City Of Hammond To Expand BLUENET System

The expansion will allow businesses and citizens to voluntarily connect their camera systems with the police department to help solve crime.

Hammond Police Chief John Doughty Retires

Doughty, who was appointed as chief in April of 2014, is a 37-year veteran of the police department.

Hammond Police Department Seeks Correctional Officer

If the position is not filled internally, it will be held open for external applications an additional 10 days.

IN Man Kills Ex-Girlfriend While Out On Bond For Attempted Murder

Charles Anthony Goforth, 56, faces murder charges in the Jan. 30 shooting death of 55-year-old Sylvia Williams, according to Hammond police.

Hammond Man In Jail For Stabbing Tried To Rape Inmate: Police

Travis Dade, 27, is accused of shoving thumb into the man's eyes while choking him, pulling pants down, and more, records state.

Hammond Mom Charged In Beating Death Of Infant Daughter

Report said woman brought infant daughter to Hammond hospital where the baby was pale, cold, lifeless, with several bruises on her body.

Man Charged In Theft Of Red Cross Hammond Hurricane Victim Funds

Man accused in theft of thousands of dollars from Red Cross in Hammond meant for Hurricane Harvey victims. Transactions reported at Walmart.

Gang Member Charged In 1999 Hammond Murders

Man charged in 1999 Hammond double murders also included in indictment of federal racketeering and drug conspiracy charges.

Woman Bought Handguns In Hammond, Gary For Chicago Felon: Feds

A woman has been indicted for 'straw purchasing' guns in Indiana on behalf of a convicted felon in Chicago, authorities said.

Bodybuilder Takes Down Would-Be Carjacker In Indiana

“Yeah, thinking back, he could have had a gun and stuff,” the man said. “It took a couple tugs, but I got him out.”

$10K Reward Offered In Alex Anaya Case On 13th Anniversary

The body of 13-year-old Alex Anaya of Hammond was found floating in the Little Calumet River three days after she went missing in 2005.

Abortion Clinic Threat Suspect Sent FBI Tips About Himself: Feds

He allegedly made threats against clinics in Chicago and Hammond and submitted anonymous tips warning the FBI that he was dangerous.

Ex-Sheriff Gets 15 Years For Bribery Scheme

Former Lake County Sheriff John Buncich was ordered to serve his federal sentence immediately.

Missing NW Indiana Girl Found Dead At Her Home

Alicia Karina Casares​ was found dead three days after her family reported her missing.

Cocaine Included With Cheese Sticks Prompts Restaurant Shutdown

A customer at a northwest Indiana gyro shop got more than she bargained for, according to police.

Post Office Bombing Trial Date Set In Indiana

A right-wing blogger who was sued for defamation is accused of mailing a pipe bomb that injured a pregnant postal worker.

Missing Boater's Body Found In Indiana Lake

Keegan Whaling, 20, went missing on Oct. 29 when his canoe overturned.

Indiana Man Pleads Not Guilty To Stealing Historic Bridge

He's accused of demolishing the bridge, built in 1909, and selling it for scrap.

Post Office Bomber Went Bankrupt After Defamation Lawsuit: Feds

Blogger Eric Krieg of Munster is accused of mailing a package that exploded, injuring a pregnant postal worker, in northwest Indiana.

Pipe Bomb At Post Office Targeted City Contractor: Indiana Mayor

"Some creep" sent a package containing a bomb that injured a postal worker, the mayor of Hammond said.

Post Office Bombing: FBI Releases Sketch of NW Indiana Suspect

The reported pipe bomb explosion injured a postal worker.

Red Bull Thieves Sought In Northwest Indiana

Hammond police have released photos of two suspects they say have stolen more than 400 cans of Red Bull from convenience stores in the area.

Explosion At Northwest Indiana Post Office Injures Worker: Report

A postal worker was hurt in the blast.