CRIME & SAFETY
Seventy-year-old South Bend man found guilty of ninth bank robbery attempt since 2013
CASS COUNTY, Mich. -- Dennis Love, a 70-year-old South Bend man who has suffered multiple strokes and attempted nine different bank robberies in the area, has been found guilty of his latest attempt at the Cassopolis Fifth Third Bank on Feb. 27, 2023. "His T-shirt read 'Cleverly Disguised as an...
Flock cameras continuing to help solve crimes in South Bend
Criminals are using more and more technology but so are crime fighters. In fact, you’ve probably seen it while driving around but didn’t know it’s an important tool for police. The South Bend Police Department has been using flock cameras for the last few years with a...
Norfolk Southern train stalls in Mishawaka after possible fire
MISHAWAKA, Ind. (WNDU) - A Norfolk Southern train was stalled in Mishawaka for several hours on Wednesday after officials said it may have caught on fire. This all happened around 12 p.m. near the intersection of S. Elder Street and E. Third Street. Officials on scene say a wire harness started to smoke, leading to an emergency response.
Indiana State Police K-9 Chase retires today
BREMEN, Ind. -- Every dog has its day, and for Indiana State Police K-9 Chase, the day has come to hang up his harness and relax. The 10-year-old German shepherd has been a loyal member of the Indiana State Police Breman Post for the past eight years. "He worked like...
South Bend city leaders discuss new use of force policy changes
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - The South Bend Police Department is reporting a drop in gun violence in the city. But even with this news, police are still adjusting. In fact, a new statewide “use of force policy” will make some changes to the city’s original one.
Michiana teen paralyzed in 2021 crash continues road to recovery
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - A Michiana teenager continues on the road to recovery a little more than three years since she was in an auto accident that left her paralyzed. The accident happened in St. Joseph County in February of 2021. Giuliana Mendez was 13 at the time of...
Van crashes into building in Elkhart
ELKHART, Ind. (WNDU) - Emergency crews are working to remove a van that crashed into a building in Elkhart Tuesday morning. It happened near the intersection of Lusher Avenue and Main Street just south of downtown. It’s unclear at this time if there are any injuries. WNDU 16 News...
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