Gallery: Recent arrests booked into LaPorte County Jail

Martino Eldridge allegedly shot a victim multiple times inside a Michigan City residence. Police say the victim was one of two people who called 911 to report the shooting.

Jonathan Sanchez, 34, of Seymour, led local, county and state police down open county lanes and congested downtown roads in a high-speed chase Saturday.

The victim was taken to Franciscan Health in Michigan City to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Gregory Morrison, 54, in July agreed to plead guilty to possession with intent to distribute cocaine, court documents show.

A K-9 positively alerted to the odor of illegal narcotics coming from both a backpack and Matthew Czarnecki's car, according to the police report.

After a 2-month investigation, police executed a search warrant Thursday of a house in the 100 block of Earl Road in Michigan City, uncovering a fully operational drug lab.

Maurice Williams, 29, of Milwaukee, was charged with four felonies after initiating a motor vehicle pursuit Saturday morning in LaPorte County, officials said.

Toxicology results are pending, officials said, but the speed of the victim's car at the time of the collision is believed to be a factor in his death.

School officials removed the driver from the bus, and she resigned from her position that day, police said.

The accused was taken to the LaPorte County Jail on Friday and faces a felony count of possessing child pornography, according to Indiana State Police.

"I just don't really like remembering it after what he did," the boy reportedly told investigators.

Police said they received a tip that the accused started the fire because he faced legal action as a result of damage to the residence.

Police said they were called out to the scene around 9:21 a.m. and determined a green 2012 Chevrolet pickup truck was eastbound on 800 North when it veered across the oncoming lane.

The man was visiting family in Michigan City when he went missing, Michigan City police have said.

The lawsuit was filed Oct. 23 in federal court in South Bend.

"Yesterday’s compliance check was in addition to the required checks of all registered sex offenders (209) residing in LaPorte County," police said.

"Shianne stated she promises she didn't do this on purpose she would never hurt her baby," police said.

The boyfriend began having sex with the child until Maryann Carmichael redirected him to herself, police said.

The accused reportedly told police he was aware his son struggled from birth with malnourishment, but left the feeding of the child up to the mother, police said.

The accused reportedly said he had consumed the illegal drug fentanyl, but would not reveal in what form or how much, according to a court document.

The crash involved two vehicles, the department said.

"(The hunter) safely climbed down from the stand and called for help," according to the DNR.

"As the floor was cut officers saw a subject quickly retreating to a different area of the crawl space," police said.

He pulled into an alley near Pleasant Avenue and heard gunshots, police said.

"I believe the condition of the kittens and the deceased cat inside was due to the unsanitary conditions of Morse's home," police said.

Police said they learned a 21-year-old Portage woman arranged for the purchase of marijuana in the area of Founders Square in downtown Portage.

"There is no room in Michiana, or anywhere across the region, for those who think dealing illicit fentanyl is a way of life," United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson said.

"All residents have been safely accounted for, and no injuries have been reported," the department said.

"The ICAC Task Force encourages Hoosiers to report online exploitation, solicitation, and enticement-type crimes against children to the National center for Missing and Exploited Children."

Police say a LaPorte man was northbound on the highway around 6:15 p.m. when there was a collision in the 4900 north block with a southbound vehicle.

"And the residence he was residing at was within close proximity to several daycare facilities which is prohibited," police said.

Tymetri Campbell pleaded guilty to murder and attempted murder in an agreement calling for him to spend the rest of his life behind bars without the chance of parole, Fagan said.

"Garcia stated that he was trying to get away from (the victim) and placed his car in reverse, causing (the victim) to be run over by his vehicle," police said.

The commander said he did have a conversation with the accused about borrowing money from the post, but was expecting much smaller amounts of around $100 on occasion, records show.

 "From there, victim and Daniel began having conversations that became more 'intense,' which then led to them planning to have sexual intercourse."

The accused then fled on foot while holding what turned out to be a .45-caliber handgun in his right hand, police said.

"What is most outrageous is that a 28-year-seasoned employee of the department didn't even receive a 'due process' hearing before this unwarranted firing," his attorney said.

The victim reportedly told police he was walking home "when he heard a gunshot and then had pain in his left ankle," according to a charging document.

One officer was treated and released, and the second remained at the hospital in fair, but stable condition, police said.

"He stated individuals were threatening him, and due to there not being an adult in the home he felt the need to protect himself," the juvenile reportedly told police when asked about the photo.

Security staff collected the black bag and during an inspection found inside a smaller Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles bag that contained two plastic bags holding nearly 29 grams of what tested positive as methamphetamine, police said.

A second pursuit began and continued in multiple directions along Interstate 94 before the driver stopped, police said.

Police say a woman calling 911 reported a group of people surrounding her house looking to fight and was repeatedly overheard yelling, "Why are you on my property," before the call was disconnected.

A deputy reportedly noticed the vehicle still rolling and chased it down before it caused any property damage or injuries.

"We are extremely concerned about the increase in the number of alcohol related crashes," LaPorte County Sheriff Ronald Heeg said.

"Methamphetamine, taken alone or combined with fentanyl, contributes to the overdose crisis in the United States," the group said.

The driver allegedly handed the officer a city badge identifying himself as a 3rd Ward councilman when asked for his driver's license and registration, according to the arrest report.

When the driver asked his passenger to bond him out, the passenger responded, "I'm going to jail too bro," police said.

The pills in question, which are imprinted with an M on one side and 30 on the other, are referred to as "blues" and "perc 30s," according to police.

The troopers pursued Sassy up a snowy embankment, but she gave chase, according to police.

The driver in question reportedly left the area and police, using a license plate recognition system, located him in the downtown area of LaPorte.

A baggie was reportedly pitched from the vehicle during the pursuit.

Michigan City police and firefighters, and emergency medical personnel, responded around 7:16 a.m. Sunday to a report of an unresponsive child at a residence in the 2200 block of Normandy Drive, according to police.