In August 2011 Flint Police took a report of a sexual assault that occurred in the area of ML King and Grace St. A recent submission of evidence for DNA analysis resulted in the identification of a suspect. That suspect, Donald Scott (53), has since been arrested, charged and arraigned for 2 counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct 1st Degree, Assault with Intent to Commit Sexual Penetration, and Assault with Intent to do Great Bodily Harm.

In September 2012 Flint Police took a report of a sexual assault that occurred in the area of Pasadena and Leerda. A recent submission of evidence for DNA analysis resulted in the identification of a suspect. That suspect, Marcel Dixon-Robinson (25), has since been arrested, charged and arraigned for 2 counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct 1st Degree, Assault with Intent to Commit Sexual Penetration, Unlawful Imprisonment and Assault with Intent to do Great Bodily Harm.

Yesterday afternoon, Flint Police Officers Balasko and Grocholski responded to the area of Ridgecrest and Carpenter for a report of a man with a gun and shots being fired. On scene two victims were located who advised that a male and a female known to them had fired shots at them. The shots did not strike the victims. Officers Balasko and Grocholski located both suspects, a handgun and spent shell casings. The suspects have now been charged and arraigned for the following charges.  Donquia Beavers (34) for Carrying a Concealed Weapon, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, 2 counts of Felonious Assault, Felony Firearm- 2nd Offense and Domestic Violence. April Tasley (26) for Felonious Assault.  Great job Officers!

In May 2011 Flint Police took a report of a Home Invasion in which the suspect robbed the residents and sexually assaulted one resident . A recent submission of evidence for DNA analysis resulted in the identification of a suspect. That suspect, Michael Coleman (34), has since been arrested, charged and arraigned for 2 counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct 1st Degree, Armed Robbery, Home Invasion 1st Degree, 2 counts of Unlawful Imprisonment and Felonious Assault.

Yesterday afternoon, Flint Police Officers Balasko and Grocholski responded to the area of Ridgecrest and Carpenter for a report of a man with a gun and shots being fired. On scene two victims were located who advised that a male and a female known to them had fired shots at them. The shots did not strike the victims. Officers Balasko and Grocholski located both suspects, a handgun and spent shell casings. The male suspect was found to be a convicted felon. Both suspects were arrested and lodged in jail. Charges are pending review by the Genesee County Prosecutor's Office. Great job Officers!

On 03/23/15 at approx. 1pm Flint Police responded to the 2000 blk. S. Dort for a report of a stabbing. The victim, Telis Simon (41), died as a result of his injuries. Flint Police Officers arrested a suspect on scene. That suspect, James Pearson (61), has since been charged and arraigned in this case for 2nd Degree Murder.

The Flint Police Department is following the lead of several other local police departments and offering the use of our lobby for transactions arranged through online websites such as Craigslist. Our goal is to provide a safe environment for these transactions and to reduce the possibility of fraud, robbery and assaults from occurring.

Please keep in mind that our personnel cannot witness or sign legal documents, mediate, or give legal advice. Our Officers may provide information to anyone concerned about a fraudulent transaction and assure the safety of all parties involved. As a buyer or seller in these transactions, you should be wary of anyone that is not willing to meet you at the police department for the transaction.

When using our facilities please take a moment, prior to the transaction, to advise our staff of the meeting. Our lobby is open Monday - Friday 8am - 6pm and is monitored by video recording equipment. We are located at 210 E. Fifth St, Flint, 48502.