
May 6, 2026
A Michigan City man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison after pleading guilty to distributing methamphetamine pills while already on probation for prior offenses. Federal officials described his actions as part of ongoing efforts against dangerous drugs in northern Indiana.
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May 6, 2026
Robert Elsten of Huntington was sentenced for tax fraud after failing to report all income from his paving company. He must pay over $347,000 in restitution following an IRS investigation.
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April 30, 2026
David Winchell has been sentenced following his guilty plea on charges related to distributing large quantities of marijuana across northern Indiana as well as laundering proceeds from these activities. Authorities highlighted interagency cooperation leading up to this conviction.
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April 27, 2026
A South Bend man received over seven years in prison after pleading guilty to charges including possession of child pornography following an investigation led by federal authorities under Project Safe Childhood initiatives.
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April 23, 2026
Jerry Boomershine from Elkhart has been sentenced for robbing a Goshen bank in May 2018. Authorities used DNA evidence collected years later leading to his conviction.
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April 21, 2026
Monica Del Real from LaPorte was sentenced on April 14 to six years in federal prison after pleading guilty to drug trafficking charges involving methamphetamine and fentanyl. Authorities say law enforcement found significant quantities of these substances during a traffic stop prompted by active warrants.
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April 21, 2026
Clayton Morgan has been sentenced by Judge Cristal C. Brisco after pleading guilty to distributing over half a kilogram of methamphetamine while under supervision for another offense in South Bend. Federal officials say this case highlights ongoing efforts against dangerous narcotics.
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April 15, 2026
Michael Deckinga has been sentenced following his guilty plea on charges related to distributing child pornography over several years via online platforms such as Kik Messenger. Authorities credit cooperation among multiple law enforcement agencies under Project Safe Childhood for securing this outcome.
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April 15, 2026
A Pennsylvania man has been sentenced to five years in prison for possessing nearly one kilogram of cocaine with intent to distribute. Keisand Santiago-Maldonado was convicted following a traffic stop in LaPorte County that led officers to discover the drugs under a car seat.
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April 15, 2026
Tony Horston was sentenced to over eight years in prison after pleading guilty to firearm- and drug-related charges. Authorities seized drugs, cash, and weapons during their investigation into his activities.
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