Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a breaking-and-entering incident that occurred last month in Branch County’s Sherwood Township. Investigators said the incident occurred between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. Feb. 24 at a residence in the 800 block of Wheatfield Drive. Troopers said the suspect gained access into the residence by breaking through the front door. The victim told authorities …

A suspect behind the robbery of a Cassopolis bank last week has been taken into custody. Cassopolis Police Department officials said an arrest was made Friday by their counterparts in South Bend. The suspect was taken to the St. Joseph County Jail in Indiana and is awaiting extradition to Michigan. The robbery occurred Feb. 27 at Fifth Third Bank on …

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has a program for teen foster children called “Independent Living.” The agency is appealing to the public to consider the opportunity to help a foster teen learn how to meal plan, cook, grocery shop, job search and learn skills to live independently in St. Joseph County. A foster home license is not required …

A 22-year-old woman was arrested on drug-related charges last week in Sturgis. According to the Sturgis Department of Public Safety, a traffic stop was conducted at 1:30 a.m. Friday near the intersection of South Jefferson Street and West Chicago Road. K-9 officer Odin was brought to the scene and responded positively to the odor of narcotics. Officers eventually found the …

A bank in Cassopolis was robbed Monday. Cassopolis Police Chief Todd McMichael said officers were notified that a suspect entered Fifth Third Bank on South Broadway Street at 4 p.m. and demanded cash from a teller. After a teller filled some plastic grocery bags with cash, the suspect left on foot. Witnesses said he was wearing a motorcycle helmet. He …

Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a larceny from a vehicle incident that took place in Nottawa Township. Investigators said deputies were called Tuesday morning to the 22000 block of Riverside Drive. A number of undisclosed items were taken, authorities said.

Fourteen people were arrested on drug-related charges after a search warrant was executed on Sunday at a location in Lockport Township. Sheriff’s officials said deputies carried out the search warrant in the 18000 block of South River Road. Deputies located and seized a large amount of methamphetamine as well as firearms inside the residence. Deputies also located a male suspect …

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed the first influenza-associated pediatric death in Michigan for the 2022-2023 flu season. The reported death involves an Ingham County child who contracted Influenza A/H3. Nationally, there have been at least 111 influenza-associated pediatric deaths reported during the current flu season. MDHHS continues to strongly recommend that everyone six months of …

Volunteers are being sought for the Sturgis foam recycling events this year. Collection dates for the year are March 4, May 6, Aug. 5 and Nov. 4, at the department of public services, 805 N. Centerville Road. The collections take place 9 a.m. to noon. Clean, used polystyrene foam – including post-consumer foam cups and takeout containers, egg cartons, ice …

A St. Joseph County resident is out $8,000 after falling victim to a scam executed last week. Sheriff Mark Lillywhite said the victim received a phone call from someone who identified themselves as her grandson. The alleged grandson reported he had been arrested and was in need of money for bail. The alleged grandson and a pretend lawyer stated they …