Springfield, MI – Two separate proactive patrol stops in Springfield led to stolen firearms recoveries and arrests over the weekend, authorities said.
According to the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office, deputies first stopped a vehicle on Saturday, October 18, 2025, on North 20th Street near Lafayette Street for improper lane use and defective equipment. During the stop, a 48-year-old Battle Creek man allegedly possessed a Smith & Wesson pistol located in the glove box.
A LEIN check indicated the handgun had been reported stolen. The man was arrested and lodged at the Calhoun County Jail on the following charges: carrying a concealed weapon in a motor vehicle, possession of a stolen firearm, and felon in possession of a firearm.
On Sunday, October 19, 2025, deputies patrolling West Michigan Avenue near Limit Street observed a vehicle matching a description linked to recent larcenies in Battle Creek, officials said. When deputies initiated a traffic stop, the driver allegedly fled on foot.
After a brief pursuit, the juvenile suspect was apprehended. Deputies say stolen property tied to prior thefts was recovered. A subsequent vehicle search allegedly uncovered an AR-15 rifle and ammunition, which LEIN later confirmed as stolen.
A juvenile petition was submitted for resisting and obstructing an officer, possession of a concealed weapon in a motor vehicle, and possession of a stolen firearm.
The Sheriff’s Office said these arrests reflect ongoing efforts to reduce gun violence and deter criminal activity countywide. The cases remain under investigation.
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