Three Rivers Police Department search warrant leads to arrest, recovery of stolen handgun
ABC 57 ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Mich. -- On Tuesday, June 23, officers with the Three Rivers Police Department received a report that two individuals had threatened each other with firearms.
When officers arrived at the scene, the suspects had already left the area. Officers continued investigating the incident throughout the night and into the following morning.
Through the course of the investigation, officers identified the involved parties and developed probable cause to believe that one of the suspects was located at his registered residence. Investigators subsequently obtained a search warrant for the residence.
Due to the nature of the investigation, the St. Joseph County Special Response Team (SRT) was requested to assist the Three Rivers Police Department in executing the search warrant. SRT safely and professionally executed the warrant and apprehended the suspect without incident.
During the search of the residence, officers recovered a stolen handgun, along with additional evidence related to the investigation.
This remains an active investigation, and additional charges and arrests may still be possible as the case continues. ABC57 will keep you updated if there are further developments.