Sep 14, 2026

St. Joseph man charged with unlawful use of a weapon

Posted Sep 14, 2026 4:24 PM

By MATT PIKE

A St. Joseph man is facing charges of unlawful use of a weapon after firing three rounds towards a victim while in a vehicle.

Ian M. Brooks admitted to going to the victim's residence to cause a commotion and cleaning spent casings from the car before reporting the damage to the vehicle after firing shots from passenger seat of a vehicle. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for September 23rd in Buchanan County, and bond has been denied for Brooks. 

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