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  • 4 days ago | southbendtribune.com | Camille Sarabia

    Centre Township firefighter Christopher Haggerty was charged with domestic battery and subsequently terminated by the township board. Haggerty contested the termination, citing Indiana law that stays such actions pending the outcome of criminal charges. The board decided to delay further action until after the disposition of Haggerty's criminal case. Haggerty is currently suspended without pay and has pleaded his case, citing PTSD treatment and due process concerns.

  • 4 days ago | southbendtribune.com | Camille Sarabia

    The Michiana Crime Stoppers Board of Directors decreased the payout of their Speedy Reward in an effort to counter financial strain from a significant rise in reward payouts, they said. A Speedy Reward, which formerly resulted in a $300 payout — an increase from $200 in 2023 — is granted if a tip leads to the arrest of a fugitive with a warrant. After 5 p.m. on May 30, 2025, the authorized payout for Speedy Rewards is $150. Rewards must be collected within 90 days of authorization.

  • 5 days ago | southbendtribune.com | Camille Sarabia

    A handicap ramp stolen in South Bend's River Park neighborhood last week was returned to its owner on Friday. The South Bend Police Department sought the public's assistance on Friday, May 30 with locating a handicap ramp stolen between 11:28 a.m. and 12:07 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, in the 800 block of South 29th Street.

  • 5 days ago | yahoo.com | Camille Sarabia

    A handicap ramp stolen in South Bend's River Park neighborhood last week was returned to its owner on Friday. The South Bend Police Department sought the public's assistance on Friday, May 30 with locating a handicap ramp stolen between 11:28 a.m. and 12:07 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, in the 800 block of South 29th Street.

  • 5 days ago | yahoo.com | Camille Sarabia

    A former Centre Township Fire Department battalion chief who was terminated in April after being charged with misdemeanor domestic battery has dates this week to both contest his firing by the Centre Township Board and to defend himself against the criminal charge in court. What are the accusations against Haggerty?

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