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Four arrested after chase from Gary to Calumet City

The Lake County sheriff said one of the four people arrested was wanted in a strangulation case.

Lake County Illinois DeskSeptember 26, 2026
Four arrested after chase from Gary to Calumet City

Key takeaways

  • Four people were arrested.
  • The chase began in Gary, Indiana.
  • The chase ended in Calumet City, Illinois.
  • One person was wanted in a strangulation case.
  • The Lake County sheriff announced the arrests.

Arrests

Four people were arrested after a police chase that traveled from Gary, Indiana, to Calumet City, Illinois, the Lake County sheriff said.

One of the people arrested was wanted in connection with a strangulation case. The sheriff identified the arrest as part of the incident but did not provide additional details here about the allegation or the person’s court status.

Chase route

The chase began in Gary and ended in Calumet City. The incident crossed from Indiana into Illinois before the four arrests.

Legal process

An arrest is not a finding of guilt. The next steps in the case will depend on charging decisions and court proceedings. Court records and updates from the Lake County sheriff can establish the identities of those arrested, the charges filed and any scheduled hearings.

What to watch

  • Whether prosecutors file charges in the cases.
  • Any court dates or charging records.
  • Further updates from the Lake County sheriff.

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