A Plymouth man was arrested Monday afternoon after the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department investigated a disturbance in the 15,000 block of Cook Lake Trail.
Continue readingPlymouth Man Arrested Following Disturbance
Culver Town Council Receives Update on Central Dispatch Issues
The Culver Town Council received an update Tuesday night about a presentation made to the Marshall County Commissioners regarding dispatch issues.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Approves Additional 911 Dispatcher
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department is adding a new 911 dispatcher. Sheriff Matt Hassel told the county council this month that the switch to a county-wide dispatch center a few years ago resulted in 30-to-40-percent increase in his department’s dispatch services. Now, he says the funding is in place to increase staffing to keep up with demand.
Continue readingDrivers Urged to Avoid Flooded Roads
Flooded roads are proving to be a challenge in Marshall County. State Road 10 was closed between U.S. 31 and State Road 331, as of Saturday afternoon, according to INDOT. U.S. 6 was reportedly closed between Bremen and Nappanee as of Saturday morning. INDOT also reported areas of high water on State Road 331.
Continue readingMultiple Fire Departments Respond to Plymouth Walmart
Multiple fire departments responded to the Plymouth Walmart Saturday evening. A fire was reported in the roof area of the automotive department around 8:45 p.m., according to Marshall County dispatchers.
Continue readingNo Injuries Reported in Downtown Plymouth Fire
Firefighters from multiple departments were called to Downtown Plymouth Saturday evening. Marshall County dispatchers say a maintenance person called in a fire at 201 North Michigan Street at around 5:15. It appears to have started in the attic.
Continue readingU.S. 30 Back Open after Construction Zone Crash in Plymouth
A crash shut down U.S. 30 in Plymouth Tuesday evening. Marshall County dispatchers say a semi rear-ended a passenger vehicle in a construction zone between Pioneer Drive and Oak Road.
Continue readingEmergency Crews Respond to Personal Injury Accident at US 31 and 11th Road
Marshall County emergency personnel are preparing to re-open a roadway that was closed to the public following a personal injury accident that occurred at US 31 and 11th Road earlier this evening.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Consider Updates to Plymouth’s Central Dispatch Agreement
Marshall County is putting the finishing touches on its centralized emergency dispatch service. Starting January 1, Marshall County will officially take over dispatch services for most areas in the county. A committee has been formed to help divide the cost of the service among the county, towns, and other local government units. Continue reading
Ordinance Violations Bureau to be Considered by Marshall County Commissioners
The Marshall County Commissioners are taking input from the public this morning on the establishment of an Ordinance Violations Bureau. The commissioners are considering an ordinance creating the bureau and specifying which ordinances it would enforce. Continue reading
Plymouth Officially Joins Marshall County Central Dispatch
The City of Plymouth is officially signing on to Marshall County’s centralized emergency dispatch service. An intergovernmental agreement was approved by the Plymouth Common Council Monday. Continue reading
Plymouth Council Considers Centralized Emergency Dispatch
The City of Plymouth is being asked to chip in nearly $128,000 in order to receive dispatch services from Marshall County. During Monday’s Common Council meeting, Sheriff Matt Hassel discussed a plan to centralize dispatch on a formal basis. Continue reading
Marshall County Reports Successful Text to 911 Call
A Lapaz woman successfully used technology to report an emergency situation to the sheriff’s department Monday evening. She sent a 911 text message to Marshall County Central Dispatch around 7:15 p.m. advising her boyfriend had battered her. She told the dispatchers he was still there, and she feared he would do worse. Continue reading
