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Police arrest driver who had loaded handgun under his seat
VAN BUREN COUNTY, MI – Sheriff’s deputies arrested a driver who police say started to reach for a loaded handgun under his seat before he was pulled from his vehicle. The incident happened around 1:35 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, at M-43 and M-40 in Van Buren County’s Almena Township.
Hartford police chief fired, city officials look to phase out police department
HARTFORD, Mich. — A Hartford police chief hired to take over for Tressa Beltran has been fired, according to City Manager Nicol Brown. Confirmed to News Channel 3 Friday, Police Chief Mike Prince was fired Wednesday, but a reason for his termination wasn't disclosed. "As you may be aware,...
Cass County Sheriff’s Office welcomes new K9
CASS COUNTY — The Cass County Sheriff’s Office announced this week the addition of a new K9 member to the department. Sheriff Richard J. Behnke announced the addition of “DD” – Dispatch Dog – a new K9 member provided by Cass County Animal Control. “This initiative aims to enhance the well-being of our dispatchers and […] The post Cass County Sheriff’s Office welcomes new K9 appeared first on Leader Publications.
Man who kidnapped Michigan store manager in elaborate gun theft sentenced
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. – A 25-year-old man from Benton Harbor has been sentenced for his role in an elaborate robbery that involved kidnapping the manager of a sporting goods store. Dontrell Nance and Darnell Bishop were arrested in November 2023 in connection with the theft of 123 handguns from...
Hartford special meeting canceled with agenda item of "abolishing police department"
HARTFORD, Mich. (WSBT) — City officials in a Michigan city appear to be leading an effort to abolish their police department. The City of Hartford posted a notice of a special meeting with an agenda item stating, 'For the purpose of abolishing the police department.'. However, City Manager Nicol...
Court Watching: VBT resident charged for shooting new rifle into the ground
Jeffrey Alan Kovl, 37, of Van Buren Township was charged with reckless use of a gun and possessing a gun while intoxicated on June 16 in Van Buren Township. He was arraigned on July 10 at 34th District Court and took a plea deal. He pled guilty to reckless use...
Court Watching: Davis charged with six felonies after peeking under skirts at Walmart
Willie Eugene Davis, 42, of Van Buren Township was arraigned at 34th District Court on July 17 on six felony charges after a woman saw a camera tied to his shoe after he crowded her at Walmart on July 4. Magistrate Al Hindman set cash or surety bond at $10,000....
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