michigan crime

Kent County police are warning residents about a rise in construction tool, equipment, and trailer thefts. Lock up your gear and report suspicious activity.

Mary Carole McDonnell, a Michigan native, allegedly posed as an heiress and pulled off a $30M bank scam in California. The 73-year-old TV producer is now on the FBI’s Most Wanted List.

Grand Rapids Police are searching for a suspect after an armed robbery at NOXX Cannabis on Plainfield Avenue. The robbery happened November 9, and officers have released photos hoping the community can help identify the person responsible.

Detroit landed near the bottom of the Safest Cities list — 179th of 182 — in WalletHub’s latest analysis of 41 safety metrics including crime and financial risk.

Remember the days when slipping into a crowd was easy? Nowadays, anonymity can feel like a thing of the past. Here’s how our local Crime Stoppers are adapting.

A former MDOC mental health counselor, Rene Nelson, is facing charges of second-degree criminal sexual conduct for an alleged prison inmate affair. She’s free on $2,500 bond, with a probable cause hearing set for Sept 12, 2025.

For the first time, MDOC reports recidivism has dropped to 21%, the lowest in Michigan history. With new trade programs and support services, fewer parolees are returning to prison, driving population levels to lows not seen since 1991.

Investigators say the Monroe County doctor expressed plans to travel to Florida to have a "sexual relationship with a five-year-old girl."

Michigan Millennials rank third in the U.S. for cyber scams, falling victim more often than seniors, according to FBI-backed data reviewed by Simmrin Law.

Lansing man Jerome Ezell disappeared leaving his son alone in the car. Found dead a year later in southwest Michigan, his case remains unsolved. FBI offers $10K reward.

Seven suspects are tied to a $200K luxury car theft ring in Mid-Michigan. The investigation spans multiple towns, with charges from B&E to VIN tampering.

Crime Stoppers of Mid-Michigan just dropped its latest Most Wanted list. These fugitives aren’t hiding from parking tickets—they’re dodging felony charges.