On Friday, Feb. 2, 2024 at approximately 3:50 p.m., Calhoun County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a hit-and-run crash involving a school bus in the Village of Homer. The school bus was occupied by its driver and a few children, and no one sustained injuries.
The male suspect was identified as a 26-year-old Jackson County resident, and was located on 25 ½ Mile Rd near L Drive S, and was taken into custody. Further investigation determined that the suspect, was unlawfully in possession of a firearm, body armor, and burglary tools. The suspect was lodged at the Calhoun County Jail on numerous felony and misdemeanor charges, including several firearms-related charges.
The crash is currently under investigation by the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office, and no public or school safety concerns are present.
