Andrew McIntyre

Valparaiso police say they've arrested six juveniles in connection with last Thursday's threats against local schools.

The Valparaiso City Council has voted to give $343,976 of its opioid settlement money to organizations helping those with substance use disorder.

Valparaiso appears to be sticking with its current structure for police oversight.

Valparaiso's elementary schools will share a dedicated school resource officer. The Valparaiso Board of Works finalized a memorandum of understanding last week, following the school board's approval the week before.

Some Valparaiso officials want more police officers in schools, and they hope the school corporation will pay for them. City council member Jack Pupillo says Police Chief Andrew McIntyre and Valparaiso Community Schools Superintendent Dr. Jim McCall have begun discussions about adding two more school resource officers.

Valparaiso's new police chief was officially sworn into office during Monday's city council meeting. Andrew McIntyre said he was "extremely humbled and honored to be selected."

Some Region police agencies will get new leadership in January.