- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Suspect Charged in Watervliet Rest Stop Shooting, Carjacking
26-year-old Noah Ditchie of Kalamazoo arrested and charged with assault, firearm offenses, and carjacking
Mar. 18, 2026 at 8:39pm
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
Police have identified 26-year-old Noah Ditchie of Kalamazoo as the suspect in a shooting that occurred on Monday at a rest stop in Watervliet Township, Michigan. Ditchie is also facing charges related to a separate carjacking incident involving a 37-year-old man from Cicero, Illinois. The shooting victim, a 34-year-old man from Perry, Michigan, is recovering from his injuries.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in addressing violent crime and public safety concerns at highway rest stops, which can be vulnerable locations for such incidents. The charges against Ditchie also demonstrate the potential for suspects to be involved in multiple criminal acts.
The details
According to the Berrien County Sheriff's Department, the shooting occurred shortly after 7 p.m. on Monday at the rest area along westbound I-94 in Watervliet Township. Ditchie has been charged with assault with intent to murder and felony firearm offenses in relation to the rest stop shooting. He has also been charged for a separate carjacking and assault incident involving a 37-year-old man from Cicero, Illinois.
- The shooting occurred shortly after 7 p.m. on Monday, March 17, 2026.
- Ditchie was arrested shortly after the rest stop incident.
The players
Noah Ditchie
A 26-year-old man from Kalamazoo, Michigan who has been charged with assault with intent to murder, felony firearm offenses, and carjacking.
34-year-old Perry, Michigan man
The victim of the rest stop shooting who is recovering from his injuries.
37-year-old Cicero, Illinois man
The victim of a separate carjacking and assault incident involving Ditchie.
What’s next
The judge will determine whether to grant bail for Noah Ditchie at a hearing scheduled for next week.
The takeaway
This case underscores the importance of vigilance and security measures at highway rest stops to protect the public, as well as the need for a comprehensive approach to addressing repeat offenders and violent crime in local communities.
