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Bay City Resident Arrested for Aggravated Possession of Child Sexually Abusive Material

December 18, 2025

The Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force is announcing the arrest of Rodney Allan Rotarius, 55 of Bay City, for a...

Brimley Man Arrested for Child Sexually Abusive Activity

December 15, 2025

The Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force is announcing the arrest of 28-year-old Jerred McCoy, of Brimley, for ch...

Impaired-driving enforcement campaign encourages sober driving during the winter holidays

December 11, 2025

The holiday season is one of the most dangerous times of year for impaired-driving crashes. To address the issue, police agencies across Michigan will participate in the “...

GTSAC leads unified effort to cut roadway fatalities 30 percent by 2030

December 04, 2025

Traffic fatalities on Michigan roadways continue to be an alarming public health concern. To address this and the traffic safety challenges ahead, the Governor’s Traffic S...

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MSP Canine Unit Adds Seven New Detection Dogs

November 12, 2025

Sometimes the most helpful investigative resource has paws and an exceptionally strong sense of smell. “Whether sweeping a building for explosives, digging through a fire ...

State Police Revamps Fire Investigator Training to Enhance Learning Experience; Applications for 2026 Open Now

November 06, 2025

Before Spl/Sgt. Jeff Hoyt was a cop, he was a firefighter. “I chose a career with a Michigan State Police because the department has a dedicated Fire Investigation Unit. ...

The Silent Struggle: MSP's Response to Supporting Officers' Mental Health

September 03, 2025

When a Michigan first responder was asked nearly 16 years ago about how he processed witnessing the death of a child who died by smoke inhalation, his response was characteristi...

Marine Services Members Trained in Swiftwater Rescue

August 21, 2025

Using highline rope systems and contact rescues techniques in turbulent, fast-moving water is not common for members of the Michigan State Police (MSP) Marine Services Team (MST...

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