On 10-08-16 shortly before 8:00 pm officers were dispatched to the 700 block of S. Wester Street to shots fired, followed by a female injured by gunfire. Arriving officers were directed to 714 S. Webster Street upon entering the residence, officers spoke with Angelique Molina FH24 who was suffering from a gunshot wound to the arm. Angelique was transported to the hospital and treated for non-life threatening injuries.
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Monday, October 10, 2016
Monday, August 15, 2016
As the school year begins, South Bend Police ask drivers to take extra precautions in the designated school zones. Motorists must stop at least 20 feet from a school bus that is displaying red flashing lights and/or its stop arm is extended when approaching from the rear and from the opposite direction.
The speed limit in school zones is 25 mph, officers will be enforcing the speed limit in school zones beginning this week to get drivers to slow down. These school zones are in place to ensure the safety of students.
Friday, July 8, 2016
This has been a painful week for America, and South Bend stands with those who grieve in Minnesota, in Louisiana, and in Dallas.
The deaths of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile are under investigation, but what we do know now is that there were encounters by young men of color with police officers in those cities that did not have to end with someone losing their life.
Tuesday, June 21, 2016
Today, Mayor Pete Buttigieg joined Chief of Police Scott Ruszkowski to appoint Eric Crittendon as Patrol Division Chief, Robert Lanchsweerdt as Support Division Chief, and Jeff Rynearson as Operations Division Chief. All are veterans of the South Bend Police Department.
Monday, June 13, 2016
Now that it’s summer break, the South Bend Police Department issues reminders to parents and kids that the City has a curfew.
In South Bend, residents under 17 cannot be in a public place without a guardian from 11 pm to 5 am Sunday through Thursday. The curfew is 1 am to 5 am Friday and Saturday.
Residents under 15 cannot be in a public place without a guardian after 11 pm or before 5 am on any day of the week.
Monday, June 6, 2016
The South Bend Police Department is hosting a free, week-long Summer Youth Academy from June 13-17. The program is free of charge and open to students enrolled in high school during the 2015-2016 academic year. Topics of discussion include crime scene processing, narcotics enforcement, patrol operations, and the K-9, SWAT and Bomb Disposal Unit.
Friday, May 13, 2016
The South Bend Police Department is looking for dedicated, community-minded individuals to join its ranks. The department is inviting interested men and women to fill out an application by Thursday, May 26.
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
The South Bend Police and Fire Departments will host a Bike Drive from 6-8 pm at the Howard Park Ice Rink parking lot on Friday, May 6 from 6-8 pm. Residents are encouraged to donate new and used bicycles or make a monetary donation that will go towards the purchase of bike locks and bike helmets for kids who participate in the Boys and Girls Clubs of St. Joseph County after-school program at Harrison Primary Center.
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
The South Bend Police Department, Common Council President Tim Scott, and the group South Bend Neighborhoods will offer residents an opportunity to come together to discuss local issues with “Cops, Coffee, and Conversation” on Saturday, April 16th from 1:00 to 5:00 pm at The Well Coffeehouse 2410 E. Mishawaka Ave.
Monday, April 4, 2016
A crowd gathered at the South Bend Police Department on Sunday, April 3 for their 14th annual awards ceremony. At the event, officers were honored for acts ranging from talking a man out of suicide to apprehending an armed robbery suspect. The ceremony also recognized civilian employees and residents who have rendered outstanding service to the department.