The LaPorte County Drug Task Force, The Michigan City Police Department Detective Bureau, and Michigan City Police Department Street Hawk Team recovered firearms, illegal drugs, and effected one arrest as a result of a residential search warrant that was executed in Michigan City.  Kendrick Portis, 38, of Michigan City was taken into custody in conjunction with this investigation.

Beginning in June of 2022, the LaPorte County Drug Task Force began receiving complaints of illegal activity happening in the 600 block of Main Street in Michigan City.  Also during this time, the Michigan City Police Department Detective Bureau began investigating shootings/shots fired incidents that were plaguing the same location. As the investigation went on, several individuals were identified as being affiliated with the violence and illegal activity at this residence.

As a response to this spike in violence within the community, Chief Dion Campbell sought the assistance of the Street Hawk Team, asking them to focus their efforts and apply pressure to this unruly residence. In the evening hours of August 11th, 2022, the LaPorte County Drug Task Force and the Street Hawk Team brought this ongoing investigation to a head by obtaining and executing a search warrant at 606 Main Street.

Kendrick Portis was taken into custody based on active warrants for 2 counts of Dealing in a Narcotic Drug, as investigated by the LaPorte County Drug Task Force. Additionally, 3 firearms were recovered from Portis’ residence as well as suspected illicit drugs.  Portis was later transported to the LaPorte County Jail where he is being held on a $50,000 cash only bond. Portis had his initial appearance in  on August 16.