Gary Police Department

08/28/2026

Isaiah Woods has been arrested in connection with the July 20, 2026, murder of Leandre Holley in the 4500 block of Broadway.

Woods has been charged with:

-Murder
-Attempted Murder
-Aggravated Battery
-Unlawful Possession of a Fi***rm by a Serious Violent Felon
-Battery by Means of a Deadly Weapon
-Unlawful Carrying of a Fi***rm
-Three Fi***rm Enhancements

The case remains under investigation by the Lake County Prosecutor’s Homicide Task Force.

Anyone with information related to this investigation is urged to contact Detective Brian McCall at 219-755-3855.

08/28/2026

Today, Tedric Guy Jr. was sentenced to 18 years in prison for his involvement in the September 6, 2024 homicide of Kia Tidwell, which occurred in the 1500 block of W. 5th Avenue.

As part of a plea agreement, Guy pleaded guilty to reckless homicide and attempted battery with a deadly weapon and was sentenced to 18 years in the Indiana Department of Correction.

This case was investigated by the Lake County Prosecutor’s Homicide Task Force. The Gary Police Department would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the members of the Homicide Task Force for their dedication, professionalism, and hard work throughout this investigation. Their commitment to pursuing justice and holding those responsible accountable is greatly appreciated.

We also want to recognize the loss of Kia Tidwell and extend our deepest condolences to her family, friends, and loved ones. No sentence can erase the pain caused by the loss of a loved one, but we hope that today’s resolution provides some measure of accountability and closure to those who continue to grieve her passing.

The Gary Police Department and the Lake County Prosecutor’s Homicide Task Force will continue to investigate homicide cases and other violent crimes to the fullest extent of the law. We remain committed to seeking the truth, pursuing justice, and holding those responsible for violent acts accountable.

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08/13/2026

IMPORTANT EVENT UPDATE — EVENT CANCELLED

In light of the significant storm damage our community has experienced, the difficult decision has been made to **cancel the Stop the Violence Car & Bike Show scheduled for Saturday, August 15.

Right now, our focus must be where it belongs — on our community, our neighbors, and everyone's safety.

We know many families, businesses, and neighborhoods have been impacted by these storms. To everyone dealing with damage, power outages, cleanup, or simply the uncertainty that comes with an event like this, please know that we are with you.

Our city officials, public safety personnel, public works crews, utility workers, and many others are working around the clock to address storm damage, keep our residents safe, and help return our city to normal as quickly and safely as possible.

This event was created to bring our community together — and although we won't be gathering at the stadium this weekend, that spirit of community is more important now than ever.

Please continue to look out for one another, check on your neighbors, give crews room to work, and keep everyone affected by these storms in your thoughts.

Gary is a strong community, and we will get through this together. ❤️

Please stay safe, Gary. We are with you.

08/12/2026

Along with City Hall being closed, the Public Safety Facility is closed at this time. Please call 911 for emergencies, 219-660-0000 for non emergencies, and utilize online reporting if applicable.

Due to ongoing storm recovery efforts, City Hall is closed to the public until power is restored and the building is fully operational.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through widespread damage throughout Gary and prioritize the safety and recovery of our community.

For storm-related issues, please report damage through the Gary 311 app, online at gary.gov/311, or by email at [email protected]. You can also call Gary 311 at 219-881-1311.

🚨 In case of an emergency, call 911.

08/11/2026

Today, we remember Lieutenant George Yaros of the Gary Police Department, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty on August 11, 1981.

Lieutenant Yaros was killed while responding to a bank robbery, giving his life in service to the citizens of Gary.

His courage, dedication, and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Today, we honor his service and remember the life he gave protecting others.

We will always remember him, and we will always remember his sacrifice.