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Jul 2010
Incident Number:
5253-10
Incident Type:
Possession with Intent to Deliver Ecstasy, Drove While License Suspended
Incident
Time:
July 18, 2010 at 0134
Location:
CR388 and 71st 1/2 St. in South Haven Twp.
Vehicle:
1997 Oldsmobile registered to the suspect
Suspect: 20
year old male from Battle Creek (name being held pending arraignment)
Information:
Sheriff
Dale Gribler reports that Deputies made a traffic stop on a white
Oldsmobile for driving left of center and
defective equipment.
Deputies contacted the driver who was seen
earlier in South Haven City and was
suspected of dealing narcotics. Deputies ran the driver through Central
Dispatch and found him to have a Suspended Drivers License. Deputies placed
the driver under arrest and when doing so located 17 pills of ecstasy in his pocket. The driver denied any
involvement with the pills and stated he found them in a local park.
The
driver was taken to the Van Buren County Jail, where he was lodged for PWID-Ecstasy
and Driving on a Suspended License.
Investigating Officer:
Deputy
Casey Davis, Deputy
Travis Bernatche
Supervisor
Contact: On Duty
Sgt.
Incident Number:
5223-10
Incident Type:
Resist and
Oppose Police, ORV OWI, ORV Child Endangerment
Date and Time:
July 16, 2010 at 2045 hrs
Location:
Syndicate Park Subdivision and Lake Michigan Shoreline, South Haven Twp MI
Vehicle Involved:
2009 Kawasaki 4 Wheeler ORV
Alcohol:
Alcohol is believed to be a factor in the situation
Suspect's Name:
a 39 year old resident of West Chicago IL
Criminal Charges:
Resist/Oppose
Police, ORV while Intoxicated, Child Endangerment, Recreational Trespassing,
No ORV Helmet, No DNR ORV Trail Pass License
Narrative:
Sheriff Dale R. Gribler reports that deputies assigned to patrol the South
Haven Township coastline and DNRE Critical Dune Areas observed a male subject
driving recklessly with his ORV and having a small child on the back.
Deputies asked the subject to stop, to which he fled
from the scene on his
ORV. The South Haven Township Contract Deputy located the suspect's ORV as it
was concealed behind a residence. When the deputy attempted to located the
suspect, he observed the suspect running back towards his ORV from the woods.
The deputy then gave chase on foot as the suspect attempted to get away. The
suspect attempted to get back to his ORV but was caught by the deputy prior to
being able to drive off. The subject then fought with the Deputy and had to
be tasered to be subdued and restrained.
The suspect then refused all
officers’ requests and was arrested on numerous charges including
(Resist/Oppose Police, OWI on an ORV, Child Endangerment, Recreational
Trespassing, No Helmet upon an ORV, No DNRE trail pass permit.)
The suspect
was then lodged at the VBCSO Jail on the offenses.
Investigating Officer:
Deputy
Brian Matthews (South Haven Twp Contract Deputy)
Assisting
Officers: Deputy Todd Oliver, Deputy Kyle Romeo, Trooper Meder--MSP 51 Post,
Officer Gardner--Covert Twp Police
Supervising
Officer: Sergeant Dennis Harvey
email or
Sergeant Wayne Polomcak
email
Jun 2010
Incident Number:
4702-10
Incident Type:
Resisting and Opposing - Assaulting Police, Probation Violation, and numerous
warrant arrest.
Date and Time of Incident:
June 30, 2010 at 2315 hours.
Location:
Blue Star Hwy and M43 Hwy, South Haven Township, Van Buren County
Suspect's Name:
Leon Jackson, 29 year old male from South Haven.
Criminal Charges:
1) Felony Resisting and Opposing- Assaulting a Police
Officer;
2) Probation Violation;
3) warrant for Disruption of Communication Devices out
of South Haven PD, criminal bench warrant for FTP out of Berrien Co., and
criminal bench warrant for FTA out of MSP Paw Paw.
Narrative:
Sheriff Dale R. Gribler advises on 06/30/2010 at approximately 2315 hours, a Van
Buren County Sheriff's Office Deputy contracted to South Haven Township, while
on patrol observed two males near a closed business upon Blue Star Hwy and M43
located in South Haven Twp. Due to the time of day and the deputy's knowledge
the business was closed, he began to investigate why the subjects were near the
business.
The Deputy immediately recognized one subject through
previous contacts and knew that he was on probation. The other subject (Jackson)
involved initially provided a false name to the officer to conceal his identity,
knowing he had outstanding criminal arrest warrants. As the deputy investigated
the matter, the suspect with the outstanding warrants began to fight with the
deputy in which the suspect attempted to kick at the officer. A brief
altercation took place and the deputy used the tazer to help control the
subject until back up arrived and the subject could be arrested. The subject
resisted to avoid being arrested on the outstanding warrants.
He was lodged at the Van Buren County Jail on the above
charges.
Assisting Agencies:
South
Haven PD, Covert PD and MSP.
Investigating Officer:
Deputy Brian Matthews
Supervising Officer:
Sergeant Dennis Harvey at 269-657-3101
email or
Lt. Bob Kirk at 629-657-2006
email.
June 25, 2010
Update on original Incident #2997-10
Court Information on Charges and Arraignment stemming
from the original news release issued on May 4th.
Sheriff
Dale R. Gribler reports that Doris Renee Clay, 28 years old, South Haven,
Michigan was arraigned in South Haven District Court yesterday. Clay was
represented by Attorney Don Sappanos and plead not guilty. Clay was charged
with the offense highlighted
below. Bond was set and posted at $1,000, with next court appearance to be a
Pre-Trial on July 27th, 2010 at 10:15 AM
Investigating Officers:
Deputy John Stolsonburg (269)
657-3101 Ext. 3823, Detective Sharon VanDam (269) 657-7711, ext 3843
Contact Information: Detective Sharon VanDam
or D/Lt. William Lux (269) 657-7711 Ext.
3993
email
THE MICHIGAN PENAL
CODE (EXCERPT)
Act 328 of 1931
750.135a Leaving child unattended in
vehicle; prohibition; violation; definitions.
Sec.
135a.
(1) A
person who is responsible for the care or welfare of a child shall not leave
that child unattended in a vehicle for a period of time that poses an
unreasonable risk of harm or injury to the child or under circumstances that
pose an unreasonable risk of harm or injury to the child.
(2) A
person who violates this section is guilty of a crime as follows:
(a)
Except as otherwise provided in subdivisions (b) to (d), the person is
guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 93 days
or a fine of not more than $500.00, or both.
(b) If the violation results in physical harm other than serious physical
harm to the child, the person is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by
imprisonment for not more than 1 year or a fine of not more than $1,000.00,
or both.
(c) If the violation results in serious physical harm to the child, the
person is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 10
years or a fine of not more than $5,000.00, or both.
(d) If the violation results in the death of the child, the person is guilty
of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 15 years or a fine
of not more than $10,000.00, or both.
(3) As
used in this section:
(a)
"Child" means an individual less than 6 years of age.
(b) "Physical harm" and "serious physical harm" mean those terms as defined
in section 136b.
(c) "Unattended" means alone or without the supervision of an individual 13
years of age or older who is not legally incapacitated.
(d) "Vehicle" means that term as defined in section 79 of the Michigan
vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.79.
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Incident
Number:
800229-10 & 800230-10.
Incident Type: Narcotics
Search Warrants, Possession with Intent to Deliver Marijuana
Date and Time: June
2, 2010 at approx. 5pm & 9pm
Location:
Storage Units in the 16000 Block of 64th St. in South Haven and
Residence-Property in the 13000 Block of 62nd St. in South Haven, Van Buren
County.
Suspects:
31 year old male,
Bangor, MI, 29 year old female, Bangor, MI
Information:
Sheriff Dale R. Gribler reports the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office
Narcotics Unit were able to obtain 2 search warrants after conducting a 3
month long investigation into possible marijuana distribution.
Narcotics detectives were able to obtain and
execute a search warrant on one of the storage units. Inside the unit,
detectives located approximately 7 lbs of marijuana in a plastic tote,
packaging materials, and shipping labels with the suspects name and address.
Narcotics detectives set up surveillance on the residence
while other detectives obtained a second search warrant for the suspects
residence. While surveillance personnel were waiting for the search warrant,
a vehicle was observed leaving the residence and traveled to the storage
units. Narcotics detectives and Van Buren County Sheriffs Office marked units
conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle while at the storage units.
Detectives made contact with the driver of the vehicle who was the 31 year old
suspect, along with an additional passenger. A search of the vehicle was
conducted and approximately 4 more pounds of marijuana was located inside.
After obtaining the second search warrant, detectives
searched the 31 year old suspects residence-property. Detectives located an
additional 2 lbs of marijuana in a chicken coop. The marijuana was buried and
hidden in a large blue barrel of chicken feed. Also seized was a digital
scale and a rifle. Seized under the civil forfeiture laws was the 2000 Chevy
Suburban.
This incident remains under investigation. Once
completed, a copy of the report will be forwarded to the Van Buren County
Prosecutors office requesting charges of Possession with intent to deliver
marijuana.
Anyone with information can
contact the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office at (269) 657-3101, Crime
Stoppers 1-800-342-7867, Silent Observer (269) 343-2100 or your local Police
Department.
Assisting Agencies:
Assisting at the scenes were Deputies from the Van Buren County Uniform Response
Division and K9-Division, as well as the South Haven Police K-9 Unit.
Investigating Officers:
Van Buren
County Sheriffs Office Narcotics Unit.
Supervisor Contact:
Bryan R.
Stump D/Lt.,
Van Buren
County Sheriff’s Office, Narcotics Unit, Ph# (269) 657-3101 Ext 208,
email.
May 2010
Apr 2010
6/25/2010
update
Incident #:
2997-10
Incident Type:
Child Abuse-Neglect.
Incident
Location: 72300 Erika
Way in South Haven Township.
Date and Time:
Deputies were dispatched at approximately 2:51 pm.
Suspect:
Name withheld due to this being an open investigation.
Victim:
Name withheld due to this being an open investigation.
Information:
Sheriff Dale R.
Gribler reports that Deputies were dispatched to the parking lot of the
Coastal Crossings apartments in South Haven Township in reference to a child
being left inside of a vehicle unattended.
Upon arrival on scene, the child
had already been placed into the ambulance and was being treated medically
and was then taken to the South Haven Community Hospital. Further
investigation revealed that the child was actually less than 4 months old and
was left unattended inside of a car in the parking lot,
according to witnesses, from 7 or 8 in the morning until approximately 2:40
pm.
A witness heard a woman screaming when she realized that she had left the
baby inside of the car. The witness was able to give CPR to the baby, who
was reported to be not breathing upon taking her out of the vehicle. Witnesses
report that the baby was revived by the CPR that was administered. Police
and EMS arrived on scene shortly after.
Due to the high temperatures today,
the child was diagnosed with dehydration, heat exhaustion, and lethargy. The
child was transported to South Haven Community Hospital and then transferred
to Bronson Hospital. The Child is listed in stable condition at this time.
This is an open investigation and the report will be submitted to the Van
Buren County Prosecutors Office for charges.
Assisting agencies: Michigan
State Police and SHAES
Investigating Deputy:
Deputy John Stolsonburg, and Detective Sharon VanDam.
Contact Information:
On duty Sergeant or Lieutenant Lux at 269-657-3101,
email
Mar 2010
Feb 2010
Jan 2010
Incident #:
124-10.
Incident Type:
Personal Injury Snowmobile Collision.
Date & Time of Incident:
January 5, 2010 at 1:24 a.m.
Location of Incident:
14th Ave. between M-140 and Blue Star Hwy.
Vehicle #1:
1997 Arctic Cat snowmobile.
Driver #1:
Kristen Marie Williamson, 21 year old
female from South Haven.
Injuries:
The victim sustained minor injuries. She was
treated at South Haven Community Hospital and was released.
Vehicle #2:
1997 Yamaha
snowmobile.
Driver #2:
Brian Gerald Nix, 23 year old male from Grand
Rapids.
Helmets worn:
Driver #1 was wearing a
helmet and driver #2 was not.
Alcohol:
Alcohol was
not a factor in the collision.
Traffic Citations issued:
Driver #2 was issued
citations for unregistered snowmobile, no crash helmet and no trail pass.
Narrative:
Sheriff Dale R. Gribler reports that Deputies were dispatched to 14th Avenue
between Blue Star Highway and M-140 for a personal injury snowmobile crash.
Upon arrival Deputies found a female lying in the
roadway near the Van Buren Trail. It was determined that the female was riding
with two other subjects. All three were heading westbound on 14th Avenue. The
lead snowmobile turned northbound on to the Van Buren Trail. The female, who
was riding second in the group, stopped prior to turning on to the trail and was
struck from behind by the third snowmobile in the group. The collision threw
the female from the snowmobile after being struck. The other drivers were not
injured in the crash.
Emergency personnel were hindered in their attempts to
get to the accident due to the depth of snow on 14th Avenue. Deputies located
an MDOT plow truck nearby and the truck was able to clear a path for emergency
vehicles to get to the patient.
Weather conditions and speed appear to be factors in
the crash.
Assisting
Agencies:
South Haven Police
Department, South Haven Area Emergency Services, Michigan Department of
Transportation.
Investigating Officer:
Deputy Travis Bernatche,
Deputy Casey Davis.
Contact Person:
Sergeant Scott Schmitt
email or Lt.
William Lux email
can be contacted at 269-657-2006.
Dec 2009
Incident #:
5101-09 and 5786-09
Date of Arrest:
December 15, 2009
Dates of Home Invasions:
The
last two weeks of July of 2009
Location:
South Haven Township, Located in Van Buren County Michigan
Incident Type:
Arrest of Suspect for 2 South Haven Township Home Invasions. Suspect is
Currently on Parole for Previous Home Invasions.
Suspect/Arrested:
Jeffrey Thomas Capio, 40 year old male from South Haven Michigan
Alcohol/Drugs a Factor:
Drugs are suspected to be a factor in the situation.
Charges:
2 Counts of Home Invasion in the 2nd Degree.
Information::
Sheriff Dale R. Gribler reports that deputies received two separate reports of
home invasions in the Township of South Haven during the last two weeks of
July of 2009.
Deputies learned that a suspect had forced his way into
two secured residences and had stolen various items from inside the homes.
Deputies began their investigation to develop a suspect and during a check of
the surrounding area, one was located.
While interviewing suspect Jeffrey Capio of South
Haven, he was found to be in possession of evidence linking him to the crimes
and was found to be released from prison from numerous previous home invasion
arrests and convictions.
Capio was later arrested for the crimes and is awaiting
trial for the offenses and was also violated on his parole status from
prison. Drugs appear to be a factor in both crimes.
The Van Buren County Prosecutor's Office is now taking
over the case and will prosecute.
Investigating Officers:
Deputy Brian Matthews
email, Deputy Duane Brigham
Supervising Officer:
Sergeant Wayne Polomcak
Incident #:
9454-09
Incident Type:
Armed Robbery, Kidnapping, Car Jacking.
Date and time:
December 8, 2009 at 1930 hours.
Venue:
Little
Caesars Pizza and Village Market, South Haven Township, VanBuren County, MI
Victim:
Dylan Akers,
30 year old white male, South Haven area resident.
Suspect:
55 year old
male (name withheld pending arraignment).
Information:
Sheriff
Dale R Gribler reports that Deputies were called to assist South Haven Police
Department with a armed robbery at Little Caesars Pizza.
Reporting officer notes that, while assisting in this
investigation, a car jacking took place not far from the crime scene while
officers were reviewing security camera footage.
Deputies then met with victim, Dylan Ackers, who stated
to police that he was held at gun point while he was robbed of all the money
on his person and driven away from the scene in his own car. Akers then
realized that the suspect did not have a gun. Akers then attempted to subdue
the suspect by choking him out. Akers was able to regain possession of his
vehicle and his freedom but not before being punched in the face by the
suspect.
Akers then led police to the scene. South Haven police
K-9 then tracked the suspect to a apartment in the 400 block of Alyworth in
the City of South Haven. Officers were then able to identify and arrest the
suspect with help from the employees of Little Caesars and Dylan Akers.
Officers were able to recover a large sum of money taken in the incident and
also recovered a stolen Mini 14 semi auto rife stolen from a breaking and
entering of a residence that occurred earlier in the week in Covert Township.
The suspect is being held at the VanBuren County Jail waiting
arraignment on kidnapping, and armed robbery charges.
Assisting with the Investigation::
South Haven
City Police, Michigan State Police, the managers of Village Express,
Village Market Food Center who provided video evidence, and the employees of
Little Caesars who came forth to identify this suspect.
Investigating
Deputies:
Deputy Duane A
Brigham (269) 657-3101 ext 826,
Deputy Casey Davis
(269) 657-3101 ext. 835
Supervisor Contact: Sergeant
Scott Schmitt, (269) 657-3101 ext 801,
email.
Nov 2009
Incident #:
8992-09
Incident Type:
Personal
Injury Crash.
Date & Time of Incident: November
17, 2009 at 10:19 p.m.
Location of Incident:
CR 689 at 8th
Ave, South Haven Twp.
Driver:
57 year old
Vandalia, MI man.
Injuries:
The
driver suffered facial and head injuries from the impact with the windshield.
He is currently in stable condition.
Hospital Information:
The
driver was transported to South Haven Community Hospital by South Haven Area
Emergency Services personnel.
Vehicle #1:
1990
Geo Tracker, blue in color.
Seat Belts used:
It is
believed that the driver was not wearing a seat belt.
Is alcohol a factor:
Alcohol is
believed to be a factor.
Criminal Charges:
Deputies
are awaiting blood results to determine the driver’s blood alcohol content at
the time of the crash. The report will then be forwarded to the Van Buren
County Prosecutor’s Office for charges.
Narrative: Sheriff
Dale R. Gribler reports that Deputies were dispatched to the intersection of
County Road 689 and 8th Ave. in South Haven Township for a personal injury
crash.
Upon arrival, it was determined that the driver, a 57
year old Vandalia man, was traveling northbound on County Road 689 and failed to
stop at a stop sign. The vehicle then travelled through the “T” intersection
and into a large ditch.
Deputies on scene noted that the windshield was cracked
on the driver’s side, indicating that the driver of the vehicle was not wearing
a safety belt.
A half empty, half gallon bottle of Seagram’s Gin was
located on the front passenger seat of the vehicle. It is believed that the
driver of the vehicle was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the
accident. Once the lab results are received the report will be forwarded to the
Van Buren County Prosecutor’s Office for review.
Investigating Officer:
Deputy
Travis Bernatche, Deputy Greg Pentland.
Assisting Agencies:
South Haven
Police Department, South Haven Area Emergency Services.
Contact Person:
Please contact the on-duty Sergeant at 269-657-3101.
Oct 2009
Incident #:
Incident Type:
Stolen Handgun Complaint and Later Recovery of the Stolen Weapon.
Date of
Incident:
October 30, 2009 (Report of Incident to the Police).
Location:
South Haven Township, Van Buren County Michigan.
Suspects:
Two 18 year old males. One from the Pullman MI area and the other from
Grand Junction MI.
Stolen: Vintage Harrington and Richardson Revolver
Style Handgun.
Alcohol or
Drug Use:
No drug use or alcohol is believed to be a factor in the incident.
Information: Sheriff Dale R. Gribler reports that on
10/30/2009 Deputies from the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office received a
complaint of a stolen handgun from a residence in South Haven Township
Michigan. The handgun stolen was described as a vintage H&R style
revolver with an early date of manufacturer.
Deputies, at this time, began
their investigation and were able to develop suspects that might be affiliated
with the incident. During interviews with the suspects and through a lengthy
investigation, the handgun was recovered in the Pullman Michigan area.
Further interviews were conducted that placed two suspects directly involved
in the incident. One suspect was found to be the subject who stole the
handgun and attempted to sell it. The other suspect involved was found to
have concealed it in the attempt to sell the gun
in the South Haven area.
The subject, who was in possession of the handgun
when it was recovered and believed to have stolen it, was arrested and lodged
at the Van Buren County Jail on two separate felony charges
of Larceny of a Firearm and Possession of a firearm. This subject is
also on probation in Allegan County for an unrelated charge.
Additional
charges are being sought on both suspects through the Prosecutors Office.
Further investigation is still pending.
Status:
Open pending further charges from the Van Buren County Prosecutor's Office.
Investigating
Officer:
Deputy Brian Matthews.
Supervisor
Contact Information:
Sergeant Wayne Polomcak at 269-657-3101 or
by email
Incident #:
8047-09.
Date and
Time of Incident:
October 16, 2009
at 8:50 p.m.
Nature of Incident:
OWI 3rd or Subsequent Arrest, Drove while License Revoked, Possession of Open
Intoxicants, and Personal Injury Crash in South Haven Township.
Location:
Baseline Road and 71 1/2 Street, Van Buren County, South Haven Township.
Suspect Information:
45 year old male South Haven area resident. Currently lodged at the Van Buren
County Jail. (name withheld pending arraignment in 7th district court
west South Haven)
Alcohol:
Alcohol was a factor in the crash.
Vehicle Information:
90 Dodge Caravan, Damaged in the rollover crash.
Charges:
Felony Operating while intoxicated 3rd or subsequent offense, Possession of Open
Intoxicants in a Motor Vehicle, Drove While License Revoked (From prior
operating while intoxicated arrests.)
Injuries:
The 45 year old male sustained minor injuries in the crash.
Narrative:
Officers were dispatched to the area of Baseline Road and 71 1/2th St located in
South Haven Township in reference to a single vehicle personal injury crash.
Upon arrival, Officers located a single van rolled upon
its side and the driver trapped inside the vehicle. After providing medical
attention to the suspect, and extricating him from the vehicle, he was taken to
South Haven Community Hospital for an evaluation. It appears that the suspect
while driving West on Baseline Road traversed across the center line and then
down into an embankment on the South side of the roadway where the vehicle
rolled and struck a tree.
While attending to the patient open alcohol was found
inside the vehicle. A subsequent investigation found that the suspect was
highly intoxicated and was driving a vehicle while his license is denied and
revoked from numerous operating while intoxicated arrests. The suspect is also
out on bond in Allegan County from another operating while intoxicated arrest
which occurred less than one month ago.
The suspect does have an extensive criminal history and
after being medically cleared was taken to and lodged at the Van Buren County
Jail for various offenses. A bond will be set in the Van Buren Case at a later
date due to the situation and felony charges. At this time, the situation is
still open pending possible charges against the vehicle's owner for allowing the
suspect to continually drive intoxicated and upon a revoked license.
Status of Situation:
Open - pending Prosecutor review.
Investigating Deputy:
Deputy Brian W. Matthews, Van Buren County Sheriff's Office.
Assisting Agencies:
South Haven Community Emergency Services, South Haven Police Department
Sep 2009
Aug 2009
Jul 2009
NATURE OF INCIDENT:
Operating while Intoxicated – Boating
DATE AND TIME: Sunday
July 5, 2009
at approximately 10:00 pm.
LOCATION:
Black River, South Haven Township
INCIDENT #:
5038-09
BOAT OPERATOR / SUSPECT:
68 year old, Larry Chambers from South Haven
DATAMASTER:
.22 Blood Alcohol Content
PASSENGERS:
There were 11 additional passengers on the vessel.
VEHICLE INFORMATION:
1967 Steel Inboard Pleasure boat
INFORMATION:
Sheriff Dale R. Gribler reports that
the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Marine Division was on patrol on the Black River
South Haven Township, on Sunday July 5, 2009 at approximately 10:00 pm. Marine
Deputies made contact with Mr. Chambers while he was operating a pleasure boat
with eleven additional passengers in the evening hours on the Black River.
Marine Deputies found Mr. Chambers to be under the influence of alcohol. Mr.
Chambers was subsequently arrested for Operating While Intoxicated and lodged at
the Van Buren County Jail pending arraignment. Marine Deputies turned the
vessel over to a sober passenger and it was taken back to the dock safely.
The investigation has been turned over to the Van Buren
County Prosecutor’s Office.
INVESTIGATING DEPUTIES:
Marine Deputies Nathan
Penning, Mikal Pechota, Ben Downey, Jason Fisk, Mike Hostetler, Uniform Response
Sergeant Scott Schmitt, Sergeant Dave Walker
SUPERVISOR CONTACT:
On Duty Sergeant (269)
657-3101
Sergeant Chad Jahr
Van Buren County Sheriff’s
Office
Marine Division
205 S. Kalamazoo Street
Paw Paw, MI 49079
Telephone: (269) 657-3101 Ext.
272
Click here to send an
email.
NATURE OF INCIDENT:
Operating while Intoxicated – Boating
DATE AND TIME:
Sunday, July 5, 2009
at approximately 1:00 a.m.
LOCATION:
Black River, South Haven Township
INCIDENT #:
5043-09
BOAT OPERATOR / SUSPECT:
38 year old, Tera Barnes from Battle Creek
DATAMASTER:
.24 Blood Alcohol Content
PASSENGERS:
There were 3 additional passengers on the vessel
VEHICLE INFORMATION:
1983 Inboard Pleasure boat
INFORMATION:
Sheriff Dale R. Gribler
reports that the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Marine Division was on patrol on the
Black River, South Haven Township, on Sunday July 5, 2009 at approximately 1:00
a.m. Marine Deputies made contact with Ms. Barnes while she was operating a
pleasure boat with three additional passengers in the early morning hours on the
Black River. Marine Deputies found Ms. Barnes to be under the influence of
alcohol. Ms. Barnes was subsequently arrested for Operating While Intoxicated
and lodged at the Van Buren County Jail pending arraignment. The boat and
passengers were safely taken to their dock.
The investigation has been turned over to the Van Buren
County Prosecutor’s Office.
INVESTIGATING DEPUTIES:
Marine Deputies Nathan
Penning, Mikal Pechota, Ben Downey, Jason Fisk, Mike Hostetler, Deputy Brian
Matthews
SUPERVISOR CONTACT:
On Duty Sergeant (269)
657-3101
Sergeant Chad Jahr
Van Buren County Sheriff’s
Office
Marine Division
205 S. Kalamazoo Street
Paw Paw, MI 49079
Telephone: (269) 657-3101 Ext.
272
Click here to send an
email.
Incident Type:
Personal injury
crash.
Incident Date and Time:
July 5, 2009
at 23:00 hours p.m.
Incident #: 5040-09
Location:
CR388 in the
71000 block, South Haven Twp, Van Buren Co.
Vehicle #1:
2007 Yamaha
motorcycle
Driver #1:
Richard James
Underwood, white male, 53, Kalamazoo
Passenger #1:
Ariel Anderson,
white female, 55, Kalamazoo
Vehicle #2:
2003 Kia four
door
Driver #2:
Jessica Wall,
white female, 24, Portage
Passenger #2:
David Anthony, white male, 25, Portage
Alcohol:
Alcohol is
not a factor
Information:
Sheriff
Dale Gribler reports that on Sunday, July 5, 2009 at approximately 11:00pm,
Deputies were dispatched to the 71000 block of CR 388, South Haven
Township for a motorcycle versus car personal injury accident. Deputies found
that the driver of the motorcycle attempted to pass a line of cars after the
South Haven fireworks and collided with a vehicle making a left turn into a
private drive. A passenger on the motorcycle, Ariel Anderson, was thrown from
the motorcycle and received numerous internal injuries. Anderson was
transported to South Haven Hospital and then transferred to Bronson Hospital.
This accident is open pending further investigation.
Investigating Officer:
Deputy Duane A
Brigham (269-657-3101 Ext 826 )
Supervisor Contact:
Sergeant Scot
Schmitt (269-657-3101 Ext 801)
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