South Bend Common Council Approves $25 Million Smart Streets Proposal

South Bend Common Council Approves $25 Million Smart Streets Proposal

The South Bend Common Council approved a $25 million plan on Monday night that would convert two of the city’s main thoroughfares from one-way to two-way traffic. The Smart Streets initiative would convert both Michigan Street and Main Street. The plan also calls for the construction of new roundabouts and various other street improvements. It…

Judge Rules Some South Bend Police Department Recordings Violated Wiretap Act

Judge Rules Some South Bend Police Department Recordings Violated Wiretap Act

A federal judge has ruled in a police tape controversy that has dogged South Bend for several years. Judge Joseph S. Van Bokkelen of the US District Court in Hammond ruled that the recordings of a police officer’s phone line made prior to February 4, 2011 did not violate the Wiretap Act because they were…

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Councilman Henry Davis Jr.

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Councilman Henry Davis Jr.

A libel lawsuit filed against a member of the South Bend Common Council has been dismissed. Four South Bend Police Department officers — Tim Corbett, Dave Wells, Steve Richmond and Brian Young — sued Councilman Henry Davis Jr. (2nd District), alleging libel and defamation of character. Judge Jenny Manier dismissed the case with prejudice, meaning…

Councilman Henry Davis Jr. Pleads Guilty to Reckless Driving

South Bend Common Councilman Henry Davis Jr. entered into a reckless driving plea agreement on Friday. The plea deal stipulates that the councilman be subject to six months of probation and is required to use a Breathalyzer lock on his vehicle for 60 days. Councilman Davis Jr. was arrested in the early morning hours of…

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Special Prosecutor Appointed in Councilman Henry Davis Jr.’s OWI Case

The St. Joseph Country Prosecutor’s office today announced that a special prosecutor has been named in the OWI case for South Bend Common Councilman Henry Davis Jr. The councilman appeared today before the Traffic & Misdemeanor Court. He is charged with two misdemeanors. Davis was arrested early in the morning on July 19 going the…

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Councilman Henry Davis Jr. Booked on OWI Charges

A member of the South Bend Common Council was arrested Saturday morning on OWI charges. Councilman Henry Davis Jr. (D-District 2) was allegedly driving in the wrong direction on the US 31 bypass when police pulled his Cadillac over at around 3 am. St. Joseph County Police pulled Davis Jr. over near the Crumstown Highway…