Four Democrats have announced their candidacy for the Lake County Sheriff race in 2026, an open seat since Oscar Martinez Jr. cannot ... he joined the Northwest Indiana Major Crimes Task Force ...

Led by the special operations unit of the sheriff's department, the increased police presence targets alleged car thieves, ...

LAKE COUNTY — The Lake County Sheriff's Department warned the public Friday of yet another scam attempt it says has claimed at least one victim. In a social media post, sheriff Oscar Martinez ...

The Lake County Sherrif's Office will begin cooperating ... taken or threats by any state official from Indianapolis," Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr. said.

Gary police officer shoots man who approached officers with knives during a traffic stop. Man taken to hospital; condition unknown.

I also extend my sincere gratitude to Lake County Sheriff, Oscar Martinez for providing additional resources, including their Police Assisted Recovery Initiative (PARI) team with licensed social ...

GARY, Ind. (WLS) -- A Gary police officer fatally shot a 38-year-old man, who was pointing a gun at police while holding his 1-year-old baby early Wednesday, the Lake County, Indiana Sheriff's ...