The 9th Annual Police Memorial Ceremony was held at Ferris State University yesterday to pay respect and tribute to both fallen and serving officers. Pastor John Fleming, the Police Chaplain, spoke before the Moment of Solemnity, "While we honor those fallen officers, we also take this moment to celebrate and honor the dedication of all of you who serve and protect us each and every day of your lives.

The Isabella County Trial Court issued a misdemeanor warrant today for the arrest of Central Michigan University student 19-year-old Deon Lashawn Butler for his involvement in a robbery on March 19, investigated by CMU Police. Butler turned himself into authorities and was arraigned in the Isabella County Trial Court where he was charged with one count of stolen property receiving and concealing $200 or more, but less than $1,000. Butler has been released on $2,000 bond and awaits further court action.

The Big Rapids man who was arrested yesterday after leading police on a foot chase that ended in the Muskegon River was arraigned today. 28-year-old Robert Miller ran from the scene to Hemlock park after being confronted by several police officers and a probation officer. He attempted to swim across the river but eventually came back to shore. After several minutes standing in the water and talking to police, he eventually walked from the river and was arrested.

The Reed City Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying this suspect who was involved in a retail fraud at the Wesco Gas Station in Reed City. Police say the suspect walked into store and asked the clerk if they carried a specific item. The clerk advised the suspect they did not and he then stole merchandise and walked out the door. Once outside, the suspect pumped several dollars in fuel and drove off without paying. If anyone has any information or can identify who this suspect is, you are asked to call the Reed City Police Department at 231-832-3743.

Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette wants Governor Rick Snyder to spend $140-million-dollars to hire more police. The money would come from the state's budget surplus and put 1,000 more officers on patrol statewide. Schuette is also calling for 25-year mandatory sentences for four-time felony offenders and stiffer penalties for pubic officials convicted of crimes. He was joined at a press conference in Lansing wednesday by Detroit Police Chief Ralph Godbee, Former Livonia Chief of Police Robert Stevenson, county prosecutors, and representatives from the Police Officers Association of Michi

Mecosta County Sheriff Deputies were investigating a burglary that occurred in Millbrook Twp. today at 12:13 pm. Investigators believe to have captured 2 images of the suspect and his vehice while he was at the scene. The suspect appears to be a white male wearing a jacket with a Sylvan logo across the back. He was also wearing a dark colored ball cap, glasses, blue jeans, black gloves, and brown boots. The suspect vehicle is believed to be a late model Ford F-150, regular cab, long box 4x4, white in color.

Andrea Nerbonne has been named the new Director of Public Safety. The City Commission was very excited to appoint Nerbonne based on all of her experience and track record. Nerbonne had this to say, I vow to all of you and to the men and women of the department I will do my best for all of you and the citizens that I serve. Nerbonne was the commanding officer at the Ionia and Lakeview Michigan State Police Posts. Nerbonne will have a start date in February the official date has not yet been announced.

Police now say the shooting death of a Grand Rapids area man Sunday night was not a random act of violence. Authorities originally thought 29-year-old Michael Bockheim was shot while he sat in the passenger seat of a car at a stop light in Wyoming during a botched robbery. Police were looking for the gunman and one other suspect. But detectives have since determined the shooting took place in Kentwood. They have not said whether robbery is still a motive or if a pair of suspects are still being sought. Wyoming Police have now handed the case over to the Kentwood Police Department. (MRN)

Grand Rapids Police believe a man may have been trying to cross a small pond at Aquinas College when he fell through thin ice and died in the water. According to reports, a campus security guard found the body floating face-down in the pond near Willowbrook Hall Wednesday afternoon. The man is believed to be a white male, possibly in his 30s. Officials at the school say he was not an Aquinas student. His name was being withheld pending the notification of family. Investigators do not suspect foul play. An autopsy is scheduled. (MRN) image by (Simon Howden)

Morley-Stanwood High School and Middle school was put on lockdown this morning and has since been lifted. Superintendent Roger Cole says a custodian discovered the threatening message in a bathroom Wednesday evening. Cole says school officials initiated an internal lockdown at the schools as a precautionary measure. Mecosta County Sheriff deputies and Michigan State Troopers were at the schools this morning conducting a sweep for anything suspicious. Nothing was discovered and the lockdown was lifted around 11am this morning.