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Heard on: Lake County Public Safety · 1/16/2026 09:03 AM
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You let the city know that one of the planters is damaged and needs attention.
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So one of the planters?
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Planter damaged near Butternut and Columbus

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As discussed during the dispatch call, officers received a report of property damage to a city planter near the intersection of Butternut and Columbus in East Chicago. The incident appears to involve damage to public landscaping, and city maintenance was notified.

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E Columbus Dr & Butternut St, East Chicago, IN 46312
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