On May 31, 2024 at 12:43 P.M., deputies from the Mecosta County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to the village of Mecosta for what was reported to be a domestic violence incident.
During the investigation, it was learned that a male subject became violent with a female subject and then made threats on law enforcement by means of using a high powered deer rifle.
The house was located was in close proximity to M-20 and the Mecosta Elementary School, so the school was partially evacuated and was placed into a lockdown for the children’s and staff’s safety. Durning this precautionary measure, M-20 was also closed down for a brief time. Deputies eventually entered the house and were not able to locate the subject. Moments later, the subject was located at another residence in Mecosta where he was taken into custody. There is no danger to the public or schools and the offender was arrested.
At this time, names and specifics locations are being withheld pending the ongoing investigation. Deputies were assisted on scene by the Department of Natural Resources, Michigan State Police, Morton Township Fire / Rescue, Meceola Central Dispatch, and the Mecosta County Sheriff's Posse.
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