Valparaiso Police Chief Jeff Balon

Porter County Council members would like to use some of the county's opioid settlement money for a new police social worker.

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."

The new Porter County sheriff has announced his administration and launched an emergency hiring process.

A crash that closed U.S. 30 for much of Thursday afternoon claimed the life of a former Valparaiso assistant police chief. Valparaiso Police say 86-year-old William "Buddy" Collins died in the two-vehicle crash at U.S. 30 and Porter County Road 325 East.

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