(La Porte, IN) - Several police officers have been recognized for arresting an armed man in connection with acts of violence against a pregnant woman in La Porte.

 

Authorities report that the woman was battered and had her cell phone taken by her now-former boyfriend, who allegedly charged at her with his vehicle and rammed into the back of her car.

 

Eventually, the woman, described as frantic and scared, made it to the police station where officers quickly began efforts to locate the suspect, who was in possession of a gun.

 

He was quickly found on Washington Street and taken into custody.

 

Letters of commendation were given to the officers during Tuesday night’s La Porte City Council meeting.

 

La Porte Police Officer J.T. Martin, who was one of the officers involved in the arrest, told the city council it was a complete team effort.

 

“We started looking for the vehicle with county’s assistance,” he said.

 

Commendation awards were presented to Martin, along with officers Cody Benson, Jeremy Van Gieson, Reuben Ingram, and Victor Splix, who were given a lot of credit for the apprehension in the role he played as dispatcher.

 

“You always hear that police officers don’t do anything, but these guys go over and above every day,” said La Porte Police Paul Brettin.