As conversations continue concerning the proposed jail expansion, the Marshall County Council looked at what programs are currently available to inmates in terms of rehabilitation efforts.
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Members of the Marshall County Council came together Monday morning in a two-hour work session to put questions on the table regarding the proposed expansion of the Marshall County Jail.
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The Marshall County Commissioners made the decision Tuesday morning to stall the proposed jail expansion project.
Continue readingMore discussion was held by the Marshall County Council Monday morning concerning two ordinances that coincide with the jail expansion project.
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The Marshall County Council members held a jail information public meeting Monday night where several representatives of law enforcement and the judicial system spoke about their role in the process and how measures are being taken to keep down the jail population to help alleviate a jail overcrowding situation.
Continue readingSeveral law enforcement and judicial members presented information in a public meeting Monday night surrounding a potential expansion project at the Marshall County Jail.
There is a proposal to expand the jail to include additional space to house inmates to help alleviate the current overcrowding situation. A full 320-bed expansion could cost upwards of $19 million, if approved.
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A public meeting Monday night allowed several officials who deal with criminal justice and legal aspects of the judicial system to explain information behind the proposed jail expansion project.
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The Marshall County Commissioners considered a contract with Quality Correctional Care, the company that provides medical services to the inmates in the Marshall County Jail.
Continue readingThe Marshall County Commissioners’ room was nearly full Monday night as residents were eager to learn more information behind a proposed jail expansion project that could cost nearly $19 million with the sale of General Obligation bonds.
Continue readingMembers of the public who want more information on the proposed Marshall County Jail expansion project can learn more about it tonight during a special public meeting hosted by the Marshall County Council members.
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Three people were recently arrested on operating on OWI charges following separate investigations by officers from the Plymouth Police Department.
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A Bremen man was arrested on drug charges on Friday, Dec. 20 following a traffic stop.
Continue readingA Plymouth man is accused of operating a vehicle while intoxicated and resisting law enforcement with a vehicle, after police say he initially refused to pull over for a traffic stop early Sunday morning. Plymouth Police say Jared M. Knapp, 25, briefly tried to elude police before eventually pulling over near the intersection of Angel and Charles streets.
Continue readingConcerns voiced about the proposed jail expansion project during Monday’s Marshall County Council meeting prompted officials to support the scheduling of a public information session.
Continue readingAmid discussions of moving forward with solutions to help reduce the jail population, Marshall County Attorney Jim Clevenger continues to address several civil lawsuits filed that deal with the overcrowding situation.
Continue readingWith jail overcrowding concerns at the forefront of many minds in Marshall County, it should come as no surprise that statics presented during November’s joint session between County Council members and commissioners showed a need for additional space.
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A tip about a Michigan home invasion suspect reportedly led to the discovery of guns, drugs, and a stolen vehicle in Marshall County. Marshall County Police say they were given information on the suspect’s whereabouts around 1:20 Thursday morning.
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Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel was asked to weigh in on the proposed expansion at the Jail during a joint session with County Commissioners and Council members last week.
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A recent overnight traffic stop on Friday, Nov. 29 allegedly found a Mishawaka man in possession of a firearm and drugs in Marshall County.
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A Bourbon man and a Walkerton man are accused of impaired driving in separate incidents in Marshall County over the weekend.
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