01:35 pm a deputy arrested Robert Lacroix (48) of Daggett on a valid warrant in Daggett Township. The warrant was for failure to appear to show cause out of 41st Circuit Court of Menominee. Lacroix was transported to the Menominee County Jail where he was lodged without incident.
03:21 pm a deputy responded to a 2 vehicle accident on US 2 & 41 in Spalding Township. A vehicle driven by Tyler Jackson (20) of Powers was unable to stop and struck a vehicle that was stopping in front of him to make a left hand turn that was driven by Patrick Lamaide (70) of Hermansville. Lamaide was transported to the hospital for his injuries and Jackson reported minor injuries. Jackson was issued a citation for violation of the basic speed law.
03/31/2017
09:30 am a deputy responded to Harris Township for a report of a Larceny by Conversion. The caller stated he brought a vehicle to a business in Spalding Township to be worked on and gave the business money up. The car was never worked on and the complainant wants his money back. The incident is being reviewed by the Prosecutor’s office for possible charges.
10:05 am a deputy arrested Christopher Peters (27) of Wilson on a valid warrant in Spalding Township. The warrant was for failure to appear to show cause out of 41st Circuit Court of Menominee. Peters was transported to the Menominee County Jail where he was lodged without incident.
03:25 pm a deputy initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle in City of Stephenson for a vehicle with possible improper plates. Upon further investigation the driver, Susan Carr (35) of Wilson, was arrested for operating under the influence of drugs and possession of marijuana. Carr was transported to the Menominee County Jail where she was lodged without incident.
04/01/2017
04:13 pm deputies responded to a residence in Cedarville Township for a report of a break in. After making contact with the caller it was found that the suspect, Jerrod Berger (33), was still in the residence in question and was later arrested for home invasion. Berger was transported to the Menominee County Jail where he was lodged without incident.
04/03/2017
10:50 pm deputies responded to a residence in Nadeau Township for a report of a breaking and entering that had occurred. The callers reported that someone had entered their residence and stole some property while they were away. The investigation is ongoing.
05:50 pm a deputy responded to a harassment complaint in Spalding Township. The caller stated every time he leaves his business he gets harassed by the male subject that lives next door. The caller stated this is an ongoing problem and wants it to stop. The report was sent to the Prosecutor’s office for review.
04/04/2017
04:01 am a deputy arrested Curtis Skorupski (31) of Escanaba on a valid warrant at the Delta County Jail. The deputy was notified that Delta County had arrested Skorupski on a valid warrant out of 95A District Court of Menominee for failure to appear. Skorupski was transported to the Menominee County Jail where he was lodged without incident.
07:25 am a deputy arrested a 36 year old Hermansville female on a valid warrant out of Delta County. A deputy located the female at her residence in Meyer Township and arrested her on a valid warrant for failure to appear out of 94th District Court of Delta County. The female was transported to the Delta County Jail where she was lodged without incident.
10:50 am a deputy responded to Meyer Township for a private property damage accident. A vehicle driven by Harold Wettanen (69) of Daggett backed into a parked vehicle owned by David Anderson (26) of Hermansville in the Jay’s Auto parking lot. No injuries were reported and only minor damage was done to the vehicles.
05:10 pm a deputy responded to the jail for a report of an assault that occurred in Daggett Township. The caller stated an assault occurred earlier in the day and she wanted to speak to an officer about the incident. The investigation is ongoing.
06:12 pm deputies responded to Erickson Park in the City of Stephenson for a report of malicious destruction of property. The caller stated he observed a vehicle tearing up the driveway and lawn in Erickson Park. The suspect, an 18 year old Daggett male, was later located and identified as the driver of that vehicle and has been arrested on the charge of malicious destruction of property.
04/05/2017
02:19 pm a deputy handled a complaint of credit card fraud in the City of Menominee. A 44 year old female from Wallace reported that someone used her credit card to purchase some items online. The investigation is ongoing.
05:54 pm a deputy arrested Thomas Carr (52) of Stephenson on a valid warrant in Stephenson Township. The warrant was for failure to pay fines out of 95A District Court of Menominee. Carr was able to post the required bond and was released.
06:05 pm a deputy initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for driving on a restricted license and no insurance in Spalding Township. Rebecca Tebear (45) of Bark River was arrested for operating without security. Tebear was given a court date and time to appear before 95A District Court of Menominee and was released.
06:24 pm a deputy initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for speed in Harris Township. The driver Kathryn Otis (59) of Coldwater MI was arrested for operating without security. Otis was given a court date and time to appear before 95A District Court of Menominee and was released.
07:00 pm a deputy initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for an equipment violation in Nadeau Township. The driver Joseph Malone (59) of Hermansville was arrested for driving while license suspended. Malone was given a court date and time to appear before 95A District Court of Menominee and was released.
08:40 pm a deputy responded to a hit and run accident in Nadeau Township. The caller stated his vehicle was struck by another vehicle that was turning around in his yard. The investigation is complete.
04/06/2017
01:36 am deputies responded to a one vehicle rollover accident in Harris Township. A vehicle driven by Joshua Welch (17) of Bark River stated he swerved to miss a deer and lost control of his vehicle causing him to go in the ditch and overturn. No injuries were reported by either occupant.
08:00 am a deputy to some property in Spalding Township for a report of larceny of wood. The caller stated he had some fire wood stolen from his property. After further investigation this complaint appears to be civil in origin and was sent to the Prosecutor’s office for review.
04/08/2017
02:45 am a deputy initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for improper registration plates in Spalding Township. After further investigation the driver Heather Stanton (28) of Spalding was arrested for operating without security and unlawful use of registration plate as well as a civil infraction citation. Stanton was given a court date and time to appear before 95A District Court of Menominee and was released.
03:10 pm a deputy responded to a residence in Nadeau Township for a report of a dog at large. The caller stated the dog showed up at her residence and appeared aggressive. Deputies contacted the owner and he was advised to keep the dog on his property.
05:58 pm a deputy initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for improper registration and no seat belt in Mellen Township. After further investigation the driver Sawyer Eland (20) of Wallace was arrested for minor in possession of alcohol and operating without security. Eland was given a court date and time to appear before 95A District Court of Menominee and was released.
06:35 pm a deputy initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for speed in Mellen Township. After further investigation the driver a 52 year old Stephenson man was arrested for possession of marijuana and also cited for speed. He was given a court date and time to appear before 95A District Court of Menominee and was released.
04/09/2017
09:00 pm a deputy arrested Dana Halfaday (27) of Wilson on a valid warrant in Spalding Township. The warrant was for failure to appear for show cause out of 95A District Court of Menominee. Halfaday was able to post the required bond and was released.
04/10/2017
02:25 pm a deputy initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for expired registration plates in Spalding Township. After further investigation the driver William Lysinger (55) of Iron Mountain was arrested for operating without security. Lysinger was given a court date and time to appear before 95A District Court of Menominee and was released.
10:00 pm deputies arrested Ricky Chaney (22) of Stephenson on a valid warrant in Lake Township. The warrant was for failure to appear for show cause out of 41st Circuit Court of Menominee. Chaney was able to post the required bond and was released with a date and time to appear.
04/11/2017
01:15 pm a deputy responded along with the fire department to a structure fire in Menominee Township. The owner stated he recently purchased the house and he was burning up some wood in the basement woodstove. The owner stated the next thing he knew the ceiling in the upstairs was on fire.
07:30 pm a deputy responded to a residence in Spalding Township for a dog at large complaint. The callers stated this is an ongoing problem and the dogs are aggressive. The owner of the dog, Nathan Sjoholm (28) of Spalding, as well as the caretaker, Kathleen Sjoholm (63) of Spalding, were arrested for the charge of dog at large and each were issued an appearance date and time to appear before 95A District Court of Menominee.
04/12/2017
08:00 am a deputy arrested Gavin Yates (28) of Escanaba on a valid warrant at the Delta County Jail. The warrant was for retail fraud out of 95A District Court of Menominee. Yates was transported to the Menominee County Jail where he was lodged without incident.
12:30 pm deputies responded to a residence in Spalding Township for a stalking complaint. After further investigation Harry Petros (56) of Powers was arrested for stalking and was transported to the Menominee County Jail where he was lodged without incident.
03:00 pm a deputy initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for failing to yield to oncoming traffic. After further investigation the driver Preston Barstow (19) of Gladstone was arrested for operating a motorcycle without a cycle endorsement. Barstow was issued a date and time to appear before 95A District Court of Menominee and was released.
05:10 pm a deputy responded to a residence in the City of Stephenson for a harassment complaint. The caller stated she is being harassed and is concerned for her safety and just wanted a report on file incase anything were to happen.
04/13/2017
02:30 pm a deputy responded to a residence in Harris Township for a runaway complaint. The caller stated her 15 year old daughter left and they do not know where she is. An investigation was conducted and the daughter was located.
02:44 pm deputies responded to Spalding Township for a 2 vehicle traffic accident. A vehicle driven by Ashley Cronick (24) of Spalding was stopped at a stop sign and then proceeded to make a left hand turn onto the highway without yielding to oncoming traffic. Cronick struck the second vehicle that was traveling on the highway driven by Kendra Brooks (24) of Hermansville. Both vehicles had to be towed from the scene and only minor injuries were reported. Cronick was cited for failure to yield at signed intersection.
04/14/2017
09:45 pm a deputy initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for failure to stop at a stop sign in Menominee Township. After further investigation the driver Jessica Plautz (23) of Menominee was arrested for possession of marijuana. Plautz was given a court date and time to appear before 95A District Court of Menominee and was released.
11:44 pm a deputy initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for the driver not having a valid driver’s license in Harris Township. After further investigation the driver a 36 year old male from Gladstone was arrested for driving while license suspended. He was given a court date and time to appear before the 95A District Court of Menominee and was released.
Deputies responded to 7 vehicle vs animal complaints and the K-9’s were called for assistance 8 times.
(Aaron Harper,WJNR,WOBE.WHTO)
aaronharper22@gmail.com