From Calhoun County Sheriff Steve Hinkley:
The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office is conducting a search today, March 31, on 6 1/2 Mile in Newton Township. This is a physical search, including the use of a cadaver dog, based on leads in an investigation regarding Battle Creek resident Ashley Parlier who went missing in 2005. Detectives were drawn to this area due to recent leads in the investigation, and investigators recently traveled to California, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, as well, to pursue leads. A person of interest has been identified in this crime, and that person's name will not be released at this time. More information will be released as it's available. Detectives are interested in speaking with anyone who was friends or acquaintances with Ashley Parlier, or has information about her disappearance: Please call the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office at 269-781-0880.
