Crime & Safety
Chesterton Police Capture Illinois Homicide Suspect on I-94
Chesterton Police arrested an Illinois homicide suspect on I 94 using license plate technology. The suspect is being held pending extradition to Elgin.
By Cameron Hayes · 2026-09-03T20:34:25.879Z
Chesterton, Indiana – A person of interest in an Elgin, Illinois, homicide investigation was taken into custody on Sunday, August 30, following a coordinated effort by local and state law enforcement agencies on I 94.
According to the Chesterton Police Department , officers utilized license plate recognition technology to track a white Ford F 150 driven by 54 year old Christian B. Flores. After receiving a criminal bulletin, local police staged along the interstate and successfully stopped the vehicle, where Flores was detained without incident.
Flores allegedly killed his ex girlfriend in her home using a knife and a dumbbell, according to media reports. Following his apprehension, detectives from Elgin arrived to interview him, and he is expected to face charges of first degree murder. Flores remains held at the Porter County Jail pending extradition to Illinois.
Chesterton Police Chief Tim Richardson commended the interagency cooperation and the use of real time technology in the safe capture of the suspect. Officials noted that all criminal charges are accusations and the suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Have something happening in your community? Hit the red Post/Submit button above to share events, classifieds, stories and local updates with Country Herald. SUPPORT LOCAL INDEPENDENT NEWS! Have a tip? Message us!