Man Charged in Portage Murder Facing Misdemeanor Gun Case

Man charged in Portage murder facing misdemeanor gun case

A 21-year-old Gary man charged with murder after a fatal Portage shooting in April 2024 was arrested Thursday on misdemeanor gun charges for violating a court order while his murder charge is pending. Montrell McLaurin Jr. was charged Friday with two counts of unlawful carry of a handgun, a Class A misdemeanor, for violating a court order against possessing firearms while his murder charge is pending. It’s the second time he has faced the charge…

Traffic Stop Leads to Firearm Arrest of Man with Pending Murder Charge in Portage - Region News Source

A routine traffic stop on U.S. Highway 20 led to the arrest of a man with a pending murder charge after officers discovered two loaded firearms inside his vehicle. Around 12:24 p.m., a Porter County Police officer pulled over a white 2017 Ford Fusion near U.S. 20 and Clem after observing that it had no visible registration and a suspicious paper taped to the rear window. The driver, identified as Montrell McLaurin, claimed the paper was a bill o…