According to the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office, a man was arrested earlier this week after identifying himself as his wanted brother.

Just after 8 p.m. on Tuesday, an officer responded to a disturbance in the area of ​​Lakeshore Drive and Hudson Boulevard. Upon arrival, the officer spotted a vehicle similar to the description parked on Hudson Beach.

A man present verbally identified himself to the deputy as 43-year-old Joseph Miller and gave his date of birth. A computer check revealed that Miller was wanted by Marion County authorities for grand theft and trespassing.

Miller was taken into custody and informed of the warrant. Then the man’s true identity came to light: He was in fact 44-year-old Mark L. Luzar of Flat Rock, Indiana.

Luzar was taken to the La Porte County Jail (LCJ). He was arrested for false identity. Luzar was released from the LCJ on Wednesday after bail was posted in his name.

As for Miller, police recommend that if you know his whereabouts, you give your tip to the Fugitive Apprehension Street Team (219-608-9572) or Michiana Crime Stoppers (800-342-7867).