Community Update: Praying for Healing for La Porte County Deputy Jon Samuelson

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On behalf of the Samuelson family, La Porte County Sheriff Ronald C. Heeg has announced an update regarding Deputy Jon Samuelson.
Following the senseless incident at Franciscan Health Hospital – Michigan City Campus, Deputy Samuelson was airlifted to Memorial Hospital in South Bend for advanced medical treatment. 
A team of surgeons and medical staff prepared Deputy Samuelson for surgery. He underwent approximately eight hours of surgery, which surgeons later described as successful. Medical staff remain optimistic regarding his recovery.
Deputy Samuelson remains in critical but stable condition in the Intensive Care Unit at Memorial Hospital.
Statement from Sheriff Ronald C. Heeg:
“Thank you to the surgeons and the entire medical staff at Memorial Hospital for the exceptional care being provided to Deputy Samuelson. Please continue to pray for Jon, his family and friends, and the entire law enforcement community.”

About Deputy Samuelson:
  • 12-Year Veteran: Dedicated member of the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office.
  • Highway Interdiction Unit: Actively serves on this specialized agency unit.
  • K-9 Handler: Partnered with K-9 Bosco.
  • Task Force Officer: Designated US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Task Force Officer out of the Merrillville District Office.

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