HOWARD TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Authorities in Cass County arrested a home invasion suspect Monday evening, thanks to some help from one of their K-9 deputies.
Sheriff Richard J Behnke reports that deputies responded to a home invasion that took place in the 2600 Block of Lake Shore Drive in Howard Township just before 6:30 p.m.. When they arrived, they were advised by a resident in the area that a suspicious subject with a back pack was cutting through yards in the area. K-9 “Faust” was requested to attempt and track the suspect.
The K-9 tracked the suspect approximately one mile and located the black backpack believed to be involved in the home invasion. The track continued into a large field and the suspect was located hiding under some thick underbrush.
The 41-year-old Niles man was taken into custody and transported to the Cass County Jail and charged with Home Invasion, Possession of Meth, and Larceny over $200.
The Cass County Sheriffs Office was assisted by Pokagon Tribal Police Department. The suspect’s name will not be released until he is arraigned in the 4th District Court of Cass County.
