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Buncich Hires Former US Attorney

FBI Agents Raided the Office and Home of Sheriff John Buncich on November 10, 2016

December 10, 2016-Perhaps no one is better known for fighting political corruption in Lake County, Indiana than former United States Attorney James G. Richmond. As United States Attorney from 1985-1991, Richmond oversaw the prosecutions of many Lake County elected officials including high profile investigations…

SOURCE: Sheriff, One Other to be Indicted Tomorrow

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November 17, 2016-During Operation Bar Tab and Operation Lights Out, “Federal Friday” sent chills down the spines of Lake County Politicians on a regular basis. The term was used in political circles after several high profile cases were announced on a Friday afternoon. The Gazette has received credible information that two indictments will be handed down tomorrow, November 18,…

Sheriff’s Animal Adoption Center to Celebrate 20 Years as a No-Kill Shelter Saturday

Lacie is an adult female pit mix. Lacie is spayed and up to date on most vaccines and is available for adoption.

May 11, 2016-The public is invited to celebrate the Lake County Animal Control and Adoption Center 20th anniversary cookout this Saturday, May 14. The public will have an opportunity to tour the shelter and meet the staff. Through the generous support of local businesses, hot dogs,…

Buncich Calls on Legislators to “Save Us From Further Embarrassment”

February 3, 2016-On election night, Sheriff/Democratic Chairman John Buncich and Munster Republican Chair Andy Qunell vowed to work together to ensure that we would never have another Robert Battle on the ballot. Each bemoaned the travesty that occurred when Battle, sitting in jail and accused of drug dealing and murder, was easily re-elected to a $44,000 per year council position in East…

NIPSCO Donates Money for LC Helicopter Upgrades

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January 14, 2016-Lake County Sheriff John Buncich has announced that NIPSCO has donated $20,000 toward “repairs, recertification and training to benefit its helicopter rescue hoist.” The donation comes at a time when NIPSCO is seeking multiple rate hikes before the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission pleading that investors are not getting a fair return on investment.

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Sheriff Buncich Delivers Food, Toys for Needy

December 19, 2015-Each year, Sheriff Buncich and his deputies deliver turkeys, stuffing, soup, green beans, pies, cranberries, and other food items, as well as toy dolls to the following charitable organizations: Missionaries of Charity at St. Mark’s, Brother’s Keeper, Sojourner Truth House, Bishop Knoll Institute, Haven House, and the St. Joseph’s Carmelite Home. Sheriff Buncich believes it is…

LC Sheriff’s Deputies Respond to 3 Separate Hit and Run Incidents on Sunday

August 3, 2015-According to a release from Lake County Sheriff John Buncich, Sheriff’s Deputies investigated three separate hit and run incidents on Sunday August 2, 2015. According to a written statement from Mark Back, spokesperson for Sheriff John Buncich, the first hit-and-run accident involved a female driver on 109th Avenue near the gate of the Four Seasons. On August 2, 2015 at…