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Two juveniles face charges after traffic stop sparks chase ending in crash
4+ day, 45+ min ago (126+ words) WEXFORD COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Two juveniles are facing charges after a police chase ended in them crashing into a parked trailer. On Sept. 9 around 9:55 p.m., the police department said officers attempted to stop a vehicle on North Blvd near Kenwood…...
Man accused of attacking MSP patrol vehicle with hammer on Sugar Island Ferry
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (241+ words) A man is in jail after Michigan State Police say he repeatedly hit a trooper's patrol vehicle with a hammer aboard the Sugar Island Ferry before resisting arrest and assaulting the trooper Monday, September 7. A trooper from the MSP Sault…...
Lake County deputies seek help identifying motorcyclist who fled traffic stop
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (90+ words) LAKE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The Lake County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in finding a motorcycle driver who fled from deputies. On Sunday evening, Lake County deputies made a traffic stop near the intersection of North…...
Police use spike strips, drone to arrest wanted driver after Petoskey pursuit
2+ week, 5+ day ago (217+ words) CHARLEVOIX COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A wanted driver is in custody after police say he fled a traffic stop in Petoskey, led officers on a pursuit into Charlevoix County and hid in a swamp Monday night. Petoskey Department of Public…...
MSP arrest Traverse City man for drugged driving and carrying a concealed weapon
2+ week, 5+ day ago (141+ words) GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Michigan State Police arrested A 33-year-old Traverse City man after finding a loaded handgun in his car that he did not have a license for, state police said. MSP said troopers conducted a traffic…...
18-year-old facing attempted murder charge after alleged stabbing in Mackinac County
2+ week, 6+ day ago (96+ words) MACKINAC COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The man accused of stabbing an 18-year-old on Saturday in Mackinac County is facing attempted murder and assault charges. Michigan State Police said Maxwell Philips, 18, was arraigned Monday after allegedly stabbing an 18-year-old man following…...
Man dies after suffering a severe medical episode behind the wheel and crashing into ditch
3+ week, 26+ min ago (165+ words) MECOSTA COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A man is dead after suffering a severe medical episode that led to him crashing his vehicle into a ditch in Mecosta County. The Mecosta County Sheriff’s Office said around 6:26 p.m. Saturday, deputies were dispatched…...
Michigan State Police highlight multiple OK2SAY reporting options, including app and text
3+ week, 1+ hour ago (358+ words) NORTHERN MICHIGAN., (WPBN/WGTU) -- More than 10,000 tips were sent to Michigan’s School Safety Hotline last year, the second-highest number in OK2SAY’s history. As students head back to the classroom, state police are reminding families that the resource is still available....
18-year-old facing attempted murder charge after Moran Township stabbing
3+ week, 1+ hour ago (113+ words) MACKINAC COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A suspect is facing charges for attempted murder after allegedly stabbing a man in Moran Township. On Aug. 21, the Michigan State Police said troopers responded to a report in Moran Township that an 18-year-old man…...
29-year-old Gaylord man dies after officer-involved shooting in Otsego County
3+ week, 1+ day ago (140+ words) OTSEGO COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- 29-year-old Gaylord man is dead after an officer-involved shooting in Dover Township early Saturday morning. Michigan State Police say the incident began around 1:35 a.m. when troopers from the Gaylord Post stopped a vehicle on S. Otsego Avenue…...