Multiple Marshall County Police Forces Plan to Join the Click It-or-Ticket Summer Initiative

There were reportedly 10,428 unbuckled motorists killed in crashes in the U.S. in the year 2016. Seat-belts were estimated to save an additional 14,668 lives in that same year, according to a Marshall County Sheriff’s Office press release.

In order to keep community members safe, the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office and the Plymouth and Bremen Police Departments will be teaming up with law-enforcement agencies across the country to increase enforcement of seat-belt laws for the Click It-or-Ticket initiative. Continue reading

Police Respond to Property Damage Accident with Flaming Car, Reportedly Results in Drunk Driving Arrest

Officers with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department were called to the area of U.S. 6 and Pine Road for a property damage accident around 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 6th.

According to a police report, as officers arrived on the scene, they observed a vehicle that was fully engulfed in flames off the roadway on the north side of the road. They checked the vehicle and found no occupants.

Police say they discovered that the driver, 25-year-old Travis James Weist, of Plymouth, had gotten out of the vehicle as the only occupant and was standing by at a residence off the road. Continue reading

Marshall County Sheriff’s Department to Hold Community Information Nights Later This Month

In order to connect with the community and showcase what the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department does, Sheriff Matt Hassel has invited citizens to attend some community information nights this month.

The Department is also extending a special invitation to anyone 18-years-of-age or older who is considering a future in public safety so they can learn more about what opportunities are available at the Sheriff’s Department. Continue reading

Bremen Resident Lodged in Marshall County Jail After Investigation Reportedly Reveals Years of Inappropriate Sexual Contact with Juveniles

Lamar D. Kauffman

The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department conducted an investigation of sexual abuse, resulting in the arrest of 51-year-old Bremen resident Lamar Kauffman on March 27th.

According to a police report issued by the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department on Tuesday, April 24th, an investigation apparently revealed that Kauffman had been having inappropriate sexual contact with juveniles over the span of several years. Continue reading

Marshall County Sheriff’s Department to Host Prescription Drug Take-Back Site This Saturday

According to a 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 6.4 million Americans have abused prescription drugs, with the majority of those medications obtained from the home medicine cabinet of friends or family members.

To help prevent drug addiction and potential overdose deaths, Sheriff Matt Hassel announced that the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department will be participating in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s 15th Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 28th. Continue reading

Initial Hearing Held in Starke Circuit Court for Plymouth Teen Facing Multiple Felony Charges

A Plymouth man accused of rape, sexual misconduct with a minor, and child exploitation appeared in Starke Circuit Court Friday.

Court documents say that Thomas D. Holloway, who was 18 at the time, apparently took a group of juveniles to a residence in Starke County near Culver, on or around July 3, 2017.

There, he allegedly had sexual intercourse with a 15-year-old while she was “unaware that the sexual intercourse was occurring”, according to criminal information provided by Starke County Circuit Court. The minor was reportedly intoxicated at the time. Holloway is also accused of taking a picture and videos of the victim during the alleged incident. Continue reading

New Jersey Man Arrested after Alleged Battery Incident

Thelore Gillespie

A New Jersey man was arrested Tuesday morning after an alleged battery incident at the Pilot Truck Stop in Plymouth.

According to a report from the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, the victim was assaulted with a hammer stemming from a road rage incident near Valparaiso. The victim reportedly refused medical treatment despite injuries sustained in the battery.

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Plymouth Man Who Reportedly Led Police on a Chase to the County Line Faces Resisting Law Enforcement Charge, Among Others

A Plymouth man was taken into custody Thursday morning, after allegedly fleeing from police.

Plymouth Police Department K9 Officer John Weir reports that shortly after 8 a.m., he initiated a traffic stop on a gold Honda Accord for an infraction. The driver, 35-year-old Gary Werb reportedly fled the scene in his vehicle. Continue reading

Marshall County Police Looking for Stolen Car

Officers from the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department are on the lookout for a stolen pickup.

Early Tuesday morning, James T. Bradley informed officers that his 2001 Ford F150 was stolen from his residence in the 19,000 block of Michigan Road in Argos. The pickup is gold in color.

If anyone has information regarding this theft, call the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department at 574-936-3187.

Argos Man Arrested after Alleged Drunk Driving Accident

Landon DeWitt

An Argos man was arrested late Monday after his alleged involvement in a two vehicle accident. For DUI related cases, DUI Attorney in Long Beach should be contacted immediately.

According to Marshall County police, dispatchers received a phone call about a two vehicle accident involving a semi and a silver passenger car on U.S. 6 and State Road 106 near Bremen. Police say the car sustained extensive damage to the passenger side of the vehicle.

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Marshall County Commissioners Hear Proposals for Services

Marshall County Commissioners (L to R) Mike Delp, Kevin Overmyer, Kurt Garner

The Marshall County Commissioners heard about two cost savings proposal Monday morning.

Bruce Breeden from Telemon Energy Corporation offered to visit all of the county buildings to do an energy savings assessment at no cost to the county. They will look at a LED lighting conversion and determine a cost savings. They have recently worked to help retrofit the Plymouth Community School Corporation.

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