Fred Wesley (42) has been arrested, charged and arraigned for 1st Degree Arson for an occupied residential fire that occurred in the 1200 blk. Church St. on 05/07/14.

Yesterday, 05/13/14, Sampson Marks (54) pled guilty to 2nd Degree Murder for the death of Sammie McBroom (80). Sammie McBroom was found inside his residence in the 500 blk. E. Genesee with blunt force trauma to his head on 04/18/13. Sampson Marks was previously the victim’s step-son through a past marriage. Sampson Marks is awaiting sentencing. A 2nd Degree Murder conviction can carry up to life in prison.

On Monday, May 12, 2014 Flint Police Sergeant Devon Bernritter received an award from the US Attorney's Office. The award was presented in recognition of Sgt. Bernritter's lead role in an investigation that took two of Flint's most violent armed offenders off the street. Sgt. Bernritter is pictured 2nd from the left.