The South Bend Common Council is actively discussing ways for the city to increase minority representation in the police and fire departments. The Common Council unanimously passed a non-binding resolution on December 8 that recognizes the “need to develop viable programs in both the South Bend Fire Department and the South Bend Police Department which…
Commuters struggled to make it to work and school on Thursday morning after a freak November snowstorm dumped over six inches of snow through mid-afternoon on parts of South Bend and Mishawaka. “Downtown South Bend is horrible,” said Kristen Calleja of South Bend. “I was stuck for an hour on Michigan Street this morning just…
Trick-or-treaters will have an extra chance to collect candy this week as the South Bend Police Department along with the Fire Department and St. Joseph County Police team up to host a Treat Night. The event is being held at the South Bend Police Department Garage at 701 W. Sample Street on Wednesday, October 29…
St. Joseph County’s Metro Homicide Unit has identified the body of a deceased male found at the Shirley Motel yesterday. Edward M. Pierce, 56, was identified as the victim. An autopsy revealed that the cause of death was sharp force injury. It has been ruled a homicide. The prosecutor’s office says that South Bend Police…
South Bend’s acting mayor is partnering with the South Bend Police Department for a night to promote crime-prevention efforts. The “National Night Out: America’s Night Out Against Crime” is a community outreach effort on behalf of the city’s police department. “It’s important to maintain a strong connection between law enforcement and the community,” says Deputy…
