The days are getting longer and it is nice to wake up to sunshine and the sounds of birds rather than darkness and snow plows. In fact, high school softball is underway and as I have related before, I have the privilege to serve as the Coach of the...
Portage Police Department
Chief’s Email – Citizens Academy, FEMA, and CPR
Well the first signs of Spring are upon us, I saw my first Robin 3 weeks ago and I have already played a round of golf! I know the snow is not over yet, but even if it snows tomorrow it likely will not last long. Another sign of Spring are all the...
Chief’s Email – Attempt to Locate Missing Person
We need your help! Cheryl Ann Seay was last seen at her residence, 6400 Block of Portage Avenue, Portage, Indiana on yesterday’s date at about 4 am. She and her 12 year old son had fallen asleep watching television and when her son awoke at...
Chief’s Email – PortageLife, RED Light Camera, Charitable Organizations
Portage Life / Valpo Life Perhaps you have heard of www.portagelife.com and/or www.valpolife.com ? Both offer a great opportunity to stay in touch with what is happening in our community . Recently they wrote a very nice story about the Portage...
The Chief’s Email- Safety Tips for the Holiday Season
They tell me that as you grow older that time seemingly “fly’s by”. Just yesterday I paid a credit card bill for a round of golf that I played in November, when it was still relatively warm and the sun came out and went down when it was...
Chief’s Email – Residential Entries- Swanson & 700 N area
We need your help. I had planned to send an email out next week which touches on various topics and although I still plan to do so, I wanted to get this one out tonight. This morning we had a what appears to be a rash of attempted and actual...
Chief’s Email – Public Safety Responses and More!
Mayor Olga G. Velazquez’s Public Safety Summit September 21st - Portage High School Mayor Velazquez is a huge supporter of maintaining your public safety, it is a never ending battle and as resources begin to dry up, it becomes more and more...
Chief’s Email – Fred Work, Cops for a Cure
Tonight's email tugs at two emotions for me, one which although I find very sad, it is a story of celebration. The other one of triumph, both touch on the lives of so many. Fred Work It saddened me to learn of the recent passing of Fred Work, an...
Chief’s Email – SCAM Alert and Golf Anyone?
SCAM ALERT! Good Afternoon to All! Computers are wonderful machines and the ability to access so much information via the internet is truly a remarkable resource. Unfortunately, as with all good things, there are people who spend each and every day...
Chief’s Email – Officer of the Year and New Scams
We have some really gifted officers and support personnel on the Portage Police Department. People who truly do treat those they encounter in the same manner that they would want one of their family members treated if found in the same situation....