05/13/2026
Griffith Police Arrest Burglary Suspect
Griffith, IN — Griffith officers arrested Ronald Hamilton Jr after an investigation into a commercial burglary reported on May 5, 2026, at a radio transmitter facility in Griffith, Indiana.
Officers initially responded to an early-morning alarm and discovered signs of forced entry, along with evidence that property had been removed from the site. A male suspect was observed fleeing the area on foot and was not immediately apprehended despite an extensive search.
Subsequent review of CCTV footage revealed a male subject entering the facility, removing wiring, damaging equipment, and exiting through a breach in the perimeter fence. During the incident, several items associated with the burglary were left at the scene, including trace evidence that was later recovered and documented by detectives and proved significant to the investigation.
Further investigation identified Ronald Hamilton Jr. as the individual depicted in the surveillance footage. Additional information obtained independently corroborated key details consistent with the suspect’s actions, including his flight from police and the circumstances surrounding the offense.
Griffith patrol officers conducted surveillance that led to the identification, location, and detention of Hamilton. At the time of his detention, his appearance and clothing were consistent with those of the individual shown in the CCTV footage.
This case was forwarded to the Lake County Prosecutor’s Office for formal prosecution. Hamilton has been charged with:
• Burglary (Level 5 Felony)
• Theft (Class A Misdemeanor)
• Criminal Mischief (Class A Misdemeanor)
• Criminal Trespass (Class A Misdemeanor)
He is currently being held at the Lake County Jail on a bond of $35,000 / $3,500.
All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
