Death investigation in Chickaming Township

BERRIEN COUNTY, Mich. -- At approximately 11:00 a.m. on September 8, 2025, officers with the Cickaming Police Department responded to Arlington Metals in Sawyer, Michigan, after a report of a body found in a pond on the property. Upon arrival and further investigation, responding units confirmed the presence of a deceased individual.

At this time, the person's identity has not been determined. The circumstances surrounding the death are still under active investigation. If you have any information related to this incident, contact Deputy Chief Roe at 269-469-3245. The Berrien County Sheriff's Office also assisted.