On April 23, 2023, at approximately 12:12 a.m., Calhoun County Sheriff's Office deputies with Pennfield Township initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for driving without headlights on North Avenue near Coolidge Avenue. The vehicle turned west on Maryland Drive where it accelerated, fleeing from deputies. Deputies saw the vehicle attempt to turn south onto Redner Avenue. Due to the vehicle’s speed, it failed to negotiate the turn. The vehicle crashed through a fence and came to rest in the front yard of the residence. The two occupants then fled on foot. Deputies were able to take the driver into custody, however the passenger was not located.
The driver, a 17-year-old juvenile, sustained minor injuries from the crash. As deputies were canvassing the area where the individuals were running, a loaded stolen handgun was located. The incident will be reviewed by the Calhoun County Prosecutor’s Office.
The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Calhoun County Consolidated Dispatch Authority, Battle Creek Police Department, and Life Care Ambulance. Please contact the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office at 269-781-0880 or Silent Observer at 269-781-9700 if you have any further information.
