Monday, June 3 Harassment – Officer responded to a report of harassment. Parties were separated and advised to not have contact with one another. A report will be sent to the Prosecutor for review. Fail to Pay – Officer responded to a gas station for a fail to pay complaint. The driver returned and paid for the fuel while the report was being filed. Fleeing and Eluding – Officer assisted the Mecosta County Sheriff’s Department with a pursuit where the driver fled from the vehicle by foot. Subjects were located and placed into custody without any major incident.
Tuesday, June 4 Hit and Run – Officer responded to the listed address for report of a hit and run. Officers were able to make contact with the offender and get the appropriate information. A report will be submitted to the prosecutor.
Wednesday, June 5 Assist – Evart Police Department received a report from CPS about a possible child abuse case. Th
Mecosta County deputies respond to deer-vs-motorcycle crashes, shots fired complaint, threat with machete and assault with knife in the May 16-31 blotter.
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.
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