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Stanwood Vacant House Fire Stanwood Vacant House Fire

 Stanwood MI - On August 24, 2008, The Mecosta County Sheriff's Department was called to investigate the origin of a structure fire that took place at this old vacant farm house on 180th Ave. just north of 8 Mile Rd.The fire burned for several hours and put off a lot of smoke and had a strong smell of burning rubber. Not more than 10 feet behind the vacant farm house stands a small trailer where a family of people live. According to the Sheriff's office the trailer had minor...

Evart Man Falls Asleep At The Wheel

 Chippewa Township - On August 16, 2008, around 10:34 PM, Mecosta County Sheriff Deputies were dispatched to a one car accident on 80th Ave. North of 22 Mile rd.  Twenty four year old John Gorczewicz from Evart fell asleep while driving his truck.  According to Deputy John Bongard from the Mecosta County Sheriff's Department, Gorczewicz went off the roadway and struck a tree, his truck rolled onto it's side.  Gorczewicz was taken to...

Man Dies In Morley Car Crash

 Morley - August 15, 2008, Around 3:25 PM, Mecosta County Sheriff Deputies responded to a one car crash on 5 Mile Rd. and Northland Dr.  Fifty three year old Charles William Schaub from Pierson went off the road and rolled his vehicle several times before landing it in a ditch, the impacted from the crash caused Schaub to be thrown from his vehicle.  After being rushed to the Mecosta County Medical Center by Alpha 2 and Morley Rescue fifty three year...

Green Township Fire Investigation

 Green Township - The Mecosta County Sheriff's Department has been assisting the Big Rapids City Fire Department in the investigation of a trailer fire that took place in Green Township on Thursday, August 14, 2008.  According to Sargent Mike Mohr with the Mecosta County Sheriff's office, Investigators have located the point of origin and are still investigating the cause of the fire. The blaze was contained to a single bedroom. Click Here To View Or Comment On This News...

Thieves Steel Boat In Mecosta Township

 Mecosta Township - On August 13, 2008, around 10:25 pm, Mecosta County Sheriff Deputies investigated the theft of a 14 foot aluminum flat bottom boat with a five horse motor.  The larceny took place on the Muskegon river near 12 mile road and 183rd avenue in Mecosta Twp.  According to Deputy John Bongard The complainant believes there were approximately five people involved in the theft.  Mecosta County Deputies were assisted by Reed City...

Stanwood Pizza And Ice Cream Burns Down Stanwood Pizza And Ice Cream Burns Down

 What started out as a small structure fire around 11:30 PM last night, soon became a fire that completely destroyed this little pizza and ice cream shop in Stanwood.According to Sargent Mike Mohr with the Mecosta County Sheriff's Department : On August 6, 2008, at approximately 11:26 PM.  the Mecosta County Sheriff's Office responded to a structure fire at Stanwood Pizza and Ice Cream.  The Sheriff's Office responded and  assisted ...

Seventeen Year Old From Big Rapids Drowns At Chippewa Lake

 Mecosta County - On July 29, 2008, A 17 year old Big Rapids man was drowning in the water at Chippewa Lake Public Access.  According to Deputy Jared Christensen from the Mecosta County Sheriff's Department, the seventeen year old young man from Big Rapids was drowning when a by-stander pulled him from the water.  The Big Rapids teen who is in critical condition was transported to Mecosta County Medical Center and then to Butterworth in Grand Rapids.  Deputies...

Big Rapids Teenager Injured On Four Wheeler

 A seventeen year old Big Rapids teenager is suffering from serious injuries after being thrown from his four wheeler.  According to Sgt. Mike Mohr from the Mecosta County Sheriff's Department, The young man from Big Rapids was wearing a helmet when he was traveling eastbound on a gravel road in Aetna Twp., he lost control of his four wheeler and hit a tree and the impacted caused him to be thrown from the vehicle.  The accident took place on Monday, July...

Drunk Driver Runs From Deputies In Chippewa Township

 On July 27, 2008, Mecosta County Sheriff Deputies began pursuit of a vehicle on 20 mile Rd. near 70th Ave. in Chippewa Township.  According to Deputy Charlie Pippin, a 39 year old Barryton man was trying to elude sheriff deputies when he lost control of his car and smashed into trees, then rolling it into the woods.  The man was taken to the Mecosta County Medical Center for minor injuries before going to jail, he will be charged with OWI, driving with a...

Driver Loses Control On Curve In Mecosta

 On July 23, 2008, ~ the Mecosta County Sheriff's Department was dispatched to a single vehicle accident on Elder Dr. and Buchanen Rd. in Mecosta Twp. According to Deputy Victor Vandertol an 18 year old Big Rapids man was driving south on Elder Dr. ~ he took a curve to fast and lost control of his car.As his vehicle left the roadway it rolled into a field.   The driver and his 23 yr old passenger were both transported to the Mecosta County...

Fire At School Section Lake

 On Wednesday, July 23, 2008, a camper at School Section Lake Park came across a fire in one of the park bathrooms. The camper notified park officials who extinguished the small fire with out a problem.  According to Sargent Mike Mohr of the Mecosta County Sheriff's Department The fire caused little damage, but the Sheriff's Department is still investigating.  Anyone with information on the fire is asked to contact the Mecosta County Sheriff's Office at...

Deputies Investigate Breaking And Entering

 On Wednesday, July 23, 2008, ~ the Mecosta County Sheriff's Department investigated three separate breaking and entering complaints that were reported in Sheridan Township, Wheatland Township and Fork Township.  According to Sgt. Mike Mohr of the Mecosta County Sheriff's Department ~ the suspects entered the residences through a back door during the early evening hours.  Anyone with information is urged to contactthe Mecosta County Sheriff's Office at...

Motorcycle Hits Car On 8 Mile And Northland Dr.

 At 10:32 this morning, Mecosta County Sheriff Deputies were dispatched to an accident that involved a motorcycle and a car.  According to Deputy Karen Hard a 15 year old Grand Rapids girl was driving her car east on 8 mile rd. when she was struck by a motorcycle being driven by Bruce McKamey of Lakeview.  McKamey was taken to the Mecosta County Medical Center by EMS and later flown to Grand Rapids by Areomed for serious injuries.  Mecosta County...

Two Car Crash On Old State And 8 Mile

 At 8:14 this morning, the Mecosta County Sheriff's Department was dispatched to a two car accident on 8 mile and Old state St.  According to Mecosta County Sheriff Deputy Karen Hard , Marcella Brower of Zeeland, pulled out in front of Artemisia Clark of White Cloud.  Brower was treated at the scene for minor injuries and Clark was transported to the Mecosta County Medical Center by EMS. Deputies received assistant's from Austin Fire and...

ORV Accident In Morton Township

On July 16, 2008, nineteen year old David Turpen of Mecosta and his passenger nineteen year old Samantha Perkins of Kentwood were riding an off road vehicle "ORV" on Lake Dr. near 105th Ave. in Morton Township.  According to Mecosta County Sheriff Deputy Jared Christensen the driver of the ORV "David Turpen" swerved to avoid something in the road when his ORV turned over on it's side. The passenger "Samantha Perkins", suffered non life threatening injuries and was treated at the Mecosta...

Motorcycle Deer Accident - Colfax Township

 Around 6:41 PM yesterday evening, Mecosta County Sheriff Deputies reported to a motorcycle deer accident in Colfax Township.  According to Mecosta County Sheriff Deputy Jack Sutherby, a forty eight year old Big Rapids man was riding his motorcycle east on McKinley Rd. near 157th Ave. when he hit a deer as it was crossing the road.  The Big Rapids motorcycle driver was transported by ambulance to the Mecosta County Medical Center and then onto Spectrum...

Big Rapids Motorcycle Chase

 Around 6:30 pm. this evening, Mecosta County Sheriff Deputies were pursuing a motorcycle being driven by a white male about 5' 8" and a 160 lbs with short dark hair. The man crashed the motorcycle on Spruce Rd. near 197th Ave. After the crash the suspect ran off into the woods and got away.  He was wearing a black t-shirt and blue jeans with no shoes. The black 2008 Suzuki he was riding was in fact reported stolen from Montcalm County.  If you have any info that...

Three Arrested In Catalytic Converter Thefts

 Detectives from the Mecosta County Sheriff's Office have been investigating the theft and sales of catalytic converters.  With the the help of the Michigan State Police from the Reed City post, Sheriff deputies were able to arrest three suspects that were in involved in the breaking and entering of Phil's Auto Parts, a crime that took place in late April of this year. The thieves took catalytic converters from the business so they could sell them.  The first suspect...

Two Tourist Involved In Big Rapids Car Crash

 Big Rapids - Two Tourist visiting from the state of Washington were driving west on Perry Avenue Friday afternoon.  As they were passing the Wal-mart store, an 18 year old Mecosta woman pulled out of the Wal-mart parking lot and ran into their car.  One of the two tourist suffered minor injury's and was taken to the Mecosta County Hospital for treatments.  The accident was investigated by the Mecosta County Sheriff's...

Sheriff Deputies Arrest Two Breaking And Entering Suspects In Morley

 Morley Michigan - Around 2:40 AM this morning, Mecosta County Sheriff Deputies Reported to the Village of Morley to investigate a breaking and entering of a garage.  According to Deputy Victor Vandertol the on scene investigation led to a search warrant being served to a 28 year old male suspect from Big Rapids and a 21 year old male suspect from Morley.  After the search warrant was executed, both suspects were arrested and taken to the Mecosta County Jail. The...

The Big Rapids Car Tree Branch Accident

 Big Rapids Twp. - June 7, 2008, Mecosta County Sheriff Deputies responded to a roll over car accident on 220th near 13 mile.  A juvenile driver and adult passenger were going down the road when they smashed into a large tree-branch that was laying in the middle of the road.  After hitting the tree branch the car spun out of control and fliped over and landed off the roadway.  The two occupants were taken to the Mecosta County Hospital for injuries.  According...

Sheriff Deputies Seek Help In Tracker Heist

 Big Rapids - On the night of Thursday June 5th, Thieves broke into Voelker's Implement Sales Inc, at 18890 Northland Drive.  According to the Mecosta County Sheriff's Department, the Burglar or Burglar's drove a John Deere compact tractor off the property and loaded it onto a trailer.  If you, or anyone you know has any info that could help solve this crime, Please contact Deputy Joseph Steadman at the Mecosta County Sheriff's...

The Chippewa Hills School Bus Crash

 Around 3:30 PM. this afternoon - a Chippewa Hills school bus driven by Ardis Mann of Barryton, crashed into a pick-up truck driven by Caleb Wernette of Remus.  The accident took place on Arthur Rd. and 40th Ave. Caleb Wernette the woman driving the pick-up truck, was making a left hand turn onto 40th Ave., when she was struck from behind by Ardis Mann the driver of the school bus.  There was 25 Chippewa Hills school district students on the bus...

Graffiti Hits Remus

 Remus - The Mecosta County Sheriff's Department would like to know who spray painted graffiti on three building's in Remus.  The Chippewa Hills Elementary School, a vacant building close by the school and the car wash on the North side of Arthur RD.  If you have any info that could help with this investigation, you can call the Mecosta County Sheriff's Department at 231-592-0150 View Or Post Comments On This Article

Rodney Woman Crashes Car Into A Tree

 Early this morning around 5:00 AM, a Rodney Woman was driving her car on 16 Mile Rd. west of 140th in Colfax Twp.  An animal ran out in front of her car and she swerved to miss it, causing her to go off the road and smash into to a tree.  The forty six year old Rodney woman was taken to the Mecosta County Medical Center for her injury's.  Sheriff Deputies were assisted by EMS and Big Rapids Twp. Rescue. Click Here To View Or Post Comments On This...

Mecosta County Court Reports
Mecosta County News Reports For The Week Starting Monday August 11, 2008

Twenty six year old Marshon Dare - Charles Myers of Big Rapids was given two sentences of 16 months to 20 years in prison for two counts of delivering less than 50 grams of cocaine, Myers will pay $1510.10 in fines after his release.
Marshon Dare - Charles Myers

Mecosta County News Reports For The Week Starting Monday August 04, 2008

Not All Court Reports Are Reported

Twenty two year old David Anthony Ross of Big Rapids pleaded guilty to fourth degree police officer fleeing, charges of possessing less than 25 grams of cocaine and driving on a suspended license will be dismissed.

Twenty two year old Charity Ann Mathews of Mecosta was sentenced to three months in jail for gross indecency between females, Mathews was placed on probation for five years and given $620.00 in fines.

Forty two year old
William Anthony Sackett of Remus was sentenced to eight months in jail for gross indecency between a male and female, Sackett will have to pay a fine total of $3313.21 and serve five years probation.

Thomas Raymond Allaben of Evart was sentenced to four days in jail for delivering Marijuana, Allaben was also placed on probation for two years.

Twenty seven year old
Andrew Thomas Bennett of Big Rapids was sentenced to 4 to 15 years in prison for his deeds at the Big Rapids Cinema, Bennett will also pay $4563.40 in fines.

Thirty six year old Lamont Simmons of Big Rapids was sentenced to nine months in jail for domestic violence and interfering with electronic communications. Simmons will pay a total fine in the amount of $1392.12

Forty two year old Kevin Jon Gilbert of Stanwood was sentenced to 2 months in jail for delivering Marijuana.

Twenty nine year old Lucas Joe Zajacskowski of Big Rapids was sentenced to sixty days in jail for probation violations.

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Mecosta County Court Reports

The Good Gang Preliminary Hearings

 Mecosta County 77th District Court ~ On Wednesday July 22, 2008, Preliminary Examinations continued for two of the Good Gang bandits, 17 year old Thomas Edward Nofsky Jr. and 36 year old Jonathan Good from Lansing are being charged with 31 felony counts from multiple...

Alec Matthew Cove Strikes Plea Deal

 As preliminary hearings begin to bloom for Jonathan J. Good and Thomas Edward Nofsky Jr. in the 77th District Court Of Mecosta County, seventeen year old Alec Matthew Cove of Charlotte takes the stand and tells the court how he was working under the control of Jonathon...

Update - The Big Rapids Cinema Assault

March 17, 2008 - Andrew Thomas Bennett the 27 year old man who attempted to rob a Big Rapids cinema by assaulting two employees with a wooden shovel handle on 12/11/07 has waived his arraignment and a written pretrial was submitted and signed by the court. He faces the following...

Deer Smashes Into Womans Car On US 131

 Sixty five year old Carole Patin, was driving down US 131 going north early this morning when a deer ran into her car and smashed out her windshield.  Patin had minor cuts from the broken winshield glass, but she will be ok.  The Mecosta County EMS and Big Rapids Twp fire department were on the scene helping the Mecosta County Sheriff's deputies. Click Here To View Or Post Comments On This Article

Chippewa Hills Middle School Bomb Threat

 Mecosta County Sheriff Deputies were dispatched to the Chippewa Hills middle school today, to investigate a bomb threat.  A K9 unit was used to search the school, but no bomb was found.  Deputies were assisted by the Michigan State Police and the Weetland twp. fire department. Click Here To View Or Post Comments On This Article

Two Woman Hospitalized In Head On Car Crash Two Woman Hospitalized In Head On Car Crash

 The Mecosta County Sheriff's Department is still investigating a head on car crash that took place on 14 Mile Road near 92nd Ave.  An elderly woman from Mecosta was traveling westbound on 14 Mile, she was struck head on by a 30 year old Grand Rapids woman who was traveling with her 6 year old son in the car.  According to the Mecosta County Sheriff's Office, the Grand Rapids woman driving east on 14 Mile, crossed the center line of the road causing the...

Retired Big Rapids Fire Fighter Dies In Motorcycle Accident

On Tuesday, May 13, 2008 Retired Fire Fighter, 64 year old Harry C. Brennan was fatally injured when riding his motorcycle eastbound on Woodward Ave. A pick-up truck made a left hand turn in front of Harry and he was unable to stop. After being rushed to the Mecosta County Medical Center, the retired fireman was pronounced dead. Funeral Services will be held on Friday at 1:00pm at Trinity Lutheran Church on 220Th and Perry, in Big Rapids

Neighbor Fires Gun At Neighbor

 Mecosta County - On May 10, 2008, Sheriff Deputies responded to a complaint on 21 Mile Rd.  Two neighbors at that location had been fighting.  One of the neighbors used a rifle and shot in the direction of the other neighbor and made a threat.  According to the Mecosta County Sheriff's Office, the incident took place around 7:30 in the evening. Click Here to View Or Post Comments On This Article

Indecent Exposure In The Toy Section At Wal-mart Indecent Exposure In The Toy Section At Wal-mart

 Big Rapids Township - Around 1:00 this afternoon, Mecosta County Sheriff Deputies were dispatched to the Big Rapids Wal-mart where it was reported that a man walked up to a nine year old girl in the toy aisle and exposed himself.  The child's father called the police on his cell phone as he followed the man out of the store and into the woods between the Isabella bank and Meijers.  Shortly after, Mecosta County Sheriff Deputies arrested the 56 year old suspect by the...

Thieves Target Work Site In Big Rapids Thieves Target Work Site In Big Rapids

 Big Rapids MI - Around 10:15 am on May 1, 2008, Mecosta County Sheriff Deputies were dispatched to a work site on Isabella Dr. in Big Rapids. Following an investigation, it was reported that thieves had stolon approximately $2000.00 worth of power tools from the site. If you have any info that could help solve this case, please call the Mecosta County Sheriff's Department at: 231-592-0150 Click Here To View Or Post Comments On This Article

Big Rapids Road Attack

 Big Rapids - Around 12:30 this afternoon, Mecosta County Sheriff Deputies responded to a complaint from a 26 year old man who was at the Mecosta County Medical Center.  The man told deputies that he was having car problems over on 12  Mile and 192nd Ave.  As he was looking at his car, a small truck drove by and threw something at him. The truck then turned around and came back and a physical confrontation began.  The man that was driving the truck pulled...

Deer Blind Broken Into

 Mecosta County MI - A deer blind was broken into on Arthur Rd. and 40th Ave. The vandals destroyed most of everything inside the blind and broke out some of the windows.  If you have any info to help the police solve this case, than call the Mecosta County Sheriff's Department at 231-592-0150 Click Here To View Or Post Comments On This Article

Bank Robbery In Morley Bank Robbery In Morley

 Morley Michigan - April 14, 2008, Around 10:30 A.M., a man walked into the Firstbank in Morley wearing a ski-mask and implied to have a weapon. He forced one of the tellers back to the vault and stoled an unknown amount of cash. He left in a silver car with round tail lights and a rear...

Jogger Struck By Car

 Big Rapids Twp - Around 9:30 at night, Mecosta County Sheriff Deputies were dispatched to an accident on 14 mile road east of Northland Dr. Twenty year old Ryan Szydlowski of Alpena who was jogging eastbound on 14 mile road was struck from behind by a vehicle driven by 17 year old Ashley Sutton of Hersey. Ryan was taken to the Mecosta County Medical Center by the EMS. The Mecosta County Sheriff's Department would like pedestrians and joggers to walk or run...

Mecosta County Swamp Pursuit Mecosta County Swamp Pursuit

 Mecosta County MI - Sheriff Deputies attempted to pull over a truck in Weatland Township for a miner traffic violation, the driver slammed on his brakes and jumped out leaving the truck driving by itself. The truck then rolled off the road and smashed into several trees. The suspect fled into the woods. The Michigan State police showed up with a dog and tracked him for a half mile into a swamp area. After he was captured they learned that...

Updated : Mecosta County Police Chase Updated : Mecosta County Police Chase

   In the early morning hours of March 7, 2008, around 2:00 A.M.. Mecosta County Sheriff deputies started pursuit of a vehicle traveling on Northland Dr. just north of 4 mile.  The vehicle was noted to contain two individuals, and was being driven erratically. During the chase one of the passengers was seen throwing something out the car window.  At about 2:30 AM, the chase that had lasted about 20 miles, came to an end on Cypress...

Twist In Morley Home Invasion Update : The Good Gang Round Up Twist In Morley Home Invasion Update : The Good Gang Round Up

 Mecosta County -  On the early morning hours of March 20, 2008, Police received a call from an elderly couple in Morley, on 137th avenue.  The couple stated that their home had been invaded by four young bandits dressed in black and wearing ski masks. Three of the invaders were described as males and one a female.  According to the victims Mike and Teresa Korpal, the invaders tied them up with duck tape, ransacked their home and dumped .22 caliber bullets and a...

Ferris State Student Overdosed On Drugs

 Big Rapids - Mark Andrew Jankowski the 18 year old Ferris State University student that was found dead in his dorm room of Merrill Hall on the afternoon of March 4, 2008, has apparently died of a drug overdose.  According to the Mecosta County medical examiner Jankowski's death was accidental. He died of an over dose of heroin. Police also found drug paraphernalia in Mark Jankowski's dorm room.  According to The County Press a local Lapeer area...

Traffic Accident Takes One In Mecosta County Traffic Accident Takes One In Mecosta County

Mecosta County - Fifty eight year old Cathleen Groza of Big Rapids was killed in a car accident that took place in Mecosta County on Northland Dr. near 14 mile on Thrusday. She was pulling out of a private driveway and failed to yield causing an accident that involved six other cars. No other injury's had been reported. Comment On This Article

Angry Big Rapids Man Threatens To Light Roommate On Fire Angry Big Rapids Man Threatens To Light Roommate On Fire

   Big Rapids - March 8, 2008: Around 4:30 A.M. A woman called the police from the 200 block of Oak St., in Big Rapids. She said that one of her roommates was intoxicated and upset. During which time he poured lighter fluid on her.  He then threatened to light the house and her on fire. After that the intoxicated man then passed out... At 5:00 a.m., 22 year old Kevin Morris Schwartz was arrested and taken to the Mecosta County Jail.Comment On...

The Mecosta Strip Mall Heist

Canadian Lakes - Around 8:00 am on March 5, 2008 Mecosta County dispatch received a call from an employee of the Firstbank in Canadian Lakes stating that their may have been a break in. From that point on the calls began to pour in from other strip mall employees with the same complaints. It appeared that all of the phone lines to the strip mall businesses had been cut. Police said that they believe that this was done to silence the alarms from alerting the...

Rodney Man Sentenced In Home Invasion Rodney Man Sentenced In Home Invasion

A Man who was hiding in his ex-girlfriends home was sentenced on Monday March 3, 2008

Couple Rescued In Roll Over Crash Couple Rescued In Roll Over Crash

Several motorist stopped and tried to help when they saw a one car roll over crash just south of Stanwood on Northland Dr.

Copper Caper Bandits Copper Caper Bandits

 Sandyland Farms is a quality grower of vegetables and grains. But for the last couple of years, they have been the prime target for thieves that will stop at nothing to get what they want. And what they seem to want from Sandyland Farms is copper. Farmers need to keep their crops watered, and to do that they use what are known as “center pivot irrigation systems” which are actually gigantic sprinklers that contain anywhere from 360 to 620 feet of copper tubing per unit. It...

Big Rapids Woman Files False Police Report

Artlitha Gidron of Big Rapids walked into the Big Rapids Department of Public Safety Building and filed a report that her car had been stolen.

Big Rapids Eagles Club Break In Big Rapids Eagles Club Break In

Two Of The Bandits That Broke Into The Eagles Club In Big Rapids Have Been Sentenced.

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