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.