Battle Creek Man Arrested for Driving Stolen Vehicle; Unregistered Handgun Found in Car

Just before 5 a.m. on Tuesday, deputies from the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) Springfield Detachment conducted a traffic stop on West Dickman Road after a vehicle was reported stolen through the Wayne County Airport Authority.

The driver, a 38-year-old Battle Creek man, was arrested and lodged at the Calhoun County Jail on charges of possession of a stolen vehicle and operating without a valid driver's license, CCSO said in a release.

Key Facts About the Arrest

• Location: West Dickman Road, Springfield, Calhoun County

• Time: Just before 5 a.m. Tuesday morning

• Suspect: 38-year-old male from Battle Creek

• Charges: Possession of a stolen vehicle, operating without a valid license

• Additional Finding: Unregistered handgun discovered during vehicle search

Unregistered Handgun Discovered

During the traffic stop, deputies located an unregistered handgun while searching the vehicle. A report requesting a charge of possession of an unregistered firearm will be submitted to the Calhoun County Prosecutor's Office.

The City of Battle Creek and surrounding communities continue to work with law enforcement to address vehicle theft and illegal firearm possession in the region.

How to Report Information

Anyone with additional information regarding the incident is asked to contact Lieutenant Curtis Smith at (269) 781-0880 or anonymously through Silent Observer at (269) 964-3888.

Source: WWMT News Channel 3

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where was the stolen vehicle traffic stop conducted?

A: The traffic stop occurred on West Dickman Road in Springfield, Calhoun County, Michigan, conducted by deputies from the CCSO Springfield Detachment.

Q: What charges does the Battle Creek man face?

A: The 38-year-old suspect faces charges of possession of a stolen vehicle and operating without a valid driver's license, with an additional charge of possession of an unregistered firearm pending.

Q: How can someone report information about this incident?

A: Contact Lieutenant Curtis Smith at (269) 781-0880 or call Silent Observer anonymously at (269) 964-3888.