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Caller reports being held captive near US 31 and Main

Heard on: St. Joseph IN Law Dispatch Group Calls

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You can check the area of South US 31 and Main Street.

2/16/2026 06:09 PM

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S Main St, South Bend, IN 46601

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Other Crimes reported near S Main St, South Bend, IN 46601 on Feb 16, 2026, 6:09 PM. As discussed during the dispatch call, officers investigated a possible kidnapping after a caller reported being held captive and gave several location details near South US 31 and Main Street before the call disconnected. AI-generated summary from public dispatch audio. Not an official report.

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