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Cloudy skies this morning followed by thunderstorms during the afternoon. A few storms may be severe. High 58F. Winds S at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 80%..
Tonight
Windy with strong thunderstorms this evening, then skies turning partly cloudy after midnight. Damaging winds and large hail with some storms. Low 38F. Winds SW at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of rain 90%.
Q: I filed a police report for theft against my ex-boyfriend who took property from my apartment. The officer stated that he filed the case with the Prosecutor, but how long does it take for him to be arrested? Is it just up to the Prosecutor?
A: A person is not automatically arrested just because you make a complaint. There are several steps involved in making a criminal case and arrest. The La Porte County Prosecutor’s office after a thorough investigation or based on facts of the case report filed by the officer, authorizes a criminal complaint and presents it to a judge. The court (presiding Judge) then determines if there is enough probable cause and issues an arrest warrant. The police then receive the warrant from the court and have the responsibility to find and arrest the defendant.
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