(La Porte County, IN) - The incoming La Porte County Prosecutor has named his second in command.  Attorney Chuck Watterson will become Chief Deputy Prosecutor.

Prosecutor Elect Sean Fagan said he felt Watterson's experience at prosecuting and defending suspected criminals along with his longstanding ties to the community would be perfect fit for the position. 

“That’s why I picked him,” Fagen said.

Watterson, a practicing attorney in Michigan City, is also President of the La Porte County Election Board.

Fagan takes over January 1st after defeating current Prosecutor John Lake in the November 8th election by close to 1,000 votes.  Fagan said he expects most, if not all, of the remaining Deputy Prosecutors in the office to stay on after he takes office.  He hopes to maintain much the team because of how familiar they are with current cases, including five murder cases expected to go to trial over the next several months.

“I’ve already spoken with many of them so they know where they stand.  Most seem delighted to be a part of that,” he said.