NW Indiana Judge Running for Reelection Arrested on Drunk Driving Charges, Suspends Campaign

NW Indiana judge running for reelection arrested on drunk driving charges, suspends campaign

Porter County Superior Court Judge Christopher Buckley was arrested in Michigan City, Indiana for Operating While Intoxicated, or OWI.

Buckley pleads guilty to OWI charge

Porter Superior Court Judge Christopher Buckley pleaded guilty Monday to operating while intoxicated and said he decided to "temporarily suspend" his reelection campaign until further notice.

Porter County officers now patrolling by boat and horseback

The Porter County Sheriff's Department's newer marine and mounted enforcement units combine public relations with the ability to conduct specialized search and rescue.

Northwest Indiana judge who handles alcohol cases charged with OWI

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. — A Northwest Indiana judge has been charged after allegedly driving intoxicated on Saturday night. He reportedly oversees a court that handles alcohol-related cases. Christopher Buckley, 46, was taken into custody near the lakefront in the 200 block of Heisman Harbor in Michigan City at around 9:05 p.m. He is facing charges [...]

Porter County Judge Charged With OWI After Police Say Blood Alcohol Level Was .221%

Christopher Allen Buckley, 46, was charged following an investigation by Michigan City Police stemming from an incident on August 15, 2026, in the 200 block of Heisman Harbor. According to the probable cause affidavit, police observed Buckley at approximately 9:05 p.m. operating a 2024 Lincoln Navigator. The reason documented by police was “Driving and parking in an area that he was not supposed to be in.” According to the affidavit, police docu…