Michigan State Police

As children get ready to hit the streets for trick-or-treating, the Michigan State Police is offering up safety tips to make sure everyone enjoys Halloween. Lt. Brian Cole of the Michigan State Police Third District says “part of enjoying Halloween festivities is recognizing possible dangers and taking precautions. Ther...

The Michigan State Police (MSP) will partner with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and other local law enforcement agencies for National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day to provide a venue for citizens to dispose of unwanted and unused prescription drugs...

The Michigan State Police (MSP) are warning residents of a new phone scam being reported that involves people posing as members of the MSP and claiming you must pay money to clear a warrant. According to the MSP, citizens have reported calls in which the caller claims to be a member of law enforcement...

The Michigan State Police (MSP) announced today that 32-year-old James Kenneth Seeley was arraigned earlier in 68th District Court on two counts of Assault with Intent to Murder, one count of Felony Firearm and one count of Felon in Possession of a Firearm...

The Michigan State Police (MSP) is reminding registered Tier 3 sex offenders that the 15-day address verification begins October 1st. During this period, state law requires all Tier 3 registered offenders to report in person to their local law enforcement agency, sheriff's office or nearest MSP post to verify their address...

Four new Michigan State Police troopers have been assigned to the detective bureau at the Flint Police Department. According to an MLive report, the four troopers will be focused on armed robberies and non-critical shootings. Lt. Shannon Sims of the Michigan State Police said "the more investigators we have, the better results we will have...

The Mason County Prosecutor has announced charges have been filed against two individuals alleged to have been involved in the death of Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield. Prosecuting Attorney Paul Spaniola has charged Sarah Renee Knysz, 20, of Luther with two felonies - Accessory After the Fact to the Murder of a Michigan State Police Trooper and Unlawful Driving Away of an automobile

Governor Rick Snyder ordered U.S. flags on all state buildings and within the state Capitol Complex to be lowered to half-staff in honor of Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield, who died as a result of injuries suffered in the line of duty on September 9...

A Michigan State Police (MSP) trooper was shot and killed during a traffic stop Monday night. According to the MSP, Trooper Paul Butterfield of the Hart post stopped a vehicle in Mason County at 6:20 p.m. At 6:23 p.m. a passing motorist called 911 to report finding Butterfield on the ground with a gunshot wound to the head...

The Michigan State Police (MSP) confirmed Friday that preliminary reports indicate four people lost their lives in three separate traffic crashes during the 2013 Labor Day holiday weekend. In comparison, eight people died in traffic crashes during the 2012 Labor Day holiday weekend...