The Gary Police Department on May 25th will be hosting the first Gun Turn In for 2013. All those who have a gun are encouraged to bring them and turn in to the police for a Wal-Mart gift card. $50 will be given for hand guns, shotguns, and rifles. If an assault weapon is turned [...]

Killer Named in Jerry Hood Murder Case Today, Officer Larry Robertson of the Gary Police Department filed charges in the case of murder victim, Jerry Hood of Gary. The affidavit states that “on or about October 19, 2012, Javonta M.K. Pointer (of Gary) did kill Hood while committing or attempting to commit burglary.” Pointer is [...]

Earlier today, the Indiana University Police Department – Northwest (IUPD-NW), in conjunction with the City of Gary Police Department, announced the launch of a Citizens’ Police Academy at a joint press conference in the John W. Anderson Library Conference Center (room 105), located on the Indiana University Northwest campus. The police departments are collaborating to [...]