BRIDGEPORT TOWNSHIP

BRIDGEPORT TWP, MI — Following a police chase through several Saginaw County townships, an investigator talked a paroled murderer out of a potential “suicide by cop” situation. The incident began about 10:05 p.m. on Saturday, July 9, in the area of Moore and Sheridan roads in Bridgeport Township. Police learned the man had a large knife and was contemplating “suicide by cop,” according to Bridgeport Township Police Chief David Duffett. This incident is being reviewed by the Saginaw County Prosecutor’s Office for possible charges. MLive is not naming the man as he has not been arraigned on charges related to his alleged Saginaw County offenses.

BRIDGEPORT TWP, MI — Two months ago, a shooting at a Bridgeport Township apartment complex left a woman wounded and a father of six dead. No suspect has been charged with the double-shooting, and authorities are offering a four-figure reward in hopes of changing that. Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to an arrest in the shooting that claimed the life of 29-year-old Demetrius A. Wicker. “Demetrius loved to eat pinned up tacos, a tradition that was started in our family by his grandma, Leatrice Wicker who loved him dearly. Read more:Man killed in double-shooting outside Saginaw County apartment complexSaginaw County woman accused of drunkenly killing boyfriend with car likely to face murder chargeMan’s body found in RV fire behind former Saginaw businessArmed robber targets Saginaw-area businesses in recent days

BRIDGEPORT TWP, MI — An apartment building fire in Bridgeport Township has claimed the life of a woman and left a man hospitalized in critical condition. Saginaw crews were the first firefighters to arrive, with Bridgeport Township firefighters quickly behind them. Fire crews from Frankenmuth, Buena Vista Township, Spaulding Township, Saginaw Township, and James Township also responded. Scene of an apartment fire at 2236 King Road in Bridgeport Township that occurred in the early morning of May 26, 2022. The first occurred the night of May 22 at a two-story apartment building at 4955 Century Drive in Saginaw Township.

BRIDGEPORT, MI — A man is in police custody after allegedly ramming his car into a Michigan State Police Crime Lab barn, breaking in, and stealing a laptop. The officers’ investigation indicates the suspect, 34-year-old Saginaw man, deliberately and repeatedly rammed his car into the lab’s barn, a parked enclosed trailer, and a dumpster. Both the barn and trailer were damaged. After crashing into the barn’s overhead door, the driver went inside the building and stole a laptop from within. They are asking anyone with information about the incident to call the MSP Tri-City Post at 989-495-5555.

BRIDGEPORT TWP, MI — Police are investigating a double-shooting in Bridgeport Township that left one man dead and a woman wounded. He did say Wicker lived in both Saginaw and Bridgeport Township. Bridgeport Township officers were assisted at the scene by Michigan State Police troopers and officers with the Buena Vista Township and Frankenmuth police departments. Police are asking anyone with information on the incident to call Saginaw County Central Dispatch at 989-797-4580. Read more:Police release name of Clare man killed by homeowner in alleged intrusionDog allegedly killed by ex-corrections officer spurs planned protest at Saginaw County courthouseTrio pleads to cruelty charges a year after 41 animals removed from Saginaw County farm

Seven more people have been arrested in connection with a scheme to bring drugs from Mexico into the country and sell them in Michigan, officials said.

BRIDGEPORT TWP, MI — A Bridgeport Township police officer has received recognition for his role in a recent high-speed chase that spanned two counties and ended with the arrest of a homicide suspect. The Tuesday, May 3, meeting of the Bridgeport Township Board of Trustees saw Police Sgt. Erik Skabardis awarded the Medal of Valor for “exceptionally meritorious conduct involving exemplary courage, notable risk, and danger to [his] personal safety.”

BRIDGEPORT TWP, MI — An Owosso woman is facing nine felonies due to police alleging she embezzled thousands from a Saginaw County construction equipment business. Victoria B. Wagner (also known by the surnames Smith and Sumbera) had been employed at AIS Construction Equipment, 4600 Zelle Drive in Bridgeport Township, which rents out large equipment. Part of Wagner’s responsibilities involved handling checks written to the business and large amounts of cash, said Bridgeport Township Police Chief David Duffett. Between July 17 and Dec. 29 of 2020, Wagner deposited checks made out to AIS into her own bank account. Wagner is due back in court for a hearing at 11:20 a.m. on May 6.

BRIDGEPORT TWP, MI — A crash in Bridgeport Township involving a stolen vehicle has left a 3-month-old baby hospitalized. The Saturn crashed into the Impala, which was driven by a 38-year-old woman. Both drivers and the baby were taken to Covenant HealthCare hospital, with the baby being in critical condition. The Impala had been reported stolen out of Flint on April 20. Once they have completed their investigation, they will forward their reports to the Saginaw County Prosecutor’s Office for review.

BRIDGEPORT TWP, MI — A 13-year-old is in police custody after allegedly making a bomb threat against a Saginaw County school. About 8:25 a.m. on Thursday, April 21, Bridgeport Township police were alerted of a bomb threat by officials at Martin G. Atkins Elementary School, 3675 Southfield Drive. Officers with the assistance of a Michigan State Police K9 team cleared the school and searched it. They found the threat was not credible and there was no bomb on the premises, said Police Chief David Duffett. They took the student into custody and lodged them at the Saginaw County Juvenile Detention Center pending formal charges.

FENTON TWP., MI—The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office is looking into whether an attempted ATM heist at a Fenton Township Chase Bank branch is connected with several other similar crimes reported throughout Genesee and Saginaw counties in recent weeks. An ATM at the Chase Bank branch located at 14000 Fenton Road in Fenton Township was dislodged from its base, but the machine was not taken. Related: Stolen truck used to rip out ATM from Bridgeport Township credit union, police sayThe sheriff’s office is now coordinating with other mid-Michigan departments, which have reported similar incidents. Michigan State Police are investigating another heist reported in Genesee County. Officials are asking anyone with information to contact the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office at 810-257-3422.

BRIDGEPORT TWP, MI — Bridgeport Township police are investigating the attempted theft of an ATM from a financial institution, an increasingly frequent occurrence. This is the fourth such ATM theft in the area in less than a month. On Feb. 27, a drive-thru ATM was ripped from its mooring at United Financial Credit Union at 4685 State St. in Saginaw Township. Chief Duffett said the March 18 matter may be related to the Saginaw Township ATM theft. Bridgeport Township police and Michigan State Police are working together on the investigation, he said.

BRIDGEPORT TWP, MI — Police in Bridgeport Township are investigating the recent thefts of catalytic converters. The first incident occurred about 7 a.m. on Feb. 13. An unknown person cut a catalytic converter off of a vehicle parked at a business in the 3700 block of Sherman Street. The second incident occurred just before 7 a.m. on March 5. Bridgeport Township police are asking anyone with information on the thefts to call them at 989-777-2800 or Saginaw County Central Dispatch at 989-797-4580.

BRIDGEPORT TWP, MI — More than a month after a pedestrian was killed in a Bridgeport Township hit-and-run collision, police are asking the public’s help in finding those responsible. About 6:50 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 10, police responded to the crash scene on Dixie Highway near California Avenue. Officers are hoping additional witnesses will come forward to help in their investigation, which is being conducted by the Bridgeport Township Police Department with assistance from the Saginaw Area Crash Investigation Team and Michigan State Police. Anyone with information regarding this accident and/or the suspect vehicle is urged to call township police at 989-777-2800 or through Saginaw County Central Dispatch at 989-797-4580. Read more:Bay City man accused of downloading, sharing child porn, faces 4 feloniesSaginaw County teen ‘very lucky’ to be walking away from car-train collisionFederal indictment says Michigan man, two others made and sold illegal gun silencers

BRIDGEPORT TOWNSHIP, MI — After voters rejected a millage last month, Bridgeport Township officials hope a citizens advisory committee will help decide how to win over community support for a proposed township hall. The deadline to apply for the group is Tuesday, Dec. 21.

BRIDGEPORT TWP, MI — Voters here rejected a millage to build a new township hall, and officials say social media misinformation likely was a deciding factor. Already, though, Bridgeport Township leaders predict the measure will appear again in next year’s election. The proposed township hall would have measured 27,485 square feet. The shift in address would have brought firefighting services closer to the center of the community, reducing response times for many residents, millage advocates said. Related news:Live election results for Nov. 2, 2021 election in Saginaw and Bay countiesNew Bridgeport Township Hall up for November vote

SAGINAW COUNTY, MI - Police have identified the person killed Thursday, Oct. 28 in a Bridgeport Township gas station shooting as a 30-year-old Saginaw man. Officers found Cortez Deshone Davis Thursday after he was shot in the parking lot of the Lucky Corner Store and Marathon Gas Station located at 4570 Dixie Highway, according to a news release from the Bridgeport Township Police Department. Michigan State Police is assisting BTPD with an ongoing investigation into the killing. The department asked anyone with information on the incident to reach out through Saginaw County Central Dispatch at 989-797-4580. Read more:SVSU gets $450K federal grant for program to improve rural substance abuse treatmentPolice investigate afternoon shooting in Kalamazoo Northside neighborhood4 people shot at event center in Kalamazoo County

BRIDGEPORT TWP, MI — A reward is being offered for information in a summer hit-and-run that resulted in a Saginaw man’s death. Jeremy Lee Cundiff, 30, was riding his orange moped north on Dixie Highway in Bridgeport Township about 3:30 a.m. on June 5 when he was struck by an unknown vehicle, according to police. The collision occurred near the ramp to northbound Interstate 75, and near the Love’s Travel Stop at 6560 Dixie Hwy. CrimeStoppers is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information that leads to the arrest of the person who crashed into Cundiff. Cundiff was described in his obituary as “a fun loving, thrill seeking gamer who had a contagious laugh.”“Jeremy loved his nieces and nephews.

BRIDGEPORT TWP, MI — Plans for a new building and new equipment at the Amigo Mobility International Inc. headquarters in Bridgeport Township will mean a $3.3 million investment in Saginaw County manufacturing. In addition, Bridgeport Manufacturing, which leases on-site space, will invest in new manufacturing equipment. “Al and Beth Thieme are two of the most recognizable entrepreneurs in this region. Amigo Mobility celebrates its 52nd anniversary this month. “We’re proud to continue more than half a century of manufacturing in Michigan,” Beth Thieme said.

BRIDGEPORT TWP, MI — An early morning house fire in Bridgeport Township has claimed a man’s life. About 3:20 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 16, a Saginaw County Sheriff’s deputy was on patrol when he noticed smoke coming from Warren Street. “He followed it and found the house was fully involved,” said Sheriff William L. Federspiel. No survivors were removed from the house, the sheriff added. It didn’t take long for the fire to take that house.”Federspiel added that a Michigan State Police fire marshal is investigating what sparked the blaze.

BRIDGEPORT TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A woman and her baby died Tuesday morning in a mobile home fire near the Michigan city of Saginaw, authorities said. Multiple fire departments responded to the blaze in a mobile home park in Saginaw County's Bridgeport Township. The mother and child were in one of three trailers that caught fire, authorities said. The cause of the fire wasn't immediately known, and the names of the victims weren't released. Bridgeport Township is about 80 miles (130 kilometers) northwest of Detroit.