Officials said officers were conducting a traffic stop when another driver who wasn't involved got out of his car with two ...

Four Democrats announced bids for Lake County Sheriff in 2026, an open seat since Oscar Martinez Jr. can’t seek a third term.

Gore joins former Indiana State Police Maj. Jerry Williams and St. John police Chief Steven Flores as candidates who have officially announced their bids for Lake County Sheriff. More are expected ...

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita said he sent two warning letters to the sheriff's office if they limited officer's cooperation with ICE. "The Lake County Sheriff's Department has reversed ...

The Lake County, Indiana sheriff said they tried to stop the man near his home on Polk Street in Merrillville, but he sped off. The child and his mother were both inside the van. Police eventually ...

(WISH) — Lake County Sheriff’s Department deputies on Wednesday ... the suspect as a 31-year-old man from Crown Point, Indiana. He could face charges including criminal confinement, stalking ...

(WLS) -- A Gary police officer fatally shot a 38-year-old man, who was pointing a gun at police while holding his 1-year-old baby early Wednesday, the Lake County, Indiana Sheriff's Department said.