Yesterday, at approx. 1pm Flint Police located a deceased person inside an abandoned house in the 1500 blk. Oklahoma. Today that person has been identified as Missing Person, Marsha Woolard (43). The cause of death is pending results of an autopsy. The investigation is on going and anyone with information is asked to call Sgt. Hook at (810) 237-6939 or to remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 1-800 SPEAK UP.

Do you want to get more involved in your neighborhood and community? We are offering training for the Citizen's Radio Patrol program THIS SATURDAY, February 28th. The training is from 9am - 11:30pm at the YWCA, 310 E. Third St, Flint. Refreshments will be provided. Please share with your neighbors. Together we can make a difference!

Last night at approx. 9:45pm, Flint Police Officers were conducting surveillance in the area of Orange Lane and Bellcreek. Officers observed a suspicious vehicle and approached the vehicle to investigate. The vehicle rammed an Officers vehicle and occupants began firing shots at that Officer. Flint Police Officers returned fire. Three suspects fled from the vehicle on foot. Within minutes all three suspects were in custody. Two suspects were transported to a local hospital for gun shot wounds and were in good condition. The third suspect was not struck and was transported to the Flint Police Department and lodged in jail. There were no Officers injured in this incident. The two injured suspects have since been released from the hospital and were lodged in jail.

Surveillance was being conducted in this area due to an incident the previous night in which shots were fired into an occupied home in a drive-by shooting. Although there were nine people inside the residence at that time there were no injuries in that incident. Flint Police had received information that at least one person in the home at the time of this first incident could identify the suspect, but that person would not come forward and report to the police what he knew. It is believed that the second incident, in which shots were fired at Flint Police, was a result of an attempt by persons related to the previous incident to retaliate against the suspects of the drive by shooting.

If you are a victim of a crime it is in everyone's best interest to report everything that you know to the police. When someone attempts to retaliate, it often needlessly ends with additional people injured and/or in jail. This type of activity can turn into a vicious cycle on continuing crime, with families torn apart and grieving for lost loved ones. The Flint Police Department is thankful that no lives were lost in this incident.

On 02/14/15 at approx. 2am, a woman was shot in the chest outside of Cruisin's in the 500 blk. S. Dort. The woman's injuries were critical, but fortunately, she is expected to survive. Kendrick Johns (25) has been arrested, charged and arraigned for Assault with Intent to Murder, Carrying a Concealed Weapon and Felony Firearm in this case.

On 11/28/14 at approx. 5am, a subject arrived at the Marathon gas station in the 2900 blk. N. Saginaw in a gray Dodge Durango. Inside of the store, this subject assaulted a man. The man fled from the store, followed by the subject where the assault continued. The attached video depicts the suspect who is wearing a camouflaged hat, black jacket and white shirt. Flint Police are seeking assistance in identifying this subject. If you have any information please call Sgt. Small at (810) 237-6917, send us a private message or to remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 1-800 SPEAK UP.

In memory of our fallen officer who made the ultimate sacrifice on February 24, 2009, Officer David Williams. We shall never forget.  Officer David Williams

On 02/17/15 during the evening hours, a man forcefully entered a home and robbed a woman at gunpoint in the area of Saginaw and Holbrook. Within a few hours of this incident, a suspect was developed and he was arrested. Devonte Pitts (25) has been charged and arraigned in this case for Armed Robbery, Home Invasion 1st Degree, Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Felony Firearm.

UPDATE -- ADDITIONAL SUSPECT WANTED.... On 09/08/14 a man was shot in a drive by shooting in the 1400 blk. Cronk. Previously, Mikos Harper (26) was wanted in this case and was arrested in Tennessee. Harper is now awaiting trial. A second suspect, Steven Patton Jr (23) has been recently charged with 2 counts of Assault with Intent to Murder, Home Invasion, Carrying a Concealed Weapon, Felonious Assault, Discharge Firearm from a Vehicle, Discharge Firearm in or at a Building, and Felony Firearm. Patton should be considered ARMED AND DANGEROUS, do not approach him! If you have any information about his whereabouts please call (810) 237-6801, send us a private message, or to remain completely anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK UP.

UPDATE... The Flint Police Department is pleased to announce that K9 Officer Edo has received his bullet resistant vest! The purchase of this important piece of safety equipment was made possible by the outpouring of support from the community. This all started when Flint Neighborhoods United began a Go Fund Me page to raise funds to purchase the vest, and was successful in raising those funds in less than 4 days. This support was followed by Sonitrol who have "adopted" Edo and now fund all of his veterinary and food costs. The Bikes on the Bricks and Back to the Bricks organizations stepped in and also donated funds. In support of our goal to expand the K9 Unit, The Machine Shop have announced that they will be hosting a concert in June to raise funds to purchase additional K9s. The entire Flint Police Department would like to thank everyone who has supported this effort, it is truly appreciated!

On 09/17/13 a man was shot in the 1400 blk. Woodhall. The victim survived his injuries. The investigation into this shooting led to charges being issued for a suspect in January 2015. The US Marshalls located and arrested that suspect in Texas. The suspect, Eran Primm (27), was arraigned last weekend in this case for Assault with Intent to Murder, Carrying a Concealed Weapon and Felony Firearm.

On 10/21/14 Thomas Baker Jr. (43) was shot and killed in his home near Seneca and Dartmouth. Yesterday Noah Parker (19) was charged and arraigned in this case for 1st Degree Murder, Felony Firearm and Delivery of Marijuana. This arrest and charges were the result of a Crime Stoppers tip. Working together we can make a difference in our community!

UPDATE…. Abel Ortiz (24) and David Vela (27) have been charged and arraigned for the triple stabbing incident at Teaser’s on 02/14/15. Ortiz was charged with three counts of Assault with Intent to Murder. Vela was charged with Obstruction of Justice and Lying to a Peace Officer – Violent Crime Investigation (both Felonies). See the previous post about this case here… http://cityofflintpd.blogspot.com/2015/02/on-21415-at-approx.html

UPDATE... Davee Cooper (26) was arraigned today for 1st Degree Murder, Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Felony Firearm 2nd Offense for the homicide of Mark Jimerson (36) on 08/10/11 on the east side of Flint. Another suspect, Barron Woods Jr (25) was previously arraigned in this case on 02/06/15. See previous post here... Barron Woods Jr.

On 2/14/15 at approx. 2am three men were stabbed in the parking lot of Teaser's on the south side. Two of the men were in critical condition as a result of their injuries. On scene, Flint Police Officers were able to obtain a name of one of the suspects and a description of the vehicle in which the suspects fled the scene. Approx. a half hour later, Ofc. Willingham located the suspect vehicle on the east side. Lt. Pillsbury and Ofc. Willingham arrested the first suspect without incident and the second suspect, who was hiding, was located by Michigan State Police Troopers who had arrived on scene to assist. The two suspects were lodged in jail and charges are pending review by the Genesee County Prosecutor's Office.

Ryan Burton (26) has been arrested, charged and arraigned for Assault with Intent to do Great Bodily Harm and Felony Firearm for a shooting incident that occurred on 10/16/14 in the area of Oklahoma and Iowa.

UPDATE.... Deandre Jenkins (19) has been charged and arraigned in this case for Home Invasion 2nd Degree and Assaulting, Resisting, Obstructing a Police Officer.

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On February 8, just after 9:00pm, Flint Police responded to the 1300 block of Lincoln Ave in reference to a B & E in progress. Upon arrival, officers observed a suspect fleeing the residence. Officer pursued the suspect and followed his tracks throughout the neighborhood until finally apprehending the adult subject in the 1100 block of Edith Ave. He was then booked and lodged at the Flint City Jail awaiting arraignment on multiple charges.

Yesterday, at approx. 4pm, Flint Police responded to the 1100 blk. Huron after reports of shots fired. On scene it was determined that a man was inside of a home with another man and a minor, and was refusing to come out of the house. The Flint Police tactical team arrived on scene and a perimeter was set around the area. Lt. Taylor, a trained negotiator, also responded to the scene. The other occupants exited the house unharmed. Lt. Taylor successfully talked the man out of the house and he was taken into custody, resolving the situation peacefully with no injuries. The incident was determined to be a family matter and no charges are pending at this time. The man was released to a medical facility for evaluation.

This morning at approx. 6am, Ofc. Balasko and Ofc. Grocholski responded to the 1900 blk. W. Pierson for a suspicious person. On scene they located two suspects who appeared to be removing copper piping from the basement of a building. Both suspects were also found to have warrants. Both suspects were lodged in jail for Scrapping, Malicious Destruction of Property and their warrants.

On 01/17/15 at approx. midnight the owner of Prince Party store was approached in the parking lot by two subjects and shot in the chest. The victim survived his injuries. Yarnell Jackson (18) has been arrested, charged and arraigned for Assault with Intent to Murder and Felony Firearm in this case. If you have any information on this case, please call (810) 237-6909 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK UP.

On 02/03/15 at approx. 8pm a man reported to Flint Police that he was shot and robbed near Burgess and Sonny by 2 suspects. Quantrell Glenn (19) has since been arrested, charged and arraigned for Armed Robbery, Assault with Intent to do Great Bodily Harm and Felony Firearm in this case. A second subject, who is a juvenile has also been arrested and charged in this case.

On February 8, just after 9:00pm, Flint Police responded to the 1300 block of Lincoln Ave in reference to a B & E in progress. Upon arrival, officers observed a suspect fleeing the residence. Officer pursued the suspect and followed his tracks throughout the neighborhood until finally apprehending the adult subject in the 1100 block of Edith Ave. He was then booked and lodged at the Flint City Jail awaiting arraignment on multiple charges.

Barron Woods Jr. (25) has been charged and arraigned for 1st Degree Murder and Felony Firearm for the homicide of Mark Jimerson (36) on 08/10/11 on the east side of Flint. A second suspect has also been charged in this case but has not yet been arraigned. The second suspect is currently lodged in jail in another county.

REWARD... 09/22/98 Coral Hall made a phone call near the White Horse Tavern in the City of Flint. The 14 year old girl has been missing ever since. Her grandmother and guardian at the time of her disappearance, Lois Janish (75), was charged and arraigned for Open Murder in August 2013 and is currently awaiting trial.  Coral Hall lived with her grandmother in the area of Ann Arbor and 2nd St.  Flint Police have conducted numerous searches for the body of Coral Hall but have not been able to locate her. Crime Stoppers of Flint & Genesee County is now offering a $ 2,500 reward for information that leads to the recovery of Coral Hall's body. If you have any information please call 1-800-SPEAK UP.

We received this via private message on our Facebook page early Monday morning after the snow storm....

"I saw a FPD officer tonight pull over get out of his cruiser on Corunna Rd between Ballenger and Bradley and help push a stuck vehicle. As I was with my friend I told her look at that, this is why I talk so highly of Flint Police, he didn't have to do that. As much criticism as police across the country are taking nowadays along with all the brutality videos and power abusing videos circulating the internet you guys still remain an amazing force in my eyes as well as everyone I talk to about it. I don't know if it's possible that that officer can be identified by my description of his friendly gesture last night but if it is possible I'd like him to know that my friend and I saw his act of kindness and again want to say thank you!"

We have identified the officer as Ofc. Frost and passed on this gentleman's appreciation. And we thank him for taking the time to write to us about this incident.

UPDATE.... Carl Hawks II (35) was found and arrested today for his warrants by the Michigan State Police Fugitive Team which is comprised of Law Enforcement personnel from multiple agencies including the Flint Police. 

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WANTED.... Carl Anthony Hawks II (35) is wanted for 1st Degree Home Invasion, Felonious Assault, Assault, Malicious Destruction of Property, Failure to Appear in Court, and 2 Civil Warrants for Child Neglect. If you know where he can be found please call (810) 237-6801 or send us a private message. To remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK UP.

Brian Turner (27) plead no contest today in Circuit Court to 2nd Degree Murder and Home Invasion 1st Degree for the homicide of Amber Alexander (37) on 01/26/14. He is scheduled to be sentenced on 03/09/15 by Judge Fullerton.