On September 30, 2026, the Indiana State Police Bremen Post conducted a targeted wolfpack patrol in a high-crime area of South Bend, Indiana. Highlights from this enforcement effort are listed below:
18 traffic stops (12 warnings, 18 citations)
2 OWI criminal arrests
4 drug possession cases
5 driving offenses (Driving While Suspended, Operator Never Licensed, Reckless Driving, etc.)
2 warrant arrests
1 foot pursuit of an intoxicated driver and wanted person
During the foot pursuit, the suspect, Ledarreus Dean, 27, of South Bend, was located and taken into custody. Dean was transported to Memorial Hospital for jail clearance and a blood draw. After both were completed, he was transported to the St. Joseph County Jail without incident.
The Indiana State Police Bremen Post remains committed and motivated to help keep our communities safe.
Readers are reminded that charging information supported by an affidavit of probable cause is a mere allegation that a crime has been committed and that there is only probable cause to believe a crime has been committed. They are presumed innocent throughout the proceedings and are entitled to be represented by counsel and entitled to a trial by jury at which the State is obligated to provide proof beyond a reasonable doubt before a judgment of guilt may be made.