Michigan State Police report numbers, weapons seized over July 4th weekend

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Southeast Michigan: Michigan State Police report stats over the July 4th weekend.

Here are some numbers from the weekend. This does not include all the calls for service or crashes.

• 7 illegal firearms seized on the freeways
• 7 OWI/OUID arrests,
• 23 original felony arrests
• 55 original misdemeanor arrests
• 7 felony fugitive arrests
• 156 citations

Highland Park Illegal Weapons

The Metro South Secure City Partnership troops were also busy in Inkster and Highland Park over the weekend. Here are some more illegal weapons taken off the street:

On 7/3, troopers conducted a traffic stop on a Ford SUV in the city of Highland Park for traffic violations.

Troopers approached the vehicle and observed a 9mm pistol laying next to a purse on the front passenger seat. The driver admitted that she recently purchased the pistol, but did not possess a CPL.

The driver was taken into custody and informed troopers that no other weapons were in the vehicle. During a search a second 9mm pistol was located under the driver’s seat and a taser was located in the driver’s purse. Pends prosecutor review.

Inskter Illegal Weapon Seizure

Also on 7/3, troopers attempted to make a traffic stop on a Dodge Dart in the city of Inkster for a traffic violation. Troopers activated their emergency lights on Carlysle and Middlebelt, but the vehicle continued to drive a few more blocks at a slow speed.

The driver then fled the vehicle on foot with troops in pursuit. The driver and passenger were both taken into custody. Troopers recovered an assault rifle with a drum and a 9mm pistol inside of the vehicle. Both subjects are pending multiple felony charges.

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