3 Michigan City firefighters charged for off-duty incident

Three Michigan City Firefighters have been charged in connection with an incident that happened in November 2020 while they were off duty, according to Indiana State Police.

Charges were filed against the firefighters on February 5.

The investigation is related to a gathering at a residence in Michigan City on November 5, 2020, police said. The firefighters were off duty, police said.

Michigan City Police asked the Indiana State Police to investigate after their officers took the initial report.

• Scott Kaletha has been charged with battery resulting in serious bodily injury and strangulation
• Brad Kreighbaum has been charged with battery resulting in serious bodily injury
• Austin Swistek has been charged with obscene performance and battery