LaPorte County Sheriff

Neil Lochmund's attorney argued for a much shorter sentence, saying he's a methamphetamine addict who was sexually abused as a child. But prosecutors said he deserved a longer term for victimizing children after swearing to protect the vulnerable as a police officer.

Thessalonica Allen, 36, was convicted after just 30 minutes of deliberation

The judge sentenced 29-year-old Alan Morgan to 70 years in prison for the death of Judah Morgan

The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office says it has arrested a semi-truck driver who allegedly nearly collided with a school bus full of children late last month.

A South Bend teacher has been charged with multiple counts of rape and child seduction.