Cases in Lake County, IN

There are 38 cases in Lake, IN. Click on a case title to view the case details and any available updates.

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Location / Date	Title	Name(s)
IN-Gary Jan 16, 2009	Dog found emaciated, frozen to death Neglect / Abandonment	ALLEGED Tella Bush
IN-Hammond Jul 26, 2008	Dog beaten, shot to death with pellet gun Beating, Shooting	ALLEGED Paul James Krizo
IN-Hobart Jun 1, 2008	Transportation of bestiality pornography Bestiality	CONVICTED Michael Bessigano
IN-Gary Mar 14, 2008	Two people, one dog shot to death Shooting	OPEN
IN-East Chicago Dec 20, 2007	Hoarding - 46 mice, 15 cats and kittens Hoarding	ALLEGED Celeste A. Siurek
IN-Schererville Oct 17, 2007	Backyard breeder - dogs muzzled in crates Neglect / Abandonment	CONVICTED Leonardo Feliciano
IN-Hobart Aug 15, 2007	Dog shot in the head, dies Shooting	ALLEGED Robert A. Predaina
IN-Gary Apr 3, 2007	Dogs abandoned in home, one found dead Neglect / Abandonment	NOT CHARGED
IN-Calumet Jan 5, 2007	Cockfighting - over 180 birds Fighting	DISMISSED Randall Todd Martin
IN-Crown Point Oct 21, 2006	Dog beaten, teeth filed down to pulp Mutilation/Torture, Beating	ALLEGED Allen R. Eichelberger
IN-Merrillville Jul 19, 2006	Man held while stabbed, dog kicked Kicking/Stomping	CONVICTED Antonio Martinez
IN-Gary Jun 26, 2006	Dog stolen from shelter Theft	OPEN
IN-Calumet Jun 10, 2006	Attempted pit bull theft from shelter Theft	OPEN
IN-Gary May 29, 2006	Dog-fighting, neglect - 14 dogs seized, 6 dead Neglect / Abandonment, Fighting	CONVICTED Carlton Davis Jr.
IN-Lake Station May 1, 2006	Approximately 62 animals neglected, two found dead Hoarding	ALLEGED Robert Allen Zubik
IN-Crown Point Apr 7, 2006	Dog beaten, pistol-whipped Beating, Shooting	ALLEGED Eric L. Hecker Jr
IN-Lowell Mar 1, 2006	Hoarding - 8 dogs, 1 cat living in filth Hoarding	CONVICTED Celeste A. Siurek
IN-Crown Point Aug 2005	Cropping dogs’ ears without anesthesia Mutilation/Torture	ALLEGED Kimberly Lashenik
IN-Hobart Oct 20, 2004	Arson resulting in dog’s death Burning - Fire or Fireworks	CONVICTED Richard P. Lewis
IN-Merrillville Apr 1, 2002	Intentional abandonment and neglect of horses Neglect / Abandonment	ALLEGED Arnold Dewell
IN-Hammond Mar 18, 2002	Dog and owner stabbed Stabbing	ALLEGED David Lapradd
IN-Merrillvile Nov 26, 2001	Undernourishment of a horse Neglect / Abandonment	ALLEGED Dr. Simon Trueblood
IN-Highland Jul 20, 2001	Hoarding - 66 animals seized Neglect / Abandonment, Hoarding	ALLEGED Celeste A. Siurek
IN-Highland Oct 25, 2000	Dog kicked repeatedly Beating	ALLEGED Sterling Smith
IN-Gary Aug 15, 2000	Hoarding - 30 cats, 7 dogs seized, landlord cited Hoarding	ALLEGED William M. Wilson
IN-Crown Point Jun 2000	Throwing firecrackers at horses Burning - Fire or Fireworks	ALLEGED Michael Estes Unknown Male Unknown Male more...
IN-Highland Apr 1998	Using a chainsaw to kill a mother raccoon Mutilation/Torture	ALLEGED Robert Johns
IN-Highland Jul 1997	Hoarding - 250 animals seized, 41 found dead Hoarding	CONVICTED Celeste A. Siurek
IN-Hammond Nov 5, 1995	Abandoning 5 children and 3 dogs Neglect / Abandonment	ALLEGED Karen Dowhen
IN-Schererville Oct 2, 1995	Knowingly selling sick animals Neglect / Abandonment	ALLEGED Joseph Dettloff
IN-Dyer Jul 13, 1995	Leaving 7 dogs in a van in 100 degree weather Neglect / Abandonment	ALLEGED Albert Linker
IN-Highland Mar 22, 1994	4 dogs neglected Neglect / Abandonment	ALLEGED Camille M. Jarchow
IN-Saint John Feb 18, 1994	Assaulting a neighbors dog Theft	CONVICTED Michael Bessigano
IN-Griffith Dec 29, 1993	Dog abandoned in freezing weather Neglect / Abandonment	OPEN
IN-Crown Point Jul 9, 1992	Killing a Rottweiler dog Mutilation/Torture	CONVICTED Michael Bessigano
IN-Gary May 6, 1992	Shooting and beating a stray dog Beating, Shooting	ALLEGED John Akers
IN-Crown Point Nov 10, 1991	Stabbing a 6-month-old horse Mutilation/Torture	CONVICTED Unknown Male Mark Edward Ommart
IN-Crown Point Apr 13, 1990	Improper care of 2 horses Neglect / Abandonment	ALLEGED Pete Engelhardt Julie Pappas

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