10042012 - News Article - NW Indiana council members face federal charges

NW Indiana council members face federal charges

Associated Press State Wire: Indiana (IN)
October 4, 2012 

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HAMMOND, Ind. (AP) — City council members from Gary, Hammond and East Chicago, a former Merrillville town court clerk, the former head of the East Chicago library and a Munster contractor have been indicted on federal charges. 

The U.S. attorney's office says Gary City Councilwoman Marilyn Krusas , Hammond Councilman Alfonso Salinas and East Chicago city councilman Juda Parks are all charged with failing to file tax returns. Salinas also is charged with receipt of a bribe by an agent of a local government receiving federal funds. 

Former East Chicago Public Library Director Manuel Montalvo is charged with filing false tax returns. Former Merrillville Town Court Clerk Virlissa Crenshaw of East Chicago is charged with theft from a local government entity and filing a false tax return.