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.