Valparaiso, Indiana – A police response on Chicago Street ended with an arrest Tuesday afternoon after intimidation reports.
According to the Valparaiso Police Department, officers were dispatched around 1 p.m. to the 1400 block of Chicago Street. The response concluded with the arrest of Richard Figueroa, who was charged with intimidation.
Police said units cleared the area after the arrest and confirmed there is no ongoing threat to the public. Authorities did not release additional details about what led to the initial call but stated the investigation resulted in the charge.
The department thanked residents in the area for their cooperation during the response. The Porter County Sheriff’s Department and the Valparaiso Fire Department also assisted at the scene, according to police.
The 1400 block of Chicago Street is located near residential and commercial areas, and the police presence drew attention from nearby residents and commuters during the early afternoon hours.
Officials have not indicated whether additional charges are pending. The investigation remains ongoing.
The incident may have briefly affected nearby traffic and pedestrians, particularly students and workers traveling through the area during the early afternoon period.
Police reiterated that the situation has been resolved and the scene is secure.
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