The Marshall County sheriff and a one of his deputies are being sued over alleged civil rights violations.
Records from Marshall Superior Court indicate Jason C. Joseph was arrested in 2014 and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance and possession with intent to deliver.
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The Marshall County Council has amended the Police Retirement Plan used by the county.
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department is updating several of the dash cameras in its police cruisers.
During Monday morning’s Marshall County Commissioner’s meeting, Sheriff Matt Hassel made the request to purchase three new dash cams. The catch is that the company typically used for such purchases is getting out of the business.
The Marshall County Commissioners have quite a bit to consider during their Monday morning meeting.
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department is hoping to update some of their Taser equipment, but it comes with a cost.
During Monday morning’s County Commissioner’s meeting, Sheriff Matt Hassel made the request. He says the current inventory of Taser weapons has aged to the extent that the manufacturing company, also named Taser, does not provide warranty and repair support.
The Marshall County Commissioners will consider a proposed taser purchase when they meet Monday morning.
The Marshall County Council is prepared to help the Sheriff’s Department lower its utility costs.
The Marshall County Commissioners anticipate a full agenda this morning.
Two have been pronounced dead following a weekend crash in Marshall County.
The Marshall County Council has finalized an upgrade in security at the Marshall County Building.
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Another option for securing the Marshall County Building will be presented to the County Council at their meeting next week.
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel discussed a recommendation from the County’s Personnel Committee to hire another security officer during Monday’s Commissioner’s Meeting. The recommendation comes following a previous recommendation to hire a deputy EMA Director to provide security at the site.
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The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department will once again be taking part in a leadership camp that looks to attract youth interested in law enforcement careers.
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department is hoping to be able to better track license plates for buggies registered in the county.
Earlier this year, the Marshall County Commissioners established an ordinance outlining the procedures and fees. Buggies used by local Amish populations are thought to cause damage to local roadways, but prior to the ordinance adoption, a fee is not applied to their registration to help pay a portion of the damage costs.
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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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An investigation into the alleged criminal activity of a Kosciusko County resident has also led to the arrest of the county’s Sheriff.
Multiple charges have been filed against three individuals following an extensive investigation by Warsaw Police and Indiana State Police. A press conference was held Monday afternoon to address the matter by appointed Special Prosecutor Nelson Chipman in Marshall County. He says the grand jury charges stem from an investigation started as part of Kevin Bronson’s separate cocaine and gang-activity arrest in August of 2015.
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The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department now has a budget for spending revenue generated out of its Commissary Fund.
During Monday morning’s Marshall County Council meeting, Sheriff Matt Hassel approached the fiscal body about the prospect of adopting a budget for certain purchases that hopes to improve the department. The Commissary Fund is the account where money gained from the sale of products to inmates incarcerated at the Marshall County Justice Center is placed.
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The Marshall County Council plans to review a proposal by the County Prosecutor and Sheriff’s Department during their meeting this morning.
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department will be getting an upgrade to some equipment used to interview possible suspects.
During Monday morning’s County Commissioners meeting, Sheriff Matt Hassel and Prosecutor Nelson Chipman presented information about the upgrades. Currently, the system used by Marshall County to interview individuals associated with crimes relies on the use of cameras.
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Retired members of the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department will now get to keep their service weapon following action by the Marshall County Commissioners.
Marshall County’s steps to provide law enforcement officers with their service weapon follows similar action taken by the City of Plymouth to bestow their police officers with their firearm upon retirement.
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Marshall County may soon consider an ordinance specifying a curfew for youth residing, or traveling through the County.
During Monday morning’s Marshall County Commissioner’s meeting, Sheriff Matt Hassel explained to the board that the state of Indiana has made changes leaving the responsibility on several matters up to local governments.
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