(Michigan City, IN) - Ten people in Michigan City have been arrested in a police sweep aimed at cracking down on gang-related gun violence.
Action was taken by members of a newly-created Crime Suppression Unit within the Michigan City Police Department. Police Chief Steve Forker and his administration created the unit to address numerous recent shooting incidents involving the “Lakeland Street Gang.” In a statement following the arrests, a spokesperson for the Michigan City Police Department said, “This effective investigation is an example of the focused efforts and utilization of new resources by each office to address the menacing activities of this group.”
With the help of other law enforcement agencies, officers coordinated search warrants at two separate residences. As a result, ten people were arrested, including the following six adults:
- Shabaa Holmes (19)
- Chance Roark (19)
- Shane Roark (20)
- Jarese Bishop (21)
- Terry Jones (22)
- Deonte Miller (26)
Four juveniles were also taken into custody.
Police seized numerous firearms, a machine gun, ammo, firearm accessories, and tools related to the manufacturing and altering of firearms.
At least five different felony charges were issued, and each adult offender faces a $15,000 cash bond. They will all appear soon in La Porte County Superior Court 1.
To report gang-related activity, or for more information about the Crime Suppression Unit, call 219-874-3221 or email bmoore@emichigancity.com.
