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March 24, 2026
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Former Indiana House Candidate Arrested in Porter County for Driving Without License: Jim Schenke, who previously campaigned for an Indiana House seat representing West Lafayette, was recently arrested in Porter County. Police allege that Schenke was driving without a valid license after his vehicle reportedly crossed the center line twice. The traffic stop occurred as Schenke was returning from a Republican meeting. He was subsequently taken into custody and jailed by local law enforcement. (Source: Based in Lafayette on Mar 24)
March 23, 2026
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Congressional Candidate Jim Schenke Arrested in Valparaiso During Traffic Stop: Jim Schenke, a Republican candidate for Indiana’s 1st District Congressional seat, was arrested early Friday in Valparaiso after being stopped by police for traffic violations. Court records indicate Schenke was taken to Porter County Jail on accusations of driving with a suspended license and without insurance. The incident occurred after police observed his vehicle crossing the center line twice. Schenke has since been released from jail, and he has not yet provided a public response. (Source: Journal & Courier on Mar 23)
December 24, 2025
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Two Indianapolis Men Charged in Pharmacy Burglaries Involving Drywall Entry: Authorities in Lafayette, Indiana, have charged Antoine Crenshaw and Anthony Marcel Haynes with breaking into multiple businesses, including a pharmacy, by creating holes in drywall. Early on July 2, the suspects allegedly entered Pure Life Nutrition through a back door and then made their way into neighboring suites by punching through walls. Several drugs were reported missing from Medicap Pharmacy following the incident. Surveillance footage also linked a similar incident in Valparaiso to the suspects. (Source: Journal & Courier on Dec 24)