LaPorte, LaPorte County--- The Indiana State Police were contacted by LaPorte County Sheriff’s Department to investigate a leaving the scene property damage crash. The crash occurred in a parking lot located at 555 Michigan Ave in LaPorte, Indiana. This is a parking lot located east of the LaPorte County Government Center. First Sergeant Al Williamson assigned Master Trooper Randy Palmer to investigate the crash. M/Trp. Palmer’s investigation revealed that on 10/26/16 a gray 2011 Ford pickup truck was observed entering the parking lot and making a right turn. During this time the Ford sideswiped the rear bumper of a blue 2002 Ford Explorer that was parked and unoccupied in the lot. The suspect vehicle then left the scene failing to remain at the scene. The driver failed to provide his operator’s name, address, registration and other information as required by statute (I.C. 9-26-1-1.1).
Further investigation revealed that the suspect is David Decker, 71, of Union Mills. Mr. Decker is currently a Commissioner for LaPorte County. F/Sgt. Williamson forwarded the case to the LaPorte County Prosecutor’s Office for review of charges. A warrant was issued for Mr. Decker for leaving the scene of a property damage crash which is a Class B Misdemeanor. Decker has turned himself in to the LaPorte County Jail where he has been processed and released.
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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M/Trp. Glen Fifield
Indiana State Police
District #13
