On Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, at approximately 3:35 a.m., deputies from the Mecosta County Sheriff's Office responded to a stabbing at a residence in Martiny Township.

According to a release from the sheriff's office, the incident occurred near the intersection of 17 Mile Road and 90th Avenue. Following a physical altercation, a 44-year-old man from Rodney was stabbed by a 28-year-old man from Big Rapids with an "edged weapon."

The man from Rodney received life-threatening injuries and was first transported to Big Rapids Hospital, then later flown by Aeromed to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. As of 4 p.m., the man was listed in critical condition. The 28-year-old fled the residence on foot until he was apprehended nearby by deputies. He was then lodged in the Mecosta County Jail and his name will not be released until after his arraignment.

Assistance was provided by the Michigan State Police, Big Rapids Department of Public Safety, Mecosta County EMS, Fork Township Rescue, Aeromed and Meceola Central Dispatch.

_{Information courtesy of the Mecosta County Sheriff's Office.}