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Murchek Planned to Carry on Buncich Pay-to-Play Scheme

Murchek Planned to Carry on Buncich Pay-to-Play Scheme

“I encourage anyone with information about possible corruption in their town or city to report it to me or to the FBI”-United States Attorney Thomas L. Kirsch

April 20, 2018-Evidence indicates that former Lake County Sheriff Chief Deputy Daniel Murchek planned to follow in the steps of his boss John Buncich and continue with the towing pay-to-play scheme for which Buncich was sentenced to 188…

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SOURCE: More Indictments in Lake County Towing Scandal Soon

SOURCE: More Indictments in Lake County Towing Scandal Soon

April 19, 2018-A source close to the investigation revolving around towing contracts in Lake County says one or more indictments are expected very soon.  The scandal wich sent former Sheriff and Lake County Party Chair john Buncich to prison for over 15 years was widely expected to cast a wider net than it has so far.  In public filings, Buncich alleged that the FBI had unsuccessfully attempted…

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Former Town Council President Gets Hooked in Towing Scandal

November 17, 2017-When Sheriff John Buncich and his Assistant Timothy Downes were indicted in 2015, then US Attorney David Capp indicated that more charges would be forthcoming. Today US Attorney Thomas L. Kirsch has announced that former Merrillville Town Council President Tommy Goralczyk, age 51, has entered a plea of guilty to Accepting a Bribe in violation of Title 18, United States Code,…

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Sheriff Suggests Delay in Trial

Sheriff Suggests Delay in Trial

August 3, 2017-Attorneys for Lake County Sheriff John Buncich are suggesting that the Court should delay the August 7, 2017 trial by a week or two. In a written pleading filed yesterday, Buncich attorneys did not ask, but suggested it may be better, if the Court would pick a jury on the August 7 date as planned and then allow the jury to leave until August 14 or August 21:

” . . . the Defense,…

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Buncich Attorney: Govt. Paid Witnesses Over $120K

Buncich Attorney: Govt. Paid Witnesses Over $120K

July 2, 2017-In a court filing, the attorney for former Lake County Dem Chair/Sheriff John Buncich says that cooperating witnesses have been paid over $120,000 and given additional funds to provide campaign contributions. The statement is made in a legal document often referred to as a “Brady Motion” which refers to the United States Supreme Court decision in

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Buncich Hires Former US Attorney

Buncich Hires Former US Attorney

FBI Agents Raided the Office and Home of Sheriff John Buncich on November 10, 2016

December 10, 2016-Perhaps no one is better known for fighting political corruption in Lake County, Indiana than former United States Attorney James G. Richmond. As United States Attorney from 1985-1991, Richmond oversaw the prosecutions of many Lake County elected officials including high profile investigations…

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Buncich Behind Bars, Portage Mayor Snyder to Surrender Later Today

Buncich Behind Bars, Portage Mayor Snyder to Surrender Later Today

November 18, 2016-At a press conference this morning United States Attorney David Capp confirmed that Lake County Sheriff John Buncich and Chief of Police Timothy Downs were both arrested earlier today. Additionally, Portage Mayor James Snyder has been indicted and is scheduled to surrender later today.   William Szarrmach, owner of CSA Towing,  was also arrested.  John Cortina, owner of Kustom…

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Sheriff Robbing Peter to Pay Paul? Council to Investigate Spending

Sheriff Robbing Peter to Pay Paul? Council to Investigate Spending

Sheriff wants to borrow from the Sheriff’s Pension Trust Fund and seeks an additional $61,827.00 in 2016 Funds to Pay 2015 Bills

April 9, 2016-At a study session for the Lake County Council, several members questioned a request by Lake County Sheriff John Buncich to use his 2016 budget to pay for 2015 expenses. At issue is the process of paying last year’s invoices with this year’s budget and,…

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