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Jackson Police Awards
The Jackson Police Department’s Awards Board has announced the recipients of the Department’s awards for activities in 2011. “This is another fine example of the hard work done on a daily basis by the dedicated employees of the Jackson Police Department,” said Chief Matthew Heins. Awards will be presented at the annual awards reception on Friday, May 18, 2012.
Officer of the Year
Officer Michael Brandt
Civilian Employee of the Year
Chad Edwards, Property Management...
Officers made 9 arrests, conducted 8 traffic stops, and were dispatched to 81 calls for service.
Officers Noppe and Rose were sent to the bus station for a subject who needed to be removed from the bus. The subject was eventually taken to Allegiance Health for treatment for possible mental health issues.
Officer Rose was sent to a residence in the 700 block of Center St. where the victim came home to find some of her clothes had been placed on the back porch and set on fire.
...Officers made 1 arrest, conducted 18 traffic stops, and were dispatched to 78 calls for service.
Officers conducted extra patrol downtown, and at Jackson High Wilson, St. Mary's, and Queens schools.
Officer Goings was sent to the 500 block of Harwood for an attempted B&E. The victim was home when he heard something downstairs. He then found the window in the door to the basement was broken and a screen in a window was cut. No entry was gained and therefore nothing was stolen....
The Jackson Police Department is happy to announce the retirement of Officer Nathan Gross after 25 years of dedicated service to the Jackson community.
Officer Gross began his career as a Cadet for the Jackson Police Department in 1985. He was promoted to officer in 1987. Nathan served in a variety of special assignments over the next 25 years and became skillful in death scene investigations. Nathan amassed numerous awards over the years, and in 2011, received a Merit Citation...
Officers made 3 arrests, conducted 17 traffic stops, and were dispatched to 66 calls for service.
Officers conducted extra patrol downtown and around Hunt, Bennett, Northeast, St. John's and Jackson Catholic Middle schools.
Officers took a report of a Malicious Destruction of Property at Jackson High School. An unknown suspect placed something burning, possibly a candle, under the fire retardant cover of a piano, causing a burnt area on the top of the piano.
Officer Black...
Friday, May 4, 2012:
Officers made 9 arrests, conducted 26 traffic stops, and were dispatched to 91 calls for service.
Officer Noppe took a report of a counterfeit $20 bill at Stop One Party Store.
Officer Albrecht arrested a subject for an outstanding warrant from Blackman Township.
While investigating another incident, Officer Galbreath arrested a subject on an outstanding warrant from Blackman Township.
Officer Morgan took a report of an accident. A bicyclist was...
Officers made 5 arrests, conducted 23 traffic stops, and were dispatched to 74 calls for service.
Officers conducted extra patrol downtown, at Nixon Park, and at Hunt, Bennett, St. John's, and Jackson Catholic Middle schools.
Officer Kingston took a report of an accident near Griswold and Woodbridge where one vehicle ran the stop sign, causing a second vehicle to strike a nearby residence.
Officers Karle and Edmondson were sent to the 200 block of W. Wilkins for a disorderly...
Officers made 10 arrests, conducted 15 traffic stops, and were dispatched to 82 calls for service.
Officers conducted extra patrol downtown, at Sharp Park, and at Frost, Cascades, Parkside, and McCulloch schools.
Officer Schuette investigated the B&E of two different garages in the 300 block of Marshall.
Officer Smith arrested a subject on a probation violation.
Officer Hibbard conducted foot patrol in the 200 block of N. Park.
Officer Postma was sent to the 1600 block of...
Officers made 1 arrest, conducted 31 traffic stops, and were dispatched to 74 calls for service.
Officer Noppe completed foot patrol in the area of Biddle/First and Blackstone/Mason.
Officer Stanton was sent to a residence in the 100 block of Gibson Pl. for a suspicious subject in the back yard. Upon arrival in the area, officers observed the subject walking out of a garage. The subject was very intoxicated and stated he was attempting to get home; he does not live on Gibson. ...
The Jackson Police Department, in conjunction with the Jackson County Sheriff's Department and the Michigan State Police, will be holding its annual police memorial service on Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at 12:00 noon. This service will be held at Bucky Harris Park in downtown Jackson at the corner of Michigan Avenue and Jackson Street.
Jackson County Sheriff Steve Rand will be the keynote speaker. The general public is welcome to this special service, commemorating those Jackson...
Officers made 8 arrests, conducted 23 traffic stops, and were dispatched to 65 calls for service.
Officers received information regarding a suicidal juvenile. Sergeant Cook located her in the area of Woodbridge and High Streets and took her to Allegiance Health for treatment.
Officers made a traffic stop and arrested the subject for Operating Under the Influence of Drugs.
Officer Peters assited the Jackson Fire Department with a fire at Maaco Auto Body on E. HIgh St.
...Friday, April 27, 2012:
Officers made 7 arrests, conducted 16 traffic stops, and were dispatched to 90 calls for service.
Officers were sent to Sears and Target in the Jackson Crossing for shoplifters. One of three suspects was located and some of the stolen merchandise was recovered.
Officer Burkart made a traffic stop near Jackson and Biddle where the driver was arrested for OWI.
Officer Brant gave a presentation at the Church of God.
Officer Burkart was sent to the 600...
Officers made 2 arrests, conducted 10 traffic stops, and were dispatched to 75 calls for service.
Officers arrested two subjects for parole detainers.
Officer Albrecht investigated a hit and run accident that occurred in the parking lot near Knibloe's Hardware. He identified the suspect driver.
Officers were dispatched to the Jackson Crossing for a vehicle which had driven through a window in the exterior of the building near Bed, Bath, and Beyond. No serious injuries were...
Officers made 3 arrests, conducted 16 traffic stops, and were dispatched to 69 calls for service.
Officers investigated a retail fraud at Kohl's. One suspect provided a false name, however her true identity was learned. Both suspects were lodged at the Jackson County Jail on outstanding warrants.
Officer Rose conducted foot patrol in the area of Dewey and Sparks.
Officer Morgan was sent to the 100 block of Mitchell St. for several juveniles attempting to start a fight. ...
Officers made 3 arrests, conducted 11 traffic stops, and were dispatched to 77 calls for service.
Officers conducted extra patrol downtown, and at Cascade, Frost, Parkside, and Queens schools.
Officer Edmondson attended a neighborhood meeting at Chalet Terrace.
Officer Edmondson took an accident report at Northeast School. A 6 year old student ran between parked cars and was struck by a vehicle. Jackson Community Ambulance personnel verified the child was not injured.
...Officers made 6 arrests, conducted 15 traffic stops, and were dispatched to 65 calls for service.
Officers conducted extra patrol at Wilson, McCulloch, and St. Mary's schools.
Officers took two reports of Malicious Destruction of Property to vehicle in the parking lot of Allegiance Health.
Officer Karle arrested a subject for violating parole.
Officers were sent to Josie's Take-Out on S. Jackson St. for an armed robbery in progress. The investigation showed two suspects...
Friday, April 20, 2012:
Officers made 6 arrests, conducted 15 traffic stops, and were dispatched to 64 calls for service.
Officers took a report of a fire in the 1700 block of Deyo. The suspect lit gasoline on fire which was inside a shed. The Fire Department responded and quickly extinguished the fire. The juvenile suspect was apprehended.
Officer Stanton conducted a traffic stop and the driver gave a false name. Drugs were located in the vehicle, and the driver’s true...
Officers made 8 arrests, conducted 33 traffic stops, and were dispatched to 80 calls for service.
Officers conducted extra patrol downtown.
Officers arrested two subjects on outstanding warrants and one subject for violating parole.
Officer Goings was sent to the area of Euclid and Woodbridge for a cash register in the street. While investigating this incident, he also learned of a vehicle in the area that had been gone through, although the owner did not believe anything had...
Officers made 7 arrests, conducted 15 traffic stops, and were dispatched to 88 calls for service.
Officer Black took a report of a B&E in the 500 block of N. Blackstone. Several items were taken from the residence.
Officer Burkart was sent to investigate a fight in the area of Blackstone and Franklin. He arrested one subject on an outstanding warrant.
Officers were sent to the area of Ganson and Orange for a fight. The crowd dispersed a short time after officers arrived. ...
Officers made 4 arrests, conducted 28 traffic stops, and were dispatched to 78 calls for service.
Officer Albrecht arrested a subject for violating parole in a residence in the 600 block of Fourth St.
Officer LaPorte attempted to make contact with a subject who attempted to run from him. He then arrested the subject on an outstanding warrant.
Officers Mills and Lillie were sent to the 300 block of W. Trail to investigate an incident and arrested a subject on an outstanding...
Officers made 3 arrests, conducted 17 traffic stops, and were dispatched to 95 calls for service.
Officers arrested a subject for violating her conditional bond.
Officers were sent to the area of Steward and VanBuren for shots fired. The investigation revealed this was a continuation of an earlier confrontation. No victims came forward.
Officer Hibbard conducted foot patrol in PACT D2.
Officer Beard made a traffic stop and arrested a subject on an outstanding Friend of the...
Friday, April 13, 2012:
Officers made 7 arrests, conducted 40 traffic stops, and were dispatched to 86 calls for service.
Officers conducted extra patrol at Jackson High School.
Officers were sent to a residence in the 1200 block of Blackstone for an overdose. The subject stated she had taken several prescription pills. The subject was transported to Allegiance for treatment.
Officers were dispatched to Jackson High School for a student with a knife. The student was...
Officers made 5 arrests, conducted 27 traffic stops, and were dispatched to 78 calls for service.
Officers investigated a call of shots fired in the 300 block of W. Franklin. No victims or suspects were located.
Officer Stanton was sent to the 1400 block of N. Waterloo when a neighbor saw two juveniles enter a vacant residence. Stanton located the juveniles and returned them to their parents. The residence was not damaged in any way.
Officer Galbreath took a larceny report...
Officers made 4 arrests, conducted 54 traffic stops, and were dispatched to 57 calls for service.
Officer Rose arrested a subject on a parole detainer.
Officer Rose conducted foot patrol at Bennett School and in the area surrounding the school.
Officer Hibbard was continuing an investigation and arrested a subject on an outstanding warrant out of Battle Creek.
Officer Mills investigated a B&E in the 100 block of E. Mansion. A computer was taken from the residence.
Officer...
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