Chesterton police officer Ryan Joseph Miller has been criminally charged in connection with an alleged assault on a pregnant woman, with court records listing counts of domestic battery and strangulation. Town officials say Miller, who was already on administrative leave, will stay off the street while both criminal and internal investigations play out.
According to ABC7 Chicago, court records list the charges as “Domestic Battery w/ Bodily Injury Pregnant Woman” and “Strangulation — Victim is pregnant.” The outlet reports that, so far, no additional details about what allegedly happened have been made public.
The Porter County Sheriff's Office keeps an online booking and inmate roster that residents and local media routinely scan for recent arrests and case numbers. The sheriff’s website links to a mobile app and a recent-bookings page where agencies typically post new booking information and updates as cases move through the system.
How Indiana Law Treats the Allegations
Indiana law treats both strangulation and domestic battery as serious offenses, and penalties can be increased when the victim is pregnant. The criminal statutes that cover these crimes, including enhancements tied to pregnancy and to family or household relationships, are outlined by the Indiana General Assembly.
Town Hall Response and Internal Fallout
Town officials told reporters that the allegations will move through the standard criminal process while the department conducts its own review behind the scenes. They reiterated that Miller will remain on administrative leave throughout the investigations, as reported by ABC7 Chicago. For now, town leaders say they are not offering further public comment while everything is still unfolding.
What Comes Next in the Case
The next steps will play out in the local courts, where the case is expected to move through arraignment and any pretrial hearings on the public docket. Updates may appear in court records or on the sheriff’s booking portal as filings are made and hearings are scheduled.
Separately, the Chesterton Police Department and any relevant oversight bodies could decide on disciplinary measures once the investigations are complete, potentially weighing both the criminal outcome and the findings of the internal review before making any long-term decisions about Miller’s status with the department.
