Crime & Safety
Calhoun County, MI Home Invasion: Neighbors Stop Suspect
Convis Township, MI – Neighbors who heard screams early Thursday morning intervened during an alleged home invasion in Calhoun County, pulling a suspect away from a residence's window before he could
By Jordan Mercer · 2026-10-22T12:15:42.910Z
Convis Township, MI – Neighbors who heard screams early Thursday morning intervened during an alleged home invasion in Calhoun County, pulling a suspect away from a residence's window before he could enter farther, authorities said.
According to the Calhoun County Sheriff 's Office, deputies responded at approximately 1:56 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, to a reported breaking and entering in progress at the Bellevue Trailer Park in Convis Township, near the Battle Creek area.
Investigators said the suspect allegedly broke a window and was attempting to enter the residence when neighbors heard screaming and intervened.
The neighbors reportedly pulled the man from the window, preventing him from entering farther.
Authorities said the suspect also allegedly damaged a window of the victim's vehicle before fleeing to his nearby residence.
Knife Recovered, Suspect Refuses Commands
Deputies recovered a large kitchen knife at the scene, which investigators believe the suspect brought to the residence.
Officers located the suspect's nearby home and observed someone moving inside.
Despite repeated announcements and commands to exit, the suspect allegedly refused to cooperate.
After approximately 45 minutes, deputies observed the man crawling inside the residence. When informed he was under arrest, he approached a front window and reportedly began harming himself.
The suspect eventually exited onto the front porch but continued disregarding deputies' commands.
Deputies deployed a Taser and took him into custody.
Suspect Hospitalized Before Jail Booking
The man received treatment from Marshall Area Fire Fighters Ambulance Authority personnel before being transported to Bronson Battle Creek Hospital for additional evaluation.
Following treatment, he was booked into the Calhoun County Jail on charges of home invasion, damage to property and obstructing police.
Authorities have not released his identity.
Anyone with information can contact Lt. Benjamin Hess at 269 781 0880 or submit an anonymous tip through Silent Observer at 269 964 3888.