PLYMOUTH — On July 31, 2026, at 6:26 p.m., Officers with the Plymouth Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a

vehicle whose registered owner was a habitual traffic violator.
The vehicle owner was identified as Karie Beaird, 55 years old, of Rochester. The officer stopped the vehicle at US 30 and US 31. Beaird was driving and was taken into custody for driving while a habitual traffic violator.
The officer could smell the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle, and the passenger stepped out and was found to be intoxicated. The passenger was identified as Christopher Harper, 55 years old, of North Judson.
During the search of the vehicle, marijuana was located, along with marijuana pipes. Both parties were placed under arrest for possession of marijuana and paraphernalia and transported to Marshall County Jail.

Suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

PLYMOUTH — On Aug. 8, 2026, at 6:32 a.m., Plymouth Police were dispatched to Poplar St. regarding a 911 call from a woman saying a man had broken into her residence.

Officers searched the residence but did not locate the suspect. In speaking with the woman, she was able to provide a possible name for the suspect. While at the Poplar St. residence, Marshall County 911 advised of another residential entry complaint on Kings Ct. County and city police responded and located the suspect inside a vehicle in the garage at the Kings Ct address.
The man was identified as the suspect from Poplar St., Raudel Martinez-Huizar, 25, of Plymouth, and was then placed under arrest and transported to the Marshall County jail.

Suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

PLYMOUTH – As budget season gets into full swing, the Marshall County Council heard first reading of an ordinance that would continue the “special LIT” (Local Income Tax) that was initiated to pay for the construction of the county jail.

That was President of the Council Tim Harmon who went on to outline for the Council the numbers should the county allow the tax to expire when jail bonds are paid of in the coming year, stating a $1.5 million surplus at the end of the current budget year would be greatly different.

The Council voted to schedule a public hearing on the ordinance during second reading at their meeting on Sept. 14.
The Council heard first reading of this year’s county budget Monday afternoon, and second reading will also be part of that meeting.

ARGOS — On Monday, August 10, 2026, at approximately 5:08 p.m., the Marshall County Coroner’s Office was notified of a death at 14942 Maple Road, Argos, Indiana.

An investigation found that the deceased, Jonathon Hayn, of Argos, Indiana, had been working inside a grain bin on the family farm when it appears he became overcome by smoke after the grain began burning.
Family members and workers attempted to remove Hayn from the grain bin but were unable to rescue him. Marshall County Central Dispatch received a 911 call at approximately 4:13 p.m.
Responding agencies included the Argos Fire Territory, Plymouth Fire Department, Parkview Paramedics, Argos Police Department, and the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office.
Firefighters were ultimately able to remove Hayn from the grain bin. He was pronounced deceased at the scene by Chief Deputy Coroner John Lampkins.
An autopsy has been scheduled to assist in determining the exact cause of death.
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office will release additional information when it becomes available.

FULTON COUNTY, Ind. – Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Morphey Construction Inc will move the road closure

on State Road 25 between C.R. 400 N and C.R. 500 N on or after Wednesday, August 12.
State Road 25 is currently closed just to the north, between C.R. 575 N and C.R. 500 N, for a bridge replacement project at the Eaton Busenburg Ditch. When that closure opens, State Road 25 will then close for a bridge replacement project at Herrel Creek.
Motorists should seek alternate routes. The official detour will continue to follow State Road 110 and U.S. 31.

PLYMOUTH — On Aug. 26, 2026, at 11:54 A.M., Plymouth Police initiated a traffic stop on a reckless driver who was traveling

Southbound on US 31 near 9A Road.
The vehicle was observed traveling at a speed of 90 MPH in a posted 65 MPH zone while weaving through traffic. During the traffic stop, the odor of marijuana was detected coming from the vehicle. Before the vehicle could be searched for the suspected marijuana, the driver, Brian Jackson Jr., 36, of Avon, fled the scen
Plymouth Police and Marshall County Deputies pursued Jackson into Fulton County, where deputies effectively deployed stop sticks, disabling Jackson’s vehicle. Brian Jackson was taken into custody shortly after his vehicle was disabled.
A search of the vehicle by officers located 183 grams of marijuana and items to be utilized for distribution of that amount.
Jackson was transported to the Marshall County Jail, where he was lodged pending charges for Resisting Law Enforcement – Flees with a Vehicle, Dealing in Marijuana/Hashish/Salvia, Possession of Marijuana – Prior Conviction + Amount, Obstruction of Justice, Aggressive Driving, and Reckless Driving.

Suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

PLYMOUTH — On Aug. 7, 2026, at 9:43 p.m., Officers with the Plymouth Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a

vehicle whose registered owner was suspended.
The vehicle was a yellow Mustang and was slow to stop. While the Officer was calling out the traffic stop and plate, the driver, later identified as Joseph Fansler, 25 years old, of Lakeville, Indiana, got out of the driver’s seat and took off running.
The Officer chased after him and, with the assistance of a bystander who was waiting in the Dairy Queen drive-through with his family, saw the officer chasing Fansler and helped the officer get him placed under arrest.
Fansler was arrested for resisting arrest, driving while suspended prior, and 3 different warrants: one from Saint Joseph County, Starke County, and Fulton County. Fansler was given a court date and bond.

Suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

PLYMOUTH — The Marshall County Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on Tuesday in the second-floor meeting room of the

County Building on Jefferson Street in Plymouth beginning at 7 p.m.
On that agenda are:
•26-BZA-20 BERLIN, Stephen & Thomas – A request for a Variance of Developmental Standard for a reduction in side yard setbacks from the required 10’/10% lot width to 7′ on both side yards and a residential use of a Type A (Single Wide) Manufactured Home; located at: 16403 12B Road, Plymouth, IN West Twsp., Zoned L-1.

•26-BZA-21 CARMAN FARMS – A request for a Variance of Use to allow a duplex; located at: 13013 3rd Rd. Plymouth, North Twsp., Zoned A-1.

•26-BZA-22 HOCHSTETLER, Melvin & Cheryl – A request for an enclosed farm stand/home workshop; located at: 4273 West Shore Dr. Bremen, IN Zoned L-1.

•26-BZA-23 MILLER, Caleb – A request for a Special Use for a home workshop as a bookstore in an existing building; located at: 3084 Beech Rd. Bremen, German Twsp Zoned A-1.

•26-BZA-24 WISE, Ralph & Mary – A request for a Variance of Developmental Standard for a reduction in front yard setback from the required 60′ to 20′ and a side yard setback from the required 15′ to 0′ in order to place a shed on an existing foundation; located at: 1018 King Road, Bremen, Zoned A-1.

•26-BZA-25 Laucis, Wayne – A request for a Variance of Developmental Standard for a reduction in rear yard setback from the required 45′ to 32′ in order to add on to an existing garage; located at: 18072 Cherokee Trl, Culver, IN West Twsp., Zoned L-1.

•26-BZA-26 EJKA, Jamie Marie – A request by Michael Sneddon for a Variance of Use to allow seasonal boat rental on the property; located at: 4340 Breezy Point Lane (50-41-07-000-059–002-011), Walkerton, IN Polk Twsp., Zoned L-1.

•26-BZA-27 PIPER, Mike – A request by PT Builders for a Variance of Developmental Standard for a reduction in rear yard setback from the required 45′ to 25′ and a front yard setback from the required 30′ to 3′ in order to build a new residence; located at: 3121 Sea Lane, Bremen, IN German Twsp., Zoned L-1.

•26-BZA-28 LEEPER, Adam Mark – A request for a Variance of Use to allow sales, service, and storage of marina, boats, & lifts; located at: 20858 Sage Rd. Culver, Union Twsp., Zoned A-1.

Information on these items may be obtained at the Marshall County Plan Commission Office, Room 302, County Building, or by calling 574-935-8540. Written objections to the proposals filed with the Board of Zoning Appeals will be considered, and oral comments concerning these proposals will be heard. This meeting may be continued from time to time as may be found necessary.
The meeting will be live-streamed on YouTube @MarshallCountyIN

PLYMOUTH — The Heartland Art Center has announced that entries are now open for the 38th Annual Juried Regional Art

Exhibit, on view from Sept. 19 to Oct. 30.
The show will feature works from the northern Indiana region’s most talented artists, and Heartland welcomes you to submit your artwork. More info can be found in the prospectus by clicking the link

Prospectus link:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/HeartlandArtists1/HeartlandArtCenters38thAnnualRegionalJuriedArtExhibit

The submission deadline is Saturday, September 19th at 11:59 pm.
If you aren’t an artist, you can be a patron of the arts. Purchase Award Providers are an essential part of this event’s success — helping artists sell their work and attracting high-quality talent to our exhibit. As a provider, you will:
•Receive exclusive early access to view the show before it opens to the public
•Purchase artwork at a 15% discount
•Directly support the careers of regional artists while adding to your collection
For details on becoming a Purchase Award Provider, please email Maggie Kubley at maggiekubley@gmail.com. or once again hit the link:

Purchase Award Provider FAQ
https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:us:7586fe26-56a1-4a49-9e86-5f8bd0a210f9

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for… St. Joseph County in north central Indiana… Northern Marshall County in north central Indiana… East central La Porte County in northwestern Indiana… * Until 545 PM EDT/445 PM CDT/. * At 502 PM EDT/402 PM CDT/, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near New Carlisle to 6 miles northwest of North Liberty to near Walkerton, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. SOURCE…Radar indicated. IMPACT…Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include… South Bend, Mishawaka, Bremen, Gulivoire Park, Osceola, Walkerton, North Liberty, New Carlisle, Lakeville, Koontz Lake, La Paz, Teegarden, Salem Heights, Fish Lake, Crumstown, Tyner, Woodland, Lydick, Linkville, and Lake Of The Woods.

LaPAZ — On Aug. 5, 2026, at 4:14 p.m., the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 hang-up call in the 3,​000 block

of Michigan Road.
The dispatch center was unable to make contact with anybody over the phone, and they began sending messages to the phone. It was learned through these messages that a physical domestic incident was ​occurring.
Deputies arrived on scene and located the suspect,​ Javier Figueroa,​ 25, as he was attempting to leave the residence. Further investigation led to the arrest of Javier Figueroa for intimidation with a deadly weapon, domestic battery in the presence of a child, and OWI.

Suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

PLYMOUTH — The Marshall County Council will meet at a special time on Monday, Aug. 10, starting at 9 a.m., in the second-

floor meeting room of the County Building on Jefferson St. in Plymouth.
On that agenda are subcommittee reports from Highway and Job Classification and Compensation.
The board will hear requests from Billy Schoff of Buildings and Grounds, Jackie Franks of the Health Department, and President of the Commissioners Stan Klotz.
The Council will also hear additional appropriations and transfer requests.
After a recess, the Council will reconvene to hear the first reading of the 2027 budget.
ADA Notice: For special accommodations, please contact the ADA Coordinator at (574) 935-8720 at least two business days prior to the scheduled meeting to request accommodations. The meeting will also be live-streamed on YouTube @MarshallCountyIN.

PLYMOUTH — The city of Plymouth will have its first meeting of the new month on Aug. 10, 2026, beginning with the Board of

Public Works and Safety at 6 p.m.
On that agenda are reports from the various city department heads.
Immediately following will be the meeting of the Common Council.
On that agenda are scheduled second and third readings of the salary ordinance and first readings of an ordinance concerning the aviation rotary fund, and an ordinance fixing the salaries of elected officials. There will also be a resolution declaring an economic revitalization area for AK Industries.
Both meetings will be in the Council Chambers on the second floor of the City Building. Those attending should enter through the Garro Street entrance. If you need special accommodation to attend the meeting, please contact the ADA Coordinator at 574-936-2948.
The meeting will be live-streamed on YouTube @CityofPlymouth.

BOURBON — On Monday, August 3,​ 2026, at 3:33 P.M., a Marshall County Sheriff’s Deputy was on routine patrol in the area of

Elm Rd. and Lincoln Highway.
Suspicious activity was observed at one of the properties by the deputy, who stopped and investigated.
It was determined that a man located on the property,​ identified as Breck K. Carper,​ was attempting to steal items.
Carper was arrested and lodged in the Marshall County Jail for Theft.

Suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

PLYMOUTH — The City of Plymouth Utilities will be replacing a culvert at the intersection of E. Jefferson St. and Richter Rd.

The work will require the roadway to be closed for approximately 5 days (weather permitting). The scheduled start date is August 12, 2026, at 8:00 AM. The roadway will be opened as soon as the pipe has been installed and paving is complete.
There will be signage posted for the temporary detour. The detour route for westbound traffic will be Richter Rd. to Baker St. to Columbus Dr., and reversed for eastbound traffic.

PLYMOUTH – President of the Marshall County Commissioners, Stan Klotz, reported to the board that the results from the State

Board of Accounts annual audit were in, and Marshall County passed with flying colors.

Auditor Angie Birchmeier told the Commissioners that it was a team effort from her team and the county department heads.

PLYMOUTH — The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department obtained a complaint of inappropriate behavior between the suspect,

Anthony M. Ferree, 24, and a 13-year-old child.
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, along with the Division of Child Services, started investigating the complaint. On Wednesday,​ Aug. 5,​ 2026,​ Lt. Detective Les McFarland, along with Detective Jonathan Bryant, went to Feree’s residence located on Forest View Drive​ in Plymouth​ for the investigation. Drug paraphernalia and a substance believed to be marijuana, as well as methamphetamine, were recovered.
A case report will be completed and forwarded to the Marshall County Prosecutor’s Office for review and formal charges to be filed.

Suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.

PLYMOUTH – In the latest in the local debate on the use of FLOCK cameras in Marshall County, Commissioner Jesse Bohannon

asked for the board to review the contract for the use of the devices.

Flock cameras are motion-activated automatic license plate reader (ALPR) cameras made by Flock Safety that capture vehicle details, log specific characteristics, and feed data into searchable police networks. Over 120,000 such devices operate across the United States.
County Attorney Sean Surrisi told the Commissioners that he had recently reviewed the contract and that it was a three-year contract that had been renewed a year ago. Later in the discussion, Commissioner Adam Faulstich said that he had recently reviewed the contract as well and thought that it also had automatic renewal.
Bohannon asked Surrisi to report to the Commissioners at their next meeting on his findings.

PLYMOUTH — On Aug. 2, 2026, a search warrant was served at an address on N Michigan St. The warrant was a result of a child

abuse case with information of drug use in the home.
According to the police report, upon serving the warrant, drugs were located in the home. Dorianne Rodriguez Crespo and Joseph Soto Crespo were taken into custody and charged with: Dealing Cocaine or narcotic drug, Domestic Battery, Maintaining a common nuisance, Neglect of a dependent, Possession of Cocaine

Suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.