spotlight at RailCats game
Born with bilateral hearing loss, Isaiah Harvey said he once was “scolded” by a teacher when he couldn’t hear a fire alarm. Over time, it motivated him to start a...
Hammond man gets split term for shooting at cop: records
A Hammond man got a 4-year split term Friday after admitting he opened fire at a Lake County Sheriff’s deputy during a March 2023 car chase.
Oregon man gets 20 years for plea deal in ‘81 Griffith slaying
Gregory C. Thurson, 66, of Eugene, Oregon, pleaded guilty in June to voluntary manslaughter, a Class A felony. Under Indiana law at the time, he would serve 50% of the...
DNA hit links man to ‘98 Gary slaying, records allege
Alfred “Sunday School” Sanders, 68, is charged with murder in the Dec. 29, 1998 death of Jacqueline Soto, 33, of Gary.
Lansing man avoids prison for striking and killing cyclist
A man avoided prison Wednesday for hitting and killing a cyclist in Schererville.
Merrillville man charged in February crash that killed Waukegan man
Mathew K. Berry, 34, of Merrillville, was charged Wednesday with reckless homicide, two counts of criminal recklessness, and misdemeanor reckless driving and operating a vehicle with a Schedule I or...