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Two East Chicago Residents Face Felony Charges Following Gun Pursuit - Region News Source

Two East Chicago residents are facing felony charges after police reported recovering multiple firearms, including one modified for automatic fire, during a September 18, 2025, pursuit. According to court documents, officers were dispatched around 12:41 p.m. to Guthrie Street and Main Street in East Chicago after reports of suspicious individuals with firearms concealed under their clothing. Officers stated they observed two masked subjects in a…East Chicago · East Chicago Read Article

Charges filed in apartment homicide

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East Chicago Police Department Make An Arrest In Homicide Investigation - Region News Source

On August 14, 2025, at approximately 7:00 AM, East Chicago Police officers responded to reports of gunfire at 3612 Superior Court, Apartment #5. Upon arrival, officers discovered an unresponsive male victim with a gunshot wound to the chest on the second floor. The victim was transported to St. Catherine Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The victim was identified as 22 year old Jontavis D. Pearson Jr. of East Chicago. Initial i…East Chicago · East Chicago Read Article

East Chicago Man Charged With Failing to Register as Sex Offender After Prior Convictions - Region News Source

An East Chicago man has been charged after investigators say he failed to meet his legal requirement to register as a sex or violent offender following his release from jail earlier this year. According to court documents, Benny Junior Darden was required to register with the Lake County Sheriff’s Department within 72 hours of his release from custody on April 14, 2025. Records show Darden last registered on May 25, 2021, listing an East Chicago…East Chicago · East Chicago Read Article

'AIN'T GONNA STEAL OUR JOY'

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EAST CHICAGO — As spectators lined up the streets Sunday, many waving Mexican flags, glee and vibrant music filled the air during one of the oldest Mexican Independence Day parade in Indiana.Parade · East Chicago Read Article

East Chicago Man Charged After Police Pursuit - Region News Source

A late-night traffic stop in East Chicago turned into a short pursuit, leading to felony charges against an 18-year-old man. According to court documents, the incident began around 10:10 p.m. on September 12, 2025, near East 138th Street and Main Street. An officer reported seeing a gray Dodge Charger traveling at a high rate of unreasonable speeds through a neighborhood. The vehicle allegedly disregarded a stop sign and made an unsafe left turn…East Chicago · East Chicago Read Article

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East Chicago Man Accused of Throwing Hot Water in Assault - Region News Source

East Chicago, IN - Man Arrested for Indecent Exposure Sunday Morning

Bernard Carter Inducted into the East Chicago Athletic Hall of Fame

Court briefs: East Chicago school officials’ cases dismissed

Two East Chicago Residents Face Felony Charges Following Gun Pursuit - Region News Source

Charges filed in apartment homicide

East Chicago Police Department Make An Arrest In Homicide Investigation - Region News Source

East Chicago Man Charged With Failing to Register as Sex Offender After Prior Convictions - Region News Source

'AIN'T GONNA STEAL OUR JOY'

East Chicago Man Charged After Police Pursuit - Region News Source

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East Chicago Man Accused of Throwing Hot Water in Assault - Region News Source

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East Chicago Police Department Make An Arrest In Homicide Investigation - Region News Source

East Chicago Man Charged With Failing to Register as Sex Offender After Prior Convictions - Region News Source

'AIN'T GONNA STEAL OUR JOY'

East Chicago Man Charged After Police Pursuit - Region News Source