Crown Point Police Department

10/22/2026

The Crown Point Police Department is saddened by the loss of K-9 Bandit.

K-9 Bandit joined our department in October 2015 and retired with Sgt. Eldridge, his handler, in April 2024.

During his time at CPPD, Bandit was deployed more than 600 times and won four APCA Sniff-off awards.

We will miss K-9 Bandit and the joy he brought to our community. Our thoughts are with Sgt. Eldridge and his family during this difficult time.

10/20/2026

Stop by the station this weekend for the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day from 𝟭𝟬 𝗮.𝗺. 𝘁𝗼 𝟮 𝗽.𝗺. 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁. 𝟮𝟰, in the lobby of our department at 124 N. East St.💊

Safely dispose of any unused or expired prescription medications. Syringes of any kind, liquids and v**e pens with batteries will not be accepted. V**e pens without batteries are permitted.

All medications will be safely collected and disposed of by public safety officials. Let's work together to keep our community safe and healthy.

10/19/2026

Join CPPD this weekend for our spooktacular Trunk or Treat at Legacy Fields at Center Ross Park!🎃 Trick or treat with our officers from 𝟭-𝟯 𝗽.𝗺. 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁. 𝟮𝟱. Costumes are encouraged!

10/16/2026

📰𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘📰
Crown Point Police Investigating Personal Injury Accident

CROWN POINT — At approximately 7 p.m. Oct. 15, 2026, the Crown Point Police Department responded to a serious crash involving a pedestrian and a motor vehicle near Main and Porter streets.

Preliminary information indicates that a silver Lexus SUV was traveling northbound on Main Street and struck a pedestrian who was walking along the roadway.

The pedestrian, a 63-year-old male resident of Merrillville, sustained serious injuries and was transported for emergency medical treatment.

The driver of the vehicle, an 18-year-old male resident of Crown Point, was not reported to have sustained injuries.

The crash remains under investigation.

At this time, no further information is available.

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10/16/2026

Police are investigating a traffic accident at Porter and Main streets. Main Street is closed from North to Goldsborough streets. Please avoid the area.

10/12/2026

The Crown Point Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying an individual involved in a fraud case. The person depicted in this image presented herself as someone else using a stolen driver's license at Tech Credit Union and withdrew $3,900 from a local apartment complex checking account.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Lt. Airren Nylin at 219-663-2131, ext. 277, or [email protected]. If you wish to remain anonymous, you also can call our Tip Line at 219-663-2131, ext. 265.

10/10/2026

Thank you to The Times of Northwest Indiana for riding along with Ofc. Dahlgren and Ofc. Dinterman this week. We’re proud of the work our officers put in every day to protect and serve our community.🌟🇺🇸

What happens during a Crown Point police shift? The Times rode along with two officers and K-9 Blitz to see their daily routines firsthand.

10/06/2026

Last night, the Crown Point City Council passed Ordinance No. 2026-09-26, regulating e-bikes within City of Crown Point limits.🚲

‼️All e-bikes must have pedals. No pedals = an electric dirt bike, which is considered a motorized vehicle.
❌E-bikes are not permitted in the Crown Point Downtown Square area and the entirety of Sauerman Woods Park.
❌ Class 3 e-bikes are prohibited on all sidewalks, shared-use paths and trails within City parks and public rights-of-way.
📋No license, insurance or registration is required for e-bikes.
⛑️Helmets are required for riders 16 and under
⚡️The e-bike motor must be 750W or less.
1️⃣5️⃣Rider must be at least 15 years old for Class 3 e-bikes.

Violating this ordinance could result in the following penalties:
First Offense • $100
Second Offense • $200
Third and Subsequent Offense • $300

Ride safe. Follow the law. Share the road.

10/05/2026

Heads up, Crown Point! Please avoid the intersection of Joliet and East streets.

09/18/2026

We’re so proud of Ofc. Castellanos and all the hard work she puts in planning the annual Hometown Heroes Charity Ride! This year, the Crown Point F.O.P Lodge #176 donated a portion of the proceeds to the Crown Point Police K9 Unit. Thank you for your support and generosity!🌟

Thank you again to everyone who donated, sponsored, or attended the 12th Annual Hometown Heroes Charity Ride! We raised a total of $16,626. Today the Crown Point F.O.P Lodge #176 was able to present the beneficiaries, Crown Point Police K9 Unit & Merrillville K-9 Association, their checks!