LAPORTE — Because the variety of intoxicated driving instances proceed to rise within the county, the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Workplace is including one other instrument to its battle in opposition to the issue.
The division plans to start publishing pictures on the finish of every month of these charged with working a car whereas intoxicated.
The primary group of pictures was launched Wednesday morning for the month of January.
The county skilled a 213% improve in alcohol-related crashes in 2020 as in comparison with the 12 months prior, based on the division.
Final 12 months’s statistics are nonetheless being compiled, however the division reported 19 impaired driving arrests through the first month of 2022.
“In the meantime, deputies will proceed to diligently work to establish and take away impaired drivers from all roadways to enhance visitors security,” the division stated.
Motorists are inspired by police to assist by calling 911 and reporting any suspected intoxicated drivers.
Individuals are additionally studying…
Gallery: Latest arrests booked into LaPorte County Jail
Kenneth O’Brien
Arrest Date: Feb. 11, 2022
Arresting Company: LaPorte County Sheriff’s Workplace
Offense Description: Home Battery
Class: Felony
Age: 40
Residence: Westville, IN
Tevin Lewis
Arrest Date: Feb. 10, 2022
Arresting Company: Michigan Metropolis Police Division
Offense Description: Battery on a Individual Lower than 14 years previous; Resisting Regulation Enforcement
Class: Felonies
Age: 22
Residence: Michigan Metropolis, IN
Shannon Acosta
Arrest Date: Feb. 10, 2022
Arresting Company: LaPorte County Sheriff’s Workplace
Offense Description: Failure to Seem
Class: Felony
Age: 41
Residence: South Bend, IN
Kenzei Heath
Arrest Date: Feb. 10, 2022
Arresting Company: LaPorte County Sheriff’s Workplace
Offense Description: Failure to Seem
Class: Felony
Age: 33
Residence: South Bend, IN
Ti Yon Riley
Arrest Date: Feb. 10, 2022
Arresting Company: Michigan Metropolis Police Division
Offense Description: Home Battery; Strangulation
Class: Felonies
Age: 22
Residence: Michigan Metropolis, IN
Kevin Meyers
Arrest Date: Feb. 9, 2022
Arresting Company: LaPorte County Sheriff’s Workplace
Offense Description: Failure to Return to Lawful Detention
Class: Felony
Age: 50
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Nicholas Zupko
Arrest Date: Feb. 9, 2022
Arresting Company: LaPorte Police Division
Offense Description: Escape
Class: Felony
Age: 31
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Larry Schoon
Arrest Date: Feb. 7, 2022
Arresting Company: LaPorte County Sheriff’s Workplace
Offense Description: OWI
Class: Misdemeanor
Age: 63
Residence: Kouts, IN
Kierston Bureau
Arrest Date: Feb. 8, 2022
Arresting Company: Michigan Metropolis Police Division
Offense Description: Tried Homicide; Theft Leading to Critical Bodily Damage; Aggravated Battery
Class: Felonies
Age: 20
Residence: Michigan Metropolis, IN
Demetrius Smith
Arrest Date: Feb. 8, 2022
Arresting Company: Michigan Metropolis Police Division
Offense Description: Escape
Class: Felony
Age: 39
Residence: Michigan Metropolis, IN
Maurice Edmond
Arrest Date: Feb. 6, 2022
Arresting Company: Michigan Metropolis Police Division
Offense Description: Residential Entry; Battery
Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Age: 37
Residence: Michigan Metropolis, IN
Daniel Mallett
Arrest Date: Feb. 6, 2022
Arresting Company: Michigan Metropolis Police Division
Offense Description: Possession of Methamphetamine; Resisting Regulation Enforcement
Class: Felonies
Age: 36
Residence: Michigan Metropolis, IN
Arthur Noveroske
Arrest Date: Feb. 6, 2022
Arresting Company: LaPorte Police Division
Offense Description: Home Battery
Class: Misdemeanor
Age: 48
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Bob Kasarda
Porter/LaPorte County Courts and Social Justice Reporter
Bob is a 23-year veteran of The Occasions. He covers county authorities and courts in Porter County, federal courts, police information and regional points. He additionally created the Vegan within the Area weblog, is an Indiana College grad and lifelong area resident.
