LAPORTE — Violent crimes have been down throughout the unincorporated areas of LaPorte County final yr, as have been alcohol-related crash investigations, in accordance with statistics from the county sheriff’s division.
Main crime investigations decreased by 10% final yr (549) over 2020 (607) with vital reductions in these involving homicides, kidnapping, rape, theft, housebreaking and motorcar thefts, the division stated.
“We’re very happy by the sharp discount within the violent crime classes,” LaPorte County Sheriff John T. Boyd stated.
“Violent incidents are very traumatic for the victims and harmful for everybody concerned,” he stated.
The division stated it investigated 11 deadly crashes throughout 2021 as in comparison with 10 in 2020.
There was additionally a drop throughout this era in alcohol-related crash investigations, the division stated. The division reported 67 such investigations final yr as in comparison with 75 in 2020.
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“Excessive-visibility site visitors enforcement stays certainly one of our largest priorities,” Boyd stated. “Consequently, we’re very happy with the discount within the general variety of alcohol associated crashes. It’s our perception that our enforcement efforts, zero tolerance of those that function whereas impaired and our ongoing public consciousness initiatives performed a major issue within the discount.”
Whereas main crimes have been down final yr, the LaPorte County Jail reportedly booked in 4,049 individuals in 2021, which was a 25% enhance over the yr earlier than.
“The typical each day inhabitants of inmates confined to the jail was 306,” the division stated.
The division stated it issued 2,302 site visitors citations in 2021 and 4,803 warnings.
“We’re happy that deputies are utilizing their discretion to situation warnings and citations when essential to appropriate the driving behaviors of motorists on all LaPorte County roadways,” the sheriff stated.
“Transparency with the residents of LaPorte County stays a prime precedence for the sheriff’s workplace,” Boyd stated.
The division’s annual report, together with jail division report, is out there for viewing at laportecountysheriff.com/statistics.
“Residents are strongly inspired to evaluate the reviews, which give rather more detailed info,” Boyd stated. “The reviews additionally present the taxpaying residents of the county a chance to teach themselves as to how their tax {dollars} are utilized.”
“Every report highlights the laborious work, dedication and dedication of the women and men of the sheriff’s workplace,” he stated. “All the workers stays targeted on enhancing public security for all and retaining LaPorte County an exquisite place to reside, work and go to.”
Gallery: Latest arrests booked into LaPorte County Jail
Kolin Burgess

Arrest Date: March 14, 2022
Arresting Company: LaPorte County Sheriff’s Workplace
Offense Description: Failure to Return to Lawful Detention
Class: Felony
Age: 23
Residence: Kouts, IN
Martin Mrak Jr.

Arrest Date: March 13, 2022
Arresting Company: LaPorte County Sheriff’s Workplace
Offense Description: Routine Visitors Offender; Possession of Methamphetamine; OWI
Class: Felonies
Age: 50
Residence: Rolling Prairie, IN
Michael Younger

Arrest Date: March 12, 2022
Arresting Company: Michigan Metropolis Police Division
Offense Description: Strangulation; Theft
Class: Felonies
Age: 37
Residence: Indianapolis, IN
Glynn Anderson Jr.

Arrest Date: March 13, 2022
Arresting Company: LaPorte Police Division
Offense Description: Battery
Class: Misdemeanor
Age: 33
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Cebastian Inexperienced

Arrest Date: March 12, 2022
Arresting Company: LaPorte Police Division
Offense Description: Possession of Cocaine
Class: Felony
Age: 21
Residence: LaPorte, In
Austin Kist-Oman

Arrest Date: March 11, 2022
Arresting Company: Michigan Metropolis Police Division
Offense Description: Illegal Possession of Syringe
Class: Felony
Age: 25
Residence: Michigan Metropolis, IN
Robert Coldiron

Arrest Date: March 11, 2022
Arresting Company: LaPorte Police Division
Offense Description: Theft
Class: Felony
Age: 42
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Donald Taylor

Arrest Date: March 11, 2022
Arresting Company: LaPorte County Sheriff’s Workplace
Offense Description: Possession of Methamphetamine; Illegal Possession of Syringe
Class: Felonies
Age: 37
Residence: Kingsford Heights, IN
Whaiun Patterson

Arrest Date: March 11, 2022
Arresting Company: LaPorte County Sheriff’s Workplace
Offense Description: Homicide
Class: Felony
Age: 38
Residence: Michigan Metropolis, IN
Joshua Disney

Arrest Date: March 10, 2022
Arresting Company: LaPorte County Sheriff’s Workplace
Offense Description: Battery
Class: Misdemeanor
Age: 23
Residence: N/A
Matthew Straight

Arrest Date: March 11, 2022
Arresting Company: LaPorte County Sheriff’s Workplace
Offense Description: Felon Carrying a Handgun
Class: Felony
Age: 35
Residence: South Bend, IN
Anna Lee

Arrest Date: March 10, 2022
Arresting Company: Michigan Metropolis Police Division
Offense Description: Failure to Seem
Class: Felony
Age: 35
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Anthony Johnson

Arrest Date: March 9, 2022
Arresting Company: LaPorte Police Division
Offense Description: Home Battery
Class: Misdemeanor
Age: 25
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Daryl Smith

Arrest Date: March 10, 2022
Arresting Company: Michigan Metropolis Police Division
Offense Description: Possession of Cocaine; Possession of Methamphetamine
Class: Felonies
Age: 58
Residence: Michigan Metropolis, IN
Bonnie McGriff

Arrest Date: March 9, 2022
Arresting Company: LaPorte County Sheriff’s Workplace
Offense Description: Possession of Methamphetamine
Class: Felony
Age: 44
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Bryan Lumpp

Arrest Date: March 9, 2022
Arresting Company: LaPorte County Sheriff’s Workplace
Offense Description: Failure to Return to Lawful Detention
Class: Felony
Age: 36
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Jermaine Younger

Arrest Date: March 8, 2022
Arresting Company: LaPorte County Sheriff’s Workplace
Offense Description: Failure to Seem
Class: Felony
Age: 38
Residence: Kokomo, IN
Michael Murphy

Arrest Date: March 8, 2022
Arresting Company: LaPorte Police Division
Offense Description: Illegal Possession of Syringe
Class: Felony
Age: 37
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Janelle Knowlton

Arrest Date: March 8, 2022
Arresting Company: Michigan Metropolis Police Division
Offense Description: Failure to Cease After Accident Leading to Severe Bodily Harm; Inflicting Severe Bodily Harm when Working a Motor Car Whereas Intoxicated; Insurance coverage Fraud
Class: Felonies
Age: 50
Residence: Michigan Metropolis, IN
Shawn English

Arrest Date: March 7, 2022
Arresting Company: Michigan Metropolis Police Division
Offense Description: Intimidation
Class: Felony
Age: 33
Residence: Michigan Metropolis, IN
Avery Smith

Arrest Date: March 7, 2022
Arresting Company: Michigan Metropolis Police Division
Offense Description: Theft
Class: Felony
Age: 32
Residence: Michigan Metropolis, IN
Cayla Gaddis

Arrest Date: March 8, 2022
Arresting Company: LaPorte County Sheriff’s Workplace
Offense Description: Battery by Technique of a Lethal Weapon; Prison Recklessness
Class: Felonies
Age: 20
Residence: Michigan Metropolis, IN
Darreon Dodds

Arrest Date: March 7, 2022
Arresting Company: Michigan Metropolis Police Division
Offense Description: Failure to Return to Lawful Detention
Class: Felony
Age: 29
Residence: Michigan Metropolis, IN