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Interlochen Teen Arrested for Arson after House Fire

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Michigan State Police Traverse City Post

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, MI. At approximately 7:00 p.m. on January 19, troopers from the Michigan State Police Traverse City Post responded to a residence for a reported structure fire Green Lake Township. Firefighters from multiple surrounding agencies battled the fire in subzero temperatures and blowing snow.

A preliminary investigation indicates the fire was intentionally set inside the home. The 19-year-old suspect and his dog were found outside the residence when emergency personnel arrived. No injuries were reported, and there was no damage to nearby properties.

The suspect was arrested without incident and lodged at the Grand Traverse County Jail. The investigation remains ongoing and pending arraignment.

MSP troopers were assisted at the scene by the Green Lake Township Fire Department, Blair Township Fire Department, Long Lake Township Fire Department, Elmwood Township Fire Department, Almira Township Fire Department, Inland Township Fire Department, Buckley Fire Department, and the Grand Traverse Metro Fire Department.

Michigan State Police Stop Terrorist Threat In Grand Traverse County

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Michigan State Police EST Stop Terrorist Threat

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.