Monday, April 27

• An officer investigated a complaint of harassment. Both parties were advised not to contact each other or harassment charges would be sought for future events.

Tuesday, April 28

• While patrolling storage units for theft prevention, an officer contacted a man who was evasive and uncooperative. It was found that he did have a storage unit and was identified with it. A valid warrant was located, but the downstate agency was not able to pick-up.
• A person was seen looking into windows at a local business after hours. Upon contact, a 68 year-old man was arrested for active warrants for obstructing justice and friend of the court. He was transported to Osceola County Jail without incident.
• An officer was called for a noise ordinance violation. Upon arrival, there was no loud music heard.
• An officer was dispatched regarding a VIN check. The vehicle was verified as not stolen, but only a scrap title application was in the complainant’s possession. The complainant was advised to call back once they acquired the correct paperwork.
• An officer was dispatched for a property damage accident at a local business. The owner didn’t know where or when it happened, but suspected it may have been in the parking lot of his apartment complex. He was advised to call if he observed any vehicle in his apartment complex with matching damage.
• An officer responded to a complaint of a vehicle being repaired in a parking lot. The vehicle was not in a dangerous position and not in violation of local ordinance.
• An officer was dispatched to an unruly juvenile who walked away from mental health treatment and parents. The juvenile was taken into protective custody and transported to the hospital for a mental health evaluation.

Wednesday, April 29

• An officer contacted a subject regarding a court order for a mental evaluation. The subject was transported to the hospital and was transferred to hospital staff.

• An officer was dispatched to RCH for an unruly juvenile. Upon arrival, the individual was restrained and was wearing a spit mask, as the subject was intentionally spitting on hospital staff. This report has been submitted to the prosecutor’s office for charges.

• An officer investigated a complaint of an individual with a possible handgun inside a public facility. The investigation revealed the item was a 1.9" keychain.

• An officer responded to a barking dog complaint. Upon arrival, no violation or dog was found in the area and no one answered the door at the alleged location.

• An officer was called regarding a check well-being complaint. Through investigation, the individual was determined they were not a threat to themselves or others. Protective custody was not warranted.

• While on routine patrol, an officer located an illegal fire. Through this contact, the homeowner was advised of the local ordinance regarding fires in town and was asked to extinguish said fire. 

• An officer was dispatched regarding a well-being check on a subject. Upon arrival, no one answered the door.

• An officer was dispatched to a possible domestic assault complaint. Upon arrival, the officer did not hear or see any disturbances through the house windows. Additionally, the officer interviewed all parties present
  and determined that nothing illegal occurred.

Thursday, April 30

• An officer was dispatched to a local business for a Michigan ID that was located. Numerous attempts to contact the owner were unsuccessful. This case is pending contact for the ID to be returned.

Friday, May 1

• An individual was found with a fire at the Reed City Depot. The ordinance was explained and the subject left. The Reed City Fire Department extinguished the fire.
• An officer gathered statements and evidence on a two-vehicle property damage incident with no injuries. A citation was issued and a report written.
• An officer was dispatched regarding a check well-being complaint. This investigation revealed the subject was fine.

Saturday, May 2

• An officer was dispatched to an individual wishing to speak with an officer. The individual spoke about things that were from many years ago and in a different jurisdiction. Upon talking to someone who is familiar with the person, it was learned it is a mental health issue that did not require hospitalization.

• An officer was dispatched to a possible domestic assault incident that had occurred earlier in the day. The complainant had left the residence prior to the officer’s arrival with no plans to return. The matter will be submitted to the prosecutor for possible charges.

Sunday, May 3

• An officer was contacted by an agency about a possible underage nude photos complaint that occurred near the end of 2025. The juvenile deleted all the accounts and identities associated with the matter back in 2025. This investigation is open pending further investigation.

• An officer was dispatched regarding a well-being check. Contact with the individual resulted in a request to be transported to the hospital for mental health assistance. The person was transported without incident.

Monday, May 4

• An officer took a complaint on a suspected scam. A report was written and the individual was advised to check their credit reports and bank accounts for ID theft. The suspect is most likely from outside of the US and is not traceable.
• An officer was dispatched for a threat complaint. A statement was written, and the complainant was advised of this being a civil issue, as well as to possibly seek a PPO for resolution.
• An officer took a report on a car crash involving a deer. The animal was clear of the roadway and the vehicle had only minimal damage but was drivable.

Tuesday, May 5

• An officer was dispatched to a public location for a well-being check. The individual was located and no danger was obvious during conversation. The subject advised they already had an appointment scheduled with Community Mental Health, and that they would contact officers if needed.
• An officer was called for concern of young children playing around metal electrical boxes. No children were in the area on arrival and adults in the vicinity were advised.

Wednesday, May 6

• An officer located an individual asleep behind a local business and identified them. They were advised of the ordinance for trespassing and served a notice. The individual wanted to go to Big Rapids, so the officer transported them to the south end of the city where they continued their journey south.

Thursday, May 7

• Officers assisted CPS with the removal of a juvenile from a home and foster care placement without incident.

• An officer took a complaint of a scammer attempting to rent a person’s home to others on social media. A statement was taken and an investigation was completed. The scammer was tracked to a dead-end profile on social media and unfortunately charges could not be filed.

Friday, May 8

• An officer was flagged down by an individual for a well-being check at a residence. Upon entry of the home, the resident was having heart difficulty and needing medical attention. EMS was called.
• An officer assisted CPS with an on-site visit. Interviews and evidence revealed no abuse and turned out to be the result of children playing only. The matter was unfounded.
• An officer was called for a fireworks complaint. Upon arrival, the fireworks were finished. The individuals were advised of ordinances, and a verbal warning was given on the fireworks.

Saturday, May 9

• An officer took a complaint and evidence regarding an individual trespassing at a local public facility.

Sunday, May 10

• An officer retrieved a found bicycle. The bicycle has been placed into found property at the Reed City Police Department impound area.