Police investigating shooting death of Pontiac man, $2K reward offered
OAKLAND COUNTY, MI – A $2,000 reward is being offered to anyone with information that leads to the arrest of those responsible for the shooting death of a Pontiac man. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the shooting, which occurred in an apartment on Surrey Lane in Pontiac. The 31-year-old’s body was found with multiple gunshot wounds at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, deputies said. An autopsy is underway, deputies said. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers, which is offering the reward, at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.
mlive.comMan arrested in fatal Flint stabbing
FLINT, MI – A man wanted by authorities in connection with a fatal stabbing that took place in Flint in October has been arrested, according to Crime Stoppers. The 39-year-old man, who MLive-The Flint Journal is not identifying because he has yet to be formally arraigned, is charged with first-degree premeditated murder and misdemeanor domestic violence, according to Genesee County court records. Were he to be convicted on the more severe of the two charges, the man would face a prison sentence of life without parole. Related: Flint police investigating fatal stabbingThe fugitive was arrested in connection with an October stabbing that left a man dead. Flint police said they were dispatched to the 1200 block of Lillian Drive around 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19 following a report of a stabbing incident.
mlive.comCrime Stoppers announces new reward targeting repeat violent offenders in Flint
Crime Stoppers of Flint & Genesee County announced the new award, that goes into effect immediately, during a news conference on Thursday, Dec. 15, at the Flint Police Department. This effort specifically targets repeat violent offenders, Crime Stoppers of Flint & Genesee County Director Julie Lopez said. In 2022, Crime Stoppers has paid out about $21,000 in tips. This program is being piloted in Flint and Genesee County, with the possibility to expand to Bay County and other regions. More than 70% of the tips Crime Stoppers of Flint & Genesee County receives are concerning incidents within the city of Flint, Lopez said.
mlive.comCrime Stoppers of Flint and Genesee County offers $2,500 reward in unsolved Flint homicide
FLINT, MI – Crime Stoppers of Flint and Genesee County is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to an arrest in an unsolved homicide from earlier this year. Jaymes “Saint” Wright was killed late Saturday, Nov. 5, and his homicide remains unsolved, according to Crime Stoppers. According to police, there were shots fired near the residence earlier that same day, and an argument took place prior to the homicide. Crime Stoppers is asking anyone with information about Wright’s death to leave an anonymous tip at www.crimestoppersofflint.com or 1-800-422-JAIL(5245). Read more at The Flint Journal:Trial begins for firefighter accused of sexually assaulting girlShiawassee County Sheriff: Reward doubled for information about stolen UTVMetro police investigating after elderly man hit, killed while getting mail in Genesee County
mlive.com$2,500 reward offered for information about missing endangered teen
ANN ARBOR, MI – A cash reward is being offered for information on the whereabouts of a teen who ran away from home and may be a danger to herself. Crime Stoppers of Michigan is offering a $2,500 cash reward for information leading to the location of Samyah Setin Nundley who has been missing from her Ann Arbor home for more than a month. As of Monday, Nov. 21, she has yet to be located and is still missing. It is unknown what clothing she was wearing when she left her home and there are no known places she frequents. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Nundley is asked to contact Crime stoppers at 1-800-SPEAKUP, or Det.
mlive.comFlint PD searching for suspect in fatal stabbing
FLINT, MI — Flint police are asking the public for help locating a man accused of stabbing another man to death last week. MLive-The Flint Journal is not identifying the man because he has yet to be arraigned. Related: Flint police investigating fatal stabbingFlint police said they were dispatched around 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, to the 1200 block of Lillian Drive following a report of a stabbing. Anyone with information about the incident may contact Flint police Det. Read more at The Flint Journal:Witness in Flint Family Dollar murder trial arrested after refusing to testifyMedical issue may have led to fatal crash near Port Huron, police sayProsecutors plan to appeal judge’s decision to dismiss Flint water criminal cases
mlive.comDemolition begins on illegal dumping hotspot in Flint; mayor asks residents to help in blight fight
FLINT, MI – Demolition of a blighted structure that has attracted illegal dumpers has begun on the north side of Flint. Mayor Sheldon Neeley held a news conference Friday morning to announce the demolition, discuss how residents can help fight blight and highlight his administration’s cleanup efforts. Crime Stoppers offers rewards of $250 to $1,000 for information that helps lead to the arrest of anyone illegally dumping in Flint. “We cannot clean up this level of blight without the help and support of residents in this community,” Neeley said. Residents can dial 1-800-422-5245 to report illegal dumping in Flint.
mlive.comCrime Stoppers offers reward for info in August homicide
FLINT, MI – Crime Stoppers of Flint and Genesee County is offering up to $2,500 for information leading to an arrest in the homicide of a 34-year-old Flint man killed last week. Police said Bryndon Weathersby was shot and killed at his home in the 4000 block of Frazer Street in Flint. Related: Flint police investigate city’s 25th homicide of 2022When officers arrived at the scene, they found an adult male with gunshot wounds, police said. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-JAIL(5245), on the P3 Tips mobile app or online at crimestoppersofflint.com. Read more at The Flint Journal:7-year-old Flint girl’s death the result of north side gang retaliation, shooter saysMt.
mlive.comPolice arrest 2 in 2021 Flint Township homicide
FLINT TWP., MI – Two people have been arrested in connection with a 2021 Flint Township homicide, according to Crime Stoppers of Flint and Genesee County. Davonte Green-Flourney, of Flint, was shot and killed Oct. 1, 2021, while driving his Chrysler 200 on South Ballenger Highway, just south of Miller Road in Flint Township. Officers with the Flint Township Police Department were dispatched just before 9 p.m. that day for a report of a shooting and found Green-Flourney dead inside the vehicle. “The ones that loved him will never have closure,” Tiffany Green, Green-Flourney’s mother, said. Read more at The Flint Journal:Family, friends plead for answers in shooting death of Davonte Green-FlourneyReward offered for information in fatal Flint Township shootingDavison Township man charged in mother’s killing
mlive.comCrime Stoppers offers reward for info leading to arrest in fatal hit and run
MUNDY TWP., MI – Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to a felony arrest in the case of a 24-year-old man who was killed in a hit and run Saturday, July 30. Caleb McDonald was killed when he was hit by a vehicle while walking north in the 5000 block of Torrey Road in Mundy Township about 10:45 p.m. Saturday. Police believe the suspect’s vehicle is an older gray or silver model S-10 Chevrolet Blazer or truck. Police are asking residents to check surveillance videos for a vehicle matching that description at the time of the incident. Read more at The Flint Journal:Davison Township man charged in mother’s killingShiawassee County Sheriff’s Office brings on new police K-9 unit, handlerOwosso police investigating financial questions at Shiawassee Regional Chamber of Commerce
mlive.comReward offered in killing of father of six found dead in Saginaw
SAGINAW, MI — Last November, a Buena Vista Township man was found shot to death in a parked vehicle in Saginaw. No arrests were ever made, but Crime Stoppers is hoping to change that with the offer of a four-figure reward. Crime Stoppers of Saginaw County is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest of Hoking’s killer or killers. “Tuck was a loving, strong, brother, and father who loved his children with every breath he had. Hoking’s homicide was the last of 19 to occur in Saginaw in 2021, and the last to happen in the county overall.
mlive.comCrime Stoppers offering reward for unsolved March homicide in Flint
FLINT, MI -- Crime Stoppers of Flint & Genesee County is seeking information about the unsolved homicide of Lequavis Marquan Williams, who was found with multiple gunshot wounds in his vehicle in March. He suffered multiple gunshot wounds when his vehicle was shot at the intersection of Avenue A and East Baker Street in Flint. Related: Suspects at large after murder of 31-year-old Flint man, police sayThe suspect’s vehicle is described as a white Jeep Liberty, according to a Crime Stoppers flyer. His obituary states Williams was a lifelong Flint resident and Flint Central High School graduate where he ran track. Tips that lead to a felony arrest are eligible for a cash reward up to $2,500.
mlive.comReward offered for information on St. Stan’s vandalism in Bay City
BAY CITY, MI - A reward is being offered for information regarding who destroyed the press box at St. Stan’s fairground and athletic club in Bay City. The press box and everything in it was destroyed by vandals in April at the St. Stan’s grounds in Bay City’s south end. Bay County Crime Stoppers posted a notice on Monday, June 6 that a $1,700 reward is being offered for information that helps lead to an arrest regarding the vandalism incident. Crime Stoppers noted that additional money outside of Crime Stoppers was donated to enhance the reward. The grounds are home to the Bay City All Saints football team, the Bay Area Youth Football League, and the St. Stan’s Polish Festival.
mlive.comDetroit Police Department, Crime Stoppers Teams Up to Solve Crimes with Detroit Rewards TV
The Detroit Police Department and Crime Stoppers of Michigan have a new weapon to help them close investigations and solve crimes. The two organization’s new TV show and web program, Detroit Rewards TV, plans to get Detroit residents involved by rewarding them up to $1,000 for anonymously reporting tips that help solve a criminal investigation. The goal, the Detroit Police Department says, is to encourage citizens to speak up if they have information about a crime. Subscribe to One Detroit’s YouTube Channel & Don’t miss One Detroit Mondays and Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. on Detroit Public TV, WTVS-Channel 56. ET on Detroit Public TV on Detroit Public TV, WTVS-Channel 56.
onedetroitpbs.orgCrime Stoppers seeking info on 10-year-old unsolved Flint murder case
FLINT, MI—Crime Stoppers of Flint and Genesee County is hoping the public can provide information pertaining to a more than 10-year-old murder case. Samurai Lowe, 32, was shot on Flint’s west side on Feb. 25, 2012. Flint police at the time said Lowe was shot to death around 9:30 p.m. outside a home on Clement Street, between Winona and Seneca streets. Related: Weekend homicide victim identified as Samurai Lowe, 32Crime Stoppers of Flint and Genesee County is asking anyone who might have information on the unsolved murder to submit tips anonymously using the P3 mobile app, P3Tips.com/488, online at CrimeStoppersofFlint.com or by calling 1-800-422-JAIL(5245). Read more on MLive:Woman accused in Family Dollar murder case won’t be allowed to communicate with co-defendant daughter ahead of trial, judge rulesStudents sent home after electrical fire inside Genesee High School gymnasiumFire reported at Flint Township Long John Silver’s early Monday
mlive.com8 dogs rescued from Genesee County home; suspect sought
GENESEE COUNTY, MI — Eight dogs rescued from a Genesee County home after being severely neglected are up for adoption at Genesee County Animal Control, meaning they may soon have new homes. “There’s an individual that’s responsible for the treatment of this animal and seven others,” Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson said Tuesday, Feb. 15 at a joint news conference with Crime Stoppers outside Genesee County Animal Control. One of the dogs, a 2-year-old Pitbull-mix named Thrax, had the worst of the injuries among the dogs rescued, the sheriff said. Animal control officials tried to save Thrax’s leg upon bringing him to the shelter but were unable to do so. She said anyone interested in adopting the animals can do so by connecting with animal control on Facebook.
mlive.comReward offered for info on Mt. Morris Township man missing since 2018
MT MORRIS TOWNSHIP, MI -- Police are looking for information on the whereabouts of a Mt. Morris Township man who went missing three years ago this month. Related: Police asking for public’s help to find missing Mt. Morris Township manJackson was reported missing by his wife around 11:45 p.m. Dec. 14, 2018, according to prior reporting. Morris Township and stands 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs approximately 175 pounds.
mlive.comPlumber who found cash and checks in toilet wall of Joel Osteen’s church is rewarded $20,000
Justin Cauley was given a $20,000 gift by Crime Stoppers of Houston for finding about 500 envelopes of cash and checks last month while working on a toilet wall at Lakewood Church, the nonprofit’s CEO told The Washington Post.
washingtonpost.comMissing woman found dead in Flint, Crime Stoppers says
FLINT, MI -- A missing woman last seen in Flint in October has been found dead, according to Crime Stoppers of Flint and Genesee County. In November, Crime Stoppers issued a missing person notice for 39-year-old Tracey Brownrigg. Brownrigg was last seen on Monday, Oct. 25, and she was known to frequent the south side of Flint, in the area of Fenton Road and Atherton Road, according to Crime Stoppers of Flint and Genesee County. Related: Crime Stoppers offering reward for information on missing woman in FlintBrownrigg has been found dead, a Monday, Dec. 6 update from Crime Stoppers states. Anonymous tips can be submitted online through crimestoppersofflint.com, on the P3 Tips mobile app or by calling Crime Stoppers of Flint and Genesee County at 1-800-422-JAIL (5245).
mlive.comA plumber was working on a toilet at Joel Osteen’s church. Then a trove of cash and checks fell out of the wall.
It had been more than seven years since Lakewood Church, led by Joel and Victoria Osteen, lost more than $600,000 in a burglary reported by the church. Now, a plumber has found what's believed to be hundreds of thousands of dollars stashed away while working on a toilet.
washingtonpost.comFamily, friends plead for answers in shooting death of Davonte Green-Flourney
FLINT TOWNSHIP, MI -- The Green and Flourney families aren’t looking for closure. It was nearly two months when 22-year-old Davonte Green-Flourney was shot and killed while driving a Chrysler 200 on South Ballenger Highway in Flint Township around 8:45 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1. His family pleaded for answers during a Tuesday, Nov. 23 Crime Stoppers news conference at the Flint Township Police Department off Norko Drive. Flint Township Detective Lacey Lopez issued a statement requesting further information regarding the incident: “Green-Flourney was loved by his family and friends. Read more on MLive:Body of 4-year-old girl found after Flint house explosion4-year-old still missing after Flint house explosion that left 1 dead, 2 injured1 dead, 1 unaccounted for, 2 others injured after Flint house explosion‘Science solved this.’ Sheriff says DNA led to arrest in 88-year-old Lennon woman’s cold case murder
mlive.comCrime Stoppers offering reward for information on missing woman in Flint
FLINT, MI - Authorities are looking for information regarding a missing person in Flint. Crime Stoppers of Flint & Genesee County issued a missing person notice for 39-year-old Tracey Brownrigg. Brownrigg was last seen on Monday, Oct. 25, 2021 and she was known to frequent the south side of Flint, in the area of Fenton Road and Atherton Road, according to Crime Stoppers. Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward up to $2,500 for successful tips. More from MLiveAide to Flint mayor suspended, faces drunk driving and resisting arrest charges in Flint TownshipSon charged with fatal shooting of his father in FlintPolice seek information in shooting death of Flint teenFour suspects arraigned in fatal shooting at Flint apartment complex
mlive.comPolice seek information on person of interest in April shooting death of Flint man
FLINT, MI -- Police are looking for information on a person of interest in the April shooting death of a 46-year-old Flint man. Crime Stoppers of Flint and Genesee County is offering up to $2,500 for information leading to an arrest in the death of James Louis Gilliard. In this case, Crime Stoppers is asking for help identifying a person pictured wearing a blue top and orange pants. The shooting took place around 7:20 p.m., according to a Thursday, Oct. 28 news release by Crime Stoppers. While many times a particular case is highlighted by Crime Stoppers, a tip on any homicide can come with a cash reward of up to $2,500.
mlive.comPolice seek information on Genesee County woman who has been missing for a decade
MORRIS, MI -- Sylvia June Galvan of Mt Morris went missing 10 years ago this month and police are still looking for information on her disappearance. Crime Stoppers of Flint and Genesee County is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information that leads to Galvan being found. Galvan, who was 30 years old at the time of her disappearance, was last seen in Mt. She is 5-feet, 1 inch tall and 150 pounds with moles on her right cheek and the left side of her neck. Anyone with information on Galvan’s disappearance is asked to contact Crime Stoppers of Flint and Genesee County at 1-800-422-JAIL, on the P3TIPS mobile app, or online at CrimeStoppersofFlint.com.
mlive.comReward offered for information in fatal Flint Township shooting
FLINT TOWNSHIP, MI -- A reward is being offered to try and find the person responsible the shooting death of a 22-year-old man in Flint Township. He’d suffered a gunshot wound, according to a Crime Stoppers of Flint and Genesee County release. “Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.”The fatal shooting remains under investigation. Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information on Flourney’s death that leads to a felony arrest. The Flint Township Police Department was assisted by Michigan State Police and the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office.
mlive.comPolice seek information on shooting death of Flint man who ‘lived life to the fullest’
FLINT, MI -- Police are asking for the public’s help in solving the shooting death of a 58-year-old Flint man. Andrew McClinton, 58, was found shot to death Monday, Sept. 6, outside a residence in the 800 block of Carton Street. Police believe he was shot the evening of Sept. 5 or the morning of Sept. 6, according to a Crime Stoppers of Flint and Genesee County release. Related: 58-year-old man killed in Flint shootingCrimestoppers is offering up to $2,500 for any information on the crime that would lead to an arrest. Anyone with information on McClinton’s death is asked to contact Crime Stoppers of Flint and Genesee County at 1-800-422-JAIL, on the P3TIPS mobile app, or online at CrimeStoppersofFlint.com.
mlive.comCrime Stoppers offering cash reward for 5-year-old Flint double homicide case
FLINT, MI — Five years after two men were found dead inside an east side home in Flint, Crime Stoppers of Flint and Genesee County are offering a reward for information on the double homicide. The case still remains unsolved. The Crime Stoppers of Flint and Genesee County are offering a cash reward up to $2,500 for information on this unsolved homicide. Anonymous tips regarding the case can be sent to crimestoppersofflint.com, on the P3 Tips mobile app, or by calling 1-800-422-JAIL (5245). Read more on MLive:Information sought after two men shot, killed at Flint homePolice investigate after two men found dead inside Flint home
mlive.comPolice seek information in fatal shooting of man outside Flint Township pet store
FLINT TOWNSHIP, MI -- Police are looking for information in the September 2020 fatal shooting of a man outside a Flint Township PetSmart store. Crime Stoppers of Flint and Genesee County is offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to an arrest in the death of Lee Curlee, 43, of Flint. Officers with the Flint Township Police Department responded around 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, to the 4000 block of Miller Road outside the PetSmart store for a report of a shooting. That’s when the driver of a dark-colored vehicle pulled up, exited the vehicle, and began to fire shots at Curlee. Read more on MLive:1 of 4 suspects in shooting death of Flint 3-year-old released from jail after charges dismissedThree suspects charged in drive-by shooting death of Flint 3-year-old set for trialGenesee County starts using one-person grand jury to set some felony cases for trial
mlive.comPolice seek information on Flint shooting death of Saginaw teen
FLINT, MI -- Flint police are seeking information on the August shooting death of a Saginaw teen. Crime Stoppers of Flint and Genesee County is offering up to $2,500 for information leading to an arrest in the death of 19-year-old Nyles Benjamin Hopkins, 19, of Saginaw. A 2020 graduate of Saginaw High School, Hopkins was always smiling and laughing, his obituary states. “He will be missed by everyone that he has ever met: family, friends, co-workers, and classmates.”Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact Flint Police Detective Sgt. Esther Campbell at 810-237-6925 or to remain anonymous contact Crime Stoppers of Flint and Genesee County at 1-800-422-JAIL (5245), on the P3Tips mobile app, or online at CrimeStoppersofFlint.com.
mlive.comPolice seek information on shooting death of Flint teen
FLINT, MI -- Police are asking people to come forward with any information they have on the recent shooting death of a Flint teen. Crime Stoppers of Flint and Genesee County is offering up to $2,500 for information leading to an arrest in the death of 16-year-old Nicholas Collins. The investigation is ongoing by the Flint Major Case Unit, consisting of Flint and Michigan State Police detectives. Trooper Jason Baxter at 989-545-9563 or, to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers of Flint and Genesee County at 1-800-422-JAIL, on the P3TIPS mobile app, or online at CrimeStoppersofFlint.com. Read more on MLive:Teen missing in Flint Township found safeFlint Township police ask for help locating missing, endangered teen2 charged in July shooting death of Flint manFlint man dies in Burton crash after motorcycle collides with vehicle, police sayFamily of missing Lapeer County man asks people to check their property, deer blinds3 arrested on charges related to March homicide in Flint TownshipMan arrested, arraigned in shooting death at Flint Township apartments
mlive.comSaginaw woman, 23, becomes city’s 8th homicide victim of 2021
SAGINAW, MI — A 23-year-old Saginaw woman was found deceased Monday morning by police. The woman, identified as Nala Wallace, was dead when officers were arrived. The Major Crimes Unit, consisting of Saginaw Police and Michigan State Police detectives, are investigating the incident as a homicide. It is the city’s eighth homicide of 2021, police said. Anyone with information pertaining to the incident is asked to call Detective Phil Graves of the Saginaw Police Department at 989-759-1761.
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