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Laf shooting: Person of interest sought

The Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Department is looking for a "person of interest" for questioning in a shooting yesterday, November 5, 2009 at the Emerald Pines

Fugitive Search - Clarence Willie Smith

Lafayette Police are asking for the public's help in tracking down a man accused of breaking into a relative's home. Clarence Willie Smith Junior is charged

Unsafe house leads to criminal charges

A Tippecanoe County man and woman face criminal charges of neglect of a dependent. Police said their children were living in a house that was unsafe.

Tips to detect a fake police officer

Every day police officers make routine traffic stops. On rare occasions, someone tries to impersonate an officer by performing a fake traffic stop. There are

Attempted dog theft leads to road crew

A Purdue student who tried to steal one of the "Dog Days of Summer" statues is sentenced for Criminal Mischief. Adam Sachs admitted trying to take a dog from

Attempted strong-arm robbery at Purdue

An attempted strong-arm robbery was reported Tuesday on Purdue's campus.

Man who shot friend gets 6 years

A Lafayette man is sentenced to six years in prison for shooting his friend. Peter Buschmann was convicted by a jury of Criminal Recklessness and Battery with

Investigation into stabbing continues

Police continue to investigate a stabbing that took place in West Lafayette early Sunday morning.

Sex offenders must meet on Halloween

Registered sex offenders in Tippecanoe County are being required to attend a meeting during tomorrow's trick-or-treating hours.

New book pushes for rehabilitation

A new book by local authors, highlighting a program designed to cut down on repeat offenders, is getting statewide attention.

Dad who made 9-year-old drive sentenced

A Lafayette man is sentenced to 18 months in prison for making his 9-year-old daughter take the wheel when he was allegedly too drunk to drive.

Deputy enters diversion agreement

An officer with the Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Department entered a diversion agreement. The deal means if Travis Dowell pays fees and stays out of trouble,

Fugitive Search - Rodolfo Lopez

Lafayette Police are asking for your help tracking down a man suspected of having sexual relations with a 16-year-old girl, who gave birth in August. Rodolfo

Man found guilty of theft from elderly

An Illinois man faces a lengthy prison sentence after being convicted of forgery and theft from the elderly.

359 ecstasy pills recovered in arrest

At around 6:00 a.m. Friday morning, officers arrested 21-year-old Purdue student Christopher Song. Officers recovered 359 ecstasy pills during the arrest,

Fugitive Search - Jovan Washington

Lafayette Police are looking for a teenager who failed to return to work release following his conviction for robbery.

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