Court briefs: Sentence in federal drug case, charges for child molesting
Court news from around the region.
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Court briefs: Sentencing in gun case, possible plea in child solicitation
Court news from around the region.
Court news: Murder case dismissed, woman faces 6 years in drug death
Court news from around Lake County.
Two charged as alleged accomplices in fatal Gary gas station shooting
Two men are facing charges as alleged accomplices in a fatal Gary gas station shooting, records show. Charles Spires Jr., 20, and Devon Wilson, both of Gary, are each charged...
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...
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.