Domestic Violence Warrant Sweeps

· Date and Time of Incident: Multiple Days in October

· Type of Incident: Domestic Violence Warrant Sweeps

· Location of Incident: Throughout Berrien County

· Agencies Involved: Berrien County Sheriff’s Office Enforcement Division; Berrien County Prosecutor’s Office; Berrien County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division

Narrative:
The Berrien County Sheriff’s Office conducted a countywide warrant sweep this week targeting individuals wanted for domestic violence related offenses. The coordinated effort resulted in 10 arrests – 5 felony, and 5 misdemeanor – with all suspects being lodged at the Berrien County Jail pending court appearances. In total, Deputies made nearly 50 attempts-to-locate subjects on outstanding domestic violence warrants.

This warrant sweep was part of a special enforcement initiative brought to the Sheriff’s Office as an idea by one of its Deputies and launched by Sheriff Heit in recognition of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The operation involved deputies from the Sheriff’s Office enforcement division, who worked diligently to locate and apprehend individuals with outstanding warrants for domestic violence related crimes.

“Domestic violence has no place in our community,” said Sheriff Heit. “These warrant sweeps send a clear message: our office is committed to protecting victims and holding offenders accountable. We will continue to use every resource available to ensure that justice is served and that survivors of domestic abuse know they are not alone.”

The Sheriff’s Office emphasized that these enforcement actions are part of an ongoing effort to address domestic violence year-round, not just during awareness month. Deputies also continue to partner with victim advocacy groups and community organizations to connect survivors with resources and support services.

The Berrien County Sheriff’s Office remains dedicated to enforcing the law, promoting public safety, and supporting victims of domestic violence through both enforcement and education.

For more information or to access domestic violence resources, contact the Berrien County Sheriff’s Office at (269)983-7141 or visit www.bcsheriff.org

For tips relating to the possible whereabouts of wanted individuals, please visit: https://www.berriencounty.org/FormCenter/Sheriffs-Department-7/Tip-Form…

Additional domestic violence resources are available at:

Cora Lamping Center for Survivors of Domestic & Sexual Violence
https://www.avenuefamilynetwork.org/cora-lamping-center-1

Sheriff’s Office RAD Program:
https://www.berriencounty.org/523/RAD-Self-Defense

Berrien Community Foundation:
https://www.berriencommunity.org/help4berrien/caring-connection-empower…

Berrien County Prosecutor’s Office:
https://www.berriencounty.org/254/Victim-Assistance

Berrien County – Domestic & Personal Protection Orders:
https://www.berriencounty.org/265/Domestic-Violence-Personal-Protection…

Domestic Assault Shelter Coalition (DASC):
https://www.dasasmi.org/

Caring Connection / Empowerment Center:
https://www.caringconnectionmi.org/empowermentcenter