Criminal sexual conduct (7)

Police received a criminal sexual conduct complaint at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2. The complaint is under investigation.

Illegal fire extinguished

Officers were dispatched to the corner of Corinth and Prospect for a possible illegal burn at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3. Officers noticed a fire in the back yard of a house in the 300 block of West Prospect. Officers made contact with the homeowners and informed them of the city ordinance that forbids burning. The fire was put out. The homeowner was not cited.

Illegal drugs

A juvenile was found in possession of illegal drugs at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 4. The complaint was turned over to the prosecutor for criminal charges.

Burning tire extinguished

An officer stopped a semi-truck hauling a trailer

that had sparks coming from the trailer as it rolled east on M46 at 9:13 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16. Turned out that the trailer had a tire on fire, which the officer put out with a fire extinguisher.

Domestic violence (62)

A domestic assault was reported at 11:48 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, and is still under investigation.

Warrant arrest

While responding to the above domestic violence complaint the officer arrested a 41-year-old person who had a felony warrant out of Isabella County for embezzlement. The person was taken into custody and turned over to Isabella County law enforcement.

Domestic violence (78)

A domestic assault was reported at 6:12 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, and is still under investigation.

Suspended license

A 40-year-old Breckenridge resident was issued an appearance ticket for driving on a suspended license and failing to dim his or her headlights at 8:05 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24. The officer stopped the vehicle for failing to dim high beams and a defective headlight.

Warrant arrest

A 40-year-old Breckenridge resident was arrested at 12:32 a.m. Friday, Jan. 26, after an officer noticed him or her near Fairway Drive (off Hebron) and recognized him or her as having an outstanding arrest warrant out of Thomas Township (in Saginaw County) for failing to appear in court. The suspect was driven to the Gratiot/Saginaw county line where a Thomas Township officer took custody.

Domestic violence (88)

A domestic assault was reported at 12:44 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 28, and is still under investigation.

Loose dog

Officers picked up a pooch at 3:20 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28, in the 300 block of Euclid after a citizen reported the dog running loose. The dog was delivered to the animal control office in Ithaca.

Truck fire

Officers were dispatched to a report of an explosion near Michigan Avenue and Jackson Road at 7:25 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 1. Officers found a semi-truck and a garbage truck parked in the Granger Disposal Services lot engulfed in flames. St Louis Area Fire Department personnel doused the fire.

Suspended license

A 25-year-old Saginaw resident was issued an appearance ticket for driving on a suspended license (and with no insurance) following a traffic stop on M46 for having headlights off at 3:38 a.m. Friday, Feb. 2.

Fugitive arrest

A 33-year-old St. Louis resident was arrested at 9:46 a.m. Friday, Feb. 2, in the 100 block of York for outstanding warrants out of the State Police Lakeview Post (fail to appear) and the Gratiot County Sheriff’s Office (civil warrant). This was after someone reported a family dispute at that address.

Possession of stolen property

Officers were dispatched to the 300 block of West Tyrell at 7:54 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2, after someone reported that two people were trying to break into the back door of a house. One of the suspects was located and detained. This suspect was found to be in possession of stolen property. The complaint is under investigation.

Child abuse (119)

Child abuse was reported at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 5, and is under investigation.

Two sex crimes (137)

Two counts of criminal sexual conduct were reported at 11:39 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10. The complaint is under investigation.

Another sex crime (148)

Criminal sexual conduct was reported at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14. The complaint is under investigation.

Suspended license/brass knuckles

Officers stopped a vehicle for speeding on M46 near Seeley Auto Sales at 2:46 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 18, and determined that the driver, a 22-year-old Mt. Pleasant resident, had a suspended license. The driver was given an appearance ticket and released at the scene. The passenger, a 29-year-old St. Louis resident was found to be in possession of brass knuckles. The brass knuckles were confiscated, and the passenger was released at the scene. A criminal complaint was sent to the prosecutor’s office seeking charges against the passenger for carrying a concealed weapon.

Drunk driver crash/arrest (171)

A 30-year-old St. Louis resident was arrested for drunk driving after he or she bounced off another car on South Main and struck a street light, knocking down power lines at 7:31 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20. No injuries were reported.  St. Louis police were assisted by officers from Alma, Gratiot County Sheriff’s Office, Michigan State Police, St. Louis Area Fire Department, St. Louis DPW, St. Louis Electric Department and Gratiot Towing.

Suspended license/warrant arrest

A 44-year-old St. Louis resident was arrested for driving with a suspended license after being stopped for an equipment violation at 11:02 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22. Routine police sleuthing showed the the driver was wanted by the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Police Department. The driver was issued an appearance ticket for driving with a suspended license and turned over to the Tribal Police on the warrant.

Flee and elude

A 40-year-old Breckenridge resident was cited for driving on a revoked license and fleeing and eluding at 11:40 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26, after being stopped for failing to dim his or her bright lights. The officer initiated the stop on Olive at Berea, but the driver didn’t stop until he or she reached Riverside Drive. The complaint was turned over to the Gratiot County Prosecutor Laura Bever seeking criminal charges.

Lost wallet leads to arrest

Police arrested a 27-year-old St. Louis resident at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14, after a good samaritan turned in a lost wallet. Once the wallet was in police hands, they ran a Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) search on the I.D. inside and turned up an arrest warrant out of Ionia County. The wanted man or woman was turned over to the Ionia County Sheriff’s Department.

Warrant arrest

Police stopped a vehicle for a moving violation at 11:50 p.m. Friday, March 15, and learned that both driver and passenger had outstanding arrest warrants. Fortunately for the driver, who had missed a court appearance and not paid fines, police in Huron and Caro counties advised St. Louis to release him or her. The 45-year-old passenger from Grant, Mich. was turned over to state police (out of the Hart Post) who had a failure to appear warrant for him or her.

Child abuse

Police received a child abuse complaint at 7:42 p.m. Wednesday, March 20. An investigation is underway.

Agressive turkeys 

A complaint was received on Thursday, March 21, of deer and turkey blocking traffic near Graham Street and Wilson Boulevard. “The turkeys are also reported to be acting aggressively towards pedestrians and attacking passing cars in the area,” Ramireiz said. “A 67-year-old St. Louis resident in the area was found to be feeding deer and turkey by spreading corn about their yard and neighboring property. The feeding of deer is banned in the lower peninsula of Michigan. The feeding of turkey is not illegal but highly discouraged. Turkey will become territorial and aggressive. Creating an area where large groups of turkeys will congregate increases the risk of spreading the avian flu which is a known issue in Michigan. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has not reported any new cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in domestic poultry flocks since December 2023. The virus continues to be detected throughout the United States and in Michigan’s wild birds. This complaint has been turned over to the Department of Natural Resources.” 

Suspended license 

A 27-year-old Detroit resident was issued an appearance ticket for driving with a suspended license after being stopped for an equipment violation at 9:38 p.m. Saturday, March 23. 

Tires slashed

A 30-year-old Carson City resident reported the tires of his vehicle slashed at 7:58 p.m. Sunday, March 24. The vehicle was parked at the Evergreen Village mobile home park. The complaint is under investigation.

Criminal sexual conduct (289)

Police received a criminal sexual conduct complaint at 9 a.m. Monday, March 25. The complaint is under investigation.

Domestic violence and resisting arrest (309)

A 39-year-old St. Louis man was arrested for domestic assault and resisting arrest at 3:46 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, and taken to the Gratiot County Jail.

End of the road?

Police ordered a Request for Driver Evaluation form (OC-88) for a 69-year-old Riverdale resident who ran a stop sign at Main and Saginaw on Friday, April 5. The officer “noted concern for the drivers ability to safely operate a motor vehicle,” Ramereiz said. The action could lead to the driver losing his or her license. Follow this link for more information on the OC-88 form.

Domestic violence (327)

A 28-year-old St. Louis resident was arrested for domestic assault at 12:32 a.m. Tuesday, April 9, and taken to the Gratiot County Jail.

Unlicensed, unvaccinated dogs 

Gratiot County Animal Control cited a 37-year-old St. Louis resident in the 600 block of Olive Street for unlicensed dogs and failing to maintain current vaccinations for the dogs after police were called about a dog running loose at 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 10.

Assault

A 65-year-old St. Louis resident was assaulted after a confrontation with an unknown motorist over a noise complaint in the 200 block of North Mill Street at 12:47 p.m,. Sunday, April 15. The complaint is under investigation.

Theft

A 35-year-old St. Louis resident told police Tuesday, April 16, that he or she discovered property stolen from his or her residence (300 Block of Tyrell Street) at a location in Alma. Two suspects were identified (a 45-year-old North Star resident and a 33-year-old St. Louis resident). The complaint was turned over to the prosecutor’s office for review.

Assault in Penny Park

The report of a middle-school boy who was badly beaten in Penny Park by multiple assailants reached police on Wednesday, April 17. Two juveniles were identified as suspects. The complaint was turned over to the prosecutor’s office. There is only so much police can release about this crime, especially since juveniles are involved, but it’s all over Facebook if you care to look; including a photo of the victim’s face.

Domestic violence (383)

A 46-year-old St. Louis resident was arrested for domestic assault 9:06 p.m. Saturday, April 20, and lodged at the Gratiot County Jail.

Warrant arrest

A 50-year-old Vestaburg resident was arrested on an outstanding warrant out of Montcalm County for failure to appear in court after being stopped for an equipment violation at 7:55 p.m. Monday, April 22.

Drugs and guns

Police arrested two Saginaw residents (ages 22 and 23) at 9:13 p.m. Monday, April 22, for several firearms violations and possession of illegal drugs after pulling their car over for speeding on M46. Both were lodged at the Gratiot County Jail.

Domestic violence (392)

Police responded twice to a single residence on Wednesday, April 24, for domestic violence complaints. “Evidence did not support the allegations in the initial complaint, Chief Ramereiz said. Four hours later police returned and arrested a 22-year-old St. Louis resident and a 23-year-old St. Louis resident for domestic assault and lodged them at the Gratiot County Jail. 

No license

A 27-year-old Wyoming, Michigan resident was issued an appearance citation for driving with no valid license after being stopped for several moving violations on M46 at East Street at 10:25 Monday, April 27.