Child abuse/neglect

A complaint of child abuse or neglect was reported by Child Protective Services on Friday, Jan. 8. The complaint was still under investigation as of Oct. 5, 2021, but was closed due to lack of evidence by year’s end.

Domestic assault

A domestic assault between a parent and teenage child was reported and investigated on Sunday, Jan. 10. The investigation revealed that a minor in possession violation occurred as well. The complaint was turned over to the Gratiot County Prosecutor’s Office and the Gratiot County Juvenile Office.

Beat down

A 35-year-old St. Louis resident was arrested Sunday, Jan. 10, for felony domestic assault in the 700 block of Fairway Drive. A 28-year-old St. Louis resident reported being assaulted by the person they were dating. The investigation revealed that the suspect was a convicted felon and had possession of a firearm and ammunition at the time of the assault. However, the firearm was not part of the assault. The investigation also revealed that the firearm was reported stolen by the Saginaw Police Department. The suspect was lodged at the Gratiot County Jail and charged with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder/strangulation, felon in possession of a firearm and felon in possession of ammunition. The stolen firearm was turned over to the Saginaw Police Department. Disposition: The suspect pled “no contest” to assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder and was sentenced to 5-10 years in prison.

Warrant arrest

A 20-year-old Alma man sent a message to a 17-year-old St. Louis resident saying he took an excessive number of pills in an attempt to overdose on Saturday, Jan. 16. This overdose was reported to St. Louis police. The Alma resident was reported to be in St. Louis. Once located, he admitted that the statements of intentionally overdosing were a lie. This was a futile attempt to get the recipient of the message to talk. During the investigation it was discovered that the Alma man had an outstanding warrant out of Alabama with full extradition for rape and the production of obscene material. He was lodged at the Gratiot County Jail while the Alabama law enforcement agency arranged for extradition.

Kid assaults parent

Responding to a domestic assault call on Monday, Jan. 25, officers discovered that a juvenile had assaulted his or her parent. The complaint was referred to the courts.

Child neglect

A lost, cold and wet child was found on the sidewalk in the 500 block of North Street and taken into custody on Tuesday, Jan. 26. Medical support was requested due to concerns of hypothermia and frostbite. The child was taken to the hospital for additional care. The parent was located. The child had walked out of the home unbeknownst the to parent. This is not the first time this has happened. The matter was turned over to Child Protective Services.

Juvenile mayhem

Several juveniles stole items from several unlocked vehicles in the 400 block of Michigan Avenue (between Hazel and Chestnut) around 2 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30. One juvenile attempted to steal an unlocked vehicle but crashed into another vehicle and a building before getting stuck and fled on foot. The juveniles have been identified. Admissions of guilt were obtained. Some of the property was identified and returned to the owners. 

Sex offense

Police began an investigation of criminal sexual conduct on Monday, Feb. 1, that was reported by Child Protective Services. Disposition: Closed due to lack of evidence to support the allegation.

Drunk driving

An unoccupied vehicle was found in the ditch in the 1000 block of Michigan Avenue on Wednesday, Feb. 3. The driver was located and an investigation completed. The 44-year-old St. Louis resident who was operating the vehicle was arrested for drunk driving. Driver was jailed for 30 days and fined $1,464. Disposition: Suspect pled guilty. Thirty days in jail. Fines of $1464.08.

Drugged driver

A 26-year-old Breckenridge resident was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs on M46 near Hubbard at 7:07 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8.  The suspect was lodged at the Gratiot County Jail. Disposition: An original charge of operating while intoxicated was pled down to impaired driving.

Domestic assault

A domestic assault was reported at 3:48 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 14.  The suspect was arrested and lodged at the Gratiot County Jail. Disposition: Case was dismissed on March 11 because the victim declined prosecution.

Criminal sexual conduct

Allegations of criminal sexual conduct were reported to the St. Louis Police Department by Child Protective Services on Wednesday, Feb. 17. Disposition: The complaint was closed due to lack of evidence.

Domestic assault

A domestic assault was reported on Friday, Feb. 19. The complaint was turned over to the Gratiot County Prosecutor’s Office to be reviewed for criminal charges. Disposition: Suspect pled no contest and was sentenced to prison for two to five years.

Suspended license, expired plate

A 35-year-old Saginaw resident was pulled over for driving with an expired license plate on Friday, Feb. 19. During the traffic stop, it was found the driver had a suspended driver’s license. The driver was issued an appearance citation for both charges.

Assault

A 42-year-old St. Louis resident reported they were assaulted by a 27-year-old St. Louis resident on Monday, Feb. 22, in the 700 block of Fairway Drive. The suspect was identified. Witness statements were gathered and the complaint was submitted to the Gratiot County Prosecutor’s Office for criminal charges. The victim suffered a bruised and swollen eye. Update: Prosecutor Keith Kushion says the defendant failed to appear for arraignment on the assault charge, and a bench warrant was issued for her arrest. Her case will proceed once she is arrested.

Domestic assault

A domestic assault was reported and investigated on Saturday, Feb. 28. The suspect was arrested and lodged at the Gratiot County Jail. The complaint was turned over to the Gratiot County Prosecutor’s Office. Disposition: This case was dismissed after the victim’s testimony under oath differed substantially from his original statement to police officers, according to Kushion.

Criminal Sexual Conduct

A CSC complaints was reported to the St. Louis Police Department on Tuesday, March 2. An investigation was conducted, but no charges were authorized by the prosecutor because the suspect is cognitively impaired.

Criminal Sexual Conduct

A CSC complaint was reported to the St. Louis Police Department on Wednesday, March 10. An investigation was conducted, but the case was closed due to lack of evidence to support the allegation.

Domestic assault

Though originally reported as a domestic assault, this March 10 event was downgraded to disorderly conduct. A suspect was taken into custody and jailed. Minor injuries were found on the victim, but no medical treatment was required. Gratiot County Prosecutor Keith Kushion said “we did not authorize charges.”

Giving pot to a minor

A juvenile reported that a 21-year-old St. Louis resident gave them a food substance that contained marijuana in Clapp Park on Saturday, March 13, 2021. The juvenile was not told the food was loaded until after eating it. Police sought criminal charges against the suspect, but Gratiot County Prosecutor Keith Kushion was unable to prove beyond a doubt that the suspect provided marijuana to a minor. So charges were never authorized.

Domestic violence

Officers were dispatched to McDonald’s on Friday, March 19, for a domestic violence complaint. Officers made contact with a St. Louis resident in the parking lot. She told officers that she was in a physical altercation with another St. Louis resident at their residence. Officers arrested the male resident and took him to the Gratiot county jail. Kushion said the charge“was ultimately dismissed at the request of the victim who did not wish to proceed with a prosecution.”

Warrant arrest

Police were dispatched to the Oakridge subsidized housing complex off Euclid Street on March 27 after a verbal argument was reported. One of the arguers, a 59-year-old St. Louis resident, was found to have a valid warrant for his or her arrest. The subject was taken into custody and lodged at the Gratiot County Jail.

Indecent exposure

An adult was reported to have urinated outside in the Evergreen mobile home park on March 29. The suspect was identified. Gratiot County Prosecutor Keith Kushion issued a warrant for indecent exposure, but the suspect has yet to be picked up. “The jail has certain restrictions in place as to who they will lodge at this time,” Kushion said. “All felony cases will be lodged. All operating under the influence of alcohol/drugs will be lodged. All assaultive crimes will be lodged. Other cases are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and could be accepted for lodging if there is a public safety issue involved.”

Felonious assault

A 26-year-old St. Louis resident assaulted a 33-year-old St. Louis resident after an argument about money in the Evergreen Village trailer park on April 4. The suspect fled the scene prior to the arrival of law enforcement. This complaint was sent to the Gratiot County Prosecutor’s Office seeking criminal charges against the 26-year-old. The suspect pled guilty to a Disorderly Person charge and was sentenced to 22 days in jail and 24 months probation.

Revoked license

A 32-year-old Shepherd resident was stopped for a moving violation on M46 at Hubbard on April 7 and found to have a revoked driver’s license. Open intoxicants were found in the vehicle, but the driver wasn’t drunk. The driver was issued appearance citations for driving on a revoked license and possession of open intoxicants in a vehicle.

Hit & Run

A 24-year-old Wheeler Township resident was rear-ended on M46 near Delaware on April 8 after stopping to wait for another vehicle to turn. The suspect vehicle was last seen turning onto North Delaware. It was described as an SUV or station wagon, tan or greenish/tan in color. The suspect vehicle was never identified. 

Personal Protection Order violation

A 26-year-old St. Louis resident was jailed April 10 after violating a court-ordered personal protection order in the Evergreen Village trailer park on April 9 and 10. He or she hadn’t been officially served with the PPO on April 9, so he or she was served after that call and released. The arrest came a day later on April 10 when he or she returned to the same house in Evergreen Village.

Assault in Clapp Park

A St. Louis juvenile was assaulted by another juvenile in Clapp Park at 3:15 p.m. Saturday, April 10. The suspect was identified and interviewed. The complaint was sent to the Gratiot County Prosecutor’s Office to be reviewed for criminal charges.

Child neglect

A child was found wandering alone near the intersection of M46 and Hubbard on Sunday, April 11. The child was returned home unharmed. It was determined that the child had snuck out. The matter was turned over to Child Protective Services.

Caught doing donuts

Two vehicles were reported doing “donuts” at 4:20 p.m. Tuesday, April 13, in the gravel drive of Hubble Field on I&K Street. No damage was found to the ball field or property. One of the vehicles was identified and the suspect driver located. Tire marks at Hubble Field were repaired by the juvenile driver. The property owner declined to pursue criminal charges.

Cardiac arrest

A 46-year-old St. Louis resident in the 100 block of South Main died around 3 p.m. Monday, April 19, of cardiac arrest after a police officer, fire department personnel and emergency medical technicians worked to save him or her. The death is was determined to be of natural causes.

Hit & Run

A 28-year-old St. Louis resident in the 700 block of Corinth reported his or her vehicle was damaged by a 34-year-old Vestaburg resident at 2:14 a.m. Tuesday, April 20. The two individuals had been arguing at the residence. The damaged vehicle was parked on private property. The suspect hit the vehicle while leaving the property in a different vehicle. The suspect was located and interviewed. The complaint was turned over to the Gratiot County Prosecutor’s Office for review.

Parole violation, suspended license, theft, etc. 

Cody James Bantien was arrested near the corner of South Delaware and Hazel on Saturday, May 1, and lodged in the Gratiot County Jail on a parole violation. Bantien was reported to have jumped from a moving vehicle he had been driving and took off running. The vehicle came to rest in a grassy area undamaged. Bantien entered a parked vehicle without permission and created a disturbance on the roadside when a citizen attempted to help him. By the time Prosecutor Keith Kushion charged Bantien with driving on a suspended license and issued a warrant for his arrest he had been released from the Gratiot County Jail. Kushion learned in January 2022 that Bantien had been busy after the incident in St. Louis. He was sentenced in Emmett County on Dec. 14, 2021, for Possession of a Firearm by a Felon and Delivery/Manufacture of Methamphetamine. Since Bentien was already serving a minimum sentence of eight years four months, Kushion dropped the suspended license charge.

Theft from unlocked cars

A thief took items from two unlocked cars in the Shepley Apartments parking lot on Sunday, May 2. He or she got a debit card and a driver’s license from one car and pop and a spare change from another.

Domestic Violence

A domestic assault was reported on Sunday, May 2. The suspect took a powder before officers arrived. The victim was interviewed and information gathered from witnesses. The complaint was turned over to the prosecutor’s office for criminal charges. Disposition: No charges authorized due to lack of cooperation from the victim.

Evergreen Village assault

An assault was reported at the Evergreen Village mobile home park on Wednesday, May 5, involving two St. Louis residents in their 40s. Minor injuries were reported. The incident was turned over to the prosecutor’s office for review of criminal charges. 

Domestic Assault

A domestic assault was reported and investigated on Sunday, May 9. The complaint was sent to the prosecutor’s office requesting criminal charges for the suspect. Gratiot County Prosecutor Keith Kushion had this to say: “This was a case where a step-father and his 17-year-old step-daughter got into an argument, and the step-father slapped the girl one time in the face. The girl’s mother did not want the police involved. Charges were authorized by my assistant prosecutor, and the notes in the file reflect that she had a telephone conference with the victim on May 19, 2021. (The next day) my assistant prosecutor dismissed the charge with the reason being stated as ‘prosecutorial discretion.’  My assistant is out of the office today. However, I can only assume that she made the decision to dismiss based upon her conversation with the victim the previous day.”

Sex Offense

A sex offense originally reported to the Gratiot County Sheriff’s Office was turned over to St. Louis police on Tuesday, May 11, after it was discovered that the alleged offense occurred in St. Louis. The complaint is under investigation. Disposition: No charges were authorized on account of insufficient evidence.

Fraud

A 60-year-old St. Louis resident reported being the victim of a social media financial scam on Tuesday, May 11. Posing as a family member, the suspect got the victim to send $2,500 to an alleged attorney as an investment that promised to return $50,000. No suspects have been identified.

Bond violation

A St. Louis resident who was out on bond for domestic violence was stopped for a moving violation on Thursday, May 13. The victim of the domestic assault was with the suspect in the vehicle. This was a violation of the terms of the bond. The suspect was arrested and jailed for violating his or her bond.

Stolen guns

A juvenile broke into a residence in the 500 block of Eden and stole guns and money. The crime was reported on Thursday, May 13. The guns were recovered along with part of the money. The complaint was turned over to the prosecutor’s office.

Suspended license, no insurance

A 50-year-old Lakeview resident was issued an appearance citation for driving on a suspended license and having no insurance after being stopped for moving violation on Friday, May 14. The vehicle was towed. 

Possible arson

A vehicle was found to be on fire in the 100 block of South East Street at midnight on Monday, May 17. The matter is under investigation as possible arson. Police were assisted by the St. Louis Area Fire Department and the Michigan State Police arson investigator. Disposition: The case was closed due to insufficient evidence.

Warrant arrest

Officers were dispatched to a report of a family dispute in the 500 block of South Main on Tuesday, May 18. The investigation revealed that one of the parties involved had a felony warrant for his or her arrest from another police agency. The suspect was taken into custody and jailed on the warrant.

Alleged child abuse

Child Protective Services passed on a child abuse complaint to St. Louis police on Thursday, May 20. Disposition: There was insufficient evidence to support the allegation, and no charges were made.

Drunk driver arrested

A 44-year-old Saginaw resident was arrested for drunk driving and cited for having no insurance, possession of open intoxicants in a motor vehicle and for driving on a suspended license at 8:52 p.m. Saturday, May 22, at Bankson and M46. Police were alerted to the danger posed by this driver when witnesses reported the suspect to be drunk and disorderly in a local housing complex parking lot and driving away. The suspect was jailed.

Clapp Park theft

The wooden cutout of a kneeling soldier in Clapp Park, a memorial for Richard “Ricky” Rosas, was reported missing on Thursday, May 27. Anyone with information about the theft is asked to contact the St. Louis Police Department. The memorial has since been replaced. 

(Private first class Rosas, a St. Louis native, was killed by a bomb in Iraq.)

Domestic assault

A domestic assault was reported on Thursday, May 27, and investigated by the St. Louis PD. Statements have been obtained from all parties involved. The complaint was turned over to Gratiot County Prosecutor Keith Kushion for review. Disposition: No charges were authorized due to insufficient evidence.

Trespassing at the high school

A 21-year-old St. Louis resident created a disturbance outside the high school on Thursday, May 27, and was issued a trespassing notice. He or she returned the next day for a repeat performance. No students or staff were harmed or in danger at any time. Criminal trespassing charges are being requested from the prosecutor.

Flying chair

A 25-year-old Alma resident reported that a chair was thrown at him or her by a 28-year-old St. Louis resident on Saturday, May 30, in the 700 block of Fairway Drive.  No injuries were reported.

Money stolen, recovered, returned

A 62-year-old St. Louis resident reported the theft of money from his or her residence in the 700 block of Fairway Drive on Tuesday, June 1. The suspect, a 52-year-old St. Louis resident, was arrested on an outstanding warrant from another agency. The missing money was recovered and returned to the victim. Criminal charges are being requested from the prosecutor.

Mean dogs chase child

A St. Louis resident reported that his or her child was chased by two dogs in the 500 block of Corinth on Tuesday, June 1. The dogs growled and barked as they ran towards the child. The complainant was able to safely get away from the dogs. The dogs then ran off. It is not known who owns the dogs.

Suspended license

A Saginaw resident was issued an appearance ticket for driving on a suspended license after being stopped for an equipment violation and a moving violation at M46 and Mill Street on Thursday, June 3.

Driving on revoked license

A 26-year-old St. Louis resident was issued an appearance citation for driving on a revoked license after being stopped for speeding on Michigan Avenue near Pine on Saturday, June 5.

Criminal sexual conduct

A criminal sexual conduct complaint was made on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. An investigation led to the arrest of a 58-year-old St. Louis man for fourth degree criminal sexual conduct. Gratiot County Prosecutor Keith Kushion said the man “was sent to the forensic center and found incompetent to stand trial. His case is being dismissed once a guardianship is in place which is now in the works.”

Drunk driver

A 43-year-old Saginaw resident was arrested for drunk driving and driving with a suspended license after being stopped for a moving violation on M46 near East Street on Saturday, June 12.

Found gun

Two Shepherd residents were magnet fishing in the Mill Pond on Monday, June 14, when they recovered a revolver. The gun was taken to the state police crime lab to attempt to identify the owner.

Suspended license, warrants

A 37-year-old St. Louis resident was cited for driving with a suspended license and taken into custody on multiple warrants from several other law enforcement agencies after being stopped for moving violation at M46 and Main on Wednesday, June 16.

Purse stolen/recovered

A St. Louis resident in the 100 block of South Delaware found a purse in his or her backyard on Wednesday, June 16. The owner was located and the purse returned. The owner reported several gift cards to be missing. She had left her purse in an unlocked vehicle in the 100 Block of South Pine.

Wallet found

A wallet was found on the sidewalk in front of St. Louis High School on Thursday, June 17. The owner was located and the wallet returned. Nothing was reported missing.

Pedestrian struck by truck

A 68-year-old St. Louis resident was taken to the hospital after being struck by a truck while crossing South Main at M46 on Friday, June 18. The truck was driven by a 50-year-old Breckenridge resident. An investigation revealed that the pedestrian was not crossing at the crosswalk. The driver and witnesses all rendered aid until law enforcement and medical personnel arrived.

Suspended license

A 33-year-old Mt. Pleasant resident was issued an appearance ticket for driving with a suspended license and operating without insurance after being stopped for speeding at Michigan Avenue and Pine on Friday, June 18.

Car stolen/recovered

Officers responded to the intersection of Crawford and Bankson on Sunday, June 20, for a report of an abandoned vehicle in the road. The officers discovered that the vehicle was stolen from the 500 block of Maple. The vehicle had been parked at the owner’s residence unlocked with the keys in it before being stolen. The 26-year-old owner is still missing a wallet, which had been left in the car.

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At least six unlocked vehicles parked in the 200 and 300 blocks of South Delaware, the 300 block of West Crawford and the 200 block of South Bankson were searched by a would-be thief on the night of Friday, June 19. Nothing was reported missing from three of the vehicles. Tools were missing from a vehicle in the 200 block South Delaware but found nearby and returned to their owner. Cell phone chargers were reported missing from a vehicle parked in the 300 block South Delaware. Officers found numerous pieces of paper on South Bankson that turned out to have been taken from the glove box of an unlocked vehicle.

Found property

Officers noticed several miscellaneous items near different intersections in the city on Sunday, June 20. All items were collected and placed into evidence. The found property ranged from paperwork to bicycles.

Stolen keys

A St. Louis resident told police on Monday, June 21, that someone got into his truck and took a set of keys.

Found property

A set of keys was turned in to police on Monday, June 21. The keys had been left at a rummage sale in the city.

Stolen bicycle

A St. Louis resident reported a missing bicycle on Tuesday, June 22. The resident contacted several friends who said they hadn’t seen the bicycle either. The bicycle was registered with the St. Louis Police Department.

Car fight

Officers received a call about two people in cars throwing things at each other on Tuesday, June 22. A few minutes later Central Dispatch received a call from a St. Louis resident saying another St. Louis resident was throwing their belongings at her car and the neighbor’s vehicle. The report was sent to Gratiot County Prosecutor Keith Kushion for review. 

Be on the lookout

A “be on the lookout” advisory was placed on a vehicle heading west on M46 at 3 a.m. Sunday, June 27. Officers located the vehicle and followed, observing it cross the fog line twice near Hubbard Street. A traffic stop was made. The driver admitted to drinking alcohol and consented to a sobriety test. It was determined that the driver was not impaired by drugs or alcohol. However, the driver was on probation out of Isabella County and not supposed to drink alcohol. A report was sent to Isabella County probation office for further review.

A fight on Giddings Place

Police responded to reports of a fight between a 45-year-old St. Louis resident and a 52-year-old St. Louis resident in the 200 block of Giddings Place at 5:45 p.m. Saturday, July 3. The fight was over by the time officers arrived but both parties admitted they had an altercation. Neither wanted to pursue a complaint. Both refused medical treatment.

Slashed tire

A 46-year-old St. Louis resident in the 500 block of Berea reported a slashed tire on his or her vehicle on Monday, July 5.

Red light runner

A 54-year-old McBride resident ran a red light and was hit by 65-year-old Kawkawlin resident at the corner of M46 and Mill on Wednesday, July 7. No injuries were reported.

Suspended license

A 62-year-old Breckenridge resident was cited for driving with a suspended license after being stopped for a moving violation in the 100 block of East Washington (M46) on Wednesday, July 7.

Stolen bicycle 

A 64-year-old St. Louis Evergreen Village trailer park resident reported the theft of a 26-inch Mongoose mountain bike that is silver in color with black lettering with red outlines on Saturday, July 10. The bike was left outdoors unsecured.

Possession of methamphetamine

A Montcalm County resident was arrested for possession of a controlled substance in the 100 block of West Washington (M46) on Sunday, July 11, after being reported as a suspicious person. Disposition: The suspect was sentenced to 5-20 years in prison for delivery and/or manufacture of methamphetamine.

Warrant arrest

A St. Louis resident was taken into custody on outstanding warrants from another police agency on Wednesday, July 14. During the arrest, suspected illegal substances were found on the suspect. The suspect was jailed on the warrants.

Curfew violation

Two juveniles were found at the corner of North Pine and Center past curfew at 11:58 p.m. Tuesday, July 20. The juveniles were returned home. St. Louis has had a curfew ordinance for at least 27 years, Ramereiz said. Anyone under the age of 16 mustn’t be out and about in St. Louis unaccompanied by parent or guardian from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday… from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Friday and Saturday from June 16 to Aug. 31… and from midnight to 6 a.m. Friday and Saturday from Sept. 1 through June 15.

Stolen truck recovered

A 35-year-old Breckenridge resident was visiting a friend in the 500 block of South Main on Sunday, July 25, when his or her truck was stolen. The truck was recovered in Montcalm County. An investigation led police to Brooklyn Howard, 19, of Gratiot County, who was found guilty of “Motor Vehicle – Unlawful Driving Away” and sentenced to 365 days in jail with $198 in fines and court costs.

Assault

An assault on a juvenile by an adult was reported on Monday, July 26. The complaint was turned over to Gratiot County Prosecutor Keith Kushion for review. Disposition: Kushion reports that Cindy Ronk was the defendant and she pled guilty to Disorderly Person/Disturbing the Peace on Jan. 13, 2022, and was sentenced to fines and costs of $625 or 30 days in jail.

Warrant arrest

Police arrested a 37-year-old Evergreen Village trailer park resident on three outstanding warrants from outside agencies on Tuesday, July 27. The arrestee was lodged at the Gratiot County Jail.

Criminal sexual conduct

A criminal sexual conduct complaint was reported at 4:23 p.m. Tuesday, July 27. Disposition: An investigation found insufficient evidence to support the allegation. The case was closed.

Weapon/warrant

A 30-year-old Mt. Pleasant resident was reported as a suspicious person in the 100 block of East Washington (M46) at 7:33 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 1. During the investigation, a concealed weapon was found, and the suspect was arrested on an outstanding warrant from an outside police agency.

Domestic assault

Officers were dispatched to a domestic assault in progress at 1:23 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4. Justin Alan Cowling of Alma fled the scene when officer(s) arrived. A state police tracking dog led officers to the suspect who was then lodged in the Gratiot County Jail.  Ultimately,Cowling pled guilty to attempted resisting and obstructing and was sentenced to 34 days in jail, 12 months probation and $880 in fines and costs.

Injury accident

A 29-year-old St. Louis resident was rushed to the hospital with head injuries after falling off the rear of a vehicle driven by a 28-year-old St. Louis resident in Evergreen Village trailer park on Sunday, Aug. 8. The incident was turned over to Gratiot County Prosecutor Keith Kushion for review.

Suspended license

A 43-year-old St. Louis resident was stopped for a moving violation at Michigan Avenue and Chestnut on Monday, Aug. 9. It was discovered that the suspect’s driver’s license had been suspended. The suspect was released with an appearance ticket. The car was turned over to a valid driver. 

Flee and elude

A juvenile led police on a six-block, low speed pursuit at 5 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 12, on Michigan Avenue at Hazel. The officer had wanted to stop the car for an equipment violation. The juvenile was taken into custody for fleeing and eluding. The case was turned over to Gratiot County Prosecutor Keith Kushion for criminal charges. 

Injury accident

A 37-year-old Alma resident turned left at Watson and M46 into the path of a vehicle driven by a 19-year-old St. Louis resident on Thursday, Aug. 12. Both drivers suffered injuries and were transported to the hospital for treatment.

Sex crime complaints

Police received two criminal sexual conduct complaints on Thursday, Aug. 12. One was closed due to lack of evidence to support the allegation. The other was close because the suspect died before the investigation could be completed.

Domestic assaults

Two domestic assaults were reported (on Tuesday, Aug. 17, and Wednesday, Aug. 22). Both were investigated and turned over to Gratiot County Prosecutor Keith Kushion for possible charges. One case was still under review as of Dec. 16, 2022. The other was dismissed. 

Road rage

An officer on foot saw a road rage incident near the intersection of Mill and M46 at 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18. Returning to his car to try and located the vehicles involved he was dispatched to a report of a hit and run in the 200 block of South East Street. One of the vehicles from the road rage incident was allegedly rear-ended. The officer interviewed that driver and was told that the vehicle that hit his car was a white Dodge Neon. Later the same person said it was a Pontiac G6. No damage was found on the vehicle that allegedly was rear-ended. The driver was described as a male, approximately 40 years of age with grey hair and glasses. The complainant said he had video of the incident but declined to share it with police.

Dog bite

A 58-year-old St. Louis resident was bitten by a dog in the 600 block of Maple Street on Tuesday, Aug. 21. The dog was outside in its yard and not restrained by tie-out or fence. The dog and its owner were identified. The victim sought his or her own medical treatment.

Discharge of a firearm

A St. Louis resident reported a verbal argument between several individuals in the 200 block of South Delaware on Tuesday, Aug. 21. The argument between the individuals (all St. Louis residents) originated in Alma and carried over into St. Louis. One subject involved was accused of shooting at a vehicle with a BB gun. The complaint was turned over to Gratiot County Prosecutor Keith Kushion for possible charges.

Suspended license

A 63-year-old Flint resident was found parked in the road at North Street and Bankson with no lights on and the vehicle running at 4:52 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 23. The driver was found to have a suspended license, no insurance and a warrant for his or her arrest from the Flint Police Department. The driver was issued an appearance ticket for no insurance and driving with a suspended license. The vehicle was towed. The driver was released. Flint PD was not able to pick up on the warrant. 

Theft of floor mats

A 66-year-old St. Louis resident reported the theft of vehicle floor mats from the car wash on the corner of Main and M46 on Thursday, Aug. 23. The victim was using a self-wash bay. The victim hung the floor mats on the wall to clean. The victim moved to the vacuum area and failed to grab the floor mats. A few minutes later the victim remembered the floor mats and found the mats were missing. Security cameras show an older male/female couple in a red Chevy Colorado with a black brush guard using the self-wash bay next to the wash bay used by the victim. The female was the driver, and the male was the passenger. Both were described to possibly be in their 60s. The male passenger from the red Chevy Colorado is seen taking the floor mats after the victim pulled out and placing them in the rear of the red Chevy Colorado. The victim stopped the couple to ask if they saw anyone take the floor mats. The couple said no and left the car wash. The floor mats were black in color and made by Weather Tech.

Sex crime

A criminal sexual conduct complaint was reported on Friday, Aug. 24. The case was closed on account of a lack of evidence to support the allegation.

Marijuana crop confiscated

An officer on patrol discovered multiple marijuana plants growing outside in Evergreen Village trailer park on Friday, Aug. 24. No attempt had been made to restrict or prevent unauthorized access to the plants. This violated the recreational marijuana act and the medical marijuana act. Attempts were made to identify the owner or person(s) responsible for the plants but were unsuccessful. The plants were confiscated and will be destroyed.

Suspended license

A 19-year-old Saginaw resident was issued an appearance ticket for driving with a suspended license after being stopped for an equipment violation at Prospect and Corinth on Saturday, Aug. 25.

Injury accident

A 35-year-old Midland resident failed to yield right of way and turned in front of a moped ridden by a 15-year-old St. Louis resident at M46 and Watson on Sunday, Aug. 26.  The 15-year-old was injured and transported to a medical facility for treatment.

Traffic light damaged

While on patrol Tuesday, Aug. 31, officers discovered the traffic light at North Main and Saginaw had been struck and damaged. The suspect vehicle appears to have been traveling north as the damage was spread in a northern direction along North Main. Two phone lines were also found to have been struck and pulled from homes in the 500 Block of North Main. The suspect vehicle is unknown.

Drunk driver arrested, jailed

A 27-year-old Missouri resident was arrested for drunk driving and resisting arrest at West Hazel and South Mill on Saturday, Sept. 4, after dispatch received multiple calls of a possible drunk driver heading for St. Louis on M46. The suspect was lodged at the Gratiot County Jail.

Fatal accident

A two-car head-on collision occurred at the intersection of M46 and Devon on Tuesday, Sept. 7, when a vehicle turned in front of an oncoming vehicle. Three people were involved between the two cars. All three were taken to the hospital. One of them died there. All occupants are residents of St. Louis. The crash is under investigation.  The St. Louis Police Department was assisted by the St. Louis Area Fire Department, Mobile Medical Response, Breckenridge Police Department, Alma Police Department and the Michigan State Police Accident Reconstruction Unit.

Sex crime

A criminal sexual conduct complaint was turned over to St. Louis police on Wednesday, Sept. 8. The complaint was initially reported to Alma police, but the crime took place in St. Louis. The suspect was found guilty of third degree criminal sexual conduct and aggravated indecent exposure. His sentence was 78 months to 15 years in prison for the CSC charge and 16-24 months in prison on the indecent exposure charge.

Suspended license

A 31-year-old Saginaw resident was issued an appearance ticket for driving with a suspended license and no insurance after being stopped for a burned out headlight on Michigan Avenue at 11:55 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10. The vehicle was impounded.

Another suspended license

While investigating a breaking and entering complaint in the 200 block of North Delaware on Saturday, Sept. 11, officers discovered an 18-year-old involved in the complaint drove to the scene without a valid driver’s license. The complaint was turned over to the prosecutor to review for criminal charges.

Stolen UTV recovered

A UTV was reported as abandoned in the 400 block of West Crawford Street at 7:42 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11. The UTV was witnessed driving on South Delaware during the early morning hours of that day. It was discovered that the UTV was stolen from Gratiot Outdoor Equipment of Breckenridge on the night of Sept. 10-11. Anyone with information on this crime is asked to contact the St. Louis Police Department at (989) 681-5285. Ramereiz believes the stolen vehicle could have been seen by a home security camera. If it turns up on your home security camera’s memory, please contact police.

Hit and run

At 5:18 a.m. Monday, Sept. 13, a patrol officer discovered a utility pole in the 400 block of Olive had been struck by a vehicle and severely damaged. The driver who struck the pole left the scene without reporting the damage.

Suspended license

A 21-year-old Breckenridge resident was issued an appearance ticket for driving with a suspended license after being stopped for speeding on Tuesday, Sept. 14, at M46 and Pine.

Fight at high school

A fight involving multiple juveniles around noon in front of the high school on Wednesday, Sept. 15, was investigated. A second fight occurred between a juvenile and an adult. Minor injuries were reported. The complaint was turned over to Gratiot County Prosecutor Keith Kushion seeking criminal charges.

Domestic assault

A domestic assault between a parent and a child was investigated on Wednesday, Sept. 15. The juvenile was charged with a crime and sentenced on Dec. 20, 2021.

Revoked license, no insurance

Officers assisting a 33-year-old St. Louis resident whose car broke down on M46 at Mill Street at 8:46 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, discovered that he or she had a revoked license and no insurance. Furthermore, a warrant for the driver’s arrest had been issued by the Midland County Sheriff’s Office. However, Midland did not have a deputy available to take custody of the suspect, so he or she was advised of the warrant and released with an appearance ticket for driving with a revoked license and no insurance.

Sex offense

A criminal sexual conduct complaint was reported on Friday, Sept. 17. The case was ultimately closed due to lack of evidence supporting the allegation.

Drunk driver

A 57-year-old Holland, Mich. resident was arrested and jailed for drunk driving, possession of suspected cocaine and other illegal drugs after being stopped for speeding at Main and M46 on Sunday, Sept. 19.

Sex offense

A criminal sexual conduct complaint was reported on Monday, Sept. 20. The case was ultimately closed due to lack of evidence supporting the allegation.

Suspended license

A 37-year-old Saginaw resident was issued an appearance ticket for driving with a suspended license after being stopped for speeding at Pine and M46 on Tuesday, Sept. 21.

Drunk driving

A 36-year-old Galesburg resident was arrested for drunk driving after being stopped for speeding at M46 and Michigan Avenue on Friday, Sept. 24.

Suspended license

A 25-year-old St. Louis resident was issued an appearance ticket for driving with a suspended license after being stopped for speeding at Hubbard and East Saginaw on Friday, Sept. 24.

Marijuana at the high school

Marijuana was found on school property. The suspect was cited. The marijuana was turned over to the police department to be destroyed on Tuesday, Sept. 28.

Speeding, drunk, suspended license

Officers attempted to stop a vehicle for speeding on Michigan Avenue near Pine at 12:19 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 30. A three-block pursuit ensued before the suspect pulled over. A 34-year-old Alma resident was arrested for fleeing and eluding, drunk driving and cited for having open intoxicants in the car. The driver was later found to have a suspended license. The suspect failed to appear for a court appearance. An arrest warrant was issued, but the suspect has yet to be picked up (as of Dec. 15, 2022).

Weapons offense, etc.

Two 19-year-old Saginaw residents were arrested at 1:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, after being stopped for speeding on M46 at Hubbard. The driver was suspected to be under the influence of a controlled substance. The passenger provided false information to the officers to hide his or her identity. He or she was arrested for possession of a concealed and unregistered handgun. He or she had six warrants out of Saginaw County as well.

Impaired driving

A 20-year-old Saginaw resident was arrested for driving under the influence of a controlled substance and cited for transporting open intoxicants at 10:54 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, on M46 at Hubbard after being stopped for speeding.

Traffic accident, suspended license

A 34-year-old Weidman resident rear ended a vehicle driven by a 44-year-old St. Louis resident on River Court near North Main on Thursday, Oct. 4. Minor injuries were reported. The Weidman resident was ticketed for the accident and also for driving on a suspended license.

Hit and run

A 21-year-old St. Louis resident saw a vehicle strike a parked and unoccupied vehicle in the 200 block of West Center on Friday, Oct. 8. The parked vehicle was owned by a 41-year-old St. Louis resident. The suspect was later identified as a juvenile. The juvenile was contacted and admitted to striking the parked vehicle. The owner of the damaged vehicle did not press charges.

Truck stolen, damaged, returned

Someone stole a silver Dodge pickup truck off the Seeley Auto Sales lot on the night of Friday/Saturday, Oct. 8-9, went joyriding, got a flat tire and a bent rim, then returned the truck to Seeley Auto Sales. The vehicle, belonging to a Seeley employee, was left there with the key in the ignition.

Concealed weapon in Clapp Park

A juvenile was reported to have a firearm hidden in his or her waistband while at Clapp Park on Thursday, Oct. 14. This was not reported until the following day. The investigation found the juvenile suspect was concealing a BB gun in his or her waistband. Police confiscated the BB gun. No one was threatened or harmed. The complaint was turned over to Gratiot County Prosecutor Keith Kushion and the Gratiot County Juvenile Office.

Drunk driver arrested

A 59-year-old Alma resident was arrested for drunk driving and driving with a suspended license after being stopped for speeding at 11:38 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15, on North Main at Olive.

Loose pony

A 68-year-old St. Louis resident reported a pony in the road near the Church of Christ on M46 at 2:12 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20. The pony belonged to a 63-year-old Pine River Township resident. The pony was located nearby and returned to the owner.

Injury accident

A 59-year-old Muskegon resident blew a red light at M46 and Main and struck a vehicle that was northbound on Main at 5:38 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21. The northbound vehicle was driven by an 80-year-old Shepherd resident. Both vehicles were damaged and towed away. The Shepherd resident was injured and taken to hospital by ambulance.

Larceny of gas

An unknown white male driving a dark-colored Chevy Tahoe pumped 20 gallons of gas and never paid at the St. Louis Marathon station on Saturday, Oct. 23.

Suspended license, no insurance

A 21-year-old St. Louis resident was issued an appearance ticket for driving with a suspended license and having no insurance after being stopped for speeding at North Main and River Court at 9:43 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29.

Resisting and obstructing

A 19-year-old Ithaca resident was arrested for resisting and obstructing during a domestic assault investigation at Teman and Olive at 11:09 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30. The investigation found no domestic assault had occurred.

Revoked license and drunk

A 20-year-old Mt. Pleasant resident was arrested for drunk driving and driving with a revoked license after being stopped for speeding on M46 at Watson at 11:27 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3. 

Suspended license

A 38-year-old St. Louis resident was arrested for driving with a suspended license after being stopped for an equipment violation on M46 at Pine at 10:42 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4. 

Domestic assault

A domestic assault was reported at 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8. An investigation ensued. A juvenile was petitioned into juvenile court on charges that were authorized Nov. 9, 2021.

Child abuse

Police received a report of child abuse on Tuesday, Nov. 9. An investigation is underway. The case was closed due to lack of evidence supporting the allegation.

Domestic assault

A domestic assault was reported and investigated at 2:23 a.m. Friday, Nov. 12. The complaint was turned over to the Gratiot County Prosecutor’s Office. But the case was closed after the victim refused to cooperate.

Open intoxicants

A 19-year-old Saginaw resident was stopped for speeding on M46 at Hubbard at 2:05 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 14. The driver was issued an appearance ticket for transporting open intoxicants. And an 18-year-old Saginaw resident in the same vehicle was issued an appearance ticket for a minor in possession of alcohol.

Suspended license

A patrol officer recognized a 46-year-old St. Louis resident driving a vehicle at 9:49 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, with prior knowledge that the person had a suspended driver’s license. The driver was stopped and issued an appearance ticket for driving with a suspended license. 

Counterfeit money

An employee of the Sunoco 7-Eleven turned over to police what is believed to be counterfeit money on Saturday, Nov. 20. The investigation was turned over to the United States Secret Service. No additional information is available.

Assault in 7-Eleven

An unknown male assaulted an unknown female inside the St. Louis 7-Eleven at M46 and Main Street on Tuesday, Nov. 30. The assault was discovered after the subjects had left. Neither person involved was identified. A person in the lot told the attendant that the male was threatening the female while outside. Review of security footage showed the assault. 

Domestic assault

A domestic assault was reported at 8:37 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, and investigated by the SLPD. The complaint was forwarded to Gratiot County Prosecutor Keith Kushion for review. The defendant pled to possession of methamphetamine and was sentenced on June 8, 2021.

Suspended license

A 41-year-old St. Louis resident was issued an appearance ticket for driving with a suspended license after being stopped for speeding on Michigan Avenue at Park Drive on Wednesday, Dec. 1.

Loose dog hit by car

A 22-year-old Ithaca motorist struck a dog that was running a large on M46 at Watson around 12:23 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2. The dog, along with several other dogs, had broken out of a fenced-in yard and was running around the area. All dogs were located. The owners sought medical attention for the dog that was hit by the car.

Domestic assault

A domestic assault was reported at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7. The suspect was arrested and lodged in the Gratiot County Jail. A report was submitted for review but no charges were authorized.

Resisting & Obstructing

Police were dispatched to a report of a disorderly person in the Evergreen Village mobile home park at 11:10 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7. The disorderly person was found and refused to follow orders from officers on the scene. The suspect was taken to the Gratiot County Jail.

Tools stolen from unlocked car

A 47-year-old St. Louis resident in the 600 block of Teman reported on Thursday, Dec. 9, that a laptop computer and Snap-on tools were missing from an unlocked vehicle.

Open intoxicants

A 22-year-old St. Louis resident was issued an appearance ticket for transporting open intoxicants after being stopped for a moving violation at Michigan Avenue and Chestnut on Friday, Dec. 10. The 22-year-old was not intoxicated.

Domestic assault

A domestic assault was reported at 10:55 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10. The complaint was turned over to Gratiot County Prosecutor Keith Kushion for review. The case was closed on account of the suspect being found incompetent to stand trial.

Criminal sexual conduct

Two CSC complaints were reported to police at 9:07 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14, and 8 a.m. Monday, Dec. 20. Both are under investigation. One complaint has yet to be resolved. Charges were denied on the other.

Possible sex crime

A criminal sexual conduct complaint was reported at 1 pm. Tuesday, Dec. 27, and is under investigation.