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Owner of Smokin’ Fattys on hunt for “Bicycling Brisket Bandit”
The owner of Smokin’ Fattys restaurant in Elkhart is asking for the public’s help identifying the suspect he calls the “Bicycling Brisket Bandit.”. On the evening of July 4th and early morning of July 5th an individual entered Smokin’ Fattys BBQ three different times. On the...
Elkhart man arrested after allegedly threatening, attacking woman
An Elkhart man has been arrested after allegedly threatening and attacking a woman. Police were called on Tuesday afternoon, July 2, to Cueramaro Supermarket in the 300 block of Lusher Avenue and detained Charles Perez Herrera, 31, after the victim accused Herrera of slapping and choking the woman and slashing her leg with a knife.
Woman injured in crash after avoiding deer
CASS COUNTY, Mich. -- The Cass County Sheriff's Office reports on Wednesday, July 3, around 7:39 p.m., deputies were called to investigate a single vehicle crash near the intersection of Decatur Road and Fosdick Street in Volinia Township. Authorities' investigation indicates 31-year-old Jenequa Parsons, of Lawrence, was traveling west on...
Dowagiac man gets prison time on multiple charges
CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man with a long criminal history as well as ongoing anger problems was sentenced to prison Friday in Cass County Circuit Court. Travis LaVaughan Shell, 45, of West Wayne Street in Dowagiac, was found guilty of several counts after an early June jury trial including one count each of third […] The post Dowagiac man gets prison time on multiple charges appeared first on Leader Publications.
Woman injured after losing control of car, driving down embankment
CASS COUNTY, Michigan — A woman has minor injuries after she lost control of her car and drove down an embankment in Jefferson Township on Saturday. According to the Cass County Sheriff's Office, around 8:50 p.m. deputies were called to investigate a crash near the intersection of Hospital Street and M-60.
Edwardsburg man gets probation for meth possession
CASSOPOLIS — A 72-year-old man will have the chance to keep a felony conviction off his record if he’s successful on probation. Gary Wayne Fletcher, 72, of Edwardsburg, pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine and was sentenced to 18 months probation, credit for three days served and $2,648 in fines and costs Friday in […] The post Edwardsburg man gets probation for meth possession appeared first on Leader Publications.
Woman hurt in Southwest Michigan crash after she lost control of vehicle
CASS COUNTY, MI – A woman is recovering following a crash where she lost control of her vehicle, Cass County sheriff’s deputies reported. The crash happened around 8:47 p.m. on Saturday, July 6, near Hospital Street and M-60 in Jefferson Township. If you purchase a product or register...
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