Woman Convicted of Stealing $2,205 at Casino
A federal jury found a South Bend woman guilty of theft after she took money from a casino employee's dropped purse.
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South Bend Crime News
Across South Bend, coverage here takes in criminal investigations, law enforcement operations, the justice system and public safety. Reporting reaches the city and the surrounding area.
Accidents
South Bend Police Search for Missing Man
The South Bend Police Department is requesting public assistance to locate 26-year-old Quamir Scruggs.
Law Enforcement
South Bend Police Charge Two Men Following Violent Assault
Trenton Copeland and Joseph Forsey-Sego face multiple felony charges after an incident in a parking lot.
Violence
Police Investigate Stabbing at South Bend Clinic
Authorities are searching for a suspect after a woman was hospitalized following an incident on N. Bendix Drive.
Sex Crimes
Former Notre Dame Rector Filed Defamation Lawsuit
Elizabeth Greenop seeks to identify anonymous posters who made sexual abuse allegations online.
Drug Crime
South Bend Man Sentenced in Federal Drug Case
A 47-year-old man received a prison term after pleading guilty to a controlled substance offense in federal court.
More in Crime
This section follows local incident reports, justice system proceedings, law enforcement policies and public safety outcomes. Reporting spans across the city and the communities around it. Changes in department staffing and court scheduling often shift the cadence of these reports throughout the year. Public safety concerns and municipal response to recurring incident types drive the bulk of the coverage.