Probation Violation Charges Follow Gun Recovery

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — An unhoused man was arrested Monday after several stolen firearms from Texas were recovered from his encampment near Dickman Road and Interstate 94 in Battle Creek.

The arrest came after the Battle Creek Police Department Fusion Center and an embedded agent from Calhoun County Probation/Parole received information about the stash of stolen guns that were in possession of a Battle Creek area man.

According to police, the man was located Monday at 1 p.m. at the encampment. After further investigation, the stolen guns were recovered and included:

• Four semiautomatic handguns
• One revolver
• One assault-style rifle
• Additional property including ammo, extra magazines, gun parts and accessories

The man was taken into custody and lodged at the Calhoun County Jail on a probation violation.

Additional weapons charges will be requested after coordination with investigators from Texas.

Gun Stash Discovered in Homeless Encampment

Members of the Battle Creek Police Department Fusion Center worked with Calhoun County Probation/Parole to locate and recover the firearms. The investigation confirmed that the man was unhoused and living in the encampment near Dickman Road and I-94.

The fusion center plays a critical role in coordinating information between law enforcement agencies to track stolen property and identify suspects across jurisdictions.

This case highlights the complex intersection of probation violations, stolen firearms, and homelessness in Michigan. The man had violated his probation terms, which likely included restrictions on firearm possession.

Texas Weapons Trace Investigation Underway

Investigators from Texas are coordinating with Michigan law enforcement to determine the source of the stolen firearms. Weapons tracing helps law enforcement identify where stolen guns originated and can provide leads to broader criminal networks.

The stolen guns were recovered Monday afternoon, and additional weapons charges will be filed after the investigation with Texas authorities concludes.

The case represents another example of stolen firearms moving from Texas to Michigan, a pattern that has become increasingly common in recent years.