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2026-05-25 -Lurid Crime Tales-

Indiana Police Chief Faces Felony Charges for Allegedly Selling Crime Guns

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Posted by Frank G 2026-05-25 13:09|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [1796 views ] Top
File under: Tin Hat Dictators, Presidents for Life, & Kleptocrats

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New Chicago IN

**New Chicago** is a small town in **Lake County, Indiana**, located in Hobart Township within the Chicago metropolitan area. It covers less than one square mile and is nestled between the cities of **Hobart**, **Lake Station**, and **Gary**, with Interstate 80/94 running just north of the town. As of the 2020 census, the population was **1,999**, though recent estimates suggest a slight decline.

The town was platted in **1893** and incorporated in **1908**, originally developing as a summer resort for steel mill workers and later as a suburb for industrial executives. Residents are zoned to the **River Forest Community School Corporation**, and the town operates its own municipal services, including a volunteer fire department, water department, and police force.

In recent news, **New Chicago Police Chief Earl Mayo** was arrested in **Clark County, Ohio**, and subsequently charged with selling confiscated guns to a pawn shop, theft, official misconduct, and attempted obstruction of justice. Following his arrest, the **Lake County Sheriff’s Department** assumed all police duties for the town while the investigation continues.

Posted by Skidmark 2026-05-25 13:29|| 2026-05-25 13:29|| Front Page Top

2 I suspect his side business was not limited to firearms. Just a guess.

Posted by Besoeker 2026-05-25 14:09|| 2026-05-25 14:09|| Front Page Top

3 ^ Perhaps an evidence inventory audit is in order?

Nahhhhh

Posted by Frank G 2026-05-25 14:17|| 2026-05-25 14:17|| Front Page Top

4 I recommend that they hold the Mayo.

Posted by Super Hose 2026-05-25 15:50|| 2026-05-25 15:50|| Front Page Top

5 Gosh - what folks in Clark county (Springfield, Ohio) might have an interest in sheltering someone on the run from the law.

Posted by Dopey Photch2701 2026-05-25 15:53|| 2026-05-25 15:53|| Front Page Top

6 The salary of the police chief in New Chicago, Indiana, is $21,390 in 2025. This figure reflects a significant decrease from the previous year, indicating a notable change in the chief's compensation. Bing co-pilot

I can sort of see why he started his own business.

Posted by Besoeker 2026-05-25 15:53|| 2026-05-25 15:53|| Front Page Top

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