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Times Staff Report
Burglars knew what they were doing at antique shop
CHESTERTON | The owners of Russ & Barbs Antiques told police someone knew what they were doing when they broke into the business Friday and stole up to $60,000 worth of items.
The owners, who live adjacent to the business at 222 Lincoln Ave., said they did not hear a thing, but noticed the power go off at 4 a.m., according to police.
They pointed out how the people responsible knew which expensive items to take, along with the cash register.
Both the power and telephone service had been cut at the time of the burglary, police said.
VU student accused of pulling stop sign out of ground
VALPARAISO | A 21-year-old Valparaiso University student was arrested on theft and public intoxication charges after telling police he pulled a stop sign out of the ground in anger.
Police were called early Sunday to a physicians parking area near the Porter hospital emergency room and were told a man was dragging a stop sign across the concrete surface.
They found Brian Engebrecht, of 803 Brown St., who reportedly told officers he was angry and drunk.
Police: Suspect shocked with Taser after officer pushed
VALPARAISO | Police said they shocked a man with a Taser Friday night when he attempted to flee and avoid arrest.
Police were called to the 7-Eleven store at 708 Lincolnway just before 9 p.m. in response to a man yelling profanities at customers.
They found Jesse Brown, 18, of 362 1/2 Morgan, who denied the accusations.
When police attempted to handcuff Brown, they said he pushed an officer and tried to flee. He was shocked and subdued with a Taser gun.
Report of injury lands Hobart man in jail on several charges
CHESTERTON | Police said they were investigating a report of a motorist bleeding in the parking lot of Speedway on Calumet Road when the driver sped off.
The driver, Todd Barbian, 34, of 1470 Grand Isle Court in Hobart, led officers on a high-speed pursuit, police said.
Police said they found a stolen purse and drug paraphernalia in the vehicle.
Barbian was charged with resisting law enforcement, three counts of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, and possession of stolen property and paraphernalia. He was also cited for passing on the right and disregarding an automatic traffic signal.
Man shocked with Taser during scuffle at bar
PORTAGE | Police said they shocked a man with a Taser gun after he began fighting with officers at Clancy's bar, 3619 Central Ave.
Police said they responded to a disturbance at the bar at 1:40 a.m. Saturday and found Roberto DelGardo, 22, of 6430 Lute Road, fighting.
Police said they used the Taser to gain control of DelGardo. The young man was charged with battery to law enforcement, public intoxication and resisting arrest.
CHESTERTON
Saturday
Theft. Patricia Linderman told police someone broke into her vehicle and stole a purse while it was parked outside the Coach Light bar, 361 N. Calumet Road.
Vandalism. Tanya Douthitt told police someone scratched the side of her vehicle and she believes it occurred while parked in the area of 500 West and County Road 1100 North.
Fraud. Laura Susko told police she found several charges to Internet pornography sites on her bank statement. The theft was valued at $115.
PLEASANT TOWNSHIP
Burglary. Charna Tucker told police someone broke into her house in the 700 block of Baums Bridge Road and stole cash and a PlayStation game. The loss was valued at $250.
PORTAGE
Friday
Vandalism. Glen Wood told police someone scratched his vehicle while it was parked outside his home in the 5000 block of Tulip Avenue.
Sunday
Theft. William David told police someone stole tools from his vehicle while it was parked at the Super 8 Motel along U.S. 20.
PORTAGE TOWNSHIP
Friday
Theft. Dana Kalbe told police someone stole a CD player and five CDs from her unlocked vehicle in the 400 block of Plymouth Road. The loss was valued at $120.
PORTER
Saturday
Criminal mischief. Diana Koch-Jones told police someone damaged a tire on her vehicle in the 1000 block of Waverly Road. The damage is valued at $200.
Sunday
Theft. Changchun Huang told police someone stole several items from his car while it was paked in the 700 block of Waverly Road.
PORTER TOWNSHIP
Sunday
Theft. Christine Rapley told police someone stole her son's dirt bike from their detached garage in the area of 200 West and County Road 100 South.
VALPARAISO
Saturday
Vandalism. David Peck and Julie Wallace told police someone scratched their vehicles in the 1000 block of Axe Avenue.
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP
Saturday
Criminal mischief. Harry Batagianis told police someone damaged his mailbox with a pumpkin. The damage was valued at $100.
Sunday
Theft. Vincent Julian told police someone stole many tools from his work truck in the area of 300 North and County Road 325 East.
ARRESTS
Sept. 21-22
Alcohol charge | Krista Lewis, 19, 1012 S. 150 W., Kouts; Kyle Wiggins, 18, 2706 Baldwin Court, Valparaiso; Andrew Beck, 18, 1605 Campus Dr., Valparaiso; Samantha Manny, 18, 301 Alumni, Valparaiso; Britta Nyborg, 19, 1911 Garland Circle Drive, Valparaiso
Alcohol charge, drug paraphernalia | Kelly Ireland, 20, 1651 Tippecanoe Court, Valparaiso
Battery | Gabriel Vega, 28, 3420 Larosa St., Portage; Sean Henderson, 30, 6531 Monument Ave., Portage
Battery, interference with reporting a crime | Kevin Injeski, 39, 3706 Candlewood Drive, Valparaiso
Battery, intimidation | Kraig Lhotak, 31, 1940 Jacob Lane, Chesterton
Battery, strangulation, resisting law enforcement, public intoxication | Craig Dodds, 32, 5343 Aspen Ave., Portage
Battery to law enforcement, resisting law enforcement, public intoxication | Roberto Delgado, 22, 6430 Lute Road, Portage
Contributing to the delinquency of a minor, public intoxication | Rolando Martinez, 35, 3085 Ramblewood St., Portage
Driving while suspended | David Piech, 38, 3282 Ashland, Portage
Driving while suspended, drunken driving | Mathew Travis, 39, 17 Ogden Road, Ogden Dunes
Driving while suspended, refusal to identify | Leonard Elkins, 44, Gary
Drug paraphernalia | Nathan Bond, 21, 602 Calumet Ave., Valparaiso
Drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana | Jeffrey Ward, 34, 2469 Doretta St., Portage
Drunken driving | Alfred Koritsaris, 24, 1054 Golfview Blvd., Valparaiso; Michael Thews, 37, Crown Point
Drunken driving, alcohol charge | Brandon Williams, 19, 388 E. 300 S., Valparaiso
Drunken driving, possession of controlled substance, possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia | Dustin Davaney, 24, 76 Tanglewood Trail, Valparaiso
Drunken driving, possession of cocaine, drug paraphernalia | Daniel Dougherty, 49, 102 Forest Lane, Burns Harbor
Failure to appear | Timothy Stewart, 41, Gary; Timothy McCoy Jr., 21, 569 W. Lake Eliza Gateway, Hebron; Wendel Dunn, 39, Greenwood; Rafael Perez, 27, Hanna; Dena Lemmon, 39, Lake Station; Victor Cortez, 20, Merrillville
Failure to appear, resisting law enforcement | Robert Sampson, 23, Michigan City
Failure to comply | Billy Trent, 24, Plymouth; Kelsey Trent, 22, Plymouth; Aaron Caylor, 24, Hobart
False reporting, failure to comply, failure to appear | Jeremy Singer, 32, 152 Andover Court, Valparaiso
Intimidation, battery | John Sandberg, 40, 53 Roosevelt Road, Valparaiso
Invasion of privacy | Troy Street Jr., 25, Merrillville
Leaving the scene of an accident, false reporting | Joshua Gamblin, 23, 1903 Chicago, Valparaiso
Possession of controlled substance, reckless driving | Adam Gessler, 26, Gary
Possession of marijuana | Michael Marr, 18, Midlothian, Ill.
Possession of marijuana, alcohol charge | Ryan Guess, 18, 1210 Aspen Drive, Valparaiso
Possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia | Jarrett Gadd, 39, 53 Roosevelt, Valparaiso
Public intoxication | Cory Ricker, 21, 407 Sagimon Drive, Valparaiso; Christopher Albright, 41, 116 Diana Road, Portage; Richard Witvoet, 25, 1607 Potawatomi Lane, Valparaiso; Danielle Potter, 22, Wheatfield; James Bohannon, 22, 1032 Hampton Court, Valparaiso
Public intoxication, failure to appear | Derek Monnier, 23, 426 Cottam Ave., Wheeler; Jacob Guzman, 23, East Chicago
Revocation of probation | Dannie Wireman III, 25, 252 Greenwich, Valparaiso
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