Monthly Report - Pennfield Charter Township

The Calhoun County Office of the Sheriff Pennfield Team responded to 312 calls for service in the month of April and had 113 patrol generated complaints. Deputies wrote 140 citations for the month. The Pennfield Team made three Operating While Intoxicated arrests and investigated four drug related incidents.

On April 19, 2011, at approximately 0300 hours, deputies were dispatched to an unknown accident at Jessup Road and Gorsline Road. Once on scene, it was determined that the driver of the vehicle had fled. Further investigation revealed that the vehicle was stolen from 21000 block of Clear Lake Rd during a burglary. The suspects broke into a garage, stole items, and then drove the car through the garage door to flee that scene. The vehicle then was involved in an accident at Jessup Road and Gorsline where the suspects fled. The Sheriff’s Department K-9 was called in and began tracking the suspects. One suspect was located in a wooded area with a motorcycle which had been stolen from 19000 block of Jessup Rd. The 18-year-old suspect was taken into custody. The suspect is being charged with one count of Home Invasion, one count of B&E, UDAA and Resisting and Obstructing Officers. The suspect was lodged in the County Jail. The Calhoun County Office of the Sheriff is seeking another suspect involved in this case.

On April 23, at approximately 2018 hours, deputies were dispatched to 153 Hopkins for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival deputies located evidence of the shooting that occurred in the hallway of the apartment building. Deputies later located a victim, a 24 year old Battle Creek man. The victim stated that he was shot at twice by a person who had an argument with his friend on the previous day. The victim further stated he did not know the suspect’s name. Through the investigation, deputies were able to identify the suspect as a 22-year-old Battle Creek man. On April 28 at approximately 1530 hours, Deputy Herrington observed the suspect as a passenger in a vehicle on Capital Avenue and stopped the vehicle. The suspect was taken into custody and charged with Assault with Intent to Commit Murder. Deputies also searched an apartment and located a 9mm handgun believed to be used in the incident.

The Calhoun County Office of the Sheriff Pennfield Team responded to 235 calls for service in the month of February and had 84 patrol generated complaints. Deputies wrote 111 citations for the month. The Pennfield Team made four Operating While Intoxicated arrests and investigated five drug related incidents.

On February 6th, 2011 at 2115 hours, Deputy Investigators were dispatched the 100 block of Rustic Lane in the Township of Pennfield for a shooting which had just occurred. Upon arrival, Deputies found an 18 YOA male victim with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Witnesses stated that they believed the victim had accidentally shot himself due to the firearm having previously malfunctioned. The victim later died at an area hospital.

On February 6, 2011 at 2120 hours deputies were dispatched to M-66 and Hunting Road in reference to a two car Personal Injury Accident. The investigation showed that the driver of the north bound vehicle, driven by a 26 year old Bellevue man, lost control and went into the path of a south bound vehicle. A total of four people were injured in the crash.

On 2/15/11 at approx. 1230 hours, Deputies were dispatched to the Pennfield Shell in reference to two subjects that had just pumped gas and stated they had no money to pay. While investigating the complaint, Deputy Stebleton noticed that the vehicle involved matched the description of a Larceny of Gasoline that occurred January 27 at the Pennfield Shell and was handled by Deputy Bowers. Deputy Stebleton was able to pull up video from Pennfield Shell which confirmed the vehicle was involved along with a 23 year old Nashville man who was currently at the location. The 23 year old suspect was taken into custody on two outstanding warrants and also charged with the larceny of gasoline that occurred on January 27, 2011.

The Calhoun County Office of the Sheriff Pennfield Team responded to 227 calls for service in the month of January and had 77 patrol generated complaints. Deputies wrote 119 citations for the month. The Pennfield Team made six Operating While Intoxicated arrests and investigated four drug related incidents.

On 1/12/11 Deputies took two larcenies from vehicles and an Unlawful Driving Away of an Automobile in the Arcadia Boulevard, Indian Street neighborhood. Deputies also handled three larcenies from vehicles in the 10000 block of Clear Lake Road. A possible suspect was identified and later confessed to all the crimes. The 18 year old Battle Creek man was lodged in the county jail.

On 1/14/11 at approximately midnight, Deputy Mattens was flagged down on Capital Avenue near Edgemont Street by a 42 year old Battle Creek man. The man stated that his car had broken down and he needed a ride to his residence. Deputy Mattens advised the 42 year old man that he would need to conduct a pat down search before he was allowed into the patrol car. As the subject was patted down, Deputy Mattens located several items of drug paraphernalia in the man’s pocket. A warrant check also showed that the suspect was wanted as a parole absconder. The suspect was lodged in the County Jail.

On 1/14/11 at approximately 2255 hours, deputies attempted to stop a vehicle on Roosevelt Street near East Avenue for a traffic violation. The vehicle refused to pull over and continued into the city of Battle Creek. The vehicle continued until it pulled into a drive in the 100 block of Bowen Avenue. The suspect, a 54 year old Battle Creek man, was taken into custody for Fleeing and Eluding and Operating While Intoxicated.

The Calhoun County Office of the Sheriff Pennfield Team responded to 224 calls for service in the month of December and had 80 patrol generated complaints. Deputies wrote 215 citations for the month. The Pennfield Team made eight Operating While Intoxicated arrests and investigated two drug related incidents.

On 12/24/10 at 0303 hours, Deputies were dispatched to a fatal accident on North Avenue north of Crandall Road in Pennfield Township. The vehicle was north bound on North Avenue, went off of the roadway and struck two trees. The Stephen Hentchel, 27, of Hastings was the only occupant and he died at the scene. The crash is being investigated by the Sheriff's Accident Investigation Team.

On 12/24/10 at 0100 hours, deputies were dispatched to the 20000 block of Capital Avenue NE in reference to a Domestic Assault. Deputies took the 30 year old male suspect into custody for the assault. Deputies also arrested the 26 year old victim on a outstanding warrant for Embezzlement. While deputies were investigating the assault, they observed methamphetamine related items. A search warrant was executed and components of a methamphetamine lab were seized. Deputies will be requesting further charges.

The Calhoun County Office of the Sheriff Pennfield Team responded to 278 calls for service in the month of November and had 101 patrol generated complaints. Deputies wrote 244 citations for the month. The Pennfield Team made five Operating While Intoxicated arrests and investigated five drug related incidents.

On November 3, 2010, deputies were dispatched to a residential burglary in the 400 block of Vermillion Drive. Deputies believed that the burglary was related to two burglaries that occurred at the same address in the 100 block of Clayton Drive in late October. Deputies were able to identify five juveniles that were involved in the three burglaries. All five juvenile suspects confessed and most of the property was recovered. Charges have been filed with the Calhoun County Prosecutor’s Office.

On November 15, 2010 at 5:06 PM, deputies from the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office responded to a single vehicle rollover personal injury accident on Bellevue Rd near Chippewa Trail in Pennfield Township. The driver and sole occupant, a 41 yr old female from Pennfield Township, had been ejected from the vehicle. Air Care was called due to the seriousness of the injuries and she was air lifted to Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo where she is listed in critical condition. The vehicle was west bound on Bellevue and appeared to lose control and ran off the road and then rolled over several times. The driver was not wearing a seat belt and speed does appear to be a factor in the accident. Calhoun County Sheriff's Office was assisted by the Pennfield Fire Department, Lifecare, and Air Care. The accident remains under investigation by the Calhoun County Accident Reconstruction Team.

On 11/24/10 at 8:10 PM, deputies developed probable cause to search an apartment at 1419 Capital Avenue NE. While securing the apartment until the search warrant arrived, deputies arrested a 21 year old suspect for Hindering and Obstructing and another female for Resisting and Obstructing. Once the search warrant arrived and the search began, deputies located 3 ½ pounds of marijuana and a stolen handgun. Warrants are being sought for the 21 year old suspect.

The Calhoun County Office of the Sheriff Pennfield Team responded to 311 calls for service in the month of October and had 124 patrol generated complaints. Deputies wrote 209 citations for the month. The Pennfield Team made eight Operating While Intoxicated arrests and investigated three drug related incidents.

On October 5, 2010, deputies, while on directed patrol in areas believed the burglary suspects would strike again in Pennfield Township; located a vehicle traveling on Lynch Road, with no registration attached. The driver, upon seeing the deputy, then quickly pulled into a driveway in the 11000 block of Lynch Road. A Sheriff's deputy made contact with the driver and passenger, who advised that they were lost. The deputy noted items consistent with items stolen in area burglaries, in the backseat of the vehicle; along with the registration plate to the vehicle, which was in the front seat area. The deputy also noted burglary tools in the vehicle. The driver, a 33-year-old Battle Creek man, and his passenger, a 37-year-old Hastings man, were taken into custody for burglary, as one of the items located in the vehicle was from a burglary that had not yet been reported, in the 21000 block of 12 ½ Mile Road. Sheriff's deputies have linked both suspects to five burglaries, which are being investigated by the Calhoun County Office of the Sheriff, two burglaries being investigated by Emmett Township, and four burglaries being investigated by Barry County Sheriff's Office. Additional charges are pending on both suspects.

On October 9, 2010 deputies observed an unoccupied vehicle with loud music playing, in the 800 block of North Avenue. As deputies were investigating, a 19 year old Battle Creek man approached the deputies with his hand in his upper coat pocket. Deputies ordered the suspect to take his hand out of his pocket fearing he may have a weapon. The suspect refused and the deputy took control of the suspect’s hand. Deputies located crack cocaine in the suspect’s hand and located another “rock” of crack cocaine in the suspect’s pocket. The 19 year old suspect was taken into custody and lodged in the County jail.

On October 11, 2010, a 17 year old suspect was arrested for the shooting that occurred, in the parking lot of Sam’s Market, on August 23, 2010. The victim of the shooting would not cooperate with the investigation. Deputies continued the investigation and the Calhoun County Prosecutor’s Office issued Assault with Intent to Commit Murder and Weapon’s charges. At the time of his arrest, the suspect also confessed to the shooting to Sheriff’s Deputies.

The Calhoun County Office of the Sheriff Pennfield Team responded to 196 calls for service in the month of September and had 150 patrol generated complaints. Deputies wrote 349 citations for the month. The Pennfield Team made two OWI arrests and investigated two drug related incidents.

On 09/12/10, at approximately 2357 hours deputies were dispatched to the area of 1417 Capital Avenue NE for shots fired. Witnesses stated they saw a red SUV leave the area at a high rate of speed. Upon arrival, deputies canvassed the area for witnesses, and located five spent 40-caliber casings. Witnesses identified the suspect involved in the shooting. Deputies were later able to locate the suspect on Cherry Street in the City of Battle Creek. Deputies conducted a search of a residence at that location, and recovered the 40-caliber handgun which was used in the incident. Deputies arrested a 21-year-old Battle Creek man, and charged him with Reckless Discharge of Firearm, Carrying a Concealed Weapon, and Possession of Firearm While Intoxicated. The suspect was lodged at the Calhoun County Jail.

On 09/21/10, at approximately 1900 hours, Deputy Pignataro was on patrol and attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation on North Avenue near Yawger Road. The vehicle fled from Deputy Pignataro, northbound on North Avenue, and turned into a private driveway in the 21000 block of North Avenue. The vehicle continued approximately ¼ mile down the private driveway, before the driver fled from the vehicle on foot. Deputy Pignataro chased the subject on foot, and was able to apprehend the suspect. The suspect was charged with Fleeing & Eluding, Resisting & Obstructing, Driving While License Suspended, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The 27-year-old Charlotte man was also wanted on two Felony Warrants out of Eaton County.

The Calhoun County Sheriff Department has investigated a large number of breaking and entering complaints in the Pennfield Township/Convis Township areas in recent weeks. The burglaries occur during daytime hours, and the suspect(s) enter through a back door or window of the residence. Property taken includes televisions, jewelry, and cash.

The Calhoun County Office of the Sheriff Pennfield Team responded to 302 calls for service in the month of August and had 89 patrol generated complaints. Deputies wrote 228 citations for the month. The Pennfield Team made five OWI arrests and investigated six drug related incidents.

On 08/13/10, at approximately 1214 hours, deputies were dispatched to the Michigan Motel in reference to an attempted B & E that had just occurred. Deputies received a description of the suspect, who was driving a green Cadillac, and had fled the scene. Deputies located the suspect vehicle, while other deputies responded to the scene. The victim advised that the suspect had broken through a window, and was attempting to enter the apartment, when the victim confronted him. The victim was then assaulted by the suspect, and the suspect fled the scene. The suspect, who was identified as a 45-year-old Battle Creek man, was taken into custody for B & E and Assault.

On 08/18/10, at approximately 2340 hours, deputies were dispatched to the 400 block of Alton, in reference to possible shots fired. While investigating the scene, deputies heard additional explosions in the area. Deputies received additional calls of damage to property to area residences, and learned that bottle bombs had been set off in the area. Deputies were able to locate seven juveniles, who ultimately confessed to causing damage at three separate residences, and setting off the bottle bombs. The juveniles were turned over to their parents, and charges were forwarded to the Calhoun County Prosecutor’s Office.

On 08/23/10, at approximately 0015 hours, deputies were dispatched to Sam’s Market in reference to a shooting. The incident occurred when the suspect got into an argument with the victim over some cigarettes. The suspect pulled a handgun and shot the victim in the leg. The victim is being uncooperative, and will not provide investigators with information. Deputies did recover a videotape from surveillance cameras that capture the incident. Deputies are still determining the identity of the suspect for future charges.

The Calhoun County Office of the Sheriff Pennfield Team responded to 311 calls for service in the month of July and had 101 patrol generated complaints. Deputies wrote 277 citations for the month. The Pennfield Team made eight OWI arrests and investigated two drug related incidents.

On 07/19/10, at approximately 2217 hours, deputies were dispatched to a B & E complaint at 139 Sharon. Deputies were advised by a witness that a 28-year-old suspect had broken into the residence and taken a PlayStation 3 game console. The witness confronted the suspect, at which time the suspect returned the item to the residence. Deputies attempted to locate the suspect using a K-9, with negative results. Deputies were able to identify the 28-year-old suspect, and responded to his residence in Battle Creek. While attempting to effect an arrest, the suspect fled from his residence. Deputies were able to locate the suspect the following day, and took him into custody for the burglary. The suspect was lodged at the Calhoun County Jail.

On 07/21/10, at approximately 1700 hours, deputies were dispatched to the 800 block of North Avenue in reference to a 911 hang-up call. Upon arrival, the deputy observed a female on the front porch yelling for help, and advising that the suspect just ran out the back. The suspect, who was identified as an 18-year-old Pennfield man, fled from officers on foot. The foot chase continued through the neighborhood of the Alton/Oakwood area. The suspect was lost in the area of Adaline, and at that point, a K-9 was brought in to help track the suspect. The suspect was tracked for quite a distance by K-9, until the scent was lost. Deputies submitted a warrant request for the suspect for the charges of Resisting & Obstructing Police Officer, Domestic Violence, and Hindering 911 Call.

On 07/24/10, at approximately 2045 hours, a deputy, while on patrol, observed a suspect climbing up a balcony and into a window at 147 Hopkins Street. The deputy was able to positively identify the suspect as a 15-year-old juvenile. By the time deputies set up a perimeter, the suspect had already fled the apartment. It was later confirmed that this apartment was vacant, at The Pines of Pennfield apartment complex. The deputy on patrol was Deputy Matt Gault, who is also the Pennfield School Liaison Officer, and he was able to positively identify the suspect. Contact was made with the parent of the suspect, and Juvenile Petitions have been sent to the Calhoun County Prosecutor’s Office.

Monthly Stats for Pennfield Township: April 2010

CurrentYearly 2009 2008

MonthTotals Same Month Same Month

Traffic citations 204 658 129 102

Verbal warnings 166 545 109 75

Traffic crashes 11 68 20 9

Arrests 79 379 101 101

Self generated comp. 73 310 52 75

Dispatched comp. 261 828 273 199

Property inspections 1195 3099 638 531

Calls Handled by Type:

Homicide 0 Manslaughter 0

CSC 2 Robbery 0

Agg. Assault 1 B&E 1

Larceny 7 Auto Theft 1

Arson 0 Simple Assault 9

Forgery 0 Fraud 1

Embezzlement 0 Stolen Property 1

Vandalism 3 Weapons Violations 0

Narcotics 5 Gambling 0

Family offense 0 Liquor Law 0

OWI 9 Traffic offenses 32

Disorderly 5 All other Reportable 5

All other non-reportable 240

Office of the Sheriff Calhoun County, Michigan Pennfield Township Report

The Calhoun County Office of the Sheriff Pennfield Team responded to 261 calls for service in the month of March and had 73 patrol generated complaints. Deputies wrote 204 citations for the month. The Pennfield Team made five OWI arrests and made arrests on five drug related incidents.

Deputy Luis Rivera, who is assigned to the Pennfield Team, was notified that he is the recipient of the Police Officers Association of Michigan Officer of the Year. Deputy Rivera will receive the award on May 27, 2010 in Grand Rapids, during the POAM’s state convention.

On April 22, 2010 Deputy Pignataro gave a presentation on methamphetamine and other illicit drugs at a Nneighborhood Watch meeting. As Deputy Pignataro described the vessels used to make methamphetamine, a resident who was attending advised that he had seen similar vessels discarded along the roadway on Gorsline Road. Deputy Pignataro did respond to the site and confirmed that the items were waste from a clandestine methamphetamine lab. A clean up crew was dispatched to clean up the hazardous waste.

On April 29, 2010 at approximately 1427 hours, Deputy Pignataro received information that three people were inside the Family Fare store located at 1603 Capital Avenue NE attempting to purchase components to manufacture methamphetamine. Deputy Pignataro received a description of the suspect’s vehicle. Deputy Pignataro was able to locate the vehicle and stopped it for a motor vehicle code violation in the parking lot of Kentucky Fried Chicken. Deputy Pignataro arrested the driver, a 42-year- old Kalamazoo County man and a 30-year-old passenger also from Kalamazoo County, on outstanding warrants. After a search of the vehicle, Deputy Pignataro located components for a Red Phosphorus Methamphetamine lab. A 25 year old Kalamazoo County man was taken into custody for Possession of Methamphetamine Components, and charges were added for the two other suspects for Accessory to a Felony.

Lt. Steve Eddy

Monthly Stats for Pennfield Township: March 2010

CurrentYearly 2009 2008

MonthTotals Same Month Same Month

Traffic citations 184 454 77 99

Verbal warnings 172 379 74 74

Traffic crashes 13 57 21 16

Arrests 144 300 47 69

Self generated comp. 112 237 66 56

Dispatched comp. 188 567 167 239

Property inspections 815 1904 618 859

Calls Handled by Type:

Homicide 0 Manslaughter 0

CSC 0 Robbery 2

Agg. Assault 0 B&E 5

Larceny 18 Auto Theft 1

Arson 1 Simple Assault 17

Forgery 0 Fraud 2

Embezzlement 0 Stolen Property 1

Vandalism 1 Weapons Violations 1

Narcotics 11 Gambling 0

Family offense 0 Liquor Law 1

OWI 9 Traffic offenses 10

Disorderly 5 All other Reportable 19

All other non-reportable 192

Office of the Sheriff Calhoun County, Michigan Pennfield Township Report

The Calhoun County Office of the Sheriff Pennfield Team responded to 188 calls for service in the month of March and had 112 patrol generated complaints. Deputies wrote 184 citations for the month. The Pennfield Team made nine OWI arrests and made arrests on eleven drug related incidents.

On 3/3/10, a deputy made a traffic stop and arrested the driver for Operating under the Influence of Alcohol. a passenger in the vehicle provided a false name to the deputy. The deputy later learned the true identity of the suspect, and that she was wanted on seven outstanding warrants. Deputies were able to locate the suspect at 21 Park Street by the GPS coordinates of her cellular phone. Deputies arrested the 28 year old female on the seven outstanding warrants, and arrested a 43 year old man on an outstanding warrant and for Possession of Marijuana.

On 3/5/10, at approximately 0130 hours, deputies stopped a vehicle on Roosevelt Avenue near North Avenue. Deputies arrested a 24 year old Battle Creek man, who was a passenger, for an outstanding warrant. Once taking the suspect into custody, deputies located marijuana on his person. Deputies also could smell the odor of marijuana still coming from the interior of the vehicle. After conducting a search, deputies located 28 packets of heroin and a baggie of marijuana under the seat where the 24 year old suspect was sitting. The 24 year old suspect was charged with Possession with Intent to Deliver Heroin, and Possession of Marijuana. Deputies also seized $496.00 in cash, and four cellular phones from the suspect. Two other people in the car were charged with Association with Controlled Substance under Pennfield Township Ordinance.

On 3/19/10, at approximately 1946 hours, deputies were dispatched to 15 Eaton Street in reference to a burglary of a vacant residence. While investigating the burglary, deputies found evidence of a methamphetamine lab. Deputies also gathered enough evidence to obtain a search warrant for 13 Eaton Street to search for components of a methamphetamine lab. Once executing the search warrant, deputies did locate components of a lab. Two suspects have been identified, and the investigation is continuing.

On 3/29/10, at approximately 0034 hours, deputies stopped a vehicle on Meadowlawn Street near North Avenue for a traffic violation. The 19-year-old driver was arrested for No Operators License Never Applied and was found to be in possession of marijuana. The passenger, a 16-year-old threw a 45 cal. handgun into a yard, and was recovered by deputies. The 16 year old boy was arrested for Carrying a Concealed Weapon and lodged at the Calhoun County Juvenile Home. The 19-year-old was lodged at the Calhoun County Jail.

Lt. Steve Eddy

The Calhoun County Office of the Sheriff Pennfield Team responded to 180 calls for service in the month of February and had 69 patrol generated complaints. Deputies wrote 158 citations for the month. The Pennfield Team made four OWI arrests and made arrests on three drug related incidents.

On 2/4/10 at approximately 1100 hours, a BOL (Be On the Lookout) was put out for a suspect involved in a stabbing in the City of Battle Creek. Deputies located the vehicle with the suspect driving on Garrison Avenue. Deputies attempted a traffic stop, but the suspect continued into the Limewood apartments. A 54 year old Pennfield man was taken into custody and the knife used in the attack was located under the driver’s seat. The suspect was turned over to Battle Creek Police.

On 2/15/10 at approximately 0010 hours, a Deputy stopped a vehicle on North Avenue near Coolidge Avenue. An 18 year old Pennfield man was arrested for Driving while Under the Influence of Drugs. During the investigation deputies located a quantity of marijuana along with baggies and scales used to weigh drugs. A charge of Possession with Intent to Deliver Marijuana was also added and the suspect was lodged in the County Jail.

On 2/20/10 at approximately 0230 hours, Deputy Rivera was on patrol driving past the Shell Station located at 1443 Capital Avenue NE, when he observed a vehicle leaving at a high rate of speed and with the headlights off. Deputy Rivera also observed the Shell employees running out into the parking lot, and pointing at the vehicle. Deputy Rivera attempted to stop the vehicle and the suspect continued to flee into the City of Battle Creek. Deputy Rivera continued the pursuit and Battle Creek Police deployed Stop Sticks at Emmett Street near East Avenue. The suspect vehicle was disabled by the Spike Strip and the suspect abandoned the vehicle near the intersection of Elm Street and Cliff Street where he ran on foot. The suspect was captured by Officers from the Battle Creek City Police and turned over to deputies. It was learned that the 38 year old suspect had stolen 10 packs of cigarettes and was fleeing the scene when Deputy Rivers was driving by. The suspect was charged with Larceny, Fleeing and Eluding and Resisting and Obstructing.

The Calhoun County Office of the Sheriff Pennfield Team responded to 243 calls for service in the month of December and had 35 patrol generated complaints. Deputies wrote 82 citations for the month. The Pennfield Team made four OWI arrests and made arrests on two drug related incidents.

On 12/6/09 at approximately 2230 hours, deputies were dispatched 1423 Capital Avenue NE in reference to two suspects smoking marijuana in the hallway. When deputies arrived, both suspects fled on foot and attempted to hide in building 1417. A 17 year old Battle Creek man and a 15 year old juvenile were arrested by deputies. The 17 year old suspect was found to be in possession of a .22 caliber handgun, crack cocaine and marijuana. The 17 year old suspect was charged with Carrying a Concealed Weapon, Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Marijuana and Resisting and Obstructing. The Juvenile was charged with Resisting and Obstructing and Possession of Marijuana.

On 12/7/09 at approximately 2203 hours, deputies were dispatched to Sam’s Market, located at 862 North Avenue in reference to a double shooting. Two Battle Creek men, ages 18 and 19 were shot multiple times in the parking lot of the business. Both victims were uncooperative with investigation.

On 12/8/09 at approximately 0318 hours, deputies were dispatched to the 20000 block of McAllister Road in reference to an Illegal Entry that had just occurred. The home owner reported that he woke up and found a 30 year old Grand Haven man inside his residence. The suspect had left prior to the deputy’s arrival. The suspect was located on Pennfield Road by deputies. The 20 year old suspect advised that he parked his vehicle in Battle Creek and began walking. He decided that he needed a place to sleep and entered the residence on McAllister. The suspect was taken into custody and charged with Illegal Entry and Prowling.

Office of the Sheriff

Calhoun County, Michigan

Pennfield Township Report

The Calhoun County Office of the Sheriff Pennfield Team responded to 239 calls for service in the month of November and had 66 patrol generated complaints. Deputies wrote 119 citations for the month. The Pennfield Team made two OWI arrests and made arrests on four drug related incidents.

On 11/14/09 at 0411 hours, a resident of the 100 block of Wanondoger Trail reported that he went out and started his car and left it running. The resident went back out and found that someone had taken the vehicle. On 11/16/09 at 0530 hours, a resident of the 300 block of Wanondoger Trail reported that his work vehicle had been taken from his driveway and that the keys were in the vehicle. Both vehicles were later recovered abandoned in Bedford Township. Sheriff’s Deputies were able to develop a suspect who was brought in for questioning. The 17-year-old Bedford Township man did confess to stealing both vehicles. Warrant requests have been submitted to the Calhoun County Prosecutor’s Office for charges.

On 11/18/09 at 1639 hours, deputies were dispatched to an alarm at the Pennfield Party Store. Upon arrival deputies learned that a white male, approximately 5’11”, wearing a red shirt and jeans ran around the counter and grabbed the cash register. The suspect then fled from the store. A K-9 was called in to attempt to track the suspect without success. The Office of the Sheriff is continuing to work to develop a suspect in this case.

On 11/18/09 at 2046 hours deputies were dispatched to a fatal one car accident in the 9000 block of Pennfield Road . A 17 year old Pennfield resident died at the scene. The crash is being investigated by the Sheriff’s Accident Reconstruction Team.

On 11/27/09 at 2015 hours, deputies were dispatched to the 600 block of Garrison Road in reference to a stabbing. The suspect called 911 and stated that her live-in boyfriend punched her so she stabbed him. The victim, a 44 year old Pennfield man stated that he was making food and fell on the knife stabbing himself. The suspect, a 53 year old Pennfield woman stated that the victim punched her so she stabbed him. The suspect was taken into custody and lodged in the County jail. The victim was transported to BCHS by ambulance and treated.

The Calhoun County Office of the Sheriff Pennfield Team responded to 191 calls for service in the month of October and had 57 patrol generated complaints. Deputies wrote 75 citations for the month. The Pennfield Team made seven OWI arrests and made arrests on three drug related incidents.

In early October, deputies were dispatched to a Pennfield home in reference to a Breaking and Entering in progress. Dispatched advised that a juvenile, who was home sick from school, observed two males attempting to break into his house. Dispatch further advised that the suspects were trying to force open the kitchen door and the juvenile who was home sick was attempting to push the door closed. Officer’s quickly arrived on scene and spoke with the complaint. As they were speaking with the complaint, one of the officers spotted a male matching the description given two yards away. The officer commanded the suspect to stop however; the suspect began to run climbing over several fences in the process. Deputies gave chase and were able to catch up with the suspect and take him into custody. Deputies then began to canvas the area for the other suspect. The second suspect was located hiding behind a garage in the neighbor’s back yard. When interviewing the suspects it was determined that the suspects had broken into the same residence at least one prior time. The suspects were identified as two juveniles from Battle Creek who were truant from school. The suspects were transported to the Juvenile Home in Marshall and charged with Home Invasion and Resisting and Obstructing a Police Officer.

On October 28, 2009 in the morning hours, Deputies were dispatched to Natalia Lane for an alarm. Upon arrival, deputies discovered that a lower level window was broken and it appeared as if someone was attempting to or had gained access to the residence. Deputies entered the residence; however, the perpetrator had already left the area. A concerned neighbor came to the scene and gave a description of a male who was walking in the area approximately 30 minutes prior to the police cars arrival. The home owner also arrived on scene and advised that he saw the same individual walking west on Verona Road near Wattles Road. Deputies canvassed the area and were able to locate the suspect. While processing the crime scene, it did appear that the suspect stepped through the broken window leaving a shoe print on a freezer located adjacent to the window. The suspect in which the deputies located was identified by the neighbor as the individual he saw walking in the area. Also, deputies secured the suspects footwear and matched it to the footprints found on the freezer. They were a match. The suspect was arrested for Breaking and Entering and gave a voluntary confession to the crime. The suspect, an Albion man, was transported to the Calhoun County Correctional Facility where he was booked for the B & E. The suspect also has a history of B & E’s and due to the attentiveness of the neighbor and the home owner, the Sheriff’s Office was able to remove a career criminal from the streets.

Monthly Stats for Pennfield Township: September 2009

Current Yearly 2007 2006

Month Totals Same Month Same Month

Traffic citations 97 892 194 183

Verbal warnings 118 725 107 188

Traffic crashes 26 160 10 13

Arrests 58 610 155 94

Self generated comp. 44 470 78 81

Dispatched comp. 201 2094 298 239

Property inspections 631 5177 661 761

Calls Handled by Type:

Homicide 0 Manslaughter 0

CSC 0 Robbery 1

Agg. Assault 1 B&E 7

Larceny 15 Auto Theft 0

Arson 1 Simple Assault 6

Forgery 2 Fraud 2

Embezzlement 0 Stolen Property 0

Vandalism 5 Weapons Violations 1

Narcotics 5 Gambling 0

Family offense 3 Liquor Law 1

OWI 6 Traffic offenses 5

Disorderly 5 All other Reportable 3

All other non-reportable 195

Office of the Sheriff Calhoun County, Michigan Pennfield Township Report

The Calhoun County Office of the Sheriff Pennfield Team responded to 201 calls for service in the month of September and had 44 patrol generated complaints. Deputies wrote 97 citations for the month. Deputies arrested 6 people for Driving Under the Influence and investigated 5 drug related incidents.

The Office of the Sheriff has noticed a rise in the production of methamphetamine in the month of September. Investigators executed several search warrants in numerous townships within the county. Methamphetamine Clandestine Labs were found in Tekonsha Township, Homer Township, Convis Township, and two search warrants were executed in Pennfield Township. The production of methamphetamine can produce poisonous gases and hazardous waste. For every pound of methamphetamine that is produced there is four pounds of hazardous waste left behind. Often times the waste is dumped in woods, streams, rivers, or lakes and can contaminate drinking water. The Office of the Sheriff is working hand in hand with pharmacies in the area and the pharmacies are alerting investigators of persons who are purchasing illegal amounts of products which contain ephedrine. Ephedrine is the active ingredient in methamphetamine. With the help of Silent Observer tips, the cooperation of pharmacies, and active investigations, the Office of the Sheriff is putting a halt to the production of methamphetamine within the county.

An anonymous tip was called into the Office of the Sheriff in reference to a male who was selling illegal drugs outside of the Sunrise Cafe. Deputies responded to the tip and located the vehicle in which the suspect was driving. A traffic stop was initiated and the driver of the vehicle was found to have a suspended license. The driver of the vehicle was arrested and during a search of his person, approximately sixteen grams of crack cocaine was located in the pocket of his jeans. The crack was packaged individually for sale. The driver was taken into custody and transported to the Calhoun County Correctional Facility where he was lodged for Possession of Crack with Intent to Sell and Driving with a Suspended License. Approximately six hundred dollars which the suspect had on his person was forfeited.

Sgt A. Wiersma

The Calhoun County Office of the Sheriff Pennfield Team responded to 230 calls for service in the month of August and had 54 patrol generated complaints. Deputies wrote 89 citations for the month. Deputies arrested 5 people for Driving Under the Influence and investigated 3 drug related incidents.

While on patrol, a Deputy observed that a vehicle was parked in the Shell Service Station for a long period of time. The Deputy checked on the vehicle and observed a subject sleeping. The Deputy questioned and identified the sleeping man who was a known drug dealer from the Detroit area. During the investigation, the Deputy found a white powder which appeared to be cocaine. The powder was sent to the MSP Crime Lab for identification. The Deputy also confiscated approximately seven thousand dollars that the subject had on his person.

There were several Larceny from vehicles reported in the Pine Lake/Bellevue Road area. The larceny’s all happened on the same evening. The Sheriff’s Office K9 team did attempt to track a suspect but was unsuccessful. There have not been any more larcenies reported to the Sheriff’s Office in that area. We also have not been able to identify any suspects in the larcenies. The investigation continues.

A Pennfield man was sighting in his rifle at his residence when the gun jammed. The man attempted to clear the weapon and he set the barrel of the rifle on his foot. It appeared that the bolt of the rifle went forward causing the rifle to discharge. When the rifle discharged, it sent the bullet through the mans foot. The man was able to call 911 and was transported to Battle Creek Health Systems where he was treated and released for the gunshot wound. There were no charges filed in this case.

A house was broken into in Pennfield Township while the family was on vacation. During the break-in, jewelry and a car were stolen. The suspect also cut himself leaving DNA evidence at the crime scene. The stolen car was entered in the Law Enforcement Information Network as stolen and a description of the vehicle was broadcast to surrounding police agencies. In the late evening the vehicle was located in Battle Creek. The driver of the vehicle was questioned by Deputies and gave a full confession of breaking into the residence. Some of the jewelry was recovered and turned over to the owner. The suspect was arrested and transported to the Calhoun County jail where he was booked in for Breaking and Entering.

A Bellevue man was traveling Eastbound on Morgan Road heading toward Capital Avenue. According to witnesses, the driver crossed the double yellow line, heading toward oncoming traffic and left the roadway to the North striking several small trees. The vehicle then rolled several times coming to a rest between a fence and a tree. No one was hurt during the accident. As a Deputy was speaking with the driver, the deputy could detect and odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from the driver’s breath. The driver admitted to drinking a fifth of liquor approximately four hours before the accident. The driver submitted to a breath test with the result being over twice the legal limit. The driver was arrested and lodged at the Calhoun County Jail for OWI. The accident occurred at approximately nine in the morning.

The Calhoun County Office of the Sheriff Pennfield Team responded to 218 calls for service in the month of July and had 42 patrol generated complaints. Deputies wrote 122 citations for the month. Deputies arrested three people for Driving Under the Influence and investigated five drug related incident.

Deputies were dispatched to the area of Eastwood in Pennfield Township for larceny of two bicycles. Deputies, with the assistance of the complaints, were able to identify two suspects. Deputies were able to interview both suspects and both admitted to stealing the bicycles. Both bicycles were recovered and returned to the owners. Both suspects were charged with larceny of the bicycles and one subject was charged with B&E of a building. It is believed that the two suspects were responsible for several larcenies from auto’s also in the area as well.

While on patrol, a traffic stop was initiated for a minor traffic offense. Contact was made with the driver and he was found to be suspended. Deputies also smelled marijuana coming from the vehicle. The driver, who was from Detroit, stated that he had marijuana in the vehicle and did give it to the deputy. The driver was arrested and while he was being handcuffed the deputy noticed a plastic grocery bag fall out of his pant leg onto the ground. A search of the grocery bag revealed 270 Oxycontin pills and 359 Hydrocodone pills with a street value of approximately $18,000. The deputy also confiscated approximately $600.00 in cash. The driver was charged with DWLS and Possession of Analogs with Intent to Distribute.

Deputies were dispatched to the area of the Pines of Pennfield for a maroon Lincoln with a subject inside who was attempting to sell crack cocaine to residents. Deputies located the vehicle, however, the driver was not in the vehicle. A short time later, deputies spotted the vehicle driving in the area of the Pines of Pennfield and initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle. The driver refused to let the deputies search the vehicle so a search warrant was obtained. Assisted by the Calhoun County K9 team a search was done of the vehicle. Located in the vehicle was $1,200 and packaging used for transporting narcotics. The driver also had several bridge cards on his person one of which was reported stolen through the State of Michigan. The $1,200 was confiscated and a Warrant was requested for Possession of Stolen Property.

Monthly Stats for Pennfield Township: June 2009

Current Yearly 2008 2007

Month Totals Same Month Same Month

Traffic citations 93 584 74 164

Verbal warnings 50 424 60 180

Traffic crashes 15 114 15 6

Arrests 68 410 63 80

Self generated comp. 41 330 68 43

Dispatched comp. 190 1445 247 70

Property inspections 644 3228 351 728

Calls Handled by Type:

Homicide 0 Manslaughter 0

CSC 0 Robbery 0

Agg. Assault 1 B&E 2

Larceny 19 Auto Theft 0

Arson 0 Simple Assault 12

Forgery 0 Fraud 5

Embezzlement 0 Stolen Property 1

Vandalism 8 Weapons Violations 2

Narcotics 1 Gambling 0

Family offense 0 Liquor Law 1

OWI 2 Traffic offenses 18

Disorderly 9 All other Reportable 13

All other non-reportable 232

Office of the Sheriff Calhoun County, Michigan Pennfield Township Report

The Calhoun County Office of the Sheriff Pennfield Team responded to 190 calls for service in the month of June and had 41 patrol generated complaints. Deputies wrote 99 citations for the month. Deputies arrested two people for Driving Under the Influence and investigated one drug related incident.

During the month of June there were several vehicles that were broken into in the areas of Sunset Blvd, Milton Avenue, and Clayton Avenue. During the larcenies, a victim’s credit card was stolen. Deputies obtained information that the credit card was used at Meijer’s Store and obtained video surveillance of the subject that used that credit card. The image of the suspect was than taken to the Calhoun County Correctional Facility where deputies identified the suspect on the surveillance as a man from the Lansing area with ties to Battle Creek. When the deputies identified the suspect, the suspect had just been arrested in Ingham County for a Parole Violation. Deputies contacted the suspect’s Parole Officer and showed him the image of the surveillance video and he also identified the suspect as his Parolee. During the investigation, a retail fraud complaint was dispatched to Deputies at the Rite Aid Pharmacy. Deputies responded and reviewed the video surveillance of the suspect who stole a DVD Player. Again, the suspect in the video surveillance was the same suspect as the one from the larceny from vehicles. Numerous warrants have been sent to the Calhoun County Prosecutors Office for Retail Fraud, Larceny from a Vehicle, and Illegal Use of a Credit Card.

Also during the month of June the Stolen Vehicle Recovery Unit did a sting in Calhoun County which included Pennfield Township. During the Sting, a bait car was placed running at several areas in Pennfield Township. I am pleased to report that no one attempted to steal the vehicle

Sgt. Aaron Wiersma

The Calhoun County Office of the Sheriff Pennfield Team responded to 273 calls for service in the month of April and had 52 patrol generated complaints. Deputies wrote 129 citations for the month. Deputies arrested one person for Driving Under the Influence and investigated two drug related incidents.

On 4/4/09 at approximately 0015 hours, deputies were dispatched to the 8000 block of Bellevue in reference to a subject that was stabbed and beaten. The 44 year old victim advised that he was drinking with the 42 year old suspect when he began stabbing him for no reason. After being stabbed several times, the victim was able to take the knife away from the suspect. The suspect then armed himself with a baseball bat and began striking the victim with the bat. The victim was able to escape out of the house and call deputies. When deputies went to confront the suspect, he was armed with the baseball bat and refused to come out of the house. One deputy distracted the suspect by talking with him through the door while two deputies snuck in the back door and took him into custody. The suspect was lodged in the County Jail for Assault with Intent to Murder.

On 4/5/09 at approximately 1130 hours, Deputy Elferdink was dispatched to check for a suspicious vehicle at a residence in the 8000 block of Bellevue Road. (The same residence where the Assault with Intent to Murder took place) As the deputy was approaching two suspects ran out of the back door and attempted to hide behind an embankment. Both were taken into custody by Deputy Elferdink. Deputy Elferdink recovered electronic equipment and power tools in the suspect’s vehicle. A 20-year old Battle Creek man was lodged for Breaking and Entering and an outstanding warrant for Probation Violation. The 14-year old suspect was turned over to his mother and a Juvenile Petition has been sent to the Calhoun County Prosecutors Office.

On 4/6/09 at approximately 1224 hours, deputies were dispatched to the area of Bellevue Road near Gorsline Road in reference to a Fatal Vehicle Accident. The incident occurred when a 24-year old Battle Creek man was driving at a high rate of speed southbound on Bellevue Road, and lost control, striking a tree. The driver was the sole occupant and died at the scene. The accident is being investigated by the Sheriff’s Accident Reconstruction Team.

On 4/9/09 at approximately 2130 hours, deputies were dispatched to the 200 block of LaGrange in reference to subject threatening to shoot his girlfriend and her children with a shotgun. Upon arrival the deputies made contact with the victim who was not out of the house. The victim stated that her intoxicated boyfriend stated that he was going to shoot her and her children and pointed a shotgun at her as she was fleeing the residence. The deputies observed that the front door was open and did observe the suspect near the door. The deputies gave verbal commands for the suspect to exit the residence and he refused, but told deputies to come in. The deputies could observe that the shotgun was laying on the couch a few feet away from the suspect. The deputies made entry and quickly attempted to control of the suspect. The suspect resisted arrest and it took three deputies to take him into custody. The 55 year old suspect was charged with Felonious Assault and three counts of Resisting and Obstructing.

On 4/23/09 at approximately 1250 hours, deputies were dispatched to the 19000 Block of East Avenue in reference to a Home Invasion. The victim reported that he was sleeping in the bedroom when he woke up to find a man stealing items in the same room. The victim chased the suspect out of the house, where the suspect escaped in a gray colored Buick possible late 1990’s model. The suspect is described as a white male, 5’7” in height, short dark hair and medium build.

On 7/9/08 The Office of the Sheriff investigated a Fatal Hit and Run Accident on M-66 at M-78. Richard Clark, 51 years of age died after his motorcycle was involved in an accident with a car that left the scene. On 4/29/09 Sheriff’s Detectives made an arrest in the case. Detectives arrested a 36 year old Bellevue man for Driving While License Suspended Causing Death and Leaving The Scene Of A Fatal Accident.

The Calhoun County Office of the Sheriff Pennfield Team responded to 305 calls for service in the month of May and had 42 patrol generated complaints. Deputies wrote 99 citations for the month. Deputies arrested two people for Driving Under the Influence and investigated one drug related incident.

On 5/5/09 at approximately 1327 hours deputies were dispatched to Family Fare located at 1603 Capital Avenue NE in reference to a Larceny From a Person. The incident occurred when a 22 year old suspect had stolen a purse form a 65 year old Bellevue woman while she was putting groceries in her vehicle. The suspect fled the area on a bicycle. The suspect was later located in a residence in the 100 block of South Carleton Street. The suspect was taken into custody and the purse was recovered.

On 5/12/09 at approximately 1208 hours, deputies were dispatched to assist Battle Creek City Police in reference to a Home Invasion that occurred at 86 Yale Street. Deputies were given information that the suspects were running on foot toward Sharon Street. Once deputies got into the area, they were assisted by citizens who were pointing to the direction where the three subjects were running. Deputies arrested two of the suspects hiding in a back porch in the 100 block of Sharon Street. Deputies were able to arrest the third suspect hiding behind a house at East Avenue and Cornell Street. All three suspects were turned over to Battle Creek Police and lodged in the County Jail.

On 5/23/09 at approximately 1417 hours, a 43 year old Pennfield woman got into an accident on J. Bartlett near Capital Avenue and fled the scene. The suspect then struck another vehicle in the 1600 block of Capital Avenue and fled the scene of that accident. The suspect headed north bound driving in the south bound lane nearly striking several other vehicles. The vehicle then ran off the roadway and rolled over. The 43 year old driver was taken to Battle Creek Health Systems in critical condition and has been since released from the hospital. The Office of the Sheriff is submitting a warrant request to the Calhoun County Prosecutor Office for several charges including Operating Under the Influence.

On 5/26/09 at approximately 1700 hours, deputies served a search warrant at 117 N. Carleton Street looking for stolen property from three home invasions that occurred in Pennfield Township. Deputies arrested an 18 year old man on a warrant for Home Invasion and Larceny and a 15 year old juvenile for three Home Invasions, Possession of Stolen Property and Possession of a Short Barrel Shotgun. Deputies will be seeking additional charges for other suspects involved in these cases.

The Office of the Sheriff is currently investigating two armed Home Invasions. The first one occurred on 5/30/09 at approximately 2227 hours, when 2 masked men with handguns robbed four victims inside an apartment in the 100 block of Hopkins. The second robbery occurred on 5/31/09 at approximately 1830 hours when one masked man entered an apartment and robbed four victims at gunpoint. The Office of the Sheriff is currently investigating and detectives have been assigned to these cases.

The Calhoun County Office of the Sheriff Pennfield Team responded to 247 calls for service in the month of January and had 37 patrol generated complaints. Deputies wrote 56 citations for the month.

On January 2, 2009, Deputies from the Marshall Office were dispatched to Deb’s One Stop in Athens for an Armed Robbery. Deputies developed a suspect, Timothy Roach, 39 years of age. Roach was wanted as a Parole Absconder and was named January’s fugitive of the month.

On January 13, 2009, deputies from the Pennfield Team assisted the Department of Corrections Absconder Unit and the Fugitive Team after information came into Silent Observer that Roach was in the Pennfield area. Timothy Roach was arrested without incident after he was located inside a residence located in the 21000 block of Pine Lake Road.

On January 22, 2009 Pennfield deputies assisted the Marshall Office with a Search Warrant for drugs at 5000 block of Dahlia Drive. Information was developed that a 34 year old suspect, who was also wanted in connection to two methamphetamine labs that were discovered in Pennfield, was inside the residence.

The suspect was located inside the residence and arrested on several outstanding warrants. Deputies also seized methamphetamine and money.

On January 12, 2009 deputies were called to M-78 and V Drive North when a 86 year old Battle Creek man became lost trying to drive himself to a doctor appointment, got stuck in a snow bank. After several phone calls, deputies were able to contact a relative and got him safely home.

On January 24, 2009 deputies were dispatched to the 900 block of Capital Avenue NE in reference to a 71 year old man who was lost and was unsure where he lived. After several phone calls the deputy found that the man lived in a Adult Foster Care Home in the 200 block of Capital Avenue NE. The 71 year old man was returned home safely.

The Calhoun County Office of the Sheriff Pennfield Team responded to 263 calls for service in the month of March and had 93 patrol generated complaints. Deputies wrote 130 citations for the month. Deputies arrested two people for Driving Under the Influence and investigated three drug related incidents.

On 3/4/09 at approx. hours, deputies were dispatched to the 800 Block of North Avenue in reference to a SUV striking a house. The driver, a 20 year old Pennfield Township man, advised that he suffered a severe headache prior to loosing control and striking the house. No one was injured in the accident. The driver was cited.

On 3/5/09 at approximately 1425 hours, an off duty deputy observed a subject in the 900 block of Capital Avenue NE, wanted for Failing to Appear in Court in reference to a Burglary that occurred at the Golden Dragon. The suspect was also wanted on two other warrants. Sheriff’s deputies had been looking for the suspect for several weeks. The off duty Deputy took the 36 year old suspect into custody and called in the on duty deputies to transport the suspect to the County Jail.

On 3/16/09 at approximately 0820 hours, a deputy made a traffic stop on Capital Avenue NE near Edgemont. The driver was identified as a 65 year old Romulus Michigan man. A check showed that the man was listed as missing and endangered. It was learned that the man was suffering from Alzheimer’s and was reported missing on 3/15/09. The man was taken into protective custody and turned over to family members.

On 3/18/09 at approximately 0420 hours, deputies were dispatched to the 100 block of Sharon Street in reference to a Home Invasion. The homeowner reported waking up and finding that her house had been broken into and that her purse, keys and car were missing. Deputies recovered fingerprints and palm prints from a window. These prints have been sent to the State Lab. The vehicle was recovered in the City of Battle Creek on the following day. The investigation is continuing to identify the suspect or suspects.

On 3/30/09 at approx. 1430 hours, were dispatched to a Personal Injury Accident at the Pennfield High School parking lot. A 17 year old student jumped on the hood of a car driven by a 16 year old student. The 16 year old drove the car through the parking lot with the 17 year old still on the hood. The student either fell of or attempted to jump off the hood and was critically injured. The incident is currently under investigation by the Sheriff’s Detective Bureau.

The Calhoun County Office of the Sheriff Pennfield Team responded to 167 calls for service in the month of February and had 66 patrol generated complaints. Deputies wrote 77 citations for the month. Deputies arrested five people for Driving Under the Influence and investigated four drug related incidents.

On 2/5/09 at approx. 1100 hours, a deputy observed a vehicle that failed to stop for the flashing red lights of a school bus on J. Bartlett Street. The deputy attempted a traffic stop with the vehicle, but the driver refused to pull over. The driver continued to obey all other traffic laws, but refused to stop. The driver finally stopped at the corner of Fremont and Calhoun Street in the City of Battle Creek. The driver, a 40 year old Battle Creek man was wanted as a Parole Absconder. The suspect was also charged with Fail to Stop for Police Signal, Driving with a Suspended License and cited for Failing to Stop for Flashing Red School Bus Lights.

On 2/9/09 at approximately 1100 hours, Central Dispatch put out a BOL for a subject who was wanted on several warrants. At approximately 1140 hours, deputies received information that the suspect left the Battle Creek location and was currently at Rite Aid in Pennfield Township. Deputy Stebleton made contact with a subject that fit the suspect’s description at the Rite Aid. The suspect fled on foot behind the Rite Aid and through the wooded area behind Rite Aid. The suspect was arrested after attempting to run from a second deputy. The 23 year old Battle Creek man was charged with Hindering and Obstructing under Pennfield Township Ordinance in addition to the three outstanding warrants.

On 2/17/09 at approximately 2046 hours, deputies with the Pennfield Team were advised of a possible kidnapping and that the vehicle was in the area of Capital Avenue and Morgan Road. Deputies received further information that the 21 year old female victim was on the telephone with 911 operators, reporting the incident and advising their direction of travel. Deputies were able to see the taillights of the suspect vehicle approximately one mile ahead, but had difficulty catching up with the vehicle due to the high rate of speed. The suspect vehicle entered into Barry County and then into Eaton County. The suspect intentionally drove off the roadway striking several trees. Both the suspect and victim were seriously injured. After his release from the hospital, the 25 year old suspect was taken into custody for Unlawful Imprisonment. The Eaton County Sheriff’s Office is also seeking charges.

On 2/18/09 deputies received information that a residence in the 900 block of North Avenue was in the process of foreclosure and that the owners had move out leaving their animals behind. Deputies obtained a search warrant and entered the house and seized three dogs and one cat that were living in unsanitary conditions. Two of the dogs were found to be malnourished. The Office of the Sheriff is seeking animal crulity charges through the Calhoun County Prosecutor’s Office.

On 2/25/09 at approximately 2238 hours, Deputy Gault attempted to make a traffic stop on Capital Avenue near Morgan Road. The vehicle started to pull over, and then sped up pulling into the parking lot of the M-66 Bowl. The Driver, a 30 year old Battle Creek man, jumped out of the vehicle while it was still in drive and began running. The suspect then slipped and fell due to the ice in the parking lot and was quickly taken into custody. The suspect was charged with Resisting and Obstructing and Driving while License Suspended. The passenger, a 19 year old Charlotte man was arrested on a outstanding warrant.