St. Joseph County

Deputy Jon Samuelson escorted to different location for continued recovery

By: Tim Wolak

Posted: Jun 4, 2026 4:46 PM EDT

Courtesy of Michael Kellems

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SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- La Porte County Deputy Jon Samuelson was escorted by several departments from Memorial Hospital Thursday afternoon according to the South Bend Police Department.

Police say Samuelson is being moved to a facility outside of South Bend to continue his recovery.

A post from the mayor of Portage says Samuelson is going to a medical facility in Chicago for rehab.

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