Family releases balloons for murdered 6-year-old Damari Perry
On Monday, the father of 6-year-old Damari Perry held a balloon release for his murdered child. This comes as we learn more about the child's mother who is accused of killing her own son.
On Monday, the father of 6-year-old Damari Perry held a balloon release for his murdered child. This comes as we learn more about the child's mother who is accused of killing her own son.
Damari Perry case: Horrifying details released about boy's last day, mom and brother charged with murder
Prosecutors said Damari did something his mom for which his mom thought he should be punished. He was put in cold water in a bathtub or shower in their home in North Chicago, and eventually started vomiting and passed out. He was taken out of the cold water; no one called 911 and he died.
Prosecutors said Damari did something his mom for which his mom thought he should be punished. He was put in cold water in a bathtub or shower in their home in North Chicago, and eventually started vomiting and passed out. He was taken out of the cold water; no one called 911 and he died.
Gary schools to resume in-person instruction on Monday
The COVID test positivity rate in Lake County, Indiana, was at 19.58% as of Dec. 27; it was at 35.3% as of Jan. 6.
The COVID test positivity rate in Lake County, Indiana, was at 19.58% as of Dec. 27; it was at 35.3% as of Jan. 6.
Mom charged with murdering 6-year-old son, sibling charged with helping her hide the crime
A suburban Chicago woman has been charged with murdering her own little boy and then getting another son to help her hide the body.
A suburban Chicago woman has been charged with murdering her own little boy and then getting another son to help her hide the body.
Woman and toddler who were killed in crash allegedly caused by man fleeing police are identified
Britni Griffin, 20 of Matteson, and Ky'Air Lucas, 1, of Matteson, were passengers in the Audi driven by Eric White, 21, on Friday.
Britni Griffin, 20 of Matteson, and Ky'Air Lucas, 1, of Matteson, were passengers in the Audi driven by Eric White, 21, on Friday.
Toddler, woman killed in northwest Indiana after driver fled from police in vehicle and crashed
“Any loss of life in such horrifying circumstances is tragic, but the loss of a child is especially disturbing," said Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr.
“Any loss of life in such horrifying circumstances is tragic, but the loss of a child is especially disturbing," said Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr.
Toddler, woman killed in Gary after driver fled from police in vehicle and crashed
A driver, who was allegedly in illegal possession of a handgun, fled from police and crashed in northwest Indiana, causing the deaths of a child and woman.
A driver, who was allegedly in illegal possession of a handgun, fled from police and crashed in northwest Indiana, causing the deaths of a child and woman.
Man shot dead in East Chicago
A homicide investigation is underway after a man was shot dead in East Chicago Thursday afternoon, according to the Lake County Coroner.
A homicide investigation is underway after a man was shot dead in East Chicago Thursday afternoon, according to the Lake County Coroner.
'Witch hunt': Lake County sheriff indicted, says charges initiated by 'rival politician'
Lake County Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr. was indicted by a grand jury Thursday on a felony charge of resisting law enforcement and a misdemeanor charge of reckless driving stemming from an incident last year, according to the Lake County Prosecutor's Office.
Lake County Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr. was indicted by a grand jury Thursday on a felony charge of resisting law enforcement and a misdemeanor charge of reckless driving stemming from an incident last year, according to the Lake County Prosecutor's Office.
911 call shows moment little girl's body was found in Indiana retention pond
A 911 call has been released that shows the moment the body of a missing one-year-old girl was found in Hammond, Indiana.
A 911 call has been released that shows the moment the body of a missing one-year-old girl was found in Hammond, Indiana.
911 call shows moment toddler's body was found in retention pond
A 911 call has been released that shows the moment the body of a missing one-year-old girl was found in Hammond, Indiana.
A 911 call has been released that shows the moment the body of a missing one-year-old girl was found in Hammond, Indiana.
Driver smashed into Indiana state patrol car, nearly hit trooper
The trooper and other emergency workers were directing traffic around a jackknifed semi on I-65 near Crown Point around 6:45 a.m. when Hakeem A. Bahhur, 30, of Orange, California, allegedly swerved around an emergency vehicle.
The trooper and other emergency workers were directing traffic around a jackknifed semi on I-65 near Crown Point around 6:45 a.m. when Hakeem A. Bahhur, 30, of Orange, California, allegedly swerved around an emergency vehicle.
Woman arrested for allegedly stealing ambulance from hospital in Gary
The EMTs walked out of the hospital and the ambulance was gone.
The EMTs walked out of the hospital and the ambulance was gone.
Hammond Walmart temporarily closes due to rising COVID-19 cases
A Hammond Walmart has decided to temporarily close its doors amid a spike in COVID-19 cases across the country.
A Hammond Walmart has decided to temporarily close its doors amid a spike in COVID-19 cases across the country.
Chicago and suburbs could get 4 to 8 inches of snow before New Year's Day storm is done
A New Year's Day snowstorm is bringing snow to parts of Chicago that have not seen much since so far this winter.
A New Year's Day snowstorm is bringing snow to parts of Chicago that have not seen much since so far this winter.
Gary students will attend classes remotely during the first week of January due to rising COVID cases
On Monday and Tuesday, students are expected to learn “asynchronously,” which means students will do assignments but not have scheduled class time. From Wednesday through Friday, students will learn synchronously with their teachers.
On Monday and Tuesday, students are expected to learn “asynchronously,” which means students will do assignments but not have scheduled class time. From Wednesday through Friday, students will learn synchronously with their teachers.
Shots fired at Southlake Mall in NW Indiana; no injuries reported
Shots were fired inside the Southlake Mall in northwest Indiana Thursday morning.
Shots were fired inside the Southlake Mall in northwest Indiana Thursday morning.
Shots fired in Northwest Indiana mall; no injuries reported
Shots were fired inside the Southlake Mall in northwest Indiana Thursday morning.
Shots were fired inside the Southlake Mall in northwest Indiana Thursday morning.
No threat to public after report of shots fired at Southlake Mall in NW Indiana, police say
There is no active threat to the public at this time and the mall is being evacuated "out of an abundance of caution," according to Hobart police.
There is no active threat to the public at this time and the mall is being evacuated "out of an abundance of caution," according to Hobart police.
Man found dead outside bar in East Chicago on Christmas
Police are investigating after a man was found dead outside the East Chicago bar.
Police are investigating after a man was found dead outside the East Chicago bar.