With 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.
Continue readingPolice: Michigan Home Invasion Suspect Found in LaPaz with Guns, Drugs, and Stolen Vehicle
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.
Continue readingMarshall County Sheriff Weighs in On Jail Expansion during Last Week’s Joint Session
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.
Continue readingMishawaka Man Arrested in Marshall County on Drug Charges
A recent overnight traffic stop on Friday, Nov. 29 allegedly found a Mishawaka man in possession of a firearm and drugs in Marshall County.
Continue readingTwo Arrested in Separate Incidents Involving Alleged Impaired Driving
A Bourbon man and a Walkerton man are accused of impaired driving in separate incidents in Marshall County over the weekend.
Continue readingArgos Resident Charged in Connection with Theft Reported at Plymouth City Building
A report of a theft at the Plymouth City Building reportedly led to the arrest of an Argos resident on Friday. Plymouth Police say they were called to 124 North Michigan Street just after 1:00 p.m.
Continue readingSpeedy Rochester Man Arrested on Suspicion of Drunk Driving
A Rochester man was arrested in the overnight hours Thursday after allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol in an incident in Marshall County.
Continue readingMarshall County Council, Commissioners to Meet in Joint Session Regarding Jail Project
The Marshall County Council and Commission members will meet in a joint session next week to hear more details of a proposed jail pod construction project.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Approves Additional Appropriation for Sheriff’s Department
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel presented additional appropriation and transfer requests to the county council last week.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Vote to Move Forward on Jail Pod Design
Representatives from the Architecture and Engineering Firm RQAW requested permission from the Marshall County Commissioners Monday morning on whether or not to move to the next phase in the design aspect of the construction of a new inmate housing pod at the Marshall County Jail.
Continue readingFour Arrested over the Weekend for Drunk Driving in Marshall County
Four people were arrested in Marshall County in separate incidents over the weekend for driving under the influence of alcohol.
Continue readingMarshall County Officials Move Forward with Jail Expansion Discussion
Preliminary cost estimates remain in the gathering process for the time being for the construction of an additional inmate housing pod at the Marshall County Jail.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Members Review Additional Appropriation Requests
With the rise in population at the Marshall County Jail, the Marshall County Council considered an additional appropriation in the amount of $12,000 for janitorial supplies.
Continue readingMarshall County Attorney Issues Update about Elkhart County Inmate Agreement
The daily rate that will be charged to house Marshall County inmates in the Elkhart County Jail to help alleviate overcrowding has been officially established.
Continue readingPolice Respond to Report of Shots Fired at Plymouth Motel
An Ohio man was arrested Saturday night following a report of shots fired at a Plymouth motel.
Continue readingElkhart Man Arrested Following Alleged Suspicious Incident
A suspicious person call to police late Monday night ended with the arrest of an Elkhart man in Bremen.
Continue readingWalkerton Woman Charged with Burglary, Theft Charges
A Walkerton woman has been charged following an investigation into a burglary incident at a residence in the 800 block of Queen Road in Walkerton.
Continue readingIllinois Man Arrested on Drug Charges after Traffic Stop
A Saint Charles, Illinois man was arrested on drug charges after a traffic stop in Bourbon early Thursday morning.
Continue readingSouth Bend Man Arrested after Alleged Domestic Battery Incident
A South Bend man is in the Marshall County Jail following an alleged domestic battery incident on Sunday morning in Bremen.
Continue readingMarshall County Sheriff Addresses Jail Overcrowding
The overcrowding issue at the Marshall County Jail is just one of the complaints in new lawsuits filed against the county.
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