Bob Kasarda

LAPORTE — A 47-year-old Michigan City man was found guilty on allegations of attempting to arrange for the murder of two people while he was locked up at the county jail, according to LaPorte County Prosecutor Sean Fagan.

A jury last week found Daniel Shaffer guilty on a charge of conspiracy to commit murder, while clearing him on another count of attempted murder, Fagan said.

Federal and local agents working undercover reportedly met with Shaffer numerous times, verifying his intentions and collecting evidence that ultimately led to the September 2023 charges, police said at the time.

Shaffer had been booked into the LaPorte County Jail in May 2023 on charges of auto theft, resisting law enforcement, possession of a controlled substance, reckless driving and possession of

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