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CBS News
14 hours ago
- CBS News
Over $330,000 worth of street drugs seized as police serve search warrants in Metro Detroit
Over $330,000 worth of street drugs was confiscated after law enforcement served search warrants in Detroit, Melvindale and Dearborn, the Michigan State Police reported. The searches took place Thursday, led by the Metro Narcotics Enforcement Team. Assisting agencies include the MSP Second District Headquarters, MSP's Metro South Post, the Border Patrol Tactical Unit with U.S. Customs and Border Patrol and the Downriver Special Weapons & Tactics Team. The items confiscated included over 700 grams of cocaine, 120 grams of crack cocaine, 77 grams of fentanyl, 50 grams of heron and six firearms. One of the firearms was stolen. In addition, over 10,000 pills of assorted drugs such as hyrocodone and oxycodone were confiscated. There also was over $30,000 in cash and $83,000 in assets seized with intent to forfeit. "Great work by our narcotics detectives to not only get these dangerous drugs off the street, but also these firearms," said F/Lt. Mike Shaw. "These is another example of cooperation between federal, state and local law enforcement working together to keep Michiganders safe." The work on this case was supported by the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance (JAG) grant program, which is awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs and U.S. Department of Justice; then administered by the Michigan State Police. The investigation is continuing.
CBS News
2 days ago
- CBS News
4 arrests made, 2 treated for injuries, after disturbance involving over 50 people in Monroe
At least two people were given medical attention in the aftermath of a disturbance that involved 50 to 70 people Sunday evening in a Monroe, Michigan, neighborhood. Four people have been arrested so far as a result of the incident, the Monroe Police Department said in its report. The city department was assisted on-site by the Monroe County Sheriff's Office and the Michigan State Police. The altercation erupted in the area of East Third Street and Half Street, on the east side of the city. "Authorities were alerted after receiving reports of a large fight involving multiple people, with indications that weapons might have been present," the police report said. "When Monroe Police officers arrived, they encountered a chaotic scene, with an estimated crowd of 50 to 70 people engaged in shouting and physical altercations." Police said they separated those involved to determine what happened and restore order. Officers then determined that the incident resulted from an earlier altercation and domestic situation earlier in the day. Witnesses helped identify several people who were involved in the initial fight, and two victims needed medical attention for their injuries. In the aftermath, police took four people into custody who will face charges as a result of the incident. Additional people may be charged as well. To assist in the ongoing investigation, police are asking area residents to share their videos of the disturbance, or call tips and information to the Monroe Detective Bureau at 734-243-7516. "This disturbance not only affected those directly involved but also disrupted the entire neighborhood. Such behavior will not and should not be tolerated," the police department said.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Michigan State Police investigating shooting in Clyde Township
Michigan State Police confirmed they are investigating a shooting that happened in Clyde Township on July 6. According to MSP Public Information Officer Lt. Ashley Miller, the incident was reported around 2:50 a.m. The victim of the shooting was taken to an unidentified local hospital. The shooting was not fatal. Both of the involved parties were interviewed after the incident, according to Miller. No arrests have been made and no charges have been filed as of Friday, July 18. Some time after the shooting, one of the individuals involved who was not shot was in a vehicle crash, though Miller said she was not sure when of where the crash happened. Miller said she did not know the driver's condition but had not heard anything of it being a fatal crash. Miller said she could not confirm the identities of those involved as the investigation is ongoing and did not know when the investigation would be complete. Contact Johnathan Hogan at jhogan@ This article originally appeared on Port Huron Times Herald: Michigan State Police investigating shooting in Clyde Township
CBS News
5 days ago
- General
- CBS News
Michigan State Police sends its newest K-9 units to their assignments
Seven K-9 teams completed training with the Michigan State Police Friday, increasing the total number of canine teams assigned to the agency by four. There are four new teams and three replacement teams in the MSP Basic Canine School graduation class, the MSP reported. The updated roster has 61 canines on 42 teams that are assigned across the state. With more than 6,100 requests for service, the agency has one of the largest and busiest K-9 units in the country. "Our canine teams provide an invaluable service to our police partners and the communities we protect," Col. James F. Grady II, director of the MSP, said in the announcement. "They cover every corner of our state, whenever the need arises, helping locate missing and vulnerable individuals, finding firearms used to commit crimes and taking drugs off the streets." Basic Canine School is a 14-week program taught in-house by veteran troopers on the unit. The teams are trained in skills such as tracking, narcotics detection, building search and area search. Their duties include detection of firearms and explosives, along with providing assistance to the MSP Emergency Support Team. The MSP Canine Unit was established in 1960. Most of the dogs chosen for the work are German Shepherds due to the breed's skill set and intelligence. This year's new team graduates are: This year's replacement team graduates are:
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Michigan State Police leader addresses sexual harassment in what former trooper calls the ‘Big Boys' Club'
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – Michigan State Police before the House Oversight Committee. A survey released last month by the Michigan State Police Troopers Association, the union representing most sworn troopers in the state's top law enforcement agency, revealed 98% of troopers did not have confidence in the leadership of Grady or his second in command, Lt. Col. Aimee Brimacombe. The union representing command staff also released a survey finding more than 90% of their members had 'no confidence.' Michigan lawmakers questioning state's top cop during oversight hearing Those results led to Republican lawmakers calling for Grady and Brimacombe to resign. Grady continues to have the blessing of Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who appointed him to the post. Lawmakers, current and former troopers and command as well as law enforcement representatives who have worked closely with the MSP, tell the 6 News Investigates Team morale at the agency is low and troopers are disgruntled. Following his testimony, 6 News Investigates asked Grady if the Michigan State Police has a problem with gender discrimination and sexual harassment. 'I will just tell you this: Any sexual harassment complaint that is provided for – by a member, you know, or against a member – we thoroughly investigate in this agency, we take those accusations seriously in this department,' Grady responded. 'That's why we have a Professional Standards Section. So that they can investigate those type of complaints. We will determine if there is some criminal action that needs to take place or if there's just been, you know, departmental violations that have occurred. Those are things that we address in this department as the leader of this department. I don't want – I want people to feel comfortable when they come in and work. So that they can do their jobs effectively and efficiently daily. So those type of allegations we've always taken seriously in the state police and we will continue to do so.' But a months-long investigation by 6 News Investigates raises questions about whether allegations of gender discrimination and sexual harassment are investigated thoroughly. Next Monday, 6 News will debut a multi-part series of reports on the Michigan State Police based on hundreds of pages of documents, many interviews, several surveillance videos, based in part around a former Michigan State Police trooper who calls the department the 'Big Boys' Club.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
