Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

On October 1, Ricardo Soto, 22, of Beecher, was stopped for speeding and found to have a suspended driver’s license. He was issued a citation for being suspended, speeding, and no insurance, then released on a notice-to-appear.

On October 1, Alejandro Valencia Villanueva, 46, of Hammond, was stopped for a vehicle equipment violation and found to have a suspended driver’s license. He was issued citations for the equipment violation and driving while license suspended, then released on a notice-to-appear.

On October 1, William Antonio Mota, 57, of Hammond, was stopped for having no taillights activated on his vehicle and was found to have never had a driver’s license. He was issued citations for both offenses and released on a notice-to-appear.

On October 4, Michael George, 50, of Dyer, was stopped for a vehicle equipment violation and found to have a suspended driver’s license. He was issued citations for both violations and released on a notice-to-appear.