Bridgman Police Department

09/07/2026

09/03/2026

Officer Pooley helping a young friend with a school project who wanted a picture too. Good job! 👏

09/03/2026

** Regarding the earlier post from the incident at Speedway, both subjects have been identified & located. Thank you!

09/03/2026

*** UPDATE ***
Thank you to all of you that have called, texted or sent messages regarding this. We believe we have identified them thanks to you! 👍

Bridgman PD would like to speak with these two young ladies regarding an incident that occurred at the Speedway gas station yesterday (9-2-26). If anyone recognizes them, please contact us at 269-465-3880.....you can remain anonymous. Thank you!

09/02/2026

Please call 9-1-1 for emergencies only and Berrien County Dispatch at 269-983-3060 if you need assistance for non-emergency type situations.

08/29/2026

R.I.P. Trooper Peterson.....so many of our residents remember this.

: 🇺🇸 We Will Never Forget. In memory of our fallen trooper who made the ultimate sacrifice on this day in 1981:

Tpr. Allan P. Peterson
October 19, 1943 - August 29, 1981

On the morning of August 7, 1981, at approximately 5:07 a.m., a C & O freight train derailed in the city of Bridgman, Michigan. The train, comprised of 80 cars, pulled by two locomotives, and trailed by a caboose, lost 14 of its cars in the derailment. One of the cars, a tanker with the number ACFX92961 stenciled on its side, flipped over and rested on its top. Due to a ruptured standpipe, a large white plume of toxic gas began to escape from this tanker.

Various police agencies arrived at the scene to assist with the derailment, led by troopers from Benton Harbor, Paw Paw, and the New Buffalo Team. Among the involved officers was Tpr. Allan P. Peterson, a thirteen year veteran, who had served at Bay City, Ithaca, Brighton, and Paw Paw before being transferred to the New Buffalo Team.

Trooper Peterson was assigned to the inner perimeter of the scene, approximately one-hundred yards from the wreckage. His primary responsibilities included keeping motorists, media, and curious onlookers away from the overturned tanker which continued to spew toxic gas. Investigation of the cargo indicated the upside-down car was loaded with fluosulfonic (fluorosulfonic) acid, an odorless, fuming liquid that is acidic, poisonous, and highly corrosive to metals and tissue. Short contacts with small quantities of this acid or its fumes can cause severe, painful burns. Trooper Peterson, as did many of the assigned officers, spent his entire shift working in close proximity to the caustic white plume.

On August 29, 1981, at approximately 8:15 a.m., Trooper Peterson, 37 years of age, died of a massive heart attack, following a prolonged and severe coughing spasm. It was determined, at a later date, that the medical complications contributing to his death were a direct result of the exposure to the toxic plume discharged from the derailed freight train.

Trooper Peterson was the 34th MSP officer to die in the line of duty.

ODMP: https://www.odmp.org/officer/10578-trooper-allan-peterson

08/28/2026

We have reported this issue time and time again; unfortunately, with no results. Please feel free to contact them directly as well. It actually worked a few years ago, so maybe calls or complaints from our residents will get their attention again.

🚂 Lake Street Railroad Crossing

The City is aware of concerns regarding the condition of the CSX railroad crossing on Lake Street and has been working to get the issue addressed.

Because the railroad crossing is owned and maintained by CSX, the City does not have the authority to make repairs to the crossing ourselves. We must rely on CSX to address its condition.

Residents can help by reporting the crossing directly to CSX. The more reports they receive, the more attention we hope the issue will receive.

📞 CSX Crossing/Emergency Line: 1-800-232-0144
🚧 Crossing ID: 234849T

When calling, please let them know you are reporting the condition of the Lake Street railroad crossing in Bridgman, Michigan.

We appreciate the community's help in bringing additional attention to the issue. More calls may help turn concern into action.

08/21/2026

Our police department sends our condolences and prayers to the Cass County Sheriff's Office, along with the officer's family/friends.

08/11/2026

Please avoid this area.......

*** UPDATE - THE ROAD IS OPEN THOUGH CREWS CONTINUE TO WORK ON RESTORING THE POWER - USE CAUTION TRAVELING IN THE AREA ***

⚠️ ROAD CLOSURE – LAKE STREET AT WEKO BEACH ⚠️

Lake Street at the entrance to Weko Beach is currently closed to pedestrian and vehicle traffic due to downed trees and power lines.

Please avoid the area. Crews are aware of the situation, and we will provide an update when the road has reopened.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

08/04/2026

Last week, Bridgman Public Schools hosted a Multi-Disciplinary Threat Assessment Training, bringing together staff and officers from the Bridgman Police Department and Lake Charter Township Police Department.

This training strengthens the partnership between our schools and local law enforcement while helping ensure we're prepared to support a safe learning environment for all students.

Thank you to everyone who participated and continues to invest in the safety of our school community.

Go Bees! 🐝