Michigan State Police restricting vehicle pursuits under new policy
Crashes occur in 30% of all police pursuits across the U.S., and between 5-17% of them include injuries and fatalities.
Crashes occur in 30% of all police pursuits across the U.S., and between 5-17% of them include injuries and fatalities.
MSP detective accused of sending nudes to widow, several others
The detective was punished but is still on the job – working out of the Brighton Post. He has been with the department for about 27 years. Attorney Bill Colovos is convinced the sexual harassment has been going on for a while.
The detective was punished but is still on the job – working out of the Brighton Post. He has been with the department for about 27 years. Attorney Bill Colovos is convinced the sexual harassment has been going on for a while.
Woman missing for 7 years rescued from Inkster motel, MSP says
“The caller said that her stepdaughter, who had been missing since 2017, contacted her and was currently being held against her will at a motel in Inkster," according to Michigan State Police.
“The caller said that her stepdaughter, who had been missing since 2017, contacted her and was currently being held against her will at a motel in Inkster," according to Michigan State Police.
Large-scale marijuana grow operation in Highland Park busted by police
An investigation that started in fall of 2023 ended with a major bust in Highland Park by troopers probing an illegal grow operation.
An investigation that started in fall of 2023 ended with a major bust in Highland Park by troopers probing an illegal grow operation.
'What a hero': MSP trooper fatally struck by driver during traffic stop on I-75
Tri-City Post trooper Joel Popp was hit and killed by an 81-year-old driver during a routine traffic stop Wednesday night.
Tri-City Post trooper Joel Popp was hit and killed by an 81-year-old driver during a routine traffic stop Wednesday night.
MSP trooper fatally injured during I-75 traffic stop near Birch Run
A Tri-City trooper died Wednesday night after being struck and seriously injured during a traffic stop, according to a Facebook post made by Michigan State Police.
A Tri-City trooper died Wednesday night after being struck and seriously injured during a traffic stop, according to a Facebook post made by Michigan State Police.
State police scam warning about outstanding warrant phone calls: 'We will never call you'
A new round of scam phone calls are making the rounds posing as Michigan State Police, asking for payments.
A new round of scam phone calls are making the rounds posing as Michigan State Police, asking for payments.
Northern Michigan ice rescue aided with help of victim's dog
Quick thinking from police and the obedience of a very smart dog made for a stunning rescue in northern Michigan this week.
Quick thinking from police and the obedience of a very smart dog made for a stunning rescue in northern Michigan this week.
Wrong-way driver who crashed on Lodge freeway was impaired, had loaded handgun without permit
911 calls came from drivers saying someone was driving the wrong-way on the Lodge. Police eventually found the suspect vehicle without a tire - and a whole lot more when they looked closer.
911 calls came from drivers saying someone was driving the wrong-way on the Lodge. Police eventually found the suspect vehicle without a tire - and a whole lot more when they looked closer.
Michigan police assaults reach all time high in 2022
According to Michigan State Police, the highest number of officer assaults ever recorded occurred in 2022, with a total of 1,751 incidents.
According to Michigan State Police, the highest number of officer assaults ever recorded occurred in 2022, with a total of 1,751 incidents.
Michigan State Police trooper injured after teen driver falls asleep, strikes cruiser
The awful-looking crash happened after a 16-year-old driver fell asleep while traveling northbound on I-75.
The awful-looking crash happened after a 16-year-old driver fell asleep while traveling northbound on I-75.
State police: Mio man charged for hitting, choking his son
The Oscoda County Prosecutor's Office charged Peterson, 38, with one count of child abuse in the third degree, one county child abuse third degree committed in the presence of a another child.
The Oscoda County Prosecutor's Office charged Peterson, 38, with one count of child abuse in the third degree, one county child abuse third degree committed in the presence of a another child.
2 killed in crash with wrong-way driver fleeing Michigan State Police, freeway closed over 11 hours
The Lodge Freeway near Lahser Road has reopened after a crash investigation closed it for over 11 hours.
The Lodge Freeway near Lahser Road has reopened after a crash investigation closed it for over 11 hours.
Michigan Capitol evacuated due to bomb threat hoax, closed Wednesday
The Michigan State Police confirm a bomb threat was called into the Capitol building in Lansing on Wednesday, one of many threats made nationwide.
The Michigan State Police confirm a bomb threat was called into the Capitol building in Lansing on Wednesday, one of many threats made nationwide.
Driver stopped by state police throws gun from window, found with drugs and AR-style rifle
The suspect was speeding excessively according to MSP, which said that as the trooper was pulling the driver over, he threw a 9mm handgun from his window.
The suspect was speeding excessively according to MSP, which said that as the trooper was pulling the driver over, he threw a 9mm handgun from his window.
Michigan State Police to kick off human trafficking awareness campaign in January
The campaign will focus on educating those in positions to observe human trafficking, such as commercial motor vehicle drivers, public transportation companies, as well as rest area attendants and truck stop employees.
The campaign will focus on educating those in positions to observe human trafficking, such as commercial motor vehicle drivers, public transportation companies, as well as rest area attendants and truck stop employees.
Driver suspected of being impaired crashes into state police car on I-94
Michigan State Police troopers got more than they bargained for working a group of crashes on EB I-94 in Detroit at 3:55 a.m. New Year's Day.
Michigan State Police troopers got more than they bargained for working a group of crashes on EB I-94 in Detroit at 3:55 a.m. New Year's Day.
Detroit man found with gun under driver seat after being stopped for drunk driving suspicion
"The driver did not possess a valid CPL and an inquiry of his criminal history showed him to have numerous felony convictions."
"The driver did not possess a valid CPL and an inquiry of his criminal history showed him to have numerous felony convictions."
Michigan's updated distracted driving law leading to thousands of tickets, slow changes in driver behavior
The updated law has made it easier for police to enforce, leading to thousands of tickets being handed to drivers in metro Detroit.
The updated law has made it easier for police to enforce, leading to thousands of tickets being handed to drivers in metro Detroit.
Alleged human trafficking ring ran out metro Detroit spas; 1 arrested and 2 sought by police
Only one of the three suspects charged have been caught by police. The other two are currently missing and sought by law enforcement.
Only one of the three suspects charged have been caught by police. The other two are currently missing and sought by law enforcement.