calhoun county jail

A group of protesters recently raised attention to the detainees at the Calhoun County jail, claiming they are not criminals and should be released because of the potential of their contracting the COVID-19 virus

Unrelated cases are both likely to be positive for COVID-19

A Battle Creek man was arrested in Springfield late Sunday night after pulling out a firearm and threatening others during an argument.

The suspect believed to have shot and wounded a Battle Creek Police officer has been taken into custody.

Charges include Driving while Intoxicated, Possession of Crack Cocaine, Possession Methamphetamine & Possession of a Stolen Firearm.

The 20 year old admitted to driving the bulldozer, owned by the excavating company working on the downtown water main project, after a friend bet him $100.00 that he would not drive the vehicle.