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Berrien County

Judge: There was a child in the house and drugs all over the place — Niles man sentenced to prison

NILES — A Niles man with a history of drug dealing was sentenced to prison Monday. Cortez Carlos Parchman, 48, of Niles, pleaded guilty to ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Monday, March 7, 2022 4:00 pm

Berrien County

Niles woman sentenced to prison for tampering with electronic monitoring device

NILES – A Niles woman is heading back to prison after violating her parole and probation. Michalle Renee Bowker, 47, of Niles, pleaded guilty to ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Monday, March 7, 2022 3:32 pm

News

Trial delayed for man who shot police officer

NILES – The trial of the Niles man accused of shooting a Michigan State Police Trooper last fall has been delayed. Isaac Ntabaazi, 24, of ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Monday, February 28, 2022 4:18 pm

Berrien County

Berrien County hears update on tower project

ST. JOSEPH – Berrien County Commissioners heard an update about plans for a south county communications tower at Thursday’s county board meeting. The meeting was ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Thursday, February 24, 2022 2:22 pm

Cass County

Dowagiac man who fled scene after crash that injured woman sentenced

CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man was sentenced to a year in jail on a variety of charges in Cass County Circuit Court Friday. Ryan Ferrier, ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Monday, February 21, 2022 10:41 am

berrien county

New state game area could become a reality

A new state game area looks poised to become a reality in the next year or two, thanks to funding from a state grant. Read more

by Debra Haight, Monday, February 14, 2022 11:51 am

Cass County

Niles woman with long history of drugs given chance to beat addiction

CASSOPOLIS – A Niles woman who has used drugs for most of her life is getting the chance to stay out of prison and turn ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Friday, February 11, 2022 2:03 pm

Cass County

Dowagiac man kicks cop in groin in attempt to resist arrest

CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man was sentenced to more than a year in jail after a 2020 incident. Robert Hoese, 56, of North Lowe Street ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Friday, February 11, 2022 1:24 pm

Cass County

Dowagiac man resists arrest by kicking cop in groin

CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man was sentenced to more than a year in jail after a 2020 incident. Robert Hoese, 56, of North Lowe Street ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Friday, February 11, 2022 1:17 pm

Berrien County

Niles man sentenced for fleeing police, drunk driving

NILES — A Niles man was sentenced on several charges in Berrien County Court Monday. Robert Paul Basker, 32, of Florence Avenue in Niles, pleaded ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Monday, February 7, 2022 4:12 pm

Berrien County

Judge warns woman ‘relationships can be toxic’ after her father convinces her to steal catalytic converters

NILES — An area woman was sentenced Monday for a crime committed with her father. Chelsey Josephine Chapman, 26, now of Indiana and formerly of ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Monday, February 7, 2022 12:22 pm

Cass County

Dowagiac man gets probation for confronting daughter’s boyfriend with gun

CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man who confronted his daughter’s boyfriend was sentenced to probation Friday in Cass County Court. Donald Ownby, 56, of Colby Street ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Friday, February 4, 2022 1:39 pm

Cass County

Dowagiac office manager sentenced to probation for embezzlement

CASSOPOLIS – The former office manager of a Dowagiac insurance agency was placed on probation and ordered to pay restitution in Cass County Circuit Court ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Friday, February 4, 2022 1:11 pm

Berrien County

Four sentenced Monday in Berrien County Trial Court

NILES – Four area residents were sentenced Monday in Berrien County Trial Court on drug, weapon and other charges. Rusty Shane Clark, 34, of Hickory ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Monday, January 31, 2022 11:41 am

Cass County

Marcellus man gets jail for shooting, injuring stepbrother

CASSOPOLIS — In Cass County Court Friday, a Marcellus man was given a year in the county jail. Jason Baker, 29, of East Dibble Street ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Friday, January 28, 2022 2:52 pm

Cass County

Benton Harbor man gets jail for bringing gun to Dowagiac party

CASSOPOLIS — A Benton Harbor man who was found to be in possession of a weapon at a large party in Dowagiac was also sentenced ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Friday, January 28, 2022 12:52 pm

Cass County

Elkhart man gets probation for assaulting a woman near Niles

CASSOPOLIS — In Cass County Court Friday, an Elkhart man was sentenced to probation for assaulting a woman near Niles. Corey Geyer, 34, of Elkhart, ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Friday, January 28, 2022 12:48 pm

Cass County

Man who repeatedly broke into ex-girlfriend’s apartment sentenced to prison

CASSOPOLIS – A South Haven man who broke repeatedly into his ex-girlfriend’s Dowagiac apartment is headed to prison after being sentenced Friday in Cass County ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Friday, January 28, 2022 12:44 pm

Berrien County

Berrien County commissioners learn more about ARPA funding

ST. JOSEPH – Berrien County Commissioners learned more details about American Rescue Plan Act funding requirements Thursday as they approved an application form area townships ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Thursday, January 27, 2022 2:55 pm

Berrien County

Two local women sentenced to time served on obstruction, domestic violence charges

NILES — In Berrien County Court Monday, two women received credit for time served. Kiara Necole Haynes, 31, of Rynearson in Buchanan pleaded guilty to ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Monday, January 24, 2022 2:02 pm

News

South Bend man gets prison for attempted armed robbery at Niles Walmart

NILES — A South Bend man is headed to prison after being sentenced on charges related to an incident at a Niles business. James Ellis, ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Monday, January 24, 2022 12:01 pm

Cass County

South Bend man sentenced for drunk driving; Dowagiac man sentenced for assault

CASSOPOLIS — In Cass County Court Friday, a South Bend man was sentenced for third-offense drunk driving, while a Dowagiac man was sentenced for assault. ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Friday, January 21, 2022 12:25 pm

Cass County

Edwardsburg resident gets jail on drug charge

CASSOPOLIS — former Edwardsburg resident was given the chance to stay out of jail after being sentenced for possession of methamphetamine Friday in Cass County ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Friday, January 21, 2022 12:21 pm

Cass County

Dowagiac man pleads guilty to possession of meth, domestic violence

CASSOPOLIS – A Dowagiac man who punched his wife and shot off a gun was sentenced to a year in jail Friday in Cass County ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Friday, January 21, 2022 12:19 pm

Berrien County

Berrien County commissioners discuss ARPA funds

ST. JOSEPH – Berrien County Commissioners are speeding up the process of how they can share some of the county’s $30 million in American Rescue ... Read more

by Debra Haight, Thursday, January 20, 2022 1:38 pm

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