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Emergency Incidents
Civil dispute over belongings at Shurte Street home
Other Incidents
Shurte St, Cassopolis, MI 49031
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies were sent to a reported civil or property dispute near a residence in Grange Township by M-62. A caller reported that a man would not return her belongings and said she would be waiting in a white Kia Soul. Dispatch noted there was no bond condition or protective order in place.
Abandoned yellow pickup reported on private property
Suspicious Activity
Sherman Ln, Cassopolis, MI 49031
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported an abandoned yellow Ford pickup truck on private property near Sherman Lane in Cassopolis. The vehicle had no visible license plate, and dispatch checked its VIN, which appeared to be registered to someone from another town.
Delayed arson report and wire theft at farm
Fire
Gards Prairie Rd, Cassopolis, MI 49031
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a delayed arson report near Gards Prairie Road by Prairie Grove and Fox, involving a possible theft of irrigation wires reported a few days earlier.
Gas line struck at Johnson Street residence
Fire
Johnson St, Cassopolis, MI 49031
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported gas line strike at a home near Johnson Street and nearby cross streets. The gas was shut off at the meter, the resident was secured, and the fire department was later cleared from the scene.
Man reported trespassing at apartment building
Break-In
Graham St, Cassopolis, MI 49031
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible trespassing incident at an apartment complex on Graham Street in Marcellus after a caller reported a man sitting inside the building on the steps. Dispatch noted the man had previously received a misdemeanor trespass citation at the same apartments.
Car and deer crash on M-60 near Smart Park
Traffic
Hance Blvd, Cassopolis, MI 49031
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a reported car-deer crash involving a silver Ford Taurus near SMART Park on M-60, where the deer may need assistance.
Report of card misuse after person jailed
Fraud Report
M-62, Cassopolis, MI 49031
As discussed during the dispatch call, a deputy was sent to the jail regarding a possible fraud or larceny involving the misuse of a person’s card after they were lodged in jail.
Report of domestic assault in backyard
Domestic Dispute
N 1st St, Cassopolis, MI 49031
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible domestic incident near North First Street in Cassopolis. A caller reported that a woman was dragged to the backyard after trying to leave a man, and the event reportedly happened about 35 minutes earlier.
80-year-old female fell near Lake Drive off Glenwood Drive
Medical Emergency
Lake Dr, Cassopolis, MI 49031
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers report a medical alarm at a residence on Lake Drive off Glenwood Drive in Cassopolis for an 80-year-old woman who activated a pendant and reported a fall. Units are sent on a priority two response.
65-year-old man reports general weakness in Cassopolis
Medical Emergency
Cass St, Cassopolis, MI 49031
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a location near Cass Street and nearby roads for a possible medical emergency involving a 65-year-old man reporting general weakness.
Residential alarm at Decatur Street home
Break-In
Decatur St, Cassopolis, MI 49031
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a residential alarm in Wayne Township near Decatur Street, with a possible entry or exit at the back door and noise heard on a camera while the homeowner was away. Units responded to the corrected address and one assisting unit was later told to disregard.
Previously stolen truck located at tire shop
Stolen Vehicle
E South St, Cassopolis, MI 49031
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a tire shop on East South Street after a caller reported finding his previously stolen truck there. The truck was reportedly taken by a juvenile who cut off his tether.
Living room motion alarm at Decatur Street home
Break-In
Decatur St, Cassopolis, MI 49031
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible residential alarm at a home on Decatur Street near Railroad Street in the Diamond Lake area after a living room motion alarm was reported by a security company.
65-year-old male disoriented after fall at apartment
Medical Emergency
S O Keefe St, Cassopolis, MI 49031
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a priority medical call at an apartment on South Keith Street for a reported 65-year-old man who was disoriented after a fall.
Officers find recent shooting signs at gravel pit
Weapons
M-62 & Hilton St, Cassopolis, MI 49031
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers searched a gravel pit and nearby two-track area off M-62 near Church Street and Hilton after a caller reported possible activity in the area. One officer found no one near the embankment but reported signs of recent shooting, including exploded cans. Fresh vehicle tracks were also reported.
People setting off fireworks at Clisbee Park
Disturbance
Clisbee Park, 414 N Broadway St, Cassopolis, MI 49031
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reports being at a park in Cassopolis for a possible disturbance involving people setting off fireworks.
Mattress blocking roadway on M-62
Traffic
M-62, Cassopolis, MI 49031
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a possible road hazard involving a mattress in the roadway near the DHHS building on M-62.
Carbon monoxide alarm at Crooked Creek Road home
Fire
Crooked Creek Rd, Cassopolis, MI 49031
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a reported carbon monoxide alarm at a home near Crooked Creek Road in Cassopolis. The caller reported detectors sounding with no symptoms, and one unit planned to pick up a detector before continuing to the scene.
74-year-old male cancer patient breathing difficulty at Carlton Ave
Medical Emergency
Carlton Ave, Cassopolis, MI 49031
As discussed during the dispatch call, an ambulance was dispatched to a medical call near Carlton Avenue off Eagle Point on the south side of Diamond Lake in Cassopolis for a 74-year-old man with cancer who reportedly had difficulty breathing and fluid on his lungs.
69-year-old woman had seizure at care facility
Medical Emergency
Hospital St, Cassopolis, MI 49031
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a medical care facility on Hospital Street for a 69-year-old woman who reportedly had a seizure and requested transport to a hospital. She was reported to be conscious, alert, and behaving normally.
