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Prior fugitive of the month arrested in Calhoun County

Posted at 4:41 PM, Aug 09, 2016
and last updated 2016-08-09 16:41:07-04
Bruce Mireles

Bruce Mireles

CALHOUN COUNTY, Mich – Authorities in Calhoun County have arrested a man facing attempted murder charges following a violent home invasion in Battle Creek earlier this year.

Bruce Mireles, 27, was taken into custody on June 30th by deputies with the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office.  Details of the arrest weren’t immediately disclosed.

Mireles was tied to a home invasion in the 5600 block of Dahila Drive in Battle Creek in early February.  Investigators say he broke into a home in the area and assaulted a man inside with a knife.  The victim was hospitalized following the attack.

Mireles is also charged with violating the conditions of his parole prior to the crime taking place.  His online criminal record with the Michigan Department of Corrections including felony gun and drug convictions, along with felony assault.