On Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at approximately 9:15 pm, Flint Police Officers assisted County officers after a short vehicle pursuit. All five men who fled from the vehicle were apprehended. The last suspect was found in an upstairs room of an abandoned house by Ofc. Boismier and his K-9 partner Edo. Officers are currently working on information received, that the suspects had just committed a robbery. A Weapon was later recovered in connection with these arrests.  A job well done by Flint Police, Flint Twp. and MSP.

On 12/27/14 at approx. 7am, Flint Police received a report that a man kicked in the door of an occupied home. After a lengthy foot pursuit and search of the area, which included information from citizens in the area, a suspect was arrested. Dequavius Tyler (20) has since been charged and arraigned for 1st Degree Home Invasion, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Felonious Assault and Felony Firearm.

Do you know this person? She is a person of interest from an incident that occurred on 12/27/14 on the south side of Flint. She fled the scene before police arrived in the passenger seat of the white vehicle. If you have any information please call Sgt. Parker at (810) 237-6906 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK UP.

On 12/14/14 at approx. 0130 hrs. a man was stabbed in the back near the 1800 blk. Webster Rd. Wiliiam Furden (20) has since been arrested, charged and arraigned for this incident for Assault with Intent to do Great Bodily Harm less than Murder.

Chief Tolbert is at the Flint Farmer's Market ringing the Salvation Army bell. Various Flint Police Department personnel have volunteered and will take part in ringing the bell today at the Farmer's Market from 10am - 2pm. Stop by and say hello!

On 11/11/14, Flint Police conducted a special initiative targeting prostitution in the City of Flint. Several subjects were arrested as a result of that initiative. One of those subjects, Bradley McCormick (38), was arraigned today on a charge of Soliciting Prostitution.

Letter from a Citizen

On December 12 the following letter was received at the Flint Police Department. 

Dear Flint Police Department, 

I'm writing this letter in recognition to the off-duty officer (who drives a white Ford pick-up) that assisted me on the Belsay Rd and I-69 intersection April 7th 2014. Personal property had fallen off a trailer I was towing and the good Samaritan risked his own personal safety to aid me in this moment of calamity. This officer in my opinion took "to protect and serve" to a whole new level! I'm deeply grateful to whoever you are. 

Sincerely 
James Jaron

FPD is always on the job!

The Flint Police department were honored to assist Toys for Tots today to help ensure that children in our community have a happy Holiday season.

Last week Chief Tolbert presented Merit Certificates to two Flint citizens, James Williams and Willie Gray, in recognition of their bravery during an incident in September in which they detained suspects who were breaking into a neighbor's home. The Flint Police Department appreciates your commitment to our community.

On 11/11/14, Flint Police conducted a special initiative targeting prostitution in the City of Flint. Several subjects were arrested as a result of that initiative. One of those subjects, Nathaniel Cayton Jr. (27), was arraigned today on a charge of Soliciting Prostitution.

The City of Flint will hold a memorial tree lighting ceremony in front of City Hall on Friday, December 12, 2014 at 4:30pm. There will be a tree for firefighters and a tree for police officers to honor those who have fallen in the line of duty. Families and friends of police and firefighters as well as anyone else wishing to take part in the observance are welcome to attend.

Flint Police are investigating a Larceny that occurred in the 2400 blk. Davison Rd and need your help. If you know the identity of this person of interest in the case please call Detective Urquhart at (810) 237-6943 or send us a private message. To remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK UP.

Early this morning at approx. 1am, a man reported that he had been robbed at gun point by 2 suspects in a vehicle. Flint Police Sgt. Santiago spotted the suspect vehicle a short time later. 2 suspects were arrested and the victim's belongings were recovered. The suspects were booked and lodged in jail for Armed Robbery, Conspiracy to Commit Armed Robbery, Felonious Assault and Felony Firearm. Charges are pending review by the Genesee County Prosecutor's Office. Great job Sgt. Santiago and all Officers involved!

On 12/7/14 at approx. 11:30 pm Flint Police responded to an apartment on Flint's north side where a teenage girl was being held against her will. Officers arrested a 19 year old man and seized a stolen hand gun. The suspect was booked for Home Invasion, Felonious Assault, Kidnapping, Carrying a Concealed Weapon, Possession of a Stolen Firearm, Felony Firearm, Assaulting Police and Resisting Arrest. Charges are pending review by the Genesee County Prosecutor's Office.

On 12/02/14 at approx. 10:30pm, Flint Police responded to the 3800 blk. Beechwood in response to a report of a female outside a residence threatening to shoot a gun. Upon arrival on scene, the suspect's described vehicle was spotted and stopped. The driver was arrested and a hand gun was seized. Chelsea Gamber (19) has since been charged and arraigned on this incident for Carrying a Concealed Weapon. 

UPDATE.... UofM Flint Public Safety has identified and located this person of interest in reference to a larceny that occurred on campus on 12/04/14 at approx. 4:45 pm.

WANTED.... Warrants have been issued for the subjects depicted and they are wanted for the listed charges. If you have information on the whereabouts of any of these subjects please call (810)237-6801 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK UP.

On 11/11/14, Flint Police conducted a special initiative targeting prostitution in the City of Flint. Several subjects were arrested as a result of that initiative. One of those subjects, Virgil Cook Jr. (45), was arraigned today on a charge of Soliciting Prostitution.

UPDATE... The second suspect in the Robbery of University Market 
on 10/15/14 has been identified, arrested, charged and arraigned. Robbreon Holmes (19) was arraigned yesterday for Armed Robbery, Carrying a Concealed Weapon and Felony Firearm.

Terrance Kimble (18) was arraigned in November for Armed Robbery for this incident. Kimble has also been charged and arraigned for 2 counts of Armed Robbery, 2 counts of Assault with Intent to Murder, Carrying a Concealed Weapon and 2 counts of Felony Firearm for two separate incidents at Sam's Market in November.

UofM Flint Public Safety would like your help to identify this person of interest in reference to a larceny that occurred on campus on 12/04/14 at approx. 4:45 pm. If you have any information please call (810) 762-3333 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK UP.

On 11/30/14 at approx. 5:30pm, the Flint Fire Department responded to the 1000 blk. ML King for a fire at a commercial building. A witness gave information to the responding Fire Fighters. Arson Investigators located a suspect and he was arrested. That suspect, Robert Simon (51), has since been charged and arraigned for Arson - Preparation to Burn Real Property.

On 11/11/14, Flint Police conducted a special initiative targeting prostitution in the City of Flint. Several subjects were arrested as a result of that initiative. As of today, one of those subjects, Gregory Curry (30) has been charged and arraigned for Soliciting Prostitution.

UPDATE... The 2 subjects arrested on this incident (previous post copied below) have now been charged and arraigned. Chamire Burt (19) was charged with Carrying a Concealed Weapon, Discharge of a Firearm from Vehicle and Felony Firearm. Latonya Jones (18) was charged with Discharge of a Firearm from Vehicle.

On 11/23/14 at approx. 2pm Flint Police were dispatched to the area of Milbourne and Stevenson for a large fight. Ofc. Essix arrived on scene and he observed a male shooting multiple shots while leaning out of a window of a vehicle. Fortunately, no one was struck by these bullets. Officer Essix took the subject who he observed shooting into custody and the driver of the vehicle was also arrested. A stolen handgun was seized. Charges are pending review by the Genesee County Prosecutor's Office. Great job Officer Essix!

On 11/23/14 at approx. 2pm Flint Police were dispatched to the area of Milbourne and Stevenson for a large fight. Upon arrival of the 1st Officer on scene, he observed a male shooting multiple shots while leaning out of a window of a vehicle Fortunately, no one was struck by these bullets. The Officer took the subject who he observed shooting into custody and the driver of the vehicle was also arrested. A stolen handgun was also seized. Charges are pending review by the Genesee County Prosecutor's Office. Great job Officer!

On 11/19/14 at approx. 9pm a man reported that he was walking in the area of Stevenson and 5th Ave when a subject approached him and demanded money. The subject was armed with a handgun and assaulted the victim. Flint Police arrived on scene and tracked the subject to a house nearby. Upon gaining entry into the house, the subject was found hiding inside and was arrested. Several other subjects in the house were found to have warrants and were also arrested. Deondre Stewart (25) has since been charged and arraigned for this incident for Assault with Intent to Rob while Armed, Carrying a Concealed Weapon, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Assaulting/Resisting/Obstructing a Police Officer and Felony Firearm. Great job to all Officers involved!

The 2 subjects that were arrested last week following the Robbery at the Family Dollar in the 2700 blk. Fenton Rd have now been charged and arraigned. Darnell Skinner (17) and Eshiaya Arkwright (17) have both been charged with Armed Robbery, Carrying a Concealed Weapon and Felony Firearm. See our posts from Friday for more information about the Robbery and additional charges for Darnell Skinner.

On Wednesday, November 19, 2014, at approximately 4:25 p.m., a dark blue Impala was stopped at a train crossing at the corner of Davison and Branch Rd. Multiple shots were fired into the vehicle striking the driver, who is recovering from his injuries. If you witnessed this incident or have any information please call (810)237-6801 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK UP

On 02/26/14 at approx. 7pm in the 100 blk. E. Eldridge, a man was shot during a robbery. The investigation resulted in a suspect being identified and charges being issued for that suspect. The suspect, Darnell Skinner (17), was recently arrested and has been arraigned for Armed Robbery, Assault with Intent to Murder, Carrying a Concealed Weapon and Felony Firearm.

On 11/19/14 at approx. 9pm, the Family Dollar in the 2700 blk. Fenton Rd was robbed by 2 masked men with hand guns. Within minutes of the Robbery, Flint Police Officers were able to locate the suspects. A handgun and cash were seized. Both suspects were arrested and lodged in the City lockup. One of these suspects was wanted on a 4 count Felony Warrant. Charges are pending review by the Genesee County Prosecutor's Office.

Flint Police Detectives Scott Watson and Keith Urquhart have been investigating a string of Robberies and Home Invasions over the last 3 months. Suspects were developed and leads were followed which has resulted in multiple Felony charges being issued for four subjects. 

Demarcus Johnson (18) has been arrested, charged and arraigned for 9 counts of Home Invasion 2nd Degree, 2 counts of Larceny in a Building and Assaulting/Resisting/Obstructing a Police Officer. Devonte Broom (18) has been arrested, charged and arraigned on Home Invasion 2nd Degree. Emmanuel Burks (18) has been charged and is currently WANTED for Home Invasion 2nd Degree and has previously been arrested, charged and arraigned for 2 counts of Larceny in a Building. Shaqur Brewer (17) has been charged and is currently WANTED for Receiving and Concealing Stolen Property over $1,000.

If you have any information regarding this ongoing investigation or the whereabouts of Burks or Brewer please call (810) 237-6801 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK UP.

GREAT JOB Detectives Urquhart and Watson!

One of the two suspects in the Robbery of Sam's Market has been identified and is in custody. Charges are pending review by the Genesee County Prosecutor's Office.

UPDATE... One of the two suspects in the Robbery of University Market on 10/15/14 has been identified, arrested, charged and arraigned. Terrance Kimble (18) was arraigned yesterday for Armed Robbery. Anyone with information on the second suspect shown in the picture can call (810) 237-6801 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK UP.

Two subjects have been arrested, charged and arraigned for an incident that occurred on 10/13/14 in the 1000 blk. Ossington. Nicholas Ryder (25) was charged with Carrying a Concealed Weapon and Assault with a Dangerous Weapon. Sisco Sargent (21) was charged with Armed Robbery.

Joe Stitt (50) has been arrested, charged and arraigned for 2nd Degree Arson as a result of a structure fire on 06/29/14 in the 400 blk. 9th Ave. The house was vacant and undergoing renovations at the time of the fire. There were no injuries as a result of this incident.

On October 29, 2014, at 1:24 a.m., this suspect walked into the University Market on Chevrolet at Flushing Road and pointed a black revolver at the clerk. He demanded money and cigarettes. The male was wearing a gray hoody and a camo colored coat. He is described as possibly in his 30's approximately 6'0", 160 lbs., med dark completion wearing a gray hoody and a camo colored coat. Anyone with information is asked to call Trooper Rogers at 810-237-6909 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK UP.

On 11/01/14 at approx. 1:30am Flint Police responded the the area of Alpha Way and Western Rd. for a report of a fight with shots fired. Fortunately, no one was injured in this incident. Flint Police located a suspect in the area. A hand gun was seized from the suspect and he was arrested. That suspect, Robert Tompkins (26) has since been charged and arraigned for 2 counts of Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, and Reckless Use/Carrying of a Firearm.

On 10/16/14, Flint Police took a report from an elderly male who stated that he invited someone into his residence and later discovered that several items were taken from his house including cash, jewelry and a firearm. Charles Walt (25) has been arrested, charged and arraigned for this incident for Larceny in a Building, Larceny of a Firearm and Stealing/Retaining a Financial Transaction Device. The Flint Police Department would like to remind everyone to please be careful who you invite into your home.

UPDATE.... The subject that was arrested with a weapon in the area of Cheyenne and Mohowk that was posted on 10/31/14, has been charged and arraigned in that case. Cortez Skelton (23) was charged with Carrying a Concealed Weapon, Possession of a Short Barrelled Rifle, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Felony Firearm and Delivery/Manufacture of Cocaine.

Thanks to all the volunteers who came out for our Halloween Task Force.  For two days yellow flashing lights could be seen across Flint. Let's keep it going with the Blue Badge Citizens Radio Patrol, together we can do it. Please contact Lieutenant Mark Boudreau or Officer Tanya Meeks at 810-237-6800.

Flint Neighborhoods United has started a GoFundMe page to raise funds to purchase a ballistic vest for our K-9 Edo. Any money left over will be used by the department to purchase food and pay for veterinarian bills. The Flint Police Department is overwhelmed by both the rapid pace at which this project has gained support from the community and the sheer amount of people who have pledged that support. To all of our dedicated community members out there, we say Thank You. This kind of outpouring is an encouraging reminder of how involved and compassionate people in our area can be.

http://www.gofundme.com/edosvest

UPDATE... Gary Lang (42) who was wanted for Assault with Intent to Commit Sexual Penetration, Assault by Strangulation and Assault with a Dangerous Weapon has been arrested by Flint Police.

Charges have been issued for Gary Lang (42) and he is currently WANTED for Assault with Intent to Commit Sexual Penetration, Assault by Strangulation and Assault with a Dangerous Weapon. If you have information about his whereabouts please call (810) 237-6801 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK UP.

In memory of our fallen officer who made the ultimate sacrifice on October 27, 1921 Detective Sergeant Caleb Smith . We will never forget.

http://www.odmp.org/officer/18559-detective-sergeant-caleb-embree-smith

On 10/25/14 at approx. 5pm it was reported that a man forcefully took money from a cash register at a business in the 2900 blk. Flushing Rd. Michigan State Police also responded to the area and located a suspect who fled on foot. The suspect was arrested and charges are pending review by the Genesee County Prosecutors Office.

On 08/28/14 at approx. 3pm, cash and other items were taken from a 72 year old man in the 700 blk. Addison. 2 suspects have now been arrested, charged and arraigned for this incident for the following charges. Robert Williams II (26) for Unarmed Robbery and Sarai Young (26) for Accessory After the Fact to a Felony.