Man arrested, charged after 26-mile chase in Van Buren Township, officials say
Local 4 is learning more about a violent incident in Van Buren Township and the lengthy police chase that followed. Carl Travis was arrested Friday night after fleeing by car for more than 26 miles and then trying to get away on foot.
Body found in pickup truck bed in Van Buren, MSP investigating as homicide
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich. Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a homicide after a mans body was found Sunday in Van Buren Township. According to authorities, MSP were contacted by Van Buren Township Police at about 10:15 a.m. after a mans body was found in the bed of a pickup truck parked in the weeds on Belleville Road, near Quirk Road. Police believe the incident was not a random crime. Police said the man had been killed at a home in Wayne and was transported after to the location. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Michigan State Police Metro South Post at 734-287-5000.