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Evart police report suspect identified in downtown break-ins; chief seeks radio upgrades

City of Evart City Council · February 17, 2026
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Summary

The Evart Police Department told council it has identified a suspect in recent business break-ins and is coordinating summer events with MDOT. Chief John Beam also presented a request to upgrade department radios and said vendor quotes expire March 31.

Chief of Police John Beam reported to the council that investigators have identified a suspect in a string of recent business break-ins; the minutes do not record further investigative details or charges. Beam also said the department is coordinating with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) on summer events.

Separately, Beam described the department's need to upgrade its radio equipment. He said staff are gathering quotes from multiple radio manufacturers and that the current quotes will only be valid through March 31. The item was informational; Council did not vote on procurement at the Feb. 17 meeting.

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