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LaPorte County sheriff reports rise in calls and crash reports, outlines equipment changes and community events
Summary
At the Nov. 12 LaPorte County Sheriff Merit Board meeting, the sheriff reported a 4% rise in calls for service and an 84% jump in crash reports from September to October, announced a new deputy attending the regional academy, detailed a handgun transition for safety, and promoted an annual Christmas show benefiting local scholarships and Toys for Tots.
The LaPorte County Sheriff Merit Board heard a detailed operational update on Nov. 12, 2025, as the sheriff reported higher call volumes and a marked increase in crash reports while outlining staffing, equipment and community outreach plans.
The sheriff told the board that total calls for service rose about 4%, from 2,220 in September to 2,312 in October, and that crash reports increased 84% (from 73 to 134). "We see this every fall," the sheriff said, attributing the spike in crashes — including deer-related collisions that rose from 21 in September to 54 in October — to harvest and hunting season. He also…
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