County Information

State police are seeking help from the public to track down a Jeep that was stolen last week from Fabius Township. The incident was reported at 4:30 p.m. Friday, when the victim told authorities a 1998 Jeep Cherokee was taken from the 61000 block of Youngman Road. The jeep is light blue and gray and did not have a license …

Two people were arrested on drug-related charges early Thursday in the city of Sturgis. Sheriff’s deputies said an attempt to stop a vehicle at 12:30 a.m. on South Street near Cato Lane resulted in the suspect vehicle crashing into a tree at the intersection. The driver, a 46-year-old Burr Oak man, fled the scene on foot but was apprehended a …

St. Joseph County’s final community festival takes place this weekend, as the village of Constantine presents its Harvest Fest. The one-day celebration features food, music, games and a parade. The day kicks off at 7 a.m. with a pancake breakfast hosted by the Constantine Fire Department. Other morning events include a 5K run to benefit Robert Roll; setting up for …

A Three Rivers man was treated for injuries he suffered after the bicycle he was riding was struck by a car this week in Park Township. Sheriff’s officials said James Peter, 64, was taken to Bronson Methodist Hospital following the incident, which occurred Wednesday on Parkville Road, just south of Heimbaugh Road. The driver of the car was 74-year-old Alma …

St. Joseph County’s Central Dispatch wishes to advise that a test of the county’s emergency sirens will be conducted next week. Agency director Dennis Brandenburg said the test is scheduled to take place at noon Sept. 17 and it may consist of more than one activation. Brandenburg is urging residents to not contact 9-1-1 to inquire about the sirens. He …

Sturgis Police last week were called to an automobile theft in progress. Officers responded at 11:57 p.m. Saturday to the 500 block of West Congress Street. The stolen car left the scene at a high rate of speed and it crashed into a vehicle at West Congress and South Jefferson streets. The driver ran from the scene and an attempt …

The murder trial of suspect Westly George concluded after closing arguments Wednesday. Jurors started the deliberation process at 1:30 p.m. to determine the fate of George, who is on trial for the August 2015 fatal shooting of Eugune Jackson in Three Rivers. The final prosecution witness was Three Rivers Police Det./Sgt. Michael Mohney, who served as lead investigator in the …

St. Joseph County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating the apparent arson of a stolen vehicle. The incident occurred around 4 p.m. Tuesday in Constantine Township. Deputies said a passerby noticed smoke coming from the state game area on Williams Road, just south of Harder Road. The motorist, who was on Harder Road at the time, followed the smoke to Williams Road, where …

The duty of police protection in the village of Centreville will return to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department. Members of the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday to accept a contract making the responsibility official. The service will begin Oct. 1. A team of two deputies will be assigned for police coverage at a cost of more …

Troopers from the Michigan State Police are investigating the larceny of farm equipment from a location in Park Township. The incident took place at Greenmark Equipment on Heimbach Road between noon Saturday and 5:30 a.m. Tuesday. Details about what was taken were not included in a department media release.