HIGHLAND PARK, Mich. – Agents with the FBI and Michigan State Police Troopers executed a search warrant at the home and office of State Senator Bert Johnson (D-Highland Park), according to MSP.
Authorities are searching Johnson's Lansing office and his home in Highland Park.
Boxes were removed from the home Monday morning. Some pieces of furniture were torn apart.
Johnson has served in the state Senate since 2010. He is a native of Detroit representing Michigan 2nd district, which includes Highland Park, part of Detroit, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and all of the Grosse Pointes.
Michigan Legislator under FBI and Michigan State Police investigation. Search warrants served. My story on Local 4 News @ noon and 5pm. pic.twitter.com/t4DjdEndQx
Derick is the Lead Digital Editor for ClickOnDetroit and has been with Local 4 News since April 2013. Derick specializes in breaking news, crime and local sports.