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Man, 35, killed in early morning shooting in Grand Rapids identified
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The man killed in an early morning shooting has been identified, police say. Jeremy Parnell, 35, died on June 29 following a shooting in south Grand Rapids. His death has been ruled a homicide. Officers first heard about the shooting around 12:20 that morning. Police...
Man shot by flare gun during fight, police say
KENT COUNTY, MI – A man was arrested Sunday, June 30, after he shot another man in the stomach with a flare gun, sheriff’s deputies said. The man who was shot sought treatment at an area hospital but police said his injuries were not serious, police said. If...
Grand Rapids police seek witnesses in the murder of 15-year-old Lakyijah Williams
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — During a press conference Monday, the Grand Rapids Police Department, or GRPD, released photos and video of three individuals who they believe are witnesses in connection to the murder of 15-year-old Lakyijah Williams. Williams was found dead the night of May 18, 2024, on Ottawa...
Motorcyclist severely injured in Kent Co. crash Monday morning
KENT COUNTY, Mich — A Walker man was taken to the hospital with a severe injury following a crash in Kent County Monday morning. The Kent County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) said the 50-year-old man was riding his Harley Davidson northbound on Fruitridge Ave. just north of 16 Mile Rd. when a vehicle driving southbound crossed the centerline and hit the motorcycle.
Preliminary examination scheduled for retired MSP detective accused of murder
KENTWOOD, Mich. — A case moved forward against a Michigan State Police Detective Sergeant who is charged with murder and involuntary manslaughter. Brian Keely, 50, of Grand Rapids, was previously arraigned on both charges after Samuel Sterling, 25, was hit and killed by an unmarked police car. At a...
'Safety is number one' | Police prepare to welcome thousands to Downtown Grand Rapids July 4th festivities
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The City of Grand Rapids and the Grand Rapids Police Department (GRPD) are preparing for large crowds this upcoming week as Independence Day approaches. More than 40,000 people are expected to attend events in Downtown Grand Rapids, making it one of the busiest holiday gatherings of the year.
Driver in fatal Michigan state park crash will not face charges, prosecutor says
GOLDEN TOWNSHIP, Mich. — No charges will be filed against a driver involved in a fatal Jeep crash in northern Michigan, according to the Oceana County Prosecutor's Office. Friday, prosecutors determined that there was no evidence to support that the crash that killed Kadie Price was anything other than accidental.
1 heading to trial after bringing guns to high school graduation in late May
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Back in May, two men were arrested and charged with carrying concealed weapons and resisting and obstructing police. Now, one of those two men is heading to trial. 19-year-old Shyon Armstrong is bound over to circuit court on the charges. On May 30 he and...
Man pleads guilty to murder after kidnapping and killing 2-year-old found dumped in Detroit alley
LANSING, MI -- A Lansing man has pleaded guilty to murder after police say he kidnapped and killed his former girlfriend’s 2-year-old daughter, whose body was found dumped in a Detroit alley. Rashad Maleek Trice, 27, pleaded guilty Monday, July 1 in Ingham County Circuit Court to first-degree murder...
East GR residents hoping to 'work with city' on safety following fatal crash
On Monday night, East Grand Rapids City Commissioners met for the first time since June 18, when a 67-year-old riding a OneWheel was killed when he collided with a car
GRPD offers safety guidelines for downtown fireworks display
Grand Rapids Police officials say they have a solid operational plan for safety as they’ve worked the massive crowds of 200 thousand or more during the annual fireworks display for years. Here’s GRPD Captain Vincent Riley. “The goal of the plan is for everybody to have a safe...
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