CRIME & SAFETY
Mid-Michigan man accused of hiring ‘drug-dependent acquaintances’ to steal from Home Depot and Lowe’s stores
A Lansing man has been charged with running a crime ring that targeted home improvement stores like Lowe’s and Home Depot by “employing drug-dependent acquaintances to steal” for him.
Lansing police find missing 14-year-old boy
LANSING — Police located a missing boy overnight. The Lansing Police Department and the Michigan State Police on Tuesday issued an alert saying they were looking for a missing and endangered 14-year-old boy. He was last seen Tuesday afternoon in the 700 block of North Capitol Avenue. ...
Car crash leaves vehicle flipped over on Jolly and Pennsylvania in Lansing
LANSING, Mich. (WILX)—A vehicle was flipped in a crash on Jolly and Pennsylvania. The Lansing Police Department (LPD) said they were called out to a crash involving two vehicles at 5:17 a.m. Wednesday. News 10 saw a Chevrolet flipped on its driver side with its headlights still on. Officials...
Woman charged in Sunday morning shooting incident in Lansing
LANSING – A 41-year-old Lansing woman faces weapons, fleeing-and-eluding and resisting-arrest charges in connection with a shooting incident Sunday in south Lansing. A judge set a $10,000 bond for the woman during an arraignment hearing Monday in 54A District Court, records show. The incident happened around 4:30 a.m. in...
Mason fugitive wanted for crimes against children arrested in Arizona
GOODYEAR, Az. (WILX) - A fugitive from Mason is in Arizona police custody Wednesday night. The man is accused of crimes against children in Michigan. Todd Michael Fredericks, 54, was charged with one count of Possession of Child Sexually Abusive Material in Michigan in 2022. Fredericks became a fugitive after...
New active violence incident training video released by MSU Police and Public Safety
MSU Department of Police and Public Safety (MSU DPPS) released an active violence incident awareness trainingvideoMarch 25th.An email was sent out to the MSU community from Interim Vice President and Chief Safety Officer Doug Monette describing the contents of the video and instructions on how to access it.The training emphasized the run-hide-fight response model, what to expect from officers when responding to an active violence incident, as well as reporting concerning or threatening behavior to the MSU Care and Intervention Team."The MSU Department of Police and Public Safety stands committed to ensuring the safety and security of our campus. With...
Dearborn Man Facing Six Charges in Clinton County From Alleged March Incident
A Dearborn man faces six drug and driving charges in Clinton County Court. Court documents say Brian Lee Harris faces two felony charges of possession of a controlled substance and a felony for resisting arrest. Harris also faces misdemeanors for speeding, failure to register a motor vehicle, and operating a...
Women’s History Month: Captain Jennifer Johnson
Trooper Jennifer Johnson is a captain with the Michigan State Police 7th District. She started her career in law enforcement in 1995 after graduating from Michigan State University, and since then has achieved many accomplishments. Captain Johnson said she is most passionate about serving the community. Our lifestyle reporter Rachel...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.