Marshall County authorities are investigating after receiving a report of a stolen firearm on Tuesday morning.
Sheriff’s Department Looks to Purchase Deputies Off-Duty Weapons for Added Protections
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department is planning to encourage deputies to begin carrying weapons while off-duty.
The proposal was brought forward by Sheriff Matt Hassel. Should Sheriff’s Deputies begin carrying weapons while conducting their personal routine business within the county, it is thought an added layer of protection would be in place.
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Firearm Reported Stolen from Rochester Residence
Marshall County authorities are investigating after a firearm was reported missing from a Rochester residence.
Retired Officer Receives Firearm Following Plymouth Ordinance Amendment
Ted Brown has been reunited with his service weapon.
He’s the Plymouth Police officer who retired after more than 20 years on the force to become Director of School Safety with the Plymouth School Corporation. As part of his retirement, Police Chief Dave Bacon recommended to the Plymouth Board of Works that Brown’s service weapon be deemed surplus property and gifted to him.
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Plymouth Common Council Approves Police Firearm Ordinance
The Plymouth Common Council has approved a policy that allows retiring members of the Police Force to take their service weapons home with them.
That ordinance was revised after a long-serving member of the police force retired and requested his weapon be deemed surplus property and gifted to him. A member of the public questioned the legality of doing so.
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Traffic Stop Leads to Firearm Discovery
A traffic stop conducted in Marshall County on Monday led authorities to find an illegally possessed firearm.
Marshall County Police stopped a white Ford Edge, driven by 27-year-old Albert Johnson, on US 31 near 11th Road. Johnson was found to be driving on a suspended license.
New Laws Effective Wednesday
Legislation that allows Indiana residents to legally own a sawed-off shotgun takes effect, today.
Senate Bill 433 is one of several changes to Indiana law made by the General Assembly earlier this year. The bill repeals a prohibition on owning a sawed-off shotgun so long as the weapon is developed by a licensed manufacturer.
