Court news: Lake Central teen makes gun threat February 22, 2026 at 1:03 p.m. Court news from around Lake County.
East Chicago man charged with beating another woman February 20, 2026 at 5:42 p.m. An East Chicago man is facing criminal charges for beating and choking a woman celebrating her birthday until she passed out.
Pulaski County elementary principal charged with threatening ex-wife in Winfield February 20, 2026 at 4:09 p.m. A Winfield man who is an elementary school principal in Pulaski County is facing charges after allegedly threatening his ex-wife.
Gary man sentenced to 10 years for robbing sex worker February 20, 2026 at 3:52 p.m. A Gary man was sentenced to 10 years Friday after admitting he robbed a sex worker at gunpoint of just under $60.
Hammond teen marijuana dealer killed in robbery: charges February 19, 2026 at 4:43 p.m. A 19-year-old Hammond teen selling marijuana products died in a robbery setup, charges allege.
Gary man gets 45 years in plea deal for ex-girlfriend’s 2022 death February 19, 2026 at 4:31 p.m. A Gary man was sentenced to 45 years Thursday in a plea deal for killing his former girlfriend.
Court briefs: Gary man avoids jail in beating; Hammond man stabs two February 19, 2026 at 11:42 a.m. Court news from around the region.
Highland doctor gets 8 years for billing fake sinus procedures February 18, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. Bethany Cataldi, 54, of Chesterton, pleaded guilty in July to healthcare fraud. U.S. District Judge Gretchen Lund sentenced her to 97 months in prison. She faced up to 10 years.
Marijuana debt led to double murder at Hobart apartment: charges February 18, 2026 at 10:52 p.m. Three men have been charged with fatally shooting a pair of young women in November 2022 over an unpaid marijuana debt, charges state.
Two teens arrested by SWAT teams in Hammond slaying: police February 18, 2026 at 3:02 p.m. Hammond Police said two teens were arrested Wednesday morning by SWAT teams in connection with a Jan. 14 slaying.