Detroit Police Seek Assistance

UPDATE: The Detroit Police Department have made contact with this female person of interest. The woman checked herself into a local hospital and DPD investigators spoke to her there. She was not placed under arrest. Steven Guzina has been charged with murder in the death of Officer Myron Jarrett.

The prosecutor’s office charged Guzina with one count each of second-degree murder; operating while intoxicated, causing death; OWI causing serious bodily injury; failure to stop at the scene of a crash when at fault, resulting in fatal death; reckless driving causing death; and reckless driving causing serious impairment of a body function. via @DetroitNews

Detroit, MI – The Detroit Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a female person of interest wanted in connection with the fatal crash involving a Detroit Police Officer.
On October 28, 2016 at approximately 11:00 p.m., in the 14500 block of Fenkell, a female person of interest can be seen entering and exiting a store, along with arrestee, Steven Guzina. The female shown is believed to have been the passenger in the vehicle that struck and killed Officer Myron Jarrett.

The female is described as an unknown female, 30-40 years old, light complexion, 5’3-5’5”, 130 lbs., wearing a multi colored hat, a blue jacket, and brown pants. She appears to have suffered a possible injury to her right arm.

If anyone recognizes this individual, knows of her whereabouts, or has any information pertaining to this crime, please call the Detroit Police Department Homicide at (313)596-2260 or CRIMESTOPPERS at 1-800-SPEAK UP.

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DETROIT: October 29, 2016 – Detroit Police Chief James Craig took a few moments to reflect on the life and service of Officer Myron Jarrett today, speaking of Officer Jarrett’s commitment to the City of Detroit, it’s citizens and to the Detroit Police Department. Officer Jarrett was an 8 year veteran of the Detroit Police Department spending the last 3 years as a member of the 12th Precinct’s patrol division. Officer Jarrett has 4 children with the oldest just returning from a deployment overseas while serving with the US military.

Chief Craig mentioned how respected Officer Jarrett was within the department and in the community. Coworkers had given Officer Jarrett the nickname of “salt and pepper” due to his graying hair. Officer Jarrett was a nice man, respected professional police officer who served the City of Detroit with distinction and never had a bad day. He was always in a good mood, loved his job and called his citation book “My Man Purse”. He enjoyed writing traffic citations because he believed it led to safer streets.

Chief Craig also recognized the multiple agencies who assisted the Detroit Police in the capture of Officer Jarrett’s murderer, Steven Patrick Guzina.

Detroit has lost two officers in the last two months. Sgt (Captain) Kenneth Steil in September and Officer Myron Jarrett this month, October 2016. Hearts are heavy in and outside the City of Detroit, we once again lost one our finest.

And so it goes.

Please take a moment and visit Officer Jarrett’s Officer Down Memorial Page.

There will eventually be a fund set up for Officer Jarrett’s family and when that happens, I’ll be posting it here. Please keep Officer Jarrett’s family in your prayers. Another heartbreaking day in Detroit.

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UPDATE: Stephen Patrick Guzina was taken into custody behind the Galaxy Coney Island at Grand River and Schaefer. An off duty law enforcement officer spotted the suspect and directed Detroit Police to Guzina’s location. He was taken into custody without incident. Guzina, 54, of Lincoln Park, recently separated from his restauranteur wife who owns and operates the Tijuana’s Mexican Kitchen in Dearborn.

DETROIT – Friday October 28 2016: DPD units responded to Monica & Puritan on Detroit’s west side for a traffic incident at around 1015PM Friday evening. During the arrest process of a 49 year old suspect, 40 year old Detroit Police Officer Myron Jarrett of the 12th Precinct was struck by Guzina’s Dodge Ram Van traveling at a high rate of speed. Both Guzina and the handcuffed 49 year old suspect escaped the scene. The Dodge Ram remains on the scene. Officer Jarrett was conveyed in critical condition to Sinai-Grace Hospital by other police officers on the scene. Officer Myron Jarrett, an 8 year veteran of the DPD from the 12th Precinct later died of his injuries.

UPDATED: The suspect has been identified as Steven Patrick Guzina, a 54 year old male from Lincoln Park. Guzina was also wearing a baseball cap and dark coat. Search for the officer’s killer continues.

OFFICER DOWN. Puritan & Monica. Multiple units responding. https://t.co/AiO2ipfRsV

— The Detroit Scanner (@DetroitScanner) October 29, 2016

The DPD scouts are conveying the injured officer to Sinai-Grace and they’re moving hot.

— The Detroit Scanner (@DetroitScanner) October 29, 2016

Dispatch is working on a description on the suspect. Situation is completely fluid. K9-3 requested at Monica & Puritan.

— The Detroit Scanner (@DetroitScanner) October 29, 2016

MSP’s Trooper 2 is also orbiting the scene on Monica & Puritan. pic.twitter.com/ND51qA60mC

— The Detroit Scanner (@DetroitScanner) October 29, 2016

The injured officer has died…

— The Detroit Scanner (@DetroitScanner) October 29, 2016

Supervisor reports there are plain clothed officers in the area of Puritan & Monica

— The Detroit Scanner (@DetroitScanner) October 29, 2016

DPD unit just found a brown leather coat @ Livernois & Puritan. May be connected to Steven Patrick Guzina. https://t.co/qahdlJ7yPh pic.twitter.com/63cLi8tYvO

— The Detroit Scanner (@DetroitScanner) October 29, 2016

Units on Monica & Puritan are looking for a cell phone dropped by the perp…search underway.

— The Detroit Scanner (@DetroitScanner) October 29, 2016

It appears as if the original perp arrested on Puritan & Monica is in custody, complaining of breathing problems. DEMS responding.

— The Detroit Scanner (@DetroitScanner) October 29, 2016

#BREAKING: Steven Patrick Guzina is now in custody. pic.twitter.com/CUQqHids7s

— The Detroit Scanner (@DetroitScanner) October 29, 2016

The area surrounding Monica & Puritan was locked down and a perimeter has been established. A DPD police K-9 (K9-3) was on scene helping in the search. The Michigan State Police air unit Trooper 2 is also orbiting the area. There is no description of the Dodge Ram’s driver although officers on scene do have the registered owners description and photo on scene. The Dodge Ram is registered out of Lincoln Park and remains on the scene. The escaped handcuffed suspect is described as a 49 year old B/M wearing a Detroit Tiger baseball cap and blue jeans. It is unknown if the handcuffed suspect just ran from the scene or was ejected from the police unit during the collision. (Via Radio Transmissions)

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Detroit Police Department, Officer Myron Jarrett’s family and friends.

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