Berrien County Outlook

05/11/2024

FBI National Election Command Post

The FBI, in conjunction with key partners, is operating a 24/7 national election command post (NECP) from the Strategic Information and Operations Center (SIOC) at FBI Headquarters in Washington, D…

02/11/2024

02/11/2024

Van Wert (Ohio) Municipal Court records show Timothy Kiester (61) of Berrien Springs, Michigan, is facing two counts of vehicular manslaughter, second degree misdemeanors. If convicted, the maximum penalty on each charge is up to 90 days in jail, a $750 fine and a mandatory license suspension of six months to three years.

The fatal crash occurred October 21 on U.S. 127 near Hickory Sticks Golf Course in Van Wert. According to the Van Wert Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Kiester was operating a 2016 Cheverolet Silverado that was hauling a camper, and allegedly failed to maintain assurred clear distance ahead. His truck struck the rear of a 2016 Ford Focus driven by Zachary J. Wood (30) of Convoy. The collision forced Wood’s car into the path of a semi-truck driven by Christopher Poland (33)of Niles.

Wood and a passenger, Logan G. Elder (29) of Van Wert, were pronounced dead at the scene. Poland was taken to OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital. No mention was made of injuries to Kiester.

The charges against Kiester were filed Thursday and Kiester posted bond of $760. He’s scheduled to be arraigned Monday in Van Wert Municipal Court.

27/10/2024

Cass County Sheriff Richard J. Behnke reports that on October 26, 2024, at approximately 1259 hours, his Deputies responded to an Injury Crash, on Wood Lake Rd., near Welburn St, Newberg Twp., Cass County, Michigan.

The initial investigation showed that the vehicle driven by Charlotte Barrow (19 YO of Kalamazoo, MI) was traveling southbound on Woodlake Rd. at a high rate of speed. As Barrow's vehicle crested the hill it went airborne, then lost control. Barrow's vehicle then left the roadway, overturned, and struck an unoccupied mobile home that was being used for storage. Both the vehicle and mobile home then caught on fire. Barrow was transported by Newberg ambulance to Three Rivers Health Hospital for injuries sustained in this crash.

Alcohol and/or drugs are not believed to be a factor in the crash.

Assisting agencies on scene were Newberg Fire and EMS.

The crash remains under investigation.

24/10/2024

OFFENSE: School Threat

DATE: October 24, 2024

TIME: 12:28 P.M.

LOCATION: St. Joseph Public Schools

AGENCIES INVOLVED: St. Joseph Department of Public Safety, Berrien County Sheriff Office, Michigan State Police, St. Joseph Township Police Department and FBI office St. Joseph.

NARRATIVE: On October 24, 2024 at 12:28 hours, St. Joseph Department of Public Safety was dispatched to St. Joseph High School at 2521 Stadium Dive in the City of St. Joseph. There was an external threat that was investigated and determined to be part of a “swatting” call, where school districts throughout the United States have been receiving. As a preventive measure, St. Joseph Public Schools were placed on a lockdown. It was determined that St. Joseph Public Schools were safe and the student body returned to class.

Follow up investigation is being conducted to learn more about where the threat was generated. Preliminary investigation show that the threat was generated outside of the United States.

20/10/2024

1 Dead, 10 Injured In A Ft. Wayne High School Aged Party

(10-20-24) At least 11 people were injured – and one of them killed – after shots rang out at a northeast side party among high school students late Saturday night, Fort Wayne police sa…

12/10/2024

Cassopolis Ends 2024 Football Season https://statelinesportsnetwork.net/2024/10/11/cassopolis-ends-2024-football-season

Yesterday Cassopolis (Michigan) announced they had decided to end their 2024 football season

09/10/2024

The Cass County Drug Enforcement Team announces that on October 8th, 2024, CCDET detectives, worked an investigation along with Berrien County Detectives for stolen property. Detectives located stolen property at an address in the 24000 block of Peavine St., La Grange Township, Cass County, MI. Upon further investigation Detectives located a large amount of methamphetamine, and methamphetamine paraphernalia. Detectives arrested a 37-year-old male for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, a 35-year-old male for possession of methamphetamine, a 29-year-old female for possession of methamphetamine, a 21-year-old male for outstanding warrants, a 39-year-old male for outstanding warrants, and a 37-year-old female for outstanding warrants. Detectives are requesting charges on other suspects in reference to possession of stolen property. The suspect’s names are being withheld pending arraignment on the charges in the 4th district court. The investigation is still on going at this time. Agencies assisting with the investigation were the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, and Berrien County Sheriff’s Office.

Anyone with information regarding this case or any other criminal activity is asked to call the Cass County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line at 1-800-462-9328.

01/10/2024

The CLICKS Page-Mercer County Outlook and The Stateline Sports Network

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30/09/2024

New name in the works for Berrien County Animal Control as they begin Rebranding

Benton Harbor, Michigan, September 27, 2024 - The Berrien County Animal Control shelter is winding the summer down with a bit of a face lift. The shelter has been in the process of changing their name to embrace the new dynamic that the department operates under.

In April 2022, the Berrien County Animal Control enforcement was moved under the umbrella of the Berrien County Sheriff’s Office with approval from the Board of Commissioners. This was to better equip and support the Animal Control Deputies in their ability to enforce our local animal ordinances and state laws. The shelter remained under the County Administrator, and continues to work closely with their enforcement counterparts.

The important work at the Berrien County Animal Control shelter continues as staff provide more than housing the community dogs. The kennel operations include low cost spay/neuter, vaccinations, licensing, medical care of animals housed at the shelter and animal adoptions. In collaboration with the staff, volunteers and sponsor organizations requested a rebranding to better reflect the work being done. In June 2024, the Board of Commissioners approved the Berrien County Animal Control shelter to be rebranded Berrien County Animal Services.

Berrien County Animal Services hopes to assist the community in becoming more animal savvy and pet paw-sitive. The rebranding of the shelter will begin within the next month and will include a new logo and signage. While the name may be changing, the community-minded staff are continuing some of the previous traditions. On October 26, 2024 they will host a Trunk or Treat at their facility, 1400 S. Euclid Avenue, Benton Harbor, from 9:30 – noon. Businesses or groups are invited to join them in this effort as a candy station, to pass out treats to community members. The deadline for signing up is October 21, 2024 which can be done by calling 269-927-5648 or emailing [email protected].

30/09/2024

ICE Report From The Border ‘noncitizens with criminal histories’

(4-29-24) ICE Deputy Director Patrick Lechleitner sent a letter Wednesday to U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, saying that as of July 21, there were 662,566 noncitizens with criminal histories on t…

27/09/2024

Hurricane Helene's Impact On The Stateline Area

Hurricane Helene is looking like it will make an impact on the Stateline area.

26/09/2024

Update On Niles Pursuit, Crash Into Saylor's Pizza Port

On 9/24/2024 at approximately 4:49 am a Berrien County Sheriff’s Office deputy was on patrol in Bertrand Township, Berrien County