CRIME & SAFETY
Video shows fatal collision between Michigan State Police SUV, fleeing man in West Michigan
KENTWOOD, Mich. – Police video released shows an unmarked Michigan State Police SUV hit a man running from police in West Michigan last month. Samuel Sterling, 25, died from his injuries. Sterling’s family has hired attorney Ven Johnson and plans to sue. Sterling’s parents were shown the video...
Man arrested after allegedly running red light, crashing into light pole in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A man was arrested early Monday morning after allegedly running a red light and crashing into a light pole in Grand Rapids. The crash happened just after 3 a.m. at the intersection of Pearl Street and Monroe Avenue near Rosa Parks Circle. Police say the...
Wyoming shooting leaves 18-year-old injured
WYOMING, Mich. — A man is injured after a shooting on Friday evening, according to the Wyoming Police Department. Around 10:20 p.m. police were called to the area of 32nd Street SE and South Division Avenue for multiple reports of shots fired. Police said while they were investigating they...
22-year-old Grand Rapids man on motorcycle dies after striking power pole
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – A 22-year-old man died in a Friday evening motorcycle crash in Ottawa County. A man was driving his motorcycle around 9:35 p.m. May 10 east on Leonard Street near Tallmadge Drive in Tallmade Township when he lost control in a curve, according to a release from the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office.
Rockford man revisits site where he almost died after a bike crash
ROCKFORD, Mich. — Dave Medema of Rockford is thankful to be alive after a horrific accident almost claimed his life. May 10 marks two years since his bike crash and he said he's still on his way to meeting his goal of a lifetime. “I would never have chosen...
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