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.

On 03/14/15 Flint Police responded to a local hospital for a report of Child Abuse. The victim was listed as serious condition. A short time later, Flint Police Officers located the suspect, who resisted arrest. The suspect was taken into custody and there were no officers injured. The suspect, Joshua Demott (44), has since been charged and arraigned with Torture, Child Abuse 1st Degree and Child Abuse 1st Degree in Presence of Another Child.

On 03/16/15 Flint Police responded to a local hospital for a report of a CSC. The investigation has led to the arrest, charges issued and arraignment of the suspect, Joseph Nickerson (31) for Criminal Sexual Conduct 1st degree - Person under 13, Criminal Sexual Conduct 2nd Degree - Person under 13 and Aggravated Indecent Exposure.