St. Joseph Public Safety nabs serial graffiti artist after long search

St. Joseph Public Safety seeking to acquire a K9

The St. Joseph Department of Public Safety is raising funds to acquire a K9. Speaking to city commissioners this week, the department’s Officer Ryan Streelman said having a K9 unit would makes searches for missing persons faster and safer, enhance apprehensions, and be good for community relations. “Some people are afraid to talk to the police, which they have their own reasons,” Streelman said. “But everybody loves dogs. Having a dog there can…

St. Joseph Public Safety nabs serial graffiti artist after long search

After years of looking, the St. Joseph Department of Public Safety has finally nabbed a serial graffiti artist who’s been damaging public property all over Berrien County. Public Safety Director Steve Neubecker tells us the culprit had been tagging all kinds of public infrastructure with the number 44 for the past two or three years. “We finally caught the individual who was doing that,” Neubecker said. “Last Friday, we were able to identify who…