Police: Suspect tries to escape arrest, crashes into detective’s car
BERRIEN COUNTY, Mich.—Multiple law enforcement agencies conducted a month-long investigation that resulted in the arrest of two suspects on drug-related charges on July 16, according to the Southwest Enforcement Team (SWET).
On Tuesday, police attempted to make an arrest at a Walmart located in the 2100 block of South 11th Street in Niles.
During the arrest, the suspect vehicle attempted to escape police and in the process, struck a detective’s car.
Police located 54 grams of heroin, several digital scales, a Glock pistol with a 50 round drum magazine and other narcotic-related items during a search of the suspect’s vehicle.
The driver of the suspect vehicle, George L. Harris, 27, was arrested and taken to the Berrien County Jail on the following charges:
- Delivery of Heroin
- Possession with intent to deliver heroin over 50 grams
- Felon in possession of a firearm
- Possession of a firearm in commission of a felony
- Destruction of police property
- Maintaining a drug vehicle
The passenger in the suspect’s vehicle, Robert Williams, 25, was also arrested and taken to the Berrien County Jail on the following charges:
- Possession with intent to deliver heroin over 50 grams
- Felon in possession of a firearm
- Possession of a firearm in commission of a felony
- Out of state warrant for armed robbery and parole absconder
The arrests were the result of a month-long investigation into the distribution of heroin in Niles and South Bend.
SWET was assisted by the Michigan State Police and the Berrien County Sheriff's Department.