Gary welcomes Jerry Williams as its new interim police chief
Indiana State Police Major Jerry Williams has been selected to serve as Gary Police Department's next interim chief.
Gary welcomes new interim police chief
Indiana State Police Major Jerry Williams has been selected to serve as Gary Police Department's next interim police chief.
Cook County man crashed into Uber, squad cars while fleeing police, spit on officer: authorities
Elijah Singleton crashed into an Uber driver and a Lake County squad car while fleeing from police. It was noted that he also allegedly spit on a Chicago police officer during his arrest, authorities said.
Girl, 6, dies days after Christmas Eve crash in Gary
A young girl died in a rollover crash on Christmas Eve in Gary, Indiana.
At least 40 crashes reported in northwest Indiana due to winter storm
At least 40 crashes have been reported in northwest Indiana due to the winter storm.
2 juveniles in custody in connection to school shooting threats
According to the Lake County Sheriff’s Department, a social media post threatened an active shooter scenario at 9 a.m. Monday at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School.
11-year-old in custody in connection to Gary middle school shooting threat
According to the Lake County Sheriff’s Department, a social media post threatened an active shooter scenario at 9 a.m. Monday at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School.
Gary man awarded $25.5M in lawsuit against ex-cop
A federal jury has awarded a Gary man $25.5 million in his lawsuit alleging that a now-retired police officer violated his civil rights and deprived him of a fair trial in a case involving a 1980 rape and robbery.
Gary man arrested after escaping from work release program in Lake County
The man was found inside an apartment near 90th and Merrillville, the sheriff's office said. He was taken into custody by Crown Point police. No one was hurt.
Man murdered in Gary
The victim, John Doc Riley, 56, was shot multiple times.
$5K reward offered for 'armed and dangerous' suspect who killed man on Facebook Live: US Marshals
The US Marshals are offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to an “armed and dangerous” man who is wanted in a murder last June in Michigan.
Kentucky man charged in cold case murder of 69-year-old Gary woman
A Kentucky man has been charged in connection with the brutal slaying of a 69-year-old woman inside her Gary, Indiana home in 1994.
Overnight fire in Gary leaves 1 dead
A man is dead following a fire in Gary, Indiana late Thursday night.
Overnight fatal fire leaves 1 dead in Gary
A man is dead following a fire in Gary, Indiana late Thursday night.
Police pursuit of stolen vehicle ends with crash in Gary
A police pursuit of a stolen vehicle early Monday morning ended in a crash in Gary, Indiana.
Gary officials: 4 recent murders do not appear to be random
The City of Gary is assuring the public about safety Tuesday following three fatal shootings in less than two hours this past week.
Gary officials: 4 recent murders not random or gang-related
The City of Gary is assuring the public about safety on Tuesday.
19th Annual Fest in the First returns to Gary, Indiana
A group of communities in Gary will be celebrating the 19th Annual Fest in the First this weekend.
Gary officials voice concern, opposition over new state police ordinances
"We have hope for your future, for your kids. We want the schools to reopen and become vibrant, for economic development to begin, for violence to go down, for young Black men to quit being murdered," said State Police Supt. Douglas Carter. "I know I don't look like that, but it doesn't mean I don't care about you."
Gary officials respond to police reform debate
After reviewing all aspects of the department, state police drafted 17 ordinances — many of which relate to the authorities of the police chief and shift power from the Police Civil Service Commission to the chief, who is appointed by the mayor.