Detroit Police, Fire & Severe Weather Incidents
On 3/15/22, MSP Aviation Trooper 1 assisted Chesaning PD with locating a subject that had fled from them in a stolen vehicle. The subject crashed and fled on foot. Trooper 1 located the subject hiding along a river bank, directed officers to their location, and into custody.
Dearborn, Michigan 9:10PM March 15 2022: Via Michigan State Police – Preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was traveling in the center lane of the southbound M39 near Oakwood in a Dodge Charger when he was shot.
The suspect vehicle; a white in color Chrysler, pulled alongside the victim’s vehicle on the driver’s side and the passenger started shooting.
Detroit Police located the victim at Plymouth & Archdale in the City of Detroit.
The victim sustained a minor graze wound to his right arm and was conveyed to Beaumont Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn by Rapid Response Medic 51.
The victim’s vehicle was also struck and a firearm was later recovered from inside the victim’s vehicle.
A canvas for evidence was performed and troopers are interviewing the victim. A motive has not been established. Anyone with information is asked to call the Metro South Post at 734.287.5000.
Non Fatal Shooting:
— MSP Metro Detroit (@mspmetrodet) March 16, 2022
3/15 at 9:10 PM
LOCATION:
SB M-39 Fwy and Oakwood, Dearborn
SYNOPSIS:
Preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was traveling south on the Southfield Fwy in the center lane near Oakwood in a Dodge Charger. 1/ pic.twitter.com/gisCzwbiAt
Ida Township, Monroe County: On March 15, 2022, at approximately 7:00 am, troopers from
the Monroe Post were dispatched to a personal injury crash on Lewis Avenue near West Rauch
Road in Ida Township.
From evidence on scene and witness interviews, the following was determined: a U-Haul truck occupied by a 36-year-old male, juvenile male, and driven by a 30- year-old female from Monroe, MI, was traveling north on Lewis Avenue.
The U-Haul truck driver is believed to have fallen asleep, drifting into the southbound lane, and striking a black Chevrolet pickup driven by a 46-year-old male from Petersburg, MI. The U-Haul truck then
proceeded to crash head on with a green Jeep Patriot, driven by a 60-year-old male from Ida, MI, overturning the Jeep.
The driver of the Jeep was pronounced dead on scene. All other occupants involved in the crash reported no injuries. At this time, it is unclear whether excessive speeds or intoxicating substances were a factor in the crash.
Troopers were assisted on scene by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Ida Township
Volunteer Fire Department, and Monroe Community Ambulance.
November 2, 2021
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, MI. Late last night the Michigan State Police (MSP) Operations Center in Lansing received information about a posting on Facebook concerning a mass shooting. Facebook alerted the MSP Operations Center and shared a video posted on social media of a man making threats towards downtown Traverse City.
A suspect was quickly identified, and local law enforcement agencies were made aware of the situation and helped coordinate efforts with the MSP to maintain public safety.
The suspect, a 24-year-old Traverse City man, had previous encounters with police and is known to exhibit anti-police behavior. The Grand Traverse County Prosecutor’s Office was contacted, and an arrest warrant was authorized for one count of False Report or Threat of Terrorism.
Due to the nature of the threat, the MSP Emergency Support Team was activated to make the arrest and secure the scene for the execution of a search warrant. The search warrant was conducted this morning at a residence on Gladewood Lane in Traverse City. The suspect surrendered after a brief standoff with the MSP EST.
During a search of the home, troopers recovered a loaded AR-15 rifle and a tactical vest with rifle trauma plates. The suspect was lodged in the Grand Traverse County Jail where he is awaiting arraignment.
The MSP was assisted by deputies from the Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Office and officers from the Traverse City Police Department.
Update via MSP 4:21PM 3 Nov 2021:
The suspect, 24-year-old Andrew Jonathan Nickels from Traverse City, was arraigned this afternoon in the 86th District Court in Grand Traverse County on one count False Report or Threat of Terrorism, a 20-year felony and/or $20,000; reimburse government for expenses incurred from violation. He was given a $100,000 cash surety bond. His next scheduled court appearance is on November 17, 2021, at 9:00 a.m.
Grand Traverse County: The MSP Emergency Support Team are at a residence on Glade Wood Lane in Garfield Township conducting a search warrant. Please avoid the area. There is no danger to the public. pic.twitter.com/A0ziUxXetr
— @MSPNorthernMI (@mspnorthernmi) November 2, 2021
Via The Michigan State Police ~ DATE/TIME: 10/27 2:15 PM LOCATION: 8 Mile and M-10 at BP Gas Station
SYNOPSIS: Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a 2015 Dodge Charger for reckless driving on M-10 near 8 mile in the parking lot of the BP Gas Station. The driver, a 31 year old male, immediately exited the vehicle, using profanity, and started to walk away disregarding the troopers orders to stop. The trooper continued to give loud verbal commands to remain and was returned with vulgar and aggressive responses.
The trooper attempted to stop the driver from leaving when the driver pulled away and continued to disregard his orders. The driver became more irate and combative and the trooper deployed his taser with negative results.
The trooper was able to take the driver into custody without incident but the driver/suspect continued to show active aggression towards the trooper. When the trooper was attempting to search the suspect for his wallet the suspect struck the trooper with his knee.
The suspect was placed in the patrol car and transported to the Detroit detachment for processing. He was then transported to the local hospital for medical clearance.
While in the patrol car and at the hospital, the suspect continued to verbally threaten troopers with and stated he was going to show up at the troopers residence as soon as he is released.
Further investigation revealed that that the suspect is also wanted out of Ohio for Felony Assault/R&O Police/CCW and has numerous traffic and misdemeanor warrants out of multiple jurisdictions in Michigan. Pends prosecutor review.
UPDATE: On 10/29 Almondo Remell Vick, 31 year old male from Southfield, was arraigned on two counts of Resist and Obstruct Police in the 36th Dist Court. He received a personal bond and pends court proceedings.
Traffic Violation Resist and Obstruct Police.
— MSP Metro Detroit (@mspmetrodet) October 27, 2021
DATE/TIME:
10/27 2:15 PM
LOCATION:
8 Mile and M-10 at BP Gas Station
SYNOPSIS:
Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a 2015 Dodge Charger for reckless driving on M-10 near 8 mile in the parking lot of the BP Gas Station. 1/7 pic.twitter.com/JcQjPOeHH6