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Unofficial vote tallies show Martinez was expected to win his party's nomination following challenges from ex-Gary Police Chief Richard Ligon, sheriff's Officer Maria Trajkovich and Anthony Williams.
Incumbent Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr. said he's proven he's committed to making Lake County safer. Two of his opponents, Richard D. Ligon and Maria D. Trajkovich, said the department needs
A debate between three of the four candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for Lake County sheriff turned feisty Thursday and ended with the audience outright booing one of the candidates.
The sheriff is accused of driving an unmarked Jeep TrackHawk at up to 50 mph over the speed limit last fall as two Crown Point officers chased him with their
The Crown Point gun shows, which have been held for decades, long have been criticized as a place where straw purchasers can divert firearms to those cannot legally possess them.