Burns Harbor, IN

An individual being transferred to an Immigration and Customs Enforcement holding facility escaped from a moving vehicle Sunday in Burns Harbor. Indiana State Police say an ICE officer was transporting the individual westbound on I-94 near Exit 22 when the suspect broke free from his restraints and jumped from the vehicle. The suspect ran north across the highway and into a wooded area. Indiana State Police and local officers searched for several hours before spotting the suspect near a marsh.

Suspect Flees Custody on I‑94, Located After Five-Hour Search in Marsh from the Indiana State Police-Lowell Post FACEBOOK PAGE Burns Harbor – This afternoon, the Indiana State Police transferred custody of an individual to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Following the exchange, an ICE officer was transporting the individual westbound on I‑94 near Exit 22 The post Suspect Flees Custody on I‑94, Located After Five-Hour Search in Marsh from the Indiana State Police-Lowell Post FA

Indiana State Police are searching for an escapee in northwest Indiana near the Interstate 94 exits at Burns Harbor and Porter.

From the Indiana State Police-Lowell FACEBOOK page.  Active Manhunt- Law enforcement is actively searching for an escapee in the area of I-94 near the Burns Harbor/Porter exit (exit 22). Hispanic male, dark pants wearing a black "Scarface" t-shirt. If observed, do not approach and call 911 immediately. Suspect was last seen with shackles. Suspect was The post Active Manhunt- Law enforcement is actively searching for an escapee in the area of I-94 near the Burns Harbor/Porter- appeared first on

NORTHWEST INDIANA (WOWO) — Several environmental and community groups are asking the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to reject a renewed air permit issued to Cleveland-Cliffs’ Burns Harbor steel mill. The groups submitted a petition to the EPA on August 21, challenging a permit issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management on July 6. The Environmental Law & Policy Center, Environmental Integrity Project, Gary Advocates for Responsible Development, Just Transition Nort