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Emergency Incidents
Car runs stop signs in Deep River Township area
Traffic
Sterling Rd & Grove Rd, Deep River Township, MI 48749
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a be-on-the-lookout for a newer gold four-door sedan that reportedly ran stop signs near Hagley Road and Sterling Road, then continued on Spring Road toward the village of Sterling in Deep River Township.
Open door and light on at closed Sterling business
Suspicious Activity
Saginaw St, Sterling, MI 48659
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible open-door property check at a business on Saginaw Street in the village of Sterling after a report that the door was open and a light was on with nobody and no vehicles nearby.
Reckless gray SUV reported on M-76 near Saginaw
Traffic
M-76 & Saginaw St, Sterling, MI 48659
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a gray Ford Explorer driving recklessly and unable to maintain its lane while traveling northbound on M-76 near Saginaw.
71-year-old man with COPD has breathing difficulty in Sterling
Medical Emergency
S School Rd, Sterling, MI 48659
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near South School Road and Estey Road in Bentley Township for a 71-year-old man with difficulty breathing and pale skin, with a history of COPD.
Woman reports violent husband at Sterling home
Domestic Dispute
W Jefferson St, Sterling, MI 48659
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a possible domestic violence incident at a home near Jefferson Street in Sterling after a woman reported that her husband was being violent and then took her phone before the call disconnected.
Woman reports harassment after bar incident
Assault Report
N Locust St, Sterling, MI 48659
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller at a residence on North Locust Street in Sterling requested to speak with an officer about a woman who allegedly threw a drink on her and her husband at a local bar and has since been harassing her by answering a friend’s phone to insult her.
Single-vehicle crash with possible injuries reported
Traffic
Deep River Rd, Deep River Township, MI
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a possible personal injury crash involving one vehicle near Deep River Road and Colcott in Deep River Township. An ambulance was requested, and there may be two injured people, though it was unclear if the female involved was injured.
Suspicious pickup truck in vacant field
Suspicious Activity
Kuehn Rd & Ellison Rd, Deep River Township, MI 48659
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a pickup truck moving slowly near Ellison Road and Kuehn Road in Deep River Township, then entering a vacant lot or field area and remaining stationary with its headlights on. A unit advised they would head to check the area.
Verbal dispute between two men at Sterling gas station
Disturbance
Saginaw St, Sterling, MI 48659
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a gas station on North Saginaw Street in Sterling Village for a reported verbal dispute between two males outside the store. The argument was reportedly over something posted on social media, and dispatch later advised the parties were separated and one might be leaving.
Verbal dispute outside Sterling Village store
Disturbance
Saginaw St, Sterling, MI 48659
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported verbal altercation between two males outside a store near North Saginaw Street in Sterling. The dispute reportedly involved something posted on Instagram.
Disabled truck left roadside in Sterling
Traffic
Saginaw St, Sterling, MI 48659
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a motorist assist for a disabled truck parked on the side of the road near an ice cream shop in Sterling. The driver reportedly planned to pick up the vehicle the next day.
Welfare check requested for unresponsive elderly man
Medical Emergency
Ousterhout Rd, Sterling, MI 48659
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies were sent to a home near Ousterhout Drive in Deep River Township for a welfare check on an older man who missed dinner, is not answering calls or texts, and was not seen inside the residence. The caller reported the bathroom lights were on and that the man is known to be weak.
Person standing on Lincoln overpass guardrail
Suspicious Activity
Lincoln Rd, Deep River Township, MI
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible welfare concern involving a person standing near the guardrail on the Lincoln overpass in River Township. The caller described the person as possibly female, with (description withheld), wearing a (description withheld) and (description withheld).
Disabled car awaiting tow on Maple Ridge Road
Traffic
Maple Ridge Road, Sterling, Michigan 48659, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a report of a disabled black Ford Focus near Maple Ridge Road in Sterling. The vehicle is not drivable, and the caller is arranging a tow for the owner.
Brush truck requested for fire near Martlet Road
Fire
Bartlett Road, Sterling, Michigan 48659, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, responders discuss a possible outdoor brush fire south of the caller near Martlet Road in Sterling, with a brush truck requested and staging planned at a nearby barn.
Brush fire in woods behind Bartlett Road home
Fire
Bartlett Rd, Sterling, MI 48659
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible brush or woods fire behind a home near the 2400 block of Bartlett Road by Carter, with a brush truck and tankers requested.
Brush fire in woods behind Bartlett Road home
Fire
Bartlett Rd, Sterling, MI 48659
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible brush fire in the woods behind a residence on Bartlett Road near Carter, with a person waiting at the driveway to guide them to the scene.
Brush fire in woods behind Bartlett Road home
Fire
Bartlett Rd, Sterling, MI 48659
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible brush fire in the woods behind a home near Bartlett Road and Carter, with a brush truck and tanker requested. Crews were also advised of a separate vehicle crash where a driver may have been unconscious and hit a telephone pole.
Brush fire on Bartlett Road in Sterling
Fire
Bartlett Rd, Sterling, MI 48659
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are requested to provide mutual aid for a possible brush fire near Bartlett Road and Carter Road in Bay County, with a brush truck and tanker requested to assist.
Grass fire reported at dead end of Bartlett Road
Fire
Bartlett Rd, Sterling, MI 48659
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported grass fire near the dead end of Bartlett Road across from Carter.
