(La Porte County, IN) - A longtime member of the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office has retired.

James D. Arnold began as a jail deputy in 1999 and was promoted to patrolman nearly two years later. He was a patrol officer until April of 2019 when promoted to patrol supervisor under the rank of sergeant.

“I publicly thank Sgt. Arnold for his years of service.  I wish him good health and the best of luck in his future endeavors,” said Sheriff Ron Heeg.

 

Arnold was a candidate for Sheriff last year running as a Democrat.  Andy Hynek won the Democratic Party nomination then lost to Heeg in the November general election.