Full Notification

Sheriff Richard J. Behnke reports that on August 11, 2023 at approximately 03:13 am, Deputies were dispatched to a single vehicle crash into a residence near the intersection of Redfield and Ironwood in Milton Township, Cass County. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene prior to officers arrival. A 23-year-old Niles resident was later located and identified as the driver of the vehicle. The male subject was arrested and lodged, on multiple charges, at the Cass County Jail. His name is being withheld pending arraignment. 

Alcohol does appear to be a factor in this crash. This case is currently under investigation.

Assisting at the scene was Howard Township Fire Department, SMCAS Ambulance and Cass County K9 Neera.