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Big Rapids Police Blotter 4/12-4/17

4/12

40-2200712 @ 8:40am 1000 block Perry Ave. – PDA.

40-2200713/14/15 @ 11:28am 800 block Water Tower Rd. – Larcenies and Warrant Arrest. Officers were dispatched for one larceny complaint in which the alleged stolen property was found in the caller’s room. Then he stated that his wallet had money in it and that was now stolen. This turned into another female reporting jewelry stolen from her room and she had a warrant from Osceola County. Neither had good answers to how the property was stolen with them in the room.

40-2200716 @ 11:40am S State St./Woodward Ave. – PDA.

40-2200717 @ 1:31pm 300 block S Michigan Ave. – Mental. Officers responded to check on a male about his mental health. He was transported to CMH and was evaluated.

2200718 @ 10:33pm 1100 block Fuller Ave Noise, Noise warning issued.

 

4/13

40-2200719 @ 7:14am 800 block Clark Alarm- false employee error.

40-2200720 @ 8:31am Found set of keys 200blk Maple. Set of Ram truck keys that appear to have been outside for quite some time.

40-2200721 @ 10:08am Traffic stop State/Rust led to driver being cited for no ops, improper plate, and no insurance.

40-2200722 @ 11:47am Check wellbeing 1100 block Fuller. Male made suicidal statements to a friend online. He stated he was not suicidal, initially agreed to go to hospital for a voluntary evaluation. Shortly after arriving at hospital, he decided he did not wish to speak with anyone.

40-2200723 @ 12:00pm PDA Oak/Warren.

40-2200724 @ 2:36pm 1700 block Perry underage sale.

40-2200725 @ 3:24pm 300 block S Third underage sale.

40-2200726 @ 4:10pm 400 block S Third Credit card fraud reported.

40-2200728 @ 10:00pm 500 block S. Michigan.  Assault.  An unknown female with blonde hair came over from a neighboring residence and punched the complainant in the face.  Contact was made with witness who refused to ID the female and only identified her by her first name.  Pending further investigation.

 

4/14

40-2200730 @ 7:56am Suspicious 700 block Novak Ln. Neighbors found front door to residence open. Residence searched appeared to be secure, owners who were out of state were contacted and advised. Officers assisted in securing front door for homeowners.

40-2200731 @ 10:19am 500 block S. State Officers were dispatched for a juvenile who advised mother was drinking and using narcotics in front of her and her sister. Spoke with juveniles and mother.  Mother denied having drugs in the residence and allowed a consent search where nothing was found. Both juveniles advised they want to go live with dad. Mother advised she did not want them there anymore and had called dad to come pick them up.

40-2200732 @ 10:51am 1100 block Catherine Domestic Assault. Caller advised male and female had been living with him and he observed them punch each other while the female was holding their newborn son.  Male then threatened female for calling the police, but he and the female left prior to our arrival. Unable to contact either one of them as they do not have working phones. CPS was notified and report will be forwarded for review.

40-2200733 @ 1:03pm 500 block S State St Assist to Fire. Clothes had been set on fire and put out as fire arrived on scene. Female advised her children had set the fire, both children advised they had been outside when fire started. Children were turned over to father who arrived on scene, and matter remains under investigation.

40-2200734 @ 1:58pm Assist to CPS with interview of child.

40-2200735 @ 1:47pm 400 block S Third Ave Warrant arrest. Male was arrested on FOC warrant out of Barry County.

40-2200736 @ 6:41pm 500 block N State Open Door.  Contact was made with employee who stated that they had issues with the door.

40-2200737 @ 9:30pm 600 block S State. After getting upset while waiting in the drive thru, the driver drove his truck between the building and outdoor dining and turfed the grass.  MCSO contacted the driver at his house who admitted to driving on the lawn but had a different version of events.  Follow-up was conducted at the store which no longer wanted to pursue charges.

 

4/15

40-2200738 @ 10:57am 300blk S. Warren. MDOP to two parked vehicles. Witness described an older Jeep Cherokee type vehicle silver top with black bottom and multiple stickers on the back and side windows was seen driving toward several parked vehicles before leaving east on Maple. Damage was found to mirrors of two cars that were parked on east side of the road. UTL suspect vehicle, area canvased for cameras none located.

40-2200739 @ 2:43pm PDA State/Bellevue.

40-2200740 @ 3:24pm FTP 600 block Maple, turned into a civil as driver was located and contacted the store to pay for fuel.

40-2200742 @ 8:41pm Traffic Stop Milton and Loudon.  Appearance ticket was issued to driver for operating without a license.  Vehicle was TOT passenger.

40-2200743 @ 10:14pm 300 block S. Michigan Civil custody dispute that occurred in the county.  Father came into a residence and took his 10-month-old child from mother.  Male is on the birth certificate and no custody order is in place.  Advised to file for custody at the courthouse. 

40-2200744 @ 700 block Fuller Ave.  Staff called and wanted a report filed after two residents started yelling at each other.  Management wanted a report for the State. 

40-2200741 Civil Male was intoxicated and argumentative with officers over the phone after he wanted to file kidnapping charges on his children's mother after she didn't give him his parenting time.  Male refused to meet her at DPS as required by court order for the custody exchange and wanted to set his own venue.

 

4/16

40-2200747 @ 4:51pm S State St. / Maple St. – PDA

40-2200746 @ 4:01pm 200 block N. Warren Ave. – Suspicious. Caller reported that her daughter had dropped her kids off at a babysitter a few days ago and had not been in contact with the family. She was contacted by family and returned home on her own.

40-2200745 @ 12:19pm 1100 block Fuller Ave. – Mental. Initially reported as a domestic assault with a TV. However, upon investigation, it was revealed that female was in crisis and was transported to the hospital for a mental health evaluation. No assault only arguing between parties.

40-2200748 @ 7:19pm  Civil at 1100 block Catherine. Child custody issue.

40-2200749 @ 10:59pm Assist 1000 block Maple. Initially called for subject refusing to leave. Contact made with the male who already left. He stated he placed a log on the fire and another male grabbed him by the arm and took issue with it. He didn't not know the male was an employee.

40-2200750 @ 12:29am OWI/PDA, Flee, resist 600 block Novak Ln. Male went off the road at the end of Novak Ln and struck a tree. The two occupants got out and ran. An officer arrived on scene and activated the overhead lights as the driver got back into the vehicle and backed toward the patrol car until he got back onto the road. Driver attempted to take off but was mostly spinning the wheels due to the tires being flat. He stopped and got out but did not try to run. He appeared intoxicated and was taken to the jail where he resisted corrections deputies as they were taking him into the jail.

 

4/17

40-2200752 @ 2:07pm 700 block Water Tower Rd. Larceny – The complainant reported that her previous boyfriend/friend had stolen her gun in March of 2021. The previous boyfriend was contacted and denied stealing her gun. Under investigation.

40-2200751 @ 10:44am hours Fuller Ave near Division St. PDA.

40-2200753 @ 8:17pm Civil threats complaint 700 block Clark St. Caller reporting getting into a text argument with former roommate who had left her cats there. Another female texted and told the caller she was coming over and to "come get smacked."

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CSAA Baseball

SATURDAY 4/13/24

White Cloud 9 @ Holton 5

White Cloud 0 @ Merrill 13 (6inn)

Clare 16 @ Chip Hills 7 (4inn)

Greenville 9 @ Chip Hills 9 (8inn)

Kent City 1 @ Whitehall 16 (4inn)

Fremont 3 @ Kent City 0

 

MONDAY 4/15/24

Shepherd 3 @ Big Rapids 9

Shepherd 12 @ Big Rapids 0 (5inn)

Newaygo 0 @ C Montcalm 1

Newaygo 0 @ C Montcalm 2

 

TUESDAY 4/16/24

Chip Hills 7 @ Tri County 3

Chip Hills 3 @ Tri County 2 (5inn)

Lakeview 2 @ Morley Stanwood 8

Lakeview 5 @ Morley Stanwood 11

Kent City 5 @ Newaygo 10

Kent City 4 @ Newaygo 11

Grant 1 @ Reed City 2

Grant 7 @ Reed City 5

C Montcalm 13 @ White Cloud 2

C Montcalm 2 @ White Cloud 6

 

THURSDAY 4/18/24

Shelby @ Kent City

Hesperia @ Lakeview

 

FRIDAY 4/19/24

White Cloud @ Big Rapids

Tri County @ C Montcalm

Newaygo @ Grant

Morley Stanwood @ Kent City

Reed City @ Chip Hills

 

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CSAA Softball

SATURDAY 4/13/24

Grant 0 @ Ravenna 15 (3inn)

Tri County 0 @ Ravenna 10 (CH Forfeit)

Chip Hills 0 @ Clare 16

Chip Hills 0 @ Vestaburg 12

MONDAY 4/15/24

Shepherd 2 @ Big Rapids 12 (5inn)

Shepherd 9 @ Big Rapids 6 (8inn)

Newaygo 15 @ C Montcalm 11

Newaygo 1 @ C Montcalm 14 (5inn)

Lakeview 1 @ Vestaburg 16 (4inn)

Lakeivew 4 @ Vestaburg 10 (8inn)

TUESDAY 4/16/24

Chip Hills @ Tri County

Lakeview @ Morley Stanwood

Kent City 1 @ Newaygo 4

Kent City 0 @ Newaygo 11 (5inn)

Grant 1 @ Reed City 5

Grant 1 @ Reed City 16 (3inn)

C Montcalm @ White Cloud

THURSDAY 4/18/24

Greenville @ C Montcalm

Sparta @ Kent City

Hesperia @ Lakeview

FRIDAY 4/19/24

White Cloud @ Big Rapids

Tri County @ C Montcalm

Newaygo @ Grant

Morley Stanwood @ Kent City

Reed City @ Chip Hills

SATURDAY 4/20/24

Lakeview @Beaverton Tournament

Big Rapids @ TC West

CSAA Baseball Standings

1) Big Rapids: 2-0 | +31 -6 (+25)

2) Morley Stanwood: 2-1 | +24 -17 (+7)

3) Chippewa Hills: 2-1 | +22 -14 (+8)

4) Reed City: 2-1 | +17 -11 (+6)

5) Newaygo: 3-3 | +30 -24 (+6)

6) Central Montcalm: 3-3 | +22 -21 (+1)

7) Kent City: 2-2 | +32 -37 (-5)

8) Grant: 2-2 | +18 -12 (+6)

9) White Cloud: 1-1 | +8 -15 (-7)

10) Tri County: 0-3 | +11 -41 (-30)

11) Lakeview: 0-4 | +23 -41 (-18)

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