michigan trooper 1715 abbey road • suite b east lansing...

Tpr. Nate Johnson1st District Representative

Lansing Tpr.RobSchwalmBrighton Tpr.MichaelSuraIthaca Tpr.MichaelZeilingerCorunna Tpr.TimMurphyJackson Tpr.LarryRothmanAdrian Tpr.BillStrouseJonesville Tpr.KeithPillarCollinsCtr. D/Sgt.BillEberhardtTraining/Lab S/Sgt.JanJohnson

MICHIGANTROOPER1715AbbeyRoad•SuiteBEastLansing,MI48823Telephone:(517)336-7782Facsimile:(517)336-8997Website:www.mspta.net

Know your rights . . . protect your rights!

PresidentTpr. Michael Moorman

Vice PresidentD/Sgt. Christopher Luty

Secretary/TreasurerSgt. Richard Hale

Tpr. Ray Pechman2nd District North Representative

MetroNorth Tpr.MikeZarateRichmond Tpr.JayMorningstarYpsilanti Tpr.JosephBrodeurGroveland Tpr.TrevorRadke

Tpr. Craig MacDonald2nd District South Representative

MetroSouth Tpr.JakeLissMonroe Tpr.HermanBrownDetroit(d) Tpr.CraigTuerDetroit(a) Tpr.RichFellDetroit(m) Tpr.GaryMelvinGaming D/Tpr.ScottSingletonLab S/Sgt.TimKetvirtisSECID D/Sgt.BillTerrySECID D/Sgt.KenDilg

Tpr. Joe Cavanaugh3rd District Representative

BayCity Tpr.JayKurowskiEastTawas Tpr.GreggKopkauBadAxe Tpr.BrianMcCombSandusky Tpr.DaleBrywigFlint Tpr.DaveStokesWestBranch Tpr.PaulFrechetteBridgeport Tpr.JoshuaCoulterLapeer Tpr.EricHofmeisterCaro Tpr.AmyHofmeisterGladwin Tpr.EverettRenauldLab S/Sgt.RyanLarrisonTpr. Tim Permoda

5th District RepresentativePawPaw Tpr.MichaelMcDonaldWhitePigeon Tpr.TimWagnerNiles Tpr.TimThompsonBridgman Tpr.SteveVrablicSouthHaven Tpr.CareyCaspersonSaugatuck Tpr.TaylorBonovetzWayland Tpr.KellieSummerhaysBattleCreek Tpr.AdamStarkweatherHastings Tpr.KellyLinebaughColdwater Tpr.ToddPrice

Tpr. Scott Wilber6th District Representative

Rockford Sgt.TomDravesReedCity Tpr.PaulStoneMt.Pleasant Tpr.JamesCiochettoGrandHaven Sgt.JohnTillmanNewaygo Tpr.PaulCampbellHart Tpr.SammySeymourLakeview Tpr.NormaMaklIonia Tpr.JamesYeagerLab S/Sgt.ShawnBaker

Tpr. Mark Tamlyn7th District Representative

TraverseCity Tpr.BertRichardsCheboygan Tpr.RonBeckettGaylord Tpr.ChrisBeltAlpena Tpr.MichaelLorenzHoughtonLake Tpr.MichaelHargerCadillac Tpr.RickPearsonManistee Tpr.WesSmithPetoskey Tpr.JamesArmstrongKalkaska Tpr.StephenPorterRogersCity Tpr.StevenBullockLab S/Sgt.JoeStoddard

Tpr. Jerry Mazurek8th District Representative

Negaunee Tpr.JonahBonovetzNewberry Tpr.EricJohnsonSt.Ignace Tpr.EmmetBlakeManistique Tpr.EricGravelleGladstone Tpr.PatMaddenIronMountain Tpr.DougColeWakefield Tpr.GlennGauthierL’Anse Tpr.SteveLanctotStephenson Tpr.JosephRacicotCalumet Tpr.SteveLanctotMunising Tpr.RichColeIronRiver Tpr.DougWeesnerSaultSte.Marie Sgt.FrankKeckLab S/Sgt.JayPeterson

Region 2(Representing Districts 2, 3, 7, and 8)

Sgt.Rep: Sgt.DaleGarrowD/Sgt.Rep: D/Sgt.MitchellStevens

Office Manager – Ms. Patricia Strzalkowski

Labor CounselMs. Kathleen Boyle, Esq.

White, Schneider, Young & Chiodini, P.C.

Administrative Assistant – Ms. Erika Barraza

General CounselMr. Larry Schneider, Esq.

Knaggs, Harter, Brake & Schneider, P.C.

Associate Membership(Retiree Committee)GordonGotts(Ret.)*JohnBoggs(Ret.)DianeGarrison(Ret.)AlanShaw(Ret.)RogerWarner(Ret.)DaleGarrowDennisHarrisChrisLuty

Constitution & BylawsTpr.ScottWilber*D/Sgt.DuaneHickokTpr.RayPechmanTpr.BillStrouseTpr.EricWilber

Contract Bargaining TeamTpr.MichaelMoorman*Tpr.JoeCavanaughSgt.DickHaleD/Sgt.DuaneHickokD/Sgt.ChrisLutyTpr.JerryMazurekTpr.ScottWilber

COMMITTEES *Chairman

orLeadMember

Discipline AdvocatesD/Sgt.ChrisLuty*Tpr.JoeCavanaughSgt.DennisHarrisTpr.MichaelMoormanTpr.TimPermodaD/Sgt.MitchellStevensTpr.MarkTamlynTpr.ScottWilber

Drug & Alcohol TestingD/Sgt.MitchellStevens*Tpr.NateJohnsonMr.LarrySchneider,Esq.

ElectionsTpr.RayPechman,Co-ChairTpr.MarkTamlyn,Co-ChairSgt.DennisHarrisTpr.SteveSkrbecD/Sgt.MitchellStevensTpr.ScottWilber

Emergency Telephone Service CommitteeD/Sgt.ChrisLuty

FinanceSgt.RichardHale*Tpr.JohnGrimshawSgt.DennisHarrisD/Sgt.DuaneHickokTpr.CraigMacDonaldD/Sgt.MitchellStevensTpr.MarkTamlyn

GrievanceTpr.MichaelMoorman*S/Sgt.AllanAveryTpr.JoeCavanaughD/Sgt.BillEberhardtTpr.MikeFinkSgt.DennisHarrisTpr.AmyHofmeisterTpr.HeatherJohnstonTpr.JayKurowskiTpr.JimMcRaeTpr.ScottNicholsD/Sgt.JayPoupardTpr.TrevorRadkeTpr.KellieSummerhaysTpr.MikeSuraD/Tpr.BobTomassiD/Sgt.SallyWolterErikaBarraza,AssociationStaff

MCOLESTpr.MichaelMoorman

PublicationsSgt.JohnFaccio, EditorInChiefTpr.YvonneBrantleyTpr.EricByerlyTpr.JoeDonovanTpr.CarissaHoranTpr.ScottNicholsTpr.LisaLucioTpr.SteveVrablicPatStrzalkowski,AssociationStaff

Sergeants-At-ArmsSgt.LorneHartwig*Sgt.DaleGoodrich

SafetyTpr.JerryMazurek*Tpr.JoeCavanaughSgt.DaleGarrow

State Police Retirement BoardSgt.RichardHale

Transfer Review BoardD/Sgt.DuaneHickok, AlternatingChairTpr.TimPermodaTpr.ScottWilber

Uniform EquipmentTpr.CraigMacDonald*Tpr.RickDoehringTpr.JohnGrimshaw

Region 1(Representing Districts 1, 5, and 6)

Sgt.Rep: Sgt.DennisHarrisD/Sgt.Rep: D/Sgt.DuaneHickok

▪ September/October,2009 ▪ �

PublishedbytheMichiganStatePoliceTroopersAssociation

OntheCover

Editor-in-Chief ..................................JohnFaccioLayout/Typesetting..........................PatStrzalkowskiCoverDesign.....................................CherieMorehouseSubmissionE-mail............................troopereditor@gmail.com

Facing“Fiery”TimeswithourMSPFamily......................5

BAYANETDiscoversGrowOp..........................................6

Response: TheThin“GREEN”Line.............................................9

CheboyganResidentRecognizedasRetireeoftheYear.....................................................�0

Response:YesIQualified,ButLet’sBeFair............................... 11

BridgeportPostReunion–2009!.......................................12

MichiganLawEnforcementYouthAcademy..................14

2009TorchRun.....................................................................17

DetectiveMikeScottGetsAward......................................22

6thAnnualMSTAFCharitableGolfOuting...................34

President’sPoint...................................................................... 2VicePresident’sView............................................................. 3RegisterofDeeds.................................................................. �0BoardofAwards................................................................... 21MakingtheNews.................................................................. 23

GoodJobTroops!................................................................. 26InMemoryofOurRetirees................................................ 36FinalCall................................................................................ 36FinalWord.................................................InsideBackCover

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Vol. 45, No. 5 September/October 2009MAGAZINE

MSP’sCentralRouteTeamforthe2009LawEnforcementTorchRunforSpecialOlympicsincluded(fromlefttoright):Tpr.LizHunt(BayCityPost),Sgt.GeraldBadgett(HST-LansingHQ),Tpr.JimYeager(IoniaPost),F/Lt.JohnCard(BayCityPost),Tpr.JeremyBrewer(LansingPost),D/F/Lt.JohnPorter(6thDistrictHQ),andD/Tpr.AmyDehner(Mt.PleasantPost/BAYANET).

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President’s Point

Tpr. Michael Moorman

I believe there are more instances of the abridgement of the freedom of the people

by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power than by

violent and sudden usurpations.– James Madison

4th President of the United States

The last few months have beenquiteawhirlwindforeveryone.Muchworkandefforthastakenplacethathas resulted in a budget for FY-�0thatwillstarttherecallprocessforatleast55ofourlaidofftroopers.TheAssociation’s public relations andmedia blitz, along with our directlobbying efforts, were instrumentalin this accomplishment. While 55recalled troopers are a start, ourultimategoalistogetall�00ofourlaidofftroopersbackinMSPblueandrestoredtotheirpreviouspositions.

While all this has been takingplace,bargainingcontinuesataslowbut steady pace. The parties havecometotentativeagreementsonthemajority of the issues before them;however, there are still significantissuesthatareunresolved.

Non-economically, these issuesare layoff and recall, transfers andpatrol car staffing. Economically,everyissueisopen.Bydesign,havingall economic articles open and onthe table leaves the Associationwith a variety of options should a

negotiated agreement be reachedthatcanbetakentothemembershipforreviewandratification.Similarly,in the event a negotiated agreementcannotbereached,itleavesthesamevariety of options open for Act 312arbitration.

One item that the employer hasidentified for talks is our healthinsurance. This should come asno surprise to anyone. Our healthinsurance benefits are top of theline and we do not pay a premiumtowardthem.IhavespokenatmanyQuarterlies and District Meetingsexplainingthatnotpayingapremiumfor health insurance is extremelyrare among public safety agenciesnationally.Ourbargainingsurveysidentified

preservationofourhealth insurancebenefits as a top economic issueamong the membership. While itwill not be an easy challenge, yourbargainingteamwillworkdiligentlyin an effort to keep this criticalbenefit intact. Please see page 4 fora detailed bargaining update bycontractarticle.OnSeptember�0,2009,amemo-

randumwaspublishedonthedepart-ment’sintranettitledEmployee Conduct. Intendedforbothenlistedandcivilianemployees alike, I suspect that thereal target audience is members ofthe bargaining unit. Civilians rarelycommit alleged misconduct, andcommand officers have a separatestandard of conduct. I have beentold,inthepast,thatcommanddoesnotcommitmisconduct;theymerelymakemistakesinjudgment.

I believe that this memorandumis an ill-conceived attempt to retro-actively justify the overly-harsh andunreasonabledisciplinaryactionthathas come forth upon our membersinthelastseveralmonths.

While I think that anyone wouldagree that blatant and egregiousmisconduct is not acceptable, I be-lievewecanalsoagreethatwearea

departmentmadeupofhumansandhumans are imperfect. Sometimestheymakemistakes.Whenamistakeis made it needs to be looked at onits own individual merits. Rarelydoesone size fit all ;disciplinaryactionis certainly no different. Please seepage 16 for a summary of all theAssociation’s recent arbitration de-cisions.Finally, I attended the Fall 2009

NTCConferenceinCharlotte,NorthCarolina.NTCChairmanMikeEdes(Maine State Troopers Association)announced that beginning in 20�0,theNTCiscommissioninganawardtobegiven,eachyear,tothememberorganization that best exemplifiesthe bonds of brotherhood throughservicetoitsmembers.

Thisannualawardisbeingnamedafter Officer Floyd J. “Skip” Fink,Jr., of the Arizona Highway Patrol.Skip Fink served as the RecordingSecretary for the NTC, as well aspresident of the Arizona HighwayPatrolAssociation.On February �8, 2000, Skip was

tragically killed on duty when adruggeddriverstrucktherearofhisCrown Victoria while he was on atraffic stop. The impact caused thefuel tank to explode and trappedSkipinhiscruiser.Althoughseveralcitizenswere able topull Skip fromhis burning cruiser, he ultimatelydiedfromhisinjuries.

EachofthefourNTCregionswillsubmit one member organizationfrom their region for considerationby a five member selection panel.We have been nominated from theNorth Region. The fact that wewere considered by our peers is adirect testimony and credit to themembershipofthisAssociation,yourExecutive Board and Associationstaff.Allofusshouldbeproudofournomination.Iwillkeepyouupdatedon the progress of the selectionpanel.

Mayallyourpatrolsbesafe.■


Vice President’s View

D/Sgt. Christopher Luty

These last few months have cer-tainlybeensomeofthemostdifficultin the history of the MSPTA. Joblosses, soaring unemployment, andthe decline of the auto industryhave been major factors in the lackof revenue for state government inMichigan.Consequently,�00troopersjoined the ranks of the unemployedlastJune.

Efforts to try and keep those�00 troopers working began wellbeforetheirlastscheduledworkday.The association enlisted the help ofmarketingandlobbyingprofessionalstodevelopaplantotransformpublicsupport for troopers into publicpressure on our lawmakers andgovernortokeepourranksintact.

We started by appearing beforeeditorialboardsinmostmajormediamarkets in Michigan. I met withnews editors from radio, television,andnewspapersthroughoutthestate,armed with ideas on how to keepour ranks intact. I have to admitthatIwasabitoverwhelmedathowdifficultitistogetanymessageheardthroughoutthestate.

Thenextphaseoftheplanwastocreate a website, www.mitroopers.com,wheresupporterscouldcontactall legislators with a click of abutton and pledge their support fortroopers.

A billboard campaign followed.Billboards were purchased at 19locations throughoutMichigan.Thebillboards also directed viewers tothewebsite.

Shortlyafterthebillboardswereinplace,theDetroitNewsreleasedapollthatshowednearly70%ofregisteredvotersfeltthatthestatepoliceshouldbe held harmless from budget cuts,

even in these difficult economictimes.Thetroopersassociationmadesure thatour lawmakershad a copyofthatpoll.For the first time, the Troopers

Associationembarkedonaradiocam-paign to bring public awareness totheeffortsofourtroopers.Withthehelp and advice from a professionalmarketing firm, two radio adswereproduced that highlighted some oftheoutstandingservicesthattroopershave performed for their communi-ties.Inaddition,theradioadsdirectedlisteners to www.mitroopers.com tooffer support for our troopers. Thefeedback I received from legislators,theirstaff,otherlobbyists,andotherswhohavebusinessaroundtheCapitolwas very positive. If you have notheardtheseradioads,theyarepostedatthewebsite.

What followed was a poll byMarketing Research Group thatconfirmed that MSP holds thehighest voter confidence of all lawenforcement agencies in Michigan.More importantly, the poll alsopointed out that voters were almostsix times less likely to vote for apolitician who supported reducingthenumberoftroopers.

Inadditiontothecountlesshoursspent at the Capitol, the TroopersAssociationemployedavideolobby-ing tactic to add a personal touchfor our lawmakers. Several laid offtroopers allowed us to video recordsomeoftheirthoughtsregardingtheirwork as troopers, and these videoswere sent to their individual law-makers, as well as posted on You-Tube.

This plan did not take placewithout some setbacks and sleepless

nights. The continued decline instate revenue was overwhelming.The politics involved with a state-wide reduction in law enforcement,often seemed to overshadow theveryfactthattrooperswerelaidoff.Also, the internal MSPTA voteagainst furlough time to keep ourranks intact nearly eliminated anychancewehadatrestoringtroopers’jobsthroughthelegislature.

Intheend,whilefacedwitha2.8billiondollarbudgetdeficitfor20�0,severalinthelegislaturefoughthardon our behalf to find themoney torestore55ofourlaidofftroopers.

When that happens, we will benowhereneardone.Asofthiswriting,the Senate still has not released thestate police budget to the governorduetoconcernsthatshewilluseherveto power to alter the budget thathasbeenagreeduponby theHouseand the Senate. We are anxiouslyanticipatingthegovernor’ssignatureon theMSPbudgetbill. If shedoessign it, as passed by the House andtheSenate,noneofuscanaffordtorest,aswewillstillhave45troopersstandingintheunemploymentline.■


Whilethemajorityof thearticlesforthe2009-20��collectivebargainingagreementhavebeensettledinnegotiations,thefollowingarticlesremainopenandunresolved:

Article12 Layoff andRecall...................Non-economic

Article13 Transfers..................................Non-economic

Article18 ShiftInformation...................Non-economic

Article19 Scheduling,Overtime andCompensatoryTime...............Economic

Article21 CourtAttendance, Recall/On-Calland Availabilityof Personnel................Economic

Article24 SpecialEmployment Matters.....................................Non-economic

Article29 UniformsandClothing Allowance.........................................Economic

Article�0 AnnualLeave, GeneralEmergencyConditions, AllowanceforUnclassified andMilitaryLeave..................Non-economic

Article31 SickLeave.........................................Economic

Article32 Insurances.........................................Economic

Article33 Holidays...................................Non-economic

Article34 Longevity..........................................Economic

Article35 PensionPlan.....................................Economic

Article36 Salary.................................................Economic

Article39 Terminationand Modificationand Copiesof Agreement............Non-economic

AppendixI StateHealthPlan PPOBenefitChart..........................Economic

AppendixJ Rulesof NetworkUse....................Economic

AppendixL DrugQuantity ManagementProgram....................Economic

Bargaining Update State Fair

2009

Tpr. Britt Owen (Jonesville Post)

A MSP Sergeant on a traffic stop with Budweiser

Clydesdale driver, Pete Petersen.

Numerous open containers were

seized. The driver was released at the scene.

Tpr. Jim Lang (Bay City Post), with one of the

Clydesdales.

Tpr. Kim Lawton (Metro South Post),

escorting two young ladies at the Fair, Elizabeth (93) and Margaret (88).

Photos courtesy of Sgt. Mindi Logan (Brighton Post).


Facing “Fiery” Times with our MSP Family

Tpr. Joseph McMillan(Laid Off) Bridgeport Post #37

121st Recruit School

Greetingsfromthelaidoffpost...Itgoeswithoutsayingthatwhenmywife, Joy, and I found out many ofmybrothersandsistersinbluewouldsoonbelaidoff,weweredevastated.Whenwereceivedthenews,Joywasseven months pregnant with oursecondchild,andIwasworkingmydreamjob.IrealizeIruntheriskofsoundingabitridiculous,butbeingaMichiganStateTrooper really ismydreamjob.

Asweapproachedthelayoffdate,one of the major issues for us, inaddition to the loss of income, wasthelossofinsurance.Thatis,lossofinsurance,unlesswewereabletopayalmost $600.00 permonth to covermy family. This was not somethingwe could afford because Joy wasunable to work. Two weeks beforeoursonwasdue,wereceivedthenewsthat our COBRA health insurancepremiumwouldbereimbursedbytheMSPTA through September. WhenmywifeandIheardthenews,itwasanenormousweightliftedoffofourshoulders.WewereintheprocessofapplyingforMedicaidandexploringother state/federal assistance pro-grams at the time, and there was achancewewouldhavehadtochange

doctors.NotalldoctorsacceptMedi-caid patients. Changing doctors theweek my wife was due was not anoption…ifyouknowwhatImean.Ifmamaain’thappy…

Wehaddecided tonameoursonAiden, which is Irish, and means“fiery one”. Little did we know, hewouldbebornduringthisfierytime,and would begin blazing a trail forhimself even before we laid eyeson him. He was born a whopping�0lbs.,7oz.Whilethebirthitselfwentseamlessly, Aiden’s size and being“sunnysideup”causedcomplicationsforJoy,resultinginemergencysurgeryshortlyafterwards.

Just twoweeks later,duringwhatwe thought was a simple doctor’svisit foroverlyanxious“parentitus”,we discovered – after being rushedtotheERandthentotheICU–thatour “fiery one” had a serious heartcondition calledSVT(Supraventricu-larTachycardia).Wealmost lost thelittle guy. His hearthad been beatingat nearly �00 beatsper minute forthree days, and hadpractically beatenitself to death. Thedoctors reportedthat his heart wasfunctioning at anon life-sustaining�2%. Thankfully,after five days inthe Pediatric Inten-sive Care Unit, ourlittle trooper pulledout of it all and isadjusting well tothe heart medica-tion, which he willbe on for the nextyear.

The reason I share some of thedetails of this story with all of youis, I want to express my gratitudeto the MSPTA Executive Boardforapprovingcoverageofourhealthinsurance premium. I don’t believethisstorywouldhavehadashopefulofanendinghaditnotbeenforyoursupport. Thank you so very much.

In addition, I want to say thankyou to many of the troopers of the121st,theirfamilies,andmyfamilyattheBridgeportPost, forbeing therefor us each step of the way. I hopetobeworkingwith all of you againsoon.■

From the McMillan’s:Thank you MSPTA family for

your support during this hard time. We are grateful to the MSPTA Executive

Board for extending our health cover-age through September, and are forever affected by your kindness. Both mom and baby are doing exceptionally well.


BAYANET Discovers Grow Op

In September of 2008, membersofBAYANETdiscoveredoneofthelargest outdoor grow operations inMichigan. The grow operation wascontained within the State GameArea in Northeast Gladwin Countyandconsistedofover4200marijuanaplants.Inthepast,wehavedealtwithindividuals, usually from the localcommunity, or occasionally smallgroupsoftwoorthree.Thissituationwasdifferent;theseDrugTraffickingOrganizations,orDTO’s,arehighlyorganized and are supported bya significant organizational infra-structure.Theiroperationsarelarger(plant counts numbering in thethousands), much more organized,andmoredangerous.In2008,sevenDTO grow sites were located inWisconsinandMichigan.

Mexican drug cartels (DTO’s)began establishing these largegrow operations on public landsafter 9/11. In the wake of 9/11,U.S. border security was increasedand this made it more difficultto smuggle their product into thecountry.Tocounterthis,theDTO’sbegan establishing these growingoperations on American soil, closertotheirclientbaseandwithreduced

riskofdetectionattheborder.Thesetypes of operations have been asignificantprobleminWesternstatesfor many years. However, increasedenforcement,andotherfactors,havepushedsomeofthesegroupsEast...toourarea.

The grow operation in Gladwinwasapproximatelyonemilefromthenearestroadortwotrackandwasnotaccessible by vehicle. It consisted oftwomajorplots.Eachplotcontainedapproximately �000-��00 plants,along with several smaller plotscontaining another 200-�00 plantseach.Theplantswerewellmaintainedand concealed by two work crewsconsistingofsevenillegalaliens.Theplants were not observed during aDomestic Cannabis Eradication/

SuppressionProgram(HEMP)flightapproximatelytwoweeksearlier.

The work crews each containeda “foreman” and 2-3workers. The workers(illegal aliens whospoke little or noEnglish) were pickedup in Chicago orDetroit and told theyweregoing todo“daylabor” on a farm fortwoweeks.Theywerepaid from $2�0-$�00a week. They had noidea were they weregoing or where theywere once they got

there. The workers were enticed bythemoneyandescape,forthem,wasimpossiblebecausetheydidnotknowwhere they were, they had no foodor water beyond their encampment,and they didn’t speak English. The“driver” purchased all their foodandsuppliesonthewaytothegrowoperation and escorted the workerstothesiteandback.Theworkcrewsworkedtwoweekrotationswithnewwork crews and supplies comingeveryotherweek.Theystayedintwodifferent locations, within the growsite,inmakeshifttentsandtarps.Theencampments contained sleepingbags,food,batteries(tochargetheir

Tpr. Bill Arndt Bridgeport Post #37112th Recruit School

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cellular phones), propane cylinders,and other needs for outdoor living.The plants were tended for �0-��weeks, andwere from3' to16'highwithstalksof4"indiameter.

The grow operation was cleverlyconcealed from the air. The plantswerelocatedinindividualplots,whichwerestrungtogetherbysmallerplots,insteadofonelargeplot,whichcouldbeeasilyseen.Thecrewswerecarefulnottoeliminatealltheundergrowthand left small trees ��-20' tallgrowing amongst the plants to helpconcealthem.Thecrewspiledbrushandevenmarijuanaplantsontotheirtentsandequipmenttohelpconcealthem.Theyevenpainted theirpots,pans, boots, and other items withcamouflage.

The subsequent investigation re-vealedthatthislargescaleoperationwasactuallycontrolledbytheMexicanNationalCartelandhadtiesthroughChicago, Detroit, and Mexico. Thesuspects were charged and recentlyreceivedsentencesfrom�-�0yearsinfederalprison.InApril2009,Iwasabletoattend

theNationalConferenceoftheU.S.Department of Drug EnforcementAgency Domestic Cannabis Eradi-cation/Suppression Program inSt.Louis,Missouri.Whilethere,Ilearnedthatthesetypesofgrowoperations are common in thewesternandsouthwesternstates,andusuallyconsistofmorethan�,000 to �0,000 plants. Thelargertypeoperationsareusuallycontrolled by Mexican Cartelsbecauseoftheirfinancing.Theyare becoming more and more

common and, in the last severalyears,havebeenfoundinWisconsin,Illinois, andbothUpper andLowerMichigan.Californiahasbeendealingwith these typesofgrowoperationsfor years. Their grow operationsare very well planned, concealed,funded, and staffed. They usuallyhave armedguards andbooby trapspreventing thefts and/or movementof the workers. This type of growoperation consistently providesthousands of pounds of marijuanaandarerelativelycheaptofund.Theyare very profitable and sought afterby the large producers of marijuanasuch as the cartels. Michigan isan ideal location due to the manythousand acres of State and Federalland,aswellaslargetractsofminingor timber company land holdings,whichhaveeasyaccesstowaterandrelatively little or novehicle or foottrafficaccess.

Some things to be aware ofare: roadside markings that wouldindicate drop points for supplies.The workers living in the site needtobere-suppliedregularlywithfood,water,cultivationsupplies,etc.Droppoints away from the grow site areoften used and must be marked insome way so the re-supply personcan locate the site. Some typicalmarkings include man made rockcairns,flaggingorbagstiedtotrees,saplingsbentinunnaturalpositions,etc. Other indicators that a growoperation is nearby are occupied orunoccupied vehicles carrying foodsupplies, irrigation lines, machetes,generators or pumps, fertilizer, un-

marked duffle bags or plastic bags,camping equipment (but not nearcampingareas),etc.Usercreatedtrailsleadingintothewoodlinethatappeartobenewlycreatedcouldalsobeanindicator,alongwithvehicletracksinareasthatarenotnormallyfrequentedbyvehicles.Thisisespeciallytrueifitappearsthevehiclehasmadeseveraltrips and various maneuvers in anefforttoleavethearea.

California law enforcement, U.S.,FederalForestService,andtheDEAhave designated major resourcesandequipmentincludingspecificair-craft,surveillanceequipment,specialarrestteams,andavarietyofspecialequipment, to combat these largegrow operations. BAYANET alsohas many resources and equipment,probably unknown to many of you,which is available to use in thesetypes of grow operations.Troopers,deputies, andconservationsofficers,at smaller posts with large tracts oflands, are invaluable resources indetectingthistypeofgrowoperation.However, you should not attemptto go into these grow operationsalone,orinsmallnumbers.Exercisecautionbasedontheintelligencethatthecartelsaretellingtheirpeopleto

shootitoutwithlawenforcement.Formoreinformationand/ortheuse of equipment and resourcesavailable, contact D/F/Lt.Dave Peltomaa, Commander,Investigative Support Section.Dave is the DCE/SP StateCoordinator for the State ofMichigan.He canbe reached at(517) 336-6671, (517) 336-6211fax,or(��7)7�9-262�cell.■


Response

The Thin “GREEN” Line

Tpr. Alan BurkeAlpena Post #74


I just read the latest Trooper issueand Sgt. Lewis’ letter, “The ThinGreen Line”. I will be straight upfront.Ididnotvotetotakefurloughdays.Ididnotdothisforthemoneyorgreedassomemaythink.Ididitout of principle and because it waswrong.Tothoseeffectedbylayoffs,Iamsorrythattheleadersofthisstatedonotviewyour jobsas important.

First and foremost, troopers didnot vote to layoff troopers. Thisdecision was made by the governorof this state and its law makers.Both of which seem to either lackthe understanding of what the role

of the Michigan State Police is ordonotviewus as apriority in stategovernment. Maybe even both. Bytheir lack of having the courage toprotectthecitizensofthisstate,theyshiftedtheblameofthestatepolicebudget from themselves, right ontothebacksofthemenandwomenofthisdepartment.

Furloughdaysdonotbalancebud-gets.Reducinggovernmentspendingbalances budgets. Placing a priorityonwhatisinthebestinterestofthecitizens should come first, and thebest interestof thecitizens ispublicsafety.

One of the many problems withforcing“trooperstosavetroopers”isthatittakesanyresponsibilityoffofthetrueresponsibleparty,andshiftsittoanotherwhoisthenplacedinalosing situation. Ifind it very ironicthat out of a business of some fiftythousandworkers(stategovernment),alion’sshareofthelayoffscamefromnot only one of the smallest statedepartments,buttheverydepartmentthatisthesafetynetofthecitizensofthestateofMichigan.Doesthisstrikeanyoneelseaspeculiar?Letmeadd,adepartmentthathasspentmillionstotraintheseindividuals.Howmanyotherstatedepartmentworkershave

this training? Are you going to layTHEMoff?Maybeotherscanaffordapaycut.IcantellyouthatforalotofyoungertroopersIworkwith,this“little furlough”wasnot so little. Itwas a mortgage payment, paymentsonachild’sbraces,acarpaymentandthe listgoeson. Iwas toldbymanythattheycouldnotaffordit.Greed?Theymayaswellcutacheckbacktothe stateofMichigan for $�,�00.00.I do not know many single familyincomesthatcanaffordit.

This layoff was about using theMSPinapoliticalcircus.Ordidthegovernormisreadus?Orevenworse,did government use the MichiganState Police in a political stunt toforce a tax increase on its citizens?Either way, the entire situation isa very sad commentary, not on theMSP,butontheelectedofficialsthatwevotedintooffice.

In closing, let me say this, if thestatedidnothavethemoneytofund�00 troopers on the state payroll,they never should have hired them.Iftheyweresoquicktobailouttheincompetence of the Detroit CrimeLab, they should have found analternative way to fund it, withoutgivingwalkingpaperstotroopers.■

Michigan Trooper Magazine Deadlines:

November/December 2009 issue .................. November 15, 2009

January/February 2010 issue .........................December 15, 2009

March/April 2010 issue ..................................... February 15, 2010

May/June 2010 issue .................................................April 15, 2010

�0 ▪ Michigan Trooper ▪

Say hello to Caiden Andrew Kratt, DOB 1/20/2009. Caiden is the first grandson of Tpr. Steve Hartwig (Ret.), 95th Recruit School. His father, Andrew Kratt, husband of Megan Hartwig Kratt, is holding Caiden.

Register of DeedsCheboygan Resident Recognized as Retiree of the YearFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 20, 2009

LANSING. During the annual Retirees’ Banquet inLansing, Michigan State Police (MSP) Director Col.Peter C. Munoz presented Tpr. Wayne Precord (Ret.)withtheErnestW.BanningRetireeof theYearAward,recognizinghis contribution to servinghis community.

PrecordenlistedintheMSPin1965,graduatingasamemberof the60thTrooperRecruitSchool.Heserved

at the FlatRock, GrandHaven andC h e b o y g a nPosts. Precordwasoneof thefirst DAREofficers inMichigan andthe first MSPDARE officer.

Fol lowinghis retirementfromtheMSPin 1991, Pre-cord becameDirector of theCheboyganCountyProjectDARE. He is

an honorary life member of the Michigan DAREOfficer’sAssociationand isknownas“Mr.DARE” inCheboyganCounty.

Precord serves on the Board of Directors of theNorthernCareClinicandontheCommunityRelationsCommittee at Cheboygan Memorial Hospital. He isa member of the Knights of Columbus and FraternalOrderof Police,andhasheldmultiplepositionsinbothorganizations.

Known for lending a helping hand wherever it isneeded,Precordoftenworksduringblooddrives,helpsload and unload equipment for the Cheboygan OperaHouse,andassiststheelderlywithin-homecareneeds.HeisCo-chairof theWelcomeCommitteeathischurch

and serves as a Eucharist Minister, providing communionat the church and at a local nursing home every Sunday.

Duringhisbusyretirementlife,PrecordhasneverforgottentheMSP.HehaskeptinclosecontactwithCheboyganPostpersonnel and has participated in various post activities.Precord also coordinates a monthly retirees’ breakfast andattendsbreakfastssponsoredbyotherposts.

The Ernest W. Banning Retiree of the Year Award wascreatedin2008,tohonorthelegacyof MSPcivilianemployeeErnieBanningwhowasknown forhis community serviceefforts. Upon his retirement in �97�, following nearly �0yearsinthedepartment,Banningbecamethelongest-servingMSPemployee.Hisson,Roger,iscurrentlyanemployeeintheMSPManagementServicesDivision.Banningdiedin2004attheageof 99.■

Tpr. Precord (Ret.) with MSP Director, Col. Munoz

▪ September/October,2009 ▪ ��

Response

Yes I Qualified, But Let’s Be Fair

Sgt. Michael VanHornKalkaska Post #79


ThisismyfirstlettertotheMichiganTrooper magazine after serving over22years.WhatsparkedmydesiretotakesometimeandrespondwasSgt.David Stokes’ letter. I understandeveryonehasanopinionandIwanttoaddmine.

It is true that this is adangerousoccupation and a college educationcould allow you to perform or gainother employment. I am in favorofeducation, but not at the exclusionorminimizingotherlifeexperiences,i.e.militaryservice.Sgt.Stokesstates“in many instances, they (seekingcollegecredits)workedharderbecauseafter they took off their uniform,they picked up a book bag and satin a class for an additional three tofourhoursaday.”Icanstatethatusmilitaryveteransworkedveryhardinourtermofservice.NoticeIdidnotmakea‘blanket’statementofcollegeover the military because I do notbelievethatoneworksharderthantheother. It depends on the individual.

ItakeoffensetoSgt.Stokes’state-ment, many worked harder when itseems readily apparent that he didonlyone (college) anddidnot servein the U.S. military. Therefore, heapparentlyhasnoideahowhardourmilitaryworks. I couldgoon abouthours, training, uprooting families,danger, etc. I won’t because mymilitary brethren understand andsomewhohaven’tservedwon’t.

MOS (military occupational spe-cialty) training is on par with anycollegecoursesthatexist.Thisisnotjustmyopinion,itisbackedbystronginformational studies. Sgt. Stokesis correct that “in some cases, theeducationalpursuitisatleasttwiceaslong.”Myopinionisthatthemilitaryveterandoesnothave the luxuryoftakingtwiceaslongasthepursuitofcollegeeducation.Militarytrainingisaccelerated to a great degree, I feel,whichgreatlybenefitstheMSP!Whyyoumayask?Timemanagementisatraitrequiredtobesuccessful.Someofthelongestmilitarytrainingtakesjust over a year. I am unaware ofany one year degrees, and I will letyou form your own opinions as towhy timemanagement is important.Thereisalsootherrequiredmilitarytrainingthroughoutamilitarycareerthat makes a military veteran workhard.

Sgt. Stokes states that “militaryexperience provides the optionto retire early, even though thedepartment has no basic affinityto the military.” I don’t know whathistory he was taught, but I reallydisagreewithhisopinion,alongwiththe question “what makes military

experience before enlisting in thedepartmentsospecialthatthetypicaltroophastoservetwenty-fiveyears.”My experience is that the typicalRecruit School Commander is amilitaryveteran!

Sgt. Stokes again makes, in myopinion, a ‘blanket statement’: “isthere really that much differencebetweenhowatroopfromoneposthandlesaC.S.C.complaintcomparedto another troop from a differentpost?Absolutelynot!”Well,Istrong-ly disagree. I see big differences inhowcriminalcomplaintsarehandledfrompost topost. Idonotwant tomake any egregious statements ontraffic post versus complaint posts,but experience in the task at handmakesagreatdifference.

If I misunderstood the intendedmeaning of his letter, then I apolo-gize.ItismyopinionthatSgt.Stokesminimizesmilitaryserviceevenaftermaking the statement that he hasno intentofdoing so. Ihope that Ididn’tmakeany ‘blanketstatements’minimizing college education. Ifeel that military service shouldbe absolutely equal to any collegeeducation, and have direct knowl-edgeofatleastoneaspect–militaryservice. I also offer the opinion ofmysonwhohasaBachelor’sdegree.He is currently serving, and states,“Dad,IcantellyoutheArmyisalotharderthancollege!”Thisisjustoneopinion. I realize that Ihave strongfeelings toward military service andthishascausedme to takeumbragetoSgt.Stokes’letter.

StaysafeandIwishallthetroopsthebestthecareerlifehastooffer.■


The most senior MSP person inattendance was Orville Rouse. Hearrived with his son, MSP retiree–TerryRouse.Orvilletoldusthatheenlisted in the department in 1948,andbothheandhisson,Terry,hadbeenstationedattheBridgeportPostin the past. Two other attendees,former Post Commander Ken Ruo-navaara and former Assistant PostCommander Duane Gerstenberger,came reasonably close to Orville’stime in the department. They bothenlistedin1957,amere9yearsafterOrvilleRouse!

Admittedly,mostofuswereafewpounds over our former “fightingweight”, a little thinner and grayeruptop,andnotquiteasquickinthememory department. Nonetheless,inspeakingwithmanyofthosewho

high character people, during ourtime at the Bridgeport Post. Formanyinattendance,theirtimeattheBridgeportPostwassomeofthebesttimesoftheircareers.

AllofusfromtheBridgeportPost,pastandpresent,feelaspecialkintooneanotherbecauseBridgeportwas,and continues to be, a very specialplace to work. If any of you haveworked at a similar place that gaveyougreatmemoriesduringyourtimethere, Iwouldurge you toputon areunionsimilartothisone.

This was a great event for all.Again, we wish to thank Gary andTerriGintherforalltheirhardwork,whichhelpedmakethisaveryspecialday.WewouldliketoacknowledgeAlandColleenSwearenginforall theirhelp as well. To those who were in

Bridgeport Post Reunion – 2009!

D/Lt. Mike Larsen (Ret.)96th Recruit School

The Bridgeport Post had its firstreunion on August �, 2009. LabSpecialist Gary Ginther, aka retiredD/Sgt.GaryGinther, cameupwiththe idea. Gary was a trooper at theBridgeport Post, who left and wenttoworkacrosstheparkinglotattheBridgeport Crime Lab. When GaryretiredfromtheLabasalatentprintexaminer,hewasrehiredtothesamepositionasacivilian.

Garyandhislovelywife,Terri,weregraciousenoughtohostthereunionattheirhomeinBirchRun,Michigan.Their home, which includes severalacresofwell-manicuredland,madeagreat location for the reunion.Evena lightsteadyrain, later intheafter-noon,couldnotdampenthespiritsofallthecurrentandformerBridgeportPostpersonnelwhoattended.There were approximately �20

people who took the time to gettogether, reminisce and tell oldstories. Not only were there formerBridgeport Post personnel fromaroundthestateinattendance,formerTroopersWallyFishandMoBrowntraveled quite a distance to join us.TheybothcurrentlyresideinArizona.Therealsowereanumberofofficersfromlocalpolicedepartments,DNRofficers,andwreckerdrivers.

Reunion hosts Terri & Gary Ginther.

were there, everyonewas thrilled tobe able to attend this event. Whenwelookedaround,therewasaspecialfeelingof“beingprivileged”becausewe had the honor of working andsharing friendships with so many

attendance,itwasgreattoseeyouandsharestorieswithyou.Tothosewhocouldnotmakethereunion,thereisgoodnews.GaryandTerrisaidthattheywouldbewillingtohostanotherreunioninafewyears.■


Retirees Pat Darrow and Gary Ginther.

Retirees Orville and Terry Rouse.

Retirees Duane Gerstenberger and Gordon Gotts.

Retirees (left to right) Mike Larsen, Gary Ginther and Bob Mowatt.


Michigan Law EnforcementYouth Academy

Tpr. Mary BannonGaylord Post #73

106th Recruit School

Sixty-eightyoungmenandwomencame together inAlpena,Michigan,asagroupofstrangerswithasimilargoal. When they left, they werea group of tight-knit friends andteammates,wellon theway to theirgoalofbecomingpoliceofficers.TheyhadjustcompletedtheMichiganLawEnforcementYouthAcademyCamp(MLEYAC), which took place fromJuly4-July��,2009.

TheMLEYAChasbeenbuildingfuture police officers for over �0years. The camp, better known asExplorer Camp, is run by policeofficers from across Michigan.These officers are selected by theexecutive board to train youth whoare interested inacareeras apoliceofficer.Theparticipants range fromage �4 to 20 years old, and belongto an Explorer program within apolice agency. Explorer Camp issimilartotheKiwanisCampheldatthe Michigan State Police TrainingAcademy. The big difference is thatexplorersmayreturnuntiltheyare21yearsofage.

The Explorer Camp is split intoplatoons by using the number ofyears the explorer has participated.First year explorers learn drill andceremony (how tomarchandact inamilitarymanner),patroltechniques,criminal investigations, buildingsearches, and firearms. Second yearexplorers are offered additionalclasses, which include defensivetactics,accidentinvestigation,reportwriting, andcriminal law.Explorersthat return for their third year areplaced in 1st Platoon. 1st Platoonquickly becomes its own policedepartment.TheypatrolthestreetsofPhelpsCollinsAirBase,maketrafficstops, and investigate complaints ofdomestic assaults, break-ins, drugdeals, stolen cars, and anything elsewe can throw at them. They arrestbad guys who are played by policeofficers, take them to jail, andwritereports.Theymight even endup incourtattheendoftheweekasaresultof their investigations. 1st Platoonalsohasamore in-depthexperienceon the range.Theyare afforded theopportunityoffiring longguns andusing the FATS program, whichincludestheM-60.

Explorer Camp has produced alot of talented police officers over

the years. In fact, Troopers CarlosFossati, Adam Henderson, andMatt Nobliski can all testify to thebenefits of Explorer Camp, as theyall participated prior to joiningthe department. In addition, manyofficers return to the camp as drillinstructors.

Inthepast,MichiganStatePoliceTrooperswereabigpartofExplorerCamp. However, over the years,the numbers have dwindled andare almost non-existent. Althoughparticipationisdown,Tpr.JimVolantwas the senior drill instructor for1st Platoon this year. He previouslyserved as theAcademyCommanderforthepasttwoyears,andhastaughtatExplorerCampforover15years.Sgt.GregGendregeskewastherangemasterthisyear.Hewasinchargeofall those kids pointing guns downrange, and getting them qualifiedin the MCOLES firearms course.Talkaboutstress!Thiswasmy�2thyear being a drill instructor for 1stPlatoon.

ItistimetogetMSPbackamongtheranksatExplorerCamp!Ifyouareinterested in being a drill instructororservingontherangestaff,pleasegivemeacall.Iwillprovideyouwithinformationfor20�0.■


Recent Arbitration Awards and Decisions

GRIEVANCE ISSUE ARBITRATOR’S DESCRIPTION DECISION

MemberDiscipline Discipline–Termination �0-daySuspension

Contractual GrievanceGranted Violation

MemberDiscipline Discipline–Termination 5-daySuspension

MemberDiscipline Discipline–Termination �0-daySuspension

Arbitrator found that the grievantviolated the department’s sexualharassmentpolicybyhavinganudephotographinhislocker.Arbitratoralso found that MSP compromisedandviolatedthejustcausestandardfordisciplinewhenboth the inves-tigatorandthehearingofficerwerematerial witnesses to the miscon-duct.

Arbitrator found that MSP cannotdiscipline members for unaccept-able performance without firstidentifying what is acceptable andallowingmemberreasonabletimetomeettheexpectations.

Did the department have justcause to terminate the grievantfor allegedly using excessive forceand violatingOfficial Orders? ThearbitratorfoundthatwhilegrievantmayhavecommittedminorOfficialOrderviolations,theseviolationsdonot rise to termination, but rathera short suspension. Further, theforceusedwasnotexcessiveandthegrievant shouldbeaffordedgreaterunderstandingandlatitudeinmakingdifficultdecisionswithinaperiodofsecondstocontrolanuncooperativeandcombativesubject.

DidtheDepartmenthavejustcauseto terminate the grievant for alleg-edlyattemptingtointerferewiththeadjudicationofatrafficsummonsis-suedbyanothermemberaswell astheallegation that thegrievantwaslessthantruthfulwheninterviewed?Thearbitratorfoundthatthegriev-ant did not attempt to have thesummons dismissed however, gavetheperceptionthatitwouldbedis-missed.Althoughthisdoesnotwar-rant termination, the arbitrator didfind that the grievantwas untruth-ful,hence the issuanceof themostsevere discipline short of termina-tion.

Did MSP violate Article 24PartAoftheagreementwhenit issued reprimands to thegrievantsforunacceptableper-formance before identifyingwhatisacceptable?

▪ September/October,2009 ▪ �7

2009 Torch Run

Tpr. Jeremy BrewerLansing Post #11

119th Recruit School

The 2009 Special Olympics LawEnforcement Torch Run was anamazing week and experience. ItstartedonFriday,September11thandranthroughFriday,September18th.The Michigan State Police (MSP)hasparticipated in this event for25years.Wearetheonlyteamthathasparticipated all 25 years. Althoughwehavebeendoingthisforsolong,there may still be members of ouragency who are not aware of whattakesplacethroughoutthetorchrunweek.

Three returning runners repre-sentedtheMSPCentralRouteTeam.TheyareF/Lt. JohnCard (BayCityPost), D/F/Lt. John Porter (6thDistrictHQ)andTpr.LizHunt(BayCityPost).The fournewMSPteamrunners were Sgt. Gerald Badgett(Homeland Security Lansing HQ),Tpr. Jeremy Brewer (Lansing Post),Tpr. Jim Yeager (Ionia Post), andD/Tpr. Amy Dehner (Mt. PleasantPost/BAYANET).

We departed from the LansingPostat�0:00amonFriday,September12th. The trip began with Tpr. LizHunt advising all team members ofthe“busrules”beforeweevenexitedtheLansingPostparkinglot.Noonereally listened to her, however the

rules were quite humorous! Afterthe rules, we drove straight to theGaylord Post and participated in alocaltwo-mileruneventthatwasputtogether by Gaylord Area RegionalDispatch (GARD) Director AnnVogel.Thiseventroseovera$�,000.MSPmembers,locallawenforcementandseveralSpecialOlympicAthletesjoined the Central Route Team onthis run. On a side note, DirectorVogel raised $�4,000 on a polarplunge earlier this year. After therun was complete, all runners metat the local F.O.P. Hall where Tpr.JimVolant,GaylordPost,putonhischef’shatandgrilledsomedeliciousburgers and hot dogs. The GaylordPost did an excellent job in hostingthisevent,howeverthiswasnottheonlyassistancetheyprovidedduringtheweek.Iwillgettothatlater.

After leaving Gaylord, we drovestraight to Mackinaw Island wherewespentthenight.TheSpataFamily,TonyandLoretta,parentsofTpr.JoeBrodeur of the Ypsilanti Post, onceagainopeneduptheirbeautifulhometous.Theywereverygracioushosts.WewokeupearlySaturdaymorningand all team members participatedin the local eight-mile race aroundthe island. This run was beautifulandtheweathercouldnothavebeenbetter. After the race was over, wequickly caught the noon ferry backto Mackinaw City and continuedour ridenorth toMunising.On theway, we stopped and spent severalhours at the home of Sonny andSharonPutvan.SharonisthesisterofCentral Route runner, F/Lt. Porter.Thefamilycookedusdinner,andtosaytheirhousewasincrediblewouldbeanunderstatement.ThankyoutothePutvanfamily.

On Sunday, we drove all day,making one stop in Marquette tojumpoffa�0'cliffintoLakeSuperioras ‘tradition’ dictates. We continued

on to Copper Harbor where weconnected with all Central Routemembers.TheotherteamsconsistedofmembersfromtheMichiganDe-partment of Corrections (MDOC)and the Fraternal Order of Police(FOP).ThiswasourfirstcontactwithretiredMSPD/F/Lt.KenBennett–SectionCommanderofBAYANET.IfyouhavenevermetthisproudMSPmember,youneedtomakeitapointtomeethim.KGBistheDirectoroftheLawEnforcementTorchRunandkeeps everything running smoothly.Being part of the advance team, hecoordinatesallescortvehicles,meals,lodgingandalltheotherbehindthescenestuffthattherunnerstakeforgranted. He loves our agency andeveninhisretirement,herepresentsuswell.ThanksforeverythingKen!The Torch Run officially kicked

off on Monday. The three teams(MSP, MDOC, FOP) each ran �0milesperleginrelayfashion.MDOCbegan their first leg in CopperHarbor.Whiletheywerekickingofftheevent,wewerehittingthestreetssellingt-shirtsandraffletickets.Ourfirstcustomerapproachedusonthestreets of Copper Harbor. We werepleasantly surprised tofindout thathe is a retired MSP member. Heretiredin1987outoftheManistiquePost. There was no hesitation forthis retired member to support ourteam as he pulled out $�0 to buy at-shirt.Weaskedhimifwecouldgetapicture.Afteraslighthesitation,heagreed.Again,aretiredMSPmemberwho was proud of his agency andwantedtorepresentitwell!Ourfirst�0milelegbeganaround

BaragaonMonday evening, andwewere eager to start running. Oursecond run brought us through theheartofdowntownMarquettewhereIwasabletospeakliveontheradiowithaMarquettebasedradiostation.

see TORCH RUN, page 20


MSP Central Route Team on Mackinaw Island.

F/Lt. John Card carrying the torch, which was passed on by the Special Olympics Athletes.

D/Sgt. Gerald Badgett with his father, Gerald Badgett, Sr., in Detroit, Michigan.

The Lansing Midnight Madness Run participants, including Lt. Colonel Eddie Washington.

Troopers Jim Yeager and Amy Dehner, along with D/Sgt. Gerald Badgett, showing off the Special Olympics t-shirt designed by Tpr. Liz Hunt.

Retired MSP D/F/Lt. Ken Bennett and Special Olympics Law Enforcement Liaison, Andrea Rachko.

MSP Central Route jumping off the 30 ft. cliff in Presque Isle.

F/Lt. John Porter with a Special

Olympics’ Athlete.

▪ September/October,2009 ▪ �9

MSP Central Route Team on Mackinaw Island.

F/Lt. John Card carrying the torch, which was passed on by the Special Olympics Athletes.

D/Sgt. Gerald Badgett with his father, Gerald Badgett, Sr., in Detroit, Michigan.

The Lansing Midnight Madness Run participants, including Lt. Colonel Eddie Washington.

Troopers Jim Yeager and Amy Dehner, along with D/Sgt. Gerald Badgett, showing off the Special Olympics t-shirt designed by Tpr. Liz Hunt.

Retired MSP D/F/Lt. Ken Bennett and Special Olympics Law Enforcement Liaison, Andrea Rachko.

MSP Central Route jumping off the 30 ft. cliff in Presque Isle.

F/Lt. John Porter with a Special

Olympics’ Athlete.


We discussed the Torch Run teamsandwhatwewouldbedoingduringtheweek.Thisprovedtobeapositivecontact, considering the amountof support we received throughoutMarquetteCounty.

After the central route runningbegan, the week quickly became ablur.Each teammemberwould runtwofive-milerunsperday.Whenweweren’trunning,wewereattemptingto sleep,however,withSgt.Badgettonthebuskeepingthingslively,thatwas quite difficult. If you are notfamiliar with Sgt. Badgett, he hasquiteasenseofhumor,whichleftuswith sore stomachs from laughingmostoftheweek.

Along the way, we managed tojumpintheverycoldLakeSuperiorseveral other times. The highlightwasthe�0footjumpoffthePresqueIslecliff.AllmembersincludingthebraveGeraldBadgettmadethejumptwice,andyes,hewas‘THATGUY’in recruit school. CongratulationsGerald for joining the rest of yourteamandmakingusproud.

Now,gettingbacktothehelpfromthe Gaylord Post. On Wednesdaynight,ourlegwasrunningbacksouththroughtheGaylordPostarea.Everytimearunnerisout,atrailvehiclethatprovidesprotectionfollowsthem.Atapproximately2��0hours,wenoticedavehiclethatwouldnotpassthetrailvehicle after being waved around itfor several miles. We requested theGaylordTroopstomovethisvehiclealong. The car would not initiallystopforthetroopsortheirlightsandsiren. The driver eventually pulledover and was subsequently arrestedforOWI.Nosurprisetous,sheblewapairof two’s.Badnightforher torolluponabunchofcops.ThankstotheGaylordTroops.

While running through Clare onThursday,wemadeastopatthe“Cops& Doughnuts” Bakery. This bakeryis owned by local FOP members.

from TORCH RUN, page 17 F/Lt.Cardwasinterviewedbyseveralmedia outlets in the area and did agreatjobpromotingSpecialOlympicsand the Torch Run. The Bakeryownerswerealsokindenoughtogivealltherunnersafreet-shirt.

On Thursdaynight, we again ledthe midnight run from the Capitolsteps.Wewerejoinedinthisrunbythe regional Mid-Michigan PoliceAcademy and several of their staff.Also participating in this run wasMSPLt.ColonelEddieWashington,MSPTrainingDivisionStaff,severalmembersfromtheESTeam,(thanksfor coming up from the refresherboys) and several troopers and locallaw enforcement. Funny story, assoon as the run left theCapitol,wewerejoinedbyalocalcollegestudentwho spilled out of one of the barsandjoinedintherun.“James”endeduprunningthefullfive-milelegandthen joinedTpr.AmyDehneraswehanded off to her for the next leg.James ran an additional five milesforatotalof�0,andwasactuallynoteven intoxicated toour surprise.Hewas familiar with Special Olympics,ashemajoredinSignLanguage.Hefeltcompelledtojointhecauseeventhoughhehasnever runmore than2-3miles.Jamesendedupearningafree torch run shirt out of thedeal!Former Torch Run member, Tpr.CraigFelix,waskindenoughtogiveJames a ride back to his residenceafterhefinishedthe�0miles.

Thehighlightofthetripwaswhenwemadeseveralstopsatlocalschools.During the stops, we handed outt-shirtstothespecialneedschildrenand athletes. It was very rewardingtoseethesmilesonthekid’sfacesaswe ran through the school parkinglots and let them pass the torch.They presented us with special pinsanddidnotwantustoleave.Ithinkwewereallhuggedaboutahundredtimes.Wewererunningforthemanditmadethe lackofsleepandall themilesworthittoseehowhappyoureffortsmadethem!

WefinisheduptheweekinSterlingHeightsonFridayeveningandweregraciously allowed to shower, andget cleaned up at the Hoffmannresidence.ThanksDerekandBrenda,youguysareawesome!

During the week, the team wasblessedtobeinthepresenceofsuchunique individuals. Imustcommenton our ‘useless trivia queen’ teammember, Tpr. Amy Dehner (aka“Wiz”). “Wiz”provideduswith noreal helpful information throughoutthe course of the entire trip, butwas fun to have along nonetheless.Tpr. Jim Yeager was training for amarathon. Somewhere during thedrivenorth,hemusthavebumpedhisheadbecauseheneverreallystoppedrunning theentireweek.All centralrouterunnersran�0milesduringthecourseoftheweek.Jimputinafewextraandtotaledaround91milesinsevendays.F/Lt.JohnPorter,whoissettoretirenextfall,wasarunningstudaswellandkepthissub8minutepacegoingallweek.Iftherestofusareinthatkindofshapeayearoutfromretirement–thatwouldbeawesome.F/Lt.PorteralsorepresentedMSPintherunacrosstheMackinawBridgeanddidafinejob.

ThiseventwouldnottakeplaceifnotfortheeffortsofF/Lt.JohnCardwhoistheDirectorofalltheCentralRouteTeams.Everywherewewentonthetrip,F/Lt.Cardwasgreetedwithsmiles,hugs,anddonations.Hehasagreatdealofrespectacrossthestate.AlthoughthiseventisfocusedontheSpecialOlympicsandraisingmoneyforthatgreatfoundation,F/Lt.CarddoesanincrediblejobpromotingtheMSPandour involvementwith thisevent. He makes us all proud to bepartoftheMSP.

In conclusion, the week was anunforgettable experience. The Cen-tral Route Torch Run teams raisedaround$�0,000forSpecialOlympics.Weare all proud tobepartof suchanoblecause.■

▪ September/October,2009 ▪ 2�

Board of AwardsThe following citations were approved by the department’s District and Division Review Panels and the Board of Awards. The ranks of the officers are those held at the time of the request for citation.

Lifesaving:Tpr. Jeremy Sloan isreceivingtheLifesavingAwardforadministeringfirstaidtosavethelifeofanother.OnMarch �, 2009,Trooper Sloanwas flagged downby amotoristwho advisedTrooper Sloan that acarhadjusthitthemedianwallandthedriverwasunresponsive.TrooperSloanwenttothevehicleandfoundthedriverslumpedoverthewheel,withoutapulseandnotbreathing.Withtheassistanceofthecivilian,TrooperSloanpulledthedriverfromthevehicleandbeganCPRandrescuebreathing.AnofficerfromtheBridgeportTownshipPoliceDepartmentthenarrived,bringingwithhimanAutomatedExternalDefibrillator(AED).Ashockwasadministeredtothevictimandthevictim’spulsereturned.Emergencymedicalpersonnelthenarrivedandthevictimwastransportedtothehospitalwherehewasadmittedtointensivecare.

Tpr. Matthew DjerfandTpr. Dieter Kochan(currentlylaidoff)arereceivingtheLifesavingAwardforadministeringfirstaidtosavethelifeofanother.OnJune2�,2009,TroopersDjerfandKochanrespondedtoamedicalemergencyfora61-year-oldmalewhohadsufferedapossibleheartattack.Whenthetroopersarrived,theyfoundCPRwasbeingadministeredbythevictim’sdaughterandasecondsubject.TrooperstookoverCPRandusedanAutomatedExternalDefibrillator(AED)toadministerashock.ThetroopersthencontinuedCPR,andeventuallythevictimregainedhispulseandbeganbreathingonhisown.Emergencymedicalpersonneltransportedthevictimtothehospitalfortreatment.Whenthetroopersleftthehospital,thevictimwasinstablecondition.

Tpr. Robert Carter isreceivingtheLifesavingAwardforadministeringfirstaidtosavethelifeofanother.On July �8, 2009, Trooper Carter and an officer from the Baraga PoliceDepartment responded to areportofasubjectsufferingapossibleheartattack.TheBaragaPoliceDepartmentofficerwasthefirsttoarriveatthescene.Whenhedetectednopulseonthe56-year-oldvictim,hebeganCPR.Momentslater,TrooperCarterarrived,bringingwithhimanAutomatedExternalDefibrillator(AED).Twoshockswereadministered,andonthethirdattempt,thevictimregainedapulse.Emergencymedicalpersonnelthenarrivedandtransportedthevictimtothehospital.■

Tpr. Jeremy Sloan

Tpr. Robert Carter

Tpr. Deiter

Kochan

Tpr. Matthew

Djerf

These three little raccoons eventually fell asleep on the window ledge in the front of the St. Ignace Post.(Photos taken by Tpr. Gary Demers.)


WLKM - FM – There’s somethingnew on the scene in St. JosephCountyintermsof recognition-andaMichiganStatePoliceofficerisverymuchapartof it.CountyProsecutorJohn McDonough announced theawardat theonsetof theSt. JosephCounty Board of CommissionersmeetingonTuesday,August�8,2009.

McDonough said, “About sixmonthsago,Italkedwithstaff inmyofficeandwedecidedthat–forallthatthepoliceofficersinthecountygivetousandgivetotherestof thecitizensof thecounty–thatweweregoingtogiveayearlyawardtothe‘Investigatorof theYear,’oneofficer thatwe feltwent above and beyond the call of dutyforSt.JosephCounty.”

McDonough said the unanimouschoice for the award was Detective

Mike Scott of the Michigan StatePolice. McDonough noted Scott’smanyyearsof serviceandhisinvolve-ment in numerous investigationsand said, “He is a credit to the lawenforcement community. He exem-plifies what a police officer shouldbe,andhedoesabsolutelyeverythingwith the utmost grace and class.”McDonough said, “Wehavedecidedtoname the award “TheMike ScottInvestigator of the Year Award. Wewould like to thank him, from ouroffice and from the citizens of St.Joseph County, for going above andbeyond the callof duty.”The awardconsists of a large plaque that willhang intheprosecutor’sofficeandasmaller one to be presented to eachyear’srecipient.■

Detective Mike Scott Gets Award

Tpr. Michael Scott White Pigeon Post #52

96th Recruit School

2009 Buick Open

(Left to right, all from the Flint Post unless otherwise noted):Tpr. Tino Oliveira, Tpr. Mike Roth, Tpr. Paul Frechette (West Branch Post), Tpr. Rob Mossing, Tiger Woods,

Tpr. Bradley Ross, Tpr. Doug Gough (West Branch Post), Lt. Stephen Sipes, Sgt. Todd Mapes, Tpr. Steve Skrbec, Tpr. Rob Smith, and Sgt. Doug Rogers (Sandusky Post). (Photo submitted by Tpr. Rob Mossing.)


By LaNia ColemanThe Bay City Times

Jim Moore’s colors are blue andsilver.

Blueistheuniformhewearsasastate police trooper at the Bay CityPost.

Silveristhesecond-placemedalheearned in the Toughest CompetitorAliveeventattherecentWorldPoliceandFireGames inVancouver,Brit-ishColumbia.

“OnmyflighttoVancouver,therewere a lot of people going to thegames,” said Moore, 36, of the July31 - August 9 games. “When I toldpeople I was doing the TCA, theylookedatmelikeIwasnuts.”

The Toughest Competitor Alivecombines a �K run, shot put, �00-meter sprint, �00-meter swim, 20-footropeclimb,benchpress,pullupsandobstaclecourse.

Theday-long trials take about 12hourstocomplete.

“We’retold,fromthetimeweleavetheacademy,thatwhenwechoselawenforcement,welostourrighttobeunfit,”saidF/Lt.JohnCard,BayCityPostCommander.

“(Moore)has taken that toheart.Hehas alwaysmaintained optimumphysical fitnessandhehasprovidedhimselfsomegoalstostayfocused.”

Moore, of Bay City, has partici-pated in the biennial competitionsince 200�. In prior years, he com-peted in Indianapolis; Barcelona,Spain; Quebec City, Quebec; andAdelaide,SouthAustralia.

“Ihavefriendsallovertheworld,”said Moore, a trooper since 1997.“It’sgoodcamaraderie.”

“I’mkindofcompetitiveandIliketostayinshape.Thisisawaytotestmyfitnessandit’sagoodtime.”

Making the News ...Bay City Trooper Takes Second in

Toughest Competitor Event at World Games

Bay City resident Jim Moore, a state police trooper stationed at the Bay City Post, works out last week at Powerhouse Gym in Saginaw Township.

(Photo courtesy The Bay City Times | Jeffrey LaMonde)

This year, Moore achieved thehighestscoreofhiscompetitivecareerandpersonalbestsinfourevents.

Still, he’s not inclined to rest onhislaurels.

“For me, it’s to get the gold,” hesaid.“Igotowin.Ialsogotochal-lenge myself. It’s a two-prongedtest.”

Mooreisalreadypreparingforthe20��gamesinNewYork.

His weight training and cardio-vascular regimennecessitatesone tothreehoursaday,fourdaysaweek,inthegym.Hetrainsyear-round.

Mooreeatsahigh-proteindietthathesupplementswithfishoil,vitaminB,alotofwaterandcreatine,anami-noacidessentialformuscleenergy.

“AboutthreemonthsoutIgorealhigh-proteinandcutbackoncarbo-hydrates to start getting lean,” hesaid.The 20�� games likely will be

Moore’s last chanceat thegold.Hissonwillbenearly5yearsoldthen,andthetroopersaidhe’llhavetoomanyotherresponsibilitiesafterthat.The games will honor the �0-

year anniversary of the September��, 200�, attack at theWorld TradeCenterwheremore than 400 policeofficers, firefighters andparamedicsdied.■

This article was originally published September 1, 2009. It is reprinted with permission from TheBayCityTimes.


Making the News ...Cops Help Dream Up High-Tech Police Car

By Jim Kavanagh

ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) –Imagine the Batmobile busting badguys inBismarck,NorthDakota,or“Knight Rider’s” KITT corrallingcriminalsonthePennsylvaniaTurn-pike.

CarbonMotorsCorp.’snewhigh-tech cop car prototype might notbe quite up to superhero specs, butsomepolicesayitcouldbeawelcomeadditiontotheirarsenal.

“Idon’t seeanydownside to thiscar,”saidCarlLatorre,aPennsylvaniaStatePoliceDispatcherwhoserved35years as a Philadelphia PoliceOfficer.“Iamsoexcitedaboutthiscar.Thiscarratesuptherewith cops carrying automaticweapons to combat what thecriminalscarrynow.It’sabouttime that something like thiscameabout.”

OK, so it doesn’t havenanotech cloaking capabilityor rocket boosters, butevery feature on the CarbonE7 concept vehicle drawson suggestions from morethan �,000 law enforcementprofessionals.

The result is a futuristicprowlerwitha�00-horsepowerclean diesel engine, flashinglights visible from all angles,an ergonomic cockpit, anonboard computer with voicecommand and instant licenseplate recognition, integratedshotgunmounts,andmore.Weaponsof mass destruction detectors areavailableasanoption–seriously.

“The E7 was designed by copsfor cops, breaking the tradition ofrecruiting family sedans into theforce,” Company Co-founder StacyDeanStephenssaid.

“The current vehicles that they(police departments) use weredesigned for driving around, goingto the grocery store, taking kids toschool – things like that,” Stephenssaid.

“Youdon’thaveanengineersittingatoneoftheotherautomakerssaying,‘Y’know,Ithinkwhatweneedtodoisweneedtotakethiscar,andrunitintoacurbat�0milesanhour,andsee how many times it takes beforethe wheels and the suspension failsonit.”

The rear passenger compartmentaloneisenoughtomakeexperienced

copsgetteary-eyed.Therear-hinged“suicide doors” make it easier forhandcuffed passengers to get inandout, and the seat isdesigned so“guests” can ride comfortably withtheir hands cuffed behind theirbacks.

For officer safety, Latorre likes

howtheseatbeltsareanchoredinthecenteroftheseatandbucklenearthedoor so the officer doesn’t have toleanacrosstheprisoner.

“When you put a prisoner in theback seat, you’re supposed to straphim in,” Latorre said. “Nowadays,youhavetomakesureyourgunisn’tclose tohishands,andhowareyougoing to strap somebody in doingthat?”

Perhapsmostpopularamongcopsis the rear compartment, which issealed off from the front and madeentirelyofseamless,washableplastic,withdrainplugsinthefloor.

“Numerous times I’ve had lessthan pleasant experiences withprisonersvomitingorrelievingthem-selvesinthebackseat,”saidStephens,aformerTexasPoliceOfficer.

Theseatinnovationsareupfront,too,wheretheseatshaverecessestoac-commodateofficers’bulkygunbelts.

Carbon Motors Corp.’s E7 concept vehicle was on display recently near the US Capitol. (Photos courtesy CNN | Paul Courson)


The E7’s rear compartment is designed to keep prisoners and officers safe.

“Thefrontseat–Icouldn’tbelievethe front seat. They thought ofeverything,”Latorresaid.“Youdon’tknowhowdifficultitistogetoutofacar.Thefirstthingyou’vegottodoisadjustyourgunbelt.Thegunbeltshouldn’tbeaproblem.”The E7 can go 0 to 60 mph in

6.5 seconds, has a top speed of155 mph and can withstand a 75-mph rear impact, according to thecompany’s website. It has bullet-resistantpanelsinthedoorsanddashandhaspushbumpers incorporatedintothealuminumframe.Theupperflashing lights are integrated intotheroofpanel,eliminating theneedfor abolted-on lightbar that causesaerodynamic drag – reducing fueleconomy–andcanleadtorust.

theydon’tgiveyouaprice.”Company officials say the price

–possiblyaround$�0,000perunit–willbe“competitive”consideringthecostofequippingaconventionalcarfor police work and how long eachvehiclelasts.“TheCarbonE7willbebuilttolast2�0,000miles,comparedwith7�,000to�20,000milesforthetypicalpatrolcar,”Stephenssaid.

“When it’s all said and done, it’sa matter of how much it costs permile,” said Bismarck Deputy ChiefFredWooten.

“Regardlessofhowgood it lookson paper, a state or big-city agencywon’tbewillingtotakeachanceonavehiclewithnotrackrecord,”saidDetectiveMaryWheat,spokespersonfor the Portland Police Department

Those cars are used on a 24-hourbasis.Thatwouldn’twork.”

“But municipalities don’t balk atpayinglargesumsforotherpurpose-built vehicles such as firetrucks andambulances,”counteredLatorre, thePennsylvaniaOfficer.

“Theydon’tsay,‘Oh,here’saboxtruck;gofightfireswithit’or‘Here’san E-2�0 cargo van; go pick uppatientswithit,’dothey?,”hesaid.

“SoIdon’tseewhythemunicipalitywouldn’tsay, ‘Youknowwhat?This[policecar] isnothingbutaplusforus.’”

The company, based in Atlanta,Georgia, doesn’t have a factory yet,but has named five states whereit could locate: Georgia, Indiana,Michigan,NorthCarolinaandSouthCarolina.“Productionisscheduledto

beginin20�2,”Stephenssaid.Carbon doesn’t expect to

take over the market quickly,insteadheis“countingonafewearlyadopterswillingtotakeariskonafewvehiclesandworkoutthekinkstoeveryoneelse’ssatisfaction,” Stephens said.Hundreds of agencies alreadyhavemadeonlinereservationsfor thousands of CarbonMotors vehicles, putting thecompany“verywellonourwaytosellingoutourfirstyear,”hesaid.

Wheat praised the Carbonteam’s entrepreneurship andsuggestedthecompanymarketits car first in smaller townswith less red tapeandsimplerbiddingprocesses.ThatworksforWooten,theDeputyChiefinBismarck.

“We’llbemore thanhappyto field test one,” he offered. “If itworks as advertised, we’ll probablyhaveafleetofthemsomeday.”■

This article is reprinted with permission from CNN.com/technology.

Despite the technological “wow”factorandofficerenthusiasm,theE7couldprovetobeatoughsell.

“Thepeopleareveryintelligentandsmartwhoare setting thisup,” saidLt. Michael Arnold, Fleet Managerof the Bismarck Police DepartmentinNorthDakota.“Whatscaresmeis

inOregon.“Iftheydocost$�0,000,nobody’s

goingtobuythem,”Wheatsaid.“No!Police agencies can’t afford $�0,000cars.Wehavehugefleetsofcars.Wehave hundreds of them; hundredsandhundredsofcars.Weturnthemovertoo.Imean,weridethemhard.


Good Job Troops!SPEEDING/FLEEING & ELUD-ING:SaultCityPDattemptedtostopavehicleonEasterdayAve.,intheSoo,forspeeding.Thevehicleattemptedtoeludethe officer by driving into oncomingtraffic, then entering I-7� southbound.SaultCityPDterminatedthepursuitatthecitylimit.ThevehiclewaslocatedbyTroopers Daniel Browne and Joseph Leblancminuteslater,stilltravelingatahighrateofspeed.Thesubjectattemptedto elude troopers in a lengthy pursuit,whichcontinuedontoM28andM221,before backtracking to Sault Ste Marie.TribalUnit6�09wasabletogetinfrontofthepursuitandsuccessfullydeployspikestrips.Thesuspectcontinuedtodriveontheflattenedtiresuntilthevehiclebecamedisabled. He then exited the vehicle,did a fewpushups, got up and came attroopers, who deployed the Taser. ThesubjectwaslodgedatChippewaCountyJailonOWIandFleeandEludecharges.AUTH:Sgt.Keck,SaultSte.MariePost

ABDUCTION/ROBBERY: At noon,on 7/��/09, a �2-year-old man fromLansingwasfoundinanalleyinGrandRapids, bound at the ankles, wrists,shoulders,andmouth.Witnessesreportedseeingamanremovingthevictimfromthe trunk of a maroon Impala. ThevictimtoldofficersheattendedapartyinMt.Pleasantwherehehadbeenassaultedandhelddownwithaknifetohisthroatbya“BIGGUY,”whileanothersuspectboundhimwithducttape.Theytookhisphone,wallet,andidentification,thenputhimintothetrunkoftheirvehicle.Afterseveral hours, the victim was dumpedoffinGrandRapids.TroopersfromMt.Pleasant Post identified the location ofthe incident, the suspects and severalwitnesses.TroopersalsoexecutedasearchwarrantonIsabellaRoad,recoveringthevictim’spropertyandotherevidence.A22-year-oldSaginawmanattheresidencewasarrestedonunrelatedcharges.A26-year-old female from Mt. Pleasant wasarrested for Unlawful ImprisonmentandAssaultwithaDangerousWeapon.A 27-year-old member of the SaginawChippewaIndianTribewasarrestedatamotelinAlmawherehewasstayingwith

his girlfriend, without incident. He ischargedwithArmedRobbery,UnlawfulImprisonment, and Assault with aDangerousWeapon.Hefacesupto lifein prison. Thanks to the cooperationbetweenstate,localandfederalagencies,the suspects were taken into custodywithin 48 hours of the initial report toGrand Rapids PD. Assisting agenciesincludeGrandRapids andMt.PleasantPDs, BAYANET, Saginaw-ChippewaTribal PD, Gratiot SD, and the FBI.AUTH:Sgt.Kaiser,Mt.PleasantPost

SUICIDAL/B&E: Tpr. Everett Reneaud assisted Gladwin CountySheriff’s Deputies with a 64-year-oldintoxicatedsuicidal subject.Thesubjectoriginally threatened to harm himselfwith a knife, then threatened officerswithashovel.Thesubjectwastakenforamentalevaluation.Onthesameday,Tpr.ReneaudrespondedtoabarfightattheWooden Shoe Bar, while attempting tolocatetheotherpartytoafight.Afelonyfugitive was identified and arrested.Lateron,Tpr.ReneaudassisteddeputieswitharesidentialB&Einprogress.Thesuspect,whowasrecentlyreleasedfromjail,brokeintohisneighbor’shouse.Thehomeowner found the suspect hidingin the closet.Thehomeownerdetainedthesuspectuntilthepolicearrived.Thesuspectwas lodgedforHomeInvasion.AUTH:Sgt.Grove,GladwinPost

SUICIDAL SUBJECT: Tpr. Doug GoughwasdispatchedtobackupWestBranchPDataresidencewhereasubjectwas sitting in a car, in his daughter’sdriveway, with a loaded handgun,threatening suicide. He advised that hewouldshootatpolicewhentheyarrivedand force a “suicide by cop.” Whenofficersarrived,hehadfled,butwaslaterlocated in the southbound rest area onI-7�, inArenacCounty.Officers set upaperimeter,divertedtraffic,andwaitedfor the ES Team to arrive. Stop stickswere deployed at the entrance ramp.Thesuspectdidattempt togetbackonI-7�andflattened threeofhis tires.Hethen abandoned the vehicle and wentsouthbound on foot. He was covertly

approached by two ES Team membersin an unmarked vehicle and taken intocustody. A loaded 357 revolver wasretrievedfromhisvehicle.Hewaslodgedin the Arenac County Jail. TrooperGough was assisted by Ogemaw andArenacDeputies,WestBranchPD,andthe Emergency Support Team. Greatjobofpreservinglifewhileensuringthesafety of innocent bystanders. AUTH:F/Lt.Anthony,WestBranchPost

BUD BASH 2009:PersonnelfromtheHoughton Lake, Gaylord, and CadillacPosts, along with officers from theDepartmentofNaturalResources,Ros-common County Sheriff’s Department,and Denton, Gerrish, and RichfieldTownship Police Departments, parti-cipated in a cooperative enforcementeffortduringthe2009BudBash,whichoccurs annually on Houghton Lake.Officerswereassistedbyfourmembersof the Underwater Recovery Unit whowere assigned to operate two MSPboats. Also assisting was the MichiganDepartment of Corrections whoprovidedtransportvansandpersonneltoassistwiththem.From7/�0/09-8/2/09,175arrestsweremade.This includes11OWI’s, �0 Fugitives, several Resistingand Obstructing charges, Assaulting aCorrections Officer (Felony), 7� otheralcoholrelatedarrests,and40arrestsforIndecentExposure,UrinatinginPublic,Lewd and Lascivious Behavior, and/orDisorderly Person. From 4:00 pm onFridayto4:00pmonSunday,40subjectswere lodged in the Roscommon Jail,and58chargeswereauthorized.AUTH:Sgt.Green,HoughtonLakePost

BUSINESS B&Es: Tpr. John Goochbegan investigating B&E’s of a localArby’s, Burger King, and GoodwillStore, where the safes at each businessweresmashedandcashtaken.TheArby’sManager’sboyfriendbecameasuspect.Tpr.Goochcomparedhisevidencewithevidence that the Shiawassee SheriffDeptuty obtained in similar B&E’s,andmetwiththeirdetectivesnumeroustimes.Recently,anotherfemalefriendofthe B&E suspect, arrested on another


charge, implicated themainsuspect forthesafejobs.HewasconfrontedbyTpr.Goochwiththeevidenceandconfessedtoalloftheaboveandmore.ThesuspecthasservedprisontimeforapriorB&Esafe job. The suspect also implicatedhis girlfriend, the ex-Arby’s Manager.AUTH:F/Lt.Wright,CorunnaPost

UDAA/JAIL ESCAPE/HOME IN-VASION: On 8/2/09, Sgt. C. BradleyoftheRedfordPDwasrequestedbyhisagency to assist in the investigation ofanR&CMotorVehicle.He iscurrentlyassignedtoWesternWayneAutoTheft.Sgt. Bradley interviewed two suspectswho, in a very polite and cooperativemanner, stated they had “rented” thecar from a subject in Pontiac. Sgt.Bradley drove to Pontiac to verify thesuspects’ story and discovered the twohadcommittedmultiplehomeinvasionsin their neighborhood, one of whichwascapturedbyawitnessoncellphonevideo. Meanwhile, the two suspectsluredaRedfordofficertotheir jailcell,attacked the officer, grabbed the keys,andescaped fromthe jail.One tried tohide in a parked vehicle and the otherbroke into an occupied home nearby.Redford PD and local residents locatedboth suspects and arrested them. Sgt.BradleyobtainedfelonywarrantsonthetwoforHomeInvasion1stDegree;R&CStolenVehicle;UDAA;EscapefromJailthrough Violence; and three counts ofResistingandObstructing. Informationobtained from Sgt. Bradley was turnedovertoPontiacPDforchargesstemmingfromtheoriginalhomeinvasion.AUTH:D/Lt. Hayward, Western Wayne AutoTheft

SUSPECTS DE-RAILED: D/Sgt. Jay Poupard and D/Spl. Bob Tomassi,oftheDigitalEvidenceSection,receiveda call from CSX Rail Police regardingan internet investigation. Videos hadbeen posted to YouTube showingjuvenilesattemptingtoderailfreightandpassenger trains moving through theNorthvilleunderpassarea.Thejuvenileswereseenthrowingobjectslikebicycles,concreteandotherobjectsatoncomingtrains. They also placed items on thetrack having the potential to derail thetrain.Inaddition,apostedvideoshows

asteelprybarbeingusedbyonejuvenileashewasattemptingtomoveordislodgepartofthetrackasthetrainwaspassing.Search warrants were submitted forYouTubeandsubscriberrecordsthroughaninternetserviceprovider.Thesearchwarrant return information provided aphysical address fromwhere thevideoshad been uploaded. Ironically, theresidencewaslocatedjustafewhundredyards from the railway crossing. Afterspeaking with the juveniles involved, afull confession was obtained regardingthe series of videotaped incidents.The efforts of CSX personnel and ourinvestigators eliminated the possibilityofseriouslossoflifetothesuspectsandsurroundingcommunityintheeventofatrainderailment.TheChiefProsecutorinWashtenawCountyisinterestedinthecase.GreatworkbyMSPDESpersonnel.AUTH:D/F/Lt.Kish,DigitalEvidenceSection

SUICIDAL VICTIM: Tpr. Tim Johnson and K9-12 “Rip” assistedHuron Clinton Metro Park PD andGreen Oak Twp. PD in searchingfor a male subject who had possiblycommitted suicide. Officers located avehicle in the park, after hours, with asuicide note and loose ammunition onthe seat of the vehicle. A search fromthe vehicle toward the Huron Riverwas initiated.Shortlyafter,Ripgaveanindicationofodor.Afterrunningashortdistance,theylocatedthedeceasedmaleatthebaseofalargeoaktree.ThescenewasturnedovertoMetroParksOfficers.AUTH:Sgt.Logan,BrightonPost

MINOR GAMBLER: D/Spl. Art Williams was advised by GreektownCasino surveillance that a minor wasplaying Three Card Poker in Pit #7withhismother.Theminorenteredthecasinousinghisdeceasedbrother’siden-tification.Theminorhad twowarrantsforhisarrest–Larceny fromAutoandDangerousDrugs.Theminorwasheldat the Detroit Post until picked up byMonroe County Sheriff’s Department.The case is pending Attorney Generalauthorization on Minor in Casinocharge.AUTH:D/Lt.Hendrix,ERSID,GamingSection

OPERATION TOY STORE: On8/�/09, Special Agents from ATFDetroit Field Division were assisted byUPSET, MSP Tobacco Unit, BaragaPD, and all the troopers from the L’Anse Post,withservingfour(4)sealedFederalSearchWarrantsandfivesealed(5) Federal Arrest Warrants. They alsoassisted with serving a sealed FederalSeizureWarrantatabankinBaraga.Thisenforcementactivitywastheresultofantwoyearundercoveroperationcharginga group of individuals who have beentrafficking in contraband cigarettes.These individuals are responsible forthe diversion of approximately 460,000cartons of contraband cigarettes,resulting in an approximate tax lossof over $9,000,000.00 to the stateof Michigan, as well as other states.Threeof the four searchwarrantswereserved on the Keweenaw Bay Indianreservation.Seizedpursuanttowarrantswas approximately $�28,000, 40 fire-arms, five cases of untaxed cigarettes,miscellaneous documents, numerousrecreationalvehicles,afrontendloader/tractor,32'traveltrailer,and26'boat.Inaddition,afullyrestored1967ChevroletChevelle,2009DodgeChallenger,2009Limited Edition Z 06 Corvette, 2009YukonDenali,200�HummerH2,2002Ford F ��0 Pick-up, and 2007 Yukonwere seized as proceeds of their illegalcigarettediversionactivities.AdditionalFederal Search and Seizure Warrantswill be served on additional vehiclesand bank accounts directly related tointelligence gathered during the courseoftheinvestigation.AUTH:F/Lt.Loyd,L’AnsePost

U.P. PURSUIT: On 8/6/09, at 4 pm,a DNR officer began a chase of two“crotch rockets” just east of Newberryon eastbound M-28. The “crotchrockets” were traveling over �00 mph.ThechasecontinuedontosouthM-123.Just north of Trout Lake, a MSP #93trooperstoppedoneofthemotorcyclesand the driver was arrested. The othercycle continued south on M-123 and aMSP#83trooperbeganapursuitnorthofMoran.Thecyclewas forcedoff theroad by a Mackinac County Deputy atI-75 and M-123. After a short while ina swampy area, the rider was arrested.


HewaslodgedinMackinacCountyJailcharged with PWID Marijuana, Flee& Elude and DWLS. The other rider,hisbrother,wasalso lodged forFlee&Elude. AUTH: Sgt. Dale Garrow, St.IgnacePost

B&E SOLVED:At��:��am,on8/6/09,Tpr. Wes Smith wasdispatchedtoassistManistee County Sheriff’s Deputies onaB&Ecomplaintata localhighschoolwhere significant damage was found.While the local officers processed thescene,Tpr.Smithcanvassed thearea inanattempttodevelop leads.Tpr.Smitheventuallytrackeddowntwomales,ages17and18,whoconfessed to thecrime.ThesubjectswereTOTManisteeCounty.AUTH:Sgt.MarkMiller,ManisteePost

HEMP LOCATES 1500 PLANTS: On 8/�/09 and 8/6/09, CMET con-ducted HEMP flights in Newaygo,Ionia,MontcalmandMecostaCounties.Officer’s uncovered �,�64 marijuanaplants being grown illegally in outdoorgrowoperations.Threesearchwarrantsforresidenceswereobtainedandexecuted,resultingintheseizureoffourfirearmsandalargequantityofprescriptionpills.Arrestsarependingonsixsuspectsandpossiblechargesonthree tofourmore,pending further investigation. Onesuspectattemptedtodismantleandhidehis indoor grow operation while thehelicopterwasrefuelingandgroundcrewswereattemptingtogettotheresidence.Ground crews cut off the suspectbetween his residence and his hidingspot.Thesuspectfledonfoot.Groundcrews recovered everything the suspectwas attempting to hide on a neighbor’sproperty. CMET recovered remnantsof his grow operation at the residencesubsequenttoasearchwarrant.AUTH:D/Sgt.JoelAbendroth,CMET

B&E:WhileenroutetoGeneseeCountyJailwithadrunk,Troopers Mike Troutt and Troy Bonadurer,overheardaHomeInvasioninprogressovertheFlintCityradio.Beingjustaroundthecornerfromthe call, with the closest Flint City carsomewaysoff,troopersrespondedwiththe drunk in tow. Upon arriving andexitingthepatrolcar,thetrooperswereoutandrunningwiththedrunkyelling

“gogetemguys!”Onemale,armedwithahandgun,exited thebackdoorof theresidence.HewasapprehendedbyFlintPDandthehandgunwasrecovered.Thetroopers found two other males in thehouse.Onewasarmedwithahandgunandtheotheraknife.Bothsubjectsweretakenintocustodywithoutincident.Twopounds of marijuana was the target ofthe theft. The three were charged withHome Invasion, CCW, Felony Firearm,Felon in Possession. The victims werecharged with PWID Marijuana. Afterthe adventures above, the drunk waslodged in the Genesee County Jail. Hetold the correction officers he just saw“thecoolestthingI’veeversceneinmylife!” AUTH: Acting Shift SupervisorTpr.Fiebernitz,FlintPost

RETAIL FRAUD: Tpr. Timothy Murphy was dispatched to a RetailFraud complaint where the suspectstole $�00.00 worth of merchandisefromthreedifferentstores.Thesuspectdumped some of the merchandisebehind one of the stores. Tpr. Murphystoppedthesubjectassheattemptedtoleavethearea.Awarrantwasauthorizedand the suspect was arrested by GrandBlanc Township PD. The investigationcontinues on the suspect’s boyfriend,who was also involved. AUTH: Sgt. AWhite,CorunnaPost

STOLEN AUTO RECOVERY:Troopers Kevin Dolan and Mark Lesinski, of the Detroit Freeway Post,requestedassistancefromD/Tpr. Adam Henderson,oftheWesternWayneAutoTheft Unit (WWATU) in investigatinga possible chop shop in Detroit. ThetrooperscameuponastolenBuickRegalas it was being stripped of its parts.The parts were then being taken overto another car at the garage next door.D/Tpr.Hendersonidentifiedthevehicle,obtained the suspect information, andwillbesubmittingawarrantrequestoncethe investigation is complete. AUTH:D/Lt.Darnell,WWATU

MARIJUANA CAR HAULER: Tri-County Metro Narcotics (TCM) wascontactedbyasheriff’sofficeinArizonaregarding a load of marijuana that aconfidentialinformantstatedwascoming

toMichigan.Themarijuanawas loadedin a Michigan plated vehicle that wasbeing transported on a semi-truck carhauler.Thedriverwasnotinvolved.Thecar hauler was subsequently observeddroppingoffthesuspectvehicletotwoeagerly waiting individuals in Lansing.The suspects were stopped and 22pounds of marijuana was recoveredfromthecarhaulersuspectvehicle.Bothsuspectsweretakenintocustodywithoutincident. Apparently, some people justdon’t learn, as the suspect arrestedfor picking up the car was arrested byTCM two weeks prior for accepting apackage from (you guessed it) Arizonathat contained16poundsofmarijuana.AssistingintheinterdictionsuccesswastheFirst District Home Town Security Team, First District Fugitive Team,and MSP Brighton Canine Handler Tpr. Tim Johnson w/Rip.Thiswasa greatcooperativeeffortbyall involved.AUTH:D/Sgt.Willoughby,TCM

TOBACCO BREAK SOLVES B&E:On8/9/09,Trooper Dave Stuck wentoutsidehisresidenceduringthenightforacigarettebreak.HeobservedaB&Einprogressatagasstationdownhisstreet.TrooperStuckcontacted911andon-dutyTroopers David Morikawa and Eric Farnsworth responded. The suspects,withatwoyearoldchildinthecar,quicklyleft the scene andheaded toWisconsinwhere they committed another B&E.TrooperscaughtthesuspectswhentheyreturnedtoMichigan.PropertyfromtheB&Eswasrecovered.TroopersobtainedconfessionstotheseB&Esandsolved15moreB&EsinMichiganandWisconsin.Greatworkbyalltroopers!AUTH:Sgt.Grabowski,IronRiverPost

NO OPS HOMICIDE SUSPECT:While working traffic in BrightonTwp., Tpr. Michael Yenshaw stoppeda vehicle for failing to stop leaving aprivate drive and defective equipment.The driver was no ops on person andwas unable to remember his name.Tpr.Yenshawbrought thedriver to theBrighton Post for a Live Scan. As thesuspectwasabouttobeprinted,hegavehisrealnameandsaidhewaswantedinDetroitonahomicidewarrant.ALEINcheckconfirmedavalidwarrantfor1stDegree Murder. AUTH: Sgt. WayneSmith,BrightonPost


GROW OPERATION: At approx-imately4:�0pm,Troopers Mick Poliski and Gary Demers were dispatched toa missing person complaint. While enroute, information was received fromthe victim’s family that an assault mayhave taken place. Upon arrival at thecomplainant/suspect’s residence, theyfoundhimtobehighly intoxicatedandcoveredinblood.Uponquestioning,thesuspect became abusive and combativerequiringTpr.PoliskitodeploytheTaser.The suspectwas taken intocustody fortheassaultcharge.Furthernotedintheresidencewasalargegrowoperationthatwasseizedpursuanttoasearchwarrant.Thevictimwasfoundtohavespentthenight in her car and was taken to thehospitalfortreatment.AUTH:Sgt.AmyPendergraff,St.IgnacePost

SHOOTING: On 08/�2/09, at ��:4�pm,Tpr. Brian CribbsrespondedwithMuskegonCountySheriff’sDepartmenttoinvestigateashooting.Afemalecalled911toreportadomestic.Whileshewasontheline,dispatchersheardgunshots.Thewoman’sfive-year-oldsoncouldbeheard talking to her. Units respondedand observed blood in a barn on theproperty. Tpr. Cribbs requested K9-61.Tpr. Dave Cardenas and Dieselarrived.The suspect’s bloody clothes werefound in the barn’s loft. After trackingapproximately1mile,inthewoods,thesuspect was located. The suspect had alarge laceration to the head and wouldnotmove.WhenTpr.Cribbsattemptedto handcuff the suspect, he began toresist.Tpr.CardenasdeployedtheTaser,whichmadethesuspectcompliant.EMSpersonnel carried the suspect, using abackboard, for approximately 1/4 mileandtransportedhimtothehospital.Thefemaleisalive,butincriticalcondition.AUTH: Sgt. Derrick Carroll, RockfordPost

FOILED SUICIDE ATTEMPT:Tpr. Kurt RiesoftheL’AnsePost,wenttotheHoughtonCountyJailtopickupa subject for arraignment. The subjecthad a warrant out of the Calumet Postformakingthreatstokillseveralpeopleusingatelecommunicationsdevice.Uponopeningtheholdingcell,thesubjectwasdiscovered hanging from the telephone

onamakeshift ropemade fromhis jailjumpsuit. When discovered, the subjectwasnotbreathing.Tpr.RiesandDeputyRay Soumis quickly unwrapped thesubject.Afterafewchestcompressions,hebeganbreathing again.Hewas thentransported to Portage Hospital fortreatment.Thearraignmentwillbeheldat a later date. AUTH: Sgt. Koljonen,CalumetPost

PICTURE PERFECT: On 8/9/09,Tpr. Marie Nelson began an investi-gation of a camp B&E. Suspects weredevelopedandinformationwasobtainedthatsomeofthepropertytakenhadbeenthrown into a local river. On 8/�6/09,MSP Divers Craig Dorenbecker and Steve Bullock recovered twodigital trail cameras from the river.The cameras had been smashed by thesuspects, but the SD cards were intact.After the SD cards dried out, greatphotosofthesuspects,takenduringtheB&E, were obtained. D/Sgt. Robin Sextonobtainedconfessionsfrombothsuspects. Warrants are being obtainedfor Breaking and Entering. AUTH:Sgt.Laninga,St.IgnacePost

METRO NORTH POST: Trooperswere dispatched to a rollover crash onthewestboundI-696ramptoWoodwardAve., in Royal Oak. The vehicle hadbeen involved in a Hit & Run at theMcDonald’sonVanDyke,near11MileRd., in Warren. A witness observedthe suspect crash into the victim’s caron the exit ramp to Woodward. Thesuspectvehiclethenpushedthevictim’svan, causing the van to roll over. Oneof the passengers was fatally injured.The driver and other passengers wereseriouslyinjured.Theyweretransportedto Beaumont Hospital. The suspectparked thevehicle justnortheastof thescene and fled on foot. RoyalOak PDK-9 attempted a track. The U.S. CoastGuardassistedwithanaerialsearchforthesuspect,withTrooper James Bunkriding along. Royal Oak PD sat on thesuspect vehicle,whileMadisonHeightsPD sat on his residence. Several hoursafterthecrash,thesuspectwasobservedwalking in the area and was takeninto custody by ROPD. He was laterTOT MSP. When arrested, the suspect

appearedintoxicated.Heistheregisteredowner of the suspect vehicle. AUTH:Sgt.Munoz,MetroNorthPost

LAPEER NABS TWO HOMICIDE SUSPECTS: On Friday, 7/�7/09, Sgt. Robin Walker received an anonymoustip from a subject claiming to haveknowledge and whereabouts of twoindividualswantedforarecenthomicidein the city of Pontiac. Working withlimitedinformationfromtheinformant,Sgt. Walker contacted Pontiac investi-gators to confirm the homicide anddevelop additional identifiers and SOSimages.ItwasbelievedthesuspectswereintheImlayCityareaandwerepreparingtoleavethestate.D/Sgt. Mark Reaves,along with Troopers Jim Shaw and David Sosinski, diligently worked thetip informationandarrestedoneof thesuspects in the ImlayCity areawithoutincident.OnMonday,7/20/09,theothersuspect (shooter) walked into the lobbyofPontiacPDandturnedhimselfinafterhearingtheStatePolicehadarrestedhisaccomplice.Hestatedheknewitwasjustamatterof timebefore trooperswouldfindhimtoo.ItwaslearnedbothsuspectshadbeenplanningtofleetoNewYorkCity.Excellentworkbyall!AUTH:F/Lt.McGreevy,LapeerPost

BUSY IN SAGINAW: On 7/2�/09,Troopers Timothy Larrison and Ken CampbellreceivedacallfromaCIwhoadvisedhecouldbuyahandgunfromasubject.TheCIwastoldtosetupthebuyat a liquor store parking lot. When thesuspect vehicle was observed, a trafficstopwasmadeanda.22caliberhandgunwas seized. Tprs. Matt Korzek and Neal SomerslaterobservedtwosubjectsrunningthroughyardsthatmatchedthedescriptionofsubjectsSaginawPDwaslooking for on a fight call. The troopscaught one subject and located sevenindividually wrapped “dime” baggiesofmarijuanaand$900.Themoneywasseized for forfeiture. Troopers Jason Bledsoe and Randy Khan stopped avehicle for defective equipment; thedriver was suspended. A search of thedriverproduced$�,600allwaddedupinhisfrontpantspockets;howeverhedidnothaveaclueabouthowmuchmoneyhehad.Aconsentsearchwasgiven for


thevehicle.Acellphonewaslocatedwithpicturesinsideoflargeamountsofmoneyand marijuana. A consent search wasthenobtainedforthesuspect’sresidence.Over a pound of marijuana and anadditional$4,472waslocated.Troopers Paul Oster and Jeffrey Jeromeassistedwiththesearchoftheresidence.AUTH:Sgt.Fowler,BridgeportPost

PARK & RIDE: Troopers Erik Darling and Carey Caspersonstoppedinto the post for approximately 15minutes. Upon exiting the post at 2:40am, they observed a freshly parkedvehicle on the grass with only its fronttiresonthepavement.Uponcontactingthe driver, a strong odor of intoxicantswas smelled, and it was observed thedriver had vomited on himself. Thedriver thought he was near his homein Comstock Park, northeast of GrandRapids.Hesaidhestoppedtorestaftervomitingonhimself.Hefailedsobrietytests andhad aPBTof .19.He refuseda chemical test and a search warrantwas obtained for blood. The 40-year-old suspect has had five driver licenserevocations, and six prior drinking &OUILconvictions.HewaslodgedintheVanBurenCountyJail.AUTH:Sgt.VanLopik,PawPawPost

DOG BARK: Troopers respondedto Billwood Hwy., near Creyts Road,in Dimondale to assist DNR OfficerNickols who had two subjects flee onhim during an investigation. Trooperswere informed both subjects fled weston foot. Tpr. David Yount and hisK-9 Ergoarrivedonthescenetorunatrack on the subjects. Troopers Brian Oleksyk and Nate Johnson checkedtheresidentlivingat6629GalwayCircle,andwasallowedtosearchthepremises.Troopers Oleksyk and Johnson learnedthat Trooper Yount and his K-9 weretracking westbound, along the river, inthe direction of 6629 Galway Circle.Troopers decided to execute anothersearchabouttheproperty.Whiledoingso,theyobservedthetwosuspectsrunningtowards thewoods.TrooperYountandhisK-9werestillaconsiderabledistancefromthem.Whilegivingchase,TrooperJohnson shouted at the subjects that aK-9waspresent.After shouting this to

thesubjects,TrooperOleksyk,usinghismouth,initiatedLOUDDOGBARKS,andbothsubjectsstoppedrunning.Theyweretakenintocustodywithoutincident.Bothsubjects,afterbeingcaught,statedthe reason they stopped was becausethey didn’t want to get bitten by thedog. AUTH: Sgt. Robert L. Thornton,LansingPost

AUTO THEFT:Tpr. Jason Hartmanstoppedavehicleforspeeding9�/70zone,onUS127,inGratiotCounty.Thedriverand passenger both stated they did nothaveidentification.Thedriverwasaskedto exit thevehicle.During apatdown,hiswallet withMichigan identification,was found. The driver was suspended.Tpr. Hartman called for another carandTpr. Jeff Hammondresponded.Asearchofthevehiclerevealedadufflebagcontainingbolt cutters, other tools andtwo cut padlocks. The two occupantswere separated and questioned. ThepassengeradmittedtostealingthevehiclefromLansingjusttodrivetothecasinoinMtPleasant.Headmitted tostealingnumerousitemsinthecityofLansingtopawn,andcommittingB&E’sinGratiotCounty. AUTH: F/Lt. Douglas Wright,IthacaPost

QUICK CHANGE: Tpr. Dave Ser-vice responded to a BOL out of IoniaCounty for suspects in three “quick-change” scams in the city of Ionia.Eaton County Central Dispatch for-warded the BOL. The suspect vehiclewas spotted and stopped heading EBI-96,nearLansingRoad.Thedriverwillbe interviewed. The front passengerwas arrested for Fraud and IndecentExposure. The back seat femalepassengerwasarrestedonthreeFugitivewarrantsoutofKentCounty.Tpr. Nate Johnson provided assistance with thisinvestigation.AUTH:F/Lt.Hay,LansingPost

ATTEMPTED MURDER:Troopers Jeff Werda, Randy Khan and Douglas HuntassistedBridgeportTwp.PDwithadrivebyshooting.Theintendedvictimwas involved in a fight earlier with aprior friend/gang member. The victimsuspected he did the shooting, as the

onlyroomshotupwashisbedroom,andthesuspectknewwherethiswaslocated.The troops located the suspect vehicleand suspects, and obtained confessionsfrom them. One suspect directed thetroopstotheweapon,a.22caliberrifle,whichwashiddenbehindahouse.Theshooter did turn out to be the personwholostthefightearlier.Hecamebackwith a gun for retaliation. AUTH: Sgt.Fowler,BridgeportPost

HOMETOWN SECURITY: SixthDistrictHSTstoppedaminivanbecausethe front passenger was not wearingtheirseatbelt.Severalcriminalindicatorswereobservedandconsentwasobtainedto search the vehicle. Located in thejack compartment was $2�,000. Tpr. Chris BushandK9-68 “Rock”madeapositivehitonthecash.Themoneywasforfeitedandthesubjectswerereleased.AUTH:Sgt.Hancock,RockfordPost

SEARCH WARRANT: On 7/�0/09,the CID Gaming Section – SpecialOperations Team executed a searchwarrantforillegalgamblingataDetroitareaMarathongasstation,wherepatronswere being paid for credits earned onvideo poker and video slot machines.One video poker machine and threevideo slot machines were seized, alongwith$�7�8.�0.Asecondsearchwarrantwas served on the gas station afterevidence of mortgage fraud and falsepretensesover$20000wasfound.DPDandReconManagementseized126pairsofcounterfeitNikeandFilabrandtennisshoesanddrugparaphernalia thatwerebeingsoldoutofthestation.Aconsentsearch of a second gas station, ownedby the suspect, netted one video pokermachine and $�0. Officers involved inthiscooperativeeffortwereD/Lt. Pam Benzing, D/Sgt. Robin Coppens, D/Spls. Scott Singleton, Theresa Maylone, and Derrick Jordan fromtheGamingSPOTTeam,D/Sgt.Paul DiPetro and Secret Service SpecialAgentsChuckArborgast,MikeHoward,Diana Miller from the Mortgage FraudTask Force, Ken Scroi from DIT,Charlene Warner from ComputerCrimes, and Metro North Tpr. Brian Buchanan. AUTH: D/Lt. Benzing,GamingSection


REED CITY INVESTIGATION:Thisweek,ReedCityTroopers Thomas Nolan and Joseph Allen, along withother troopers, responded to a tip ofstolenquads.Afterseveralinterviewsandlotsofmiles, theyhaverecovered threequads, two motorcycles, large screenTV’s, hunting gear, and have solvedsevenbreak-insintheTustin/Leroyarea.During their interviews, the suspectsadmitted to “sneaking” into a highfencedeerranchand“scaring”thedeer,whichresultedinfivebucksbeingkilledfromrunningintothefence.Oneofthebucks, a “20 pointer” was stolen fromtheenclosedfenceandlaterrecoveredbytroopersandDNRatasuspect’shome.Thestolenbuckwashangingonapole.AUTH:Sgt.Cairnduff,ReedCity

VIGILANTE ATTEMPTS TO END PURSUIT: On 8/�0/09, WashtenawCounty Deputies took over a pursuitfrom neighboring Van Buren Twp.PD. The vehicle was being driven by asuspectwantedforretailfraudofstereoequipment. The suspect continued tocirclethesameneighborhoodinYpsilantifor over 15 minutes. At one point, anintoxicated citizen heard the pursuitapproaching, ran to the curb, andfiredtwo rounds from a .357 cal. handgunin an attempt to disable the suspectvehicle. Ypsilanti PD units convergedandtookthearmedcitizenintocustody.Shortlythereafter,thesuspectexitedthevehicle andfledon foot into awoodedneighborhood.HewasquicklycaughtbyTpr.Chris HarrisoftheYpsilantiPost.AUTH:Sgt.Cuevas,YpsilantiPost

HOME INVASION: Arrests stemfrom a tip given to the Niles Post on9/22/09,atapproximately9:00am,byacitizenthatlivesintheMiltonTwp.,CassCountyarea.ThecitizenadvisedthattwoHispanicmaleshadbeenseenintheareaknockingondoorsandactingsuspicious.Tpr. John Moorerespondedtotheareafromthepostandoverheardradiotrafficfromsheriff’sdeputiescallingoutachaseofthesuspectvehicle.Tpr.Mooresetupnear the areawhere the suspectvehiclewas last seen, and within minutes, sawone of the suspects emerging froma wooded area. Tpr. Moore took thesuspect into custody immediately and

without incident. The second suspectwastakenintocustodyaveryshorttimelater by Cass County Deputies. Bothyoung suspects were from the SouthBend, Indiana area. D/Sgt. Fabian Suarez and Tpr. Moore continued theinvestigationintoIndianawhere“knockand talks” were conducted at threedifferent residences associated with thesuspects. Stolen property was locatedand was identified as being associatedwith three different Home Invasions,whichoccurredduringthelasttwodaysin Cass County. Both suspects, ages 16and 17, confessed to being responsiblefortheHomeInvasions.AUTH:D/Sgt.FabianSuarez,NilesPost

SKETCH AND ARREST: On9/2�/09, troopers from the NewaygoPost handled an Armed Robbery witha knife at Gould’s Market. A sketch ofthe suspect, done by Tpr. Matthew Churchill of the Bridgman Post, wassent out to all local news agencies andpolicedepartments.On�0/4/09,aclerkat a local business stated the sketchlooked just like the suspect. The clerkalso advised the description of thesuspectvehiclematched.Theclerkthenobtained a plate of the suspect vehicle.The suspect then committed two moreArmed Robberies, minutes apart, inMontcalm County. Troopers from theRockford,Newaygo,andLakeviewPostsall worked together to make the arrest.AUTH:D/Sgt.Rios,NewaygoPost

DOUBLE MOTORCYCLE OWI:Late in the evening of 9/27/09, in thewest side of Washtenaw County, amotorcyclistleftabar,enroutetoanotherbar.Helostcontrolofhismotorcycleonacurve,wentofftheroadandfell,withthemotorcycle bursting intoflames.A fewminuteslater,asecondmotorcyclist leftthesamebaranddrovedownthesameroadtomeetwith thefirstmotorcyclistatthenextbar.Thesecondmotorcyclistalsolostcontrolonthesamecornerandcrashed in almost the exact same spot.Both were transported to University ofMichigan Hospital for injuries. Uponarriving at the hospital, one of themotorcyclistattackedhospitalpersonnelandneededtoberestrainedbytroopers.This is the thirdOWIoffenseforboth

motorcyclists. The investigations werehandled by Troopers Steve Temelko, Lee Victorian, and Chris Harris.AUTH:Sgt.Pascoe,YpsilantiPost

POACHING BROTHERS: On�0/�/09, Troopers Chris Ingalls andJohn Schneider made contact with asuspected drunk driver. It turned outthe driver was not drunk, but crossedthefoglineforanundeterminedreason.However, he was in possession of a 6point untagged buck in the rear of hispick-up, hidden under a pile of debris.The driver stated that he was onlytransporting the deer, and his brotherwas the one who actually shot it. Ashort time later,hisbrother stoppedbythe scene and admitted to his part inthe poaching of the deer. Charges arebeingsoughtonbothbrothers.TroopersIngallsandSchneiderdidagreat jobinlookingbeyondtheoriginaltrafficstop.AUTH:F/Lt.Postma,ManisteePost

COCAINE: On �0/�/09, Tpr. Jim Gillespie, of 5th District HTST, stop-pedavehicleonI-94EB,inVanBurenCounty, for following too close. Thedriverhadafelonywarrantforpossessionwith intent to deliver cocaine out ofIndiana.K9-54wascalledtoassistinthesearch.Duringthesearch,threekilosofcocaine were located in a shoe box onthe back seat. Investigation continueswith SWET and ICE agents. AUTH:Sgt.Dragomer,5thDistrictHTST

TASK FORCE SUCCESS: OnFriday, �0/9/09, D/Sgt. Ken Walkerwas contacted by Huron TownshipPD regarding the suspected arson andmurderof twochildren, agirl andboy,ages three and four. The DownriverMajorCrimesTaskForceanddetectivesfromseveralagenciesconvergedtoassistwithin the hour. Trooper Investigator Robert Weimer, Metro South; D/Sgt. James Bundshuh, Ypsilanti; and D/Sgt. Dave Meyer from Monroe joinedthe effort. The investigation quicklycleared the mother’s boyfriend, whohad initially been accused, and focusedon the children’s mother, a 29-year-oldwoman from Huron Township. As thecaseunfolded,itwasdeterminedthatthetwo children (brother and sister) went


through unimaginable horror in theirlastfewsecondsoflife.Witnessescouldhearthescreamsofthechildreninsideasan intentionalfire swallowed the trailertheywerein.DetectiveswereassistedbyMIOC,3rdDistrictFireMarshalD/Sgt. Lenny Jaskulka,theDownriverArsonTask Force, and the Northville Lab.Prosecutor Worthy announced chargesagainstthemotheronTuesdayincludingtwocountsof1stand2nddegreemurder,along with arson. AUTH: Lt. Hughes,MetroSouth

SAGINAW CITY DETAIL: On�0/9/09, Troopers George Bingham and Neal Somers observed a hand tohanddrugpurchaseataliquorstore.Thetwomalesinsidethevehicleadmittedtopurchasingmarijuanafromthesuspect.Marijuana was seized from the driverandaloaded.22caliberDerringerpistolwas seized from the passenger. Whilethe above incident was taking place,Troopers Kenneth Campbell and Timothy Larrison initiated a trafficstop for improper lane usage. Thepassenger exited and began to flee onfoot.Thesuspectwastaseredbut itdidnotconnectduetohislargesweatshirt.Tpr. Campbell gave chase between thehousesandtackledthesuspect,howeverhisarmssliddown,takingthesuspect’spants down to his ankles. The suspecttook off again without shoes, socks orpants.TheTaserwasusedagain,however,onlyoneprobehitanditwasineffective.He was arrested a short distance away,hiding in the bushes. After retrievingthesuspect’spants,aloadedRuger9mmpistolwas located insideafrontpocket.AUTH:Sgt.Fowler,BridgeportPost

DETROIT POST:On�0/9/09,at�:��am, Troopers Andrew Osborne and Joel Kuhn initiated a traffic stop on aDodgeMagnumforspeedandlaneuseviolation on I-75. The three occupantswere dressed as plain clothes policeofficerswithbadgesandpoliceshirts.Allthreesuspectswerewearingbodyarmor,policestylebeltswithhandcuffs,pepperspray,andfakeGlockstylefirearms.Twoof the suspectshad false identificationsposingasU.S.HomelandSecurityAgents.Priortothearrest,DPDputoutaBOLabout police impersonators conducting

armed robberies, home invasions, andother violent crimes in the NorthwestDetroit area. Detroit Troopers, DPDNW, and US Homeland Security areworkingtopresentchargestofederalandcountyprosecutors.AUTH:Lt.Bowers,DetroitPost

MJ & STING: STING was contactedon Saturday, �0/�0/09, by Tpr. Jan Watson of the Houghton Lake Post.She had been dispatched to a reportof marijuana plants growing in NesterTwp., Roscommon County. Seizedwere 126 large, high quality plants. OnTuesday, a CRIME STOPPERS tipidentifiedthegrowerandindicatedtherewere600moreplants.STINGrequestedaDCE/SPflight,whichwasconductedTuesday afternoon. Numerous plantswere spottedacross the street from thesuspect’s home. STING officers thenmadecontactwiththeoccupantsofthehome and observed a large amount ofpackaged marijuana. A search warrantwas served. Seized were �0 pounds ofprocessedmarijuana,��6�plants,$�400cash,eightfirearms,andothergrowopevidence.Three suspectswere arrested.STING was assisted by the HoughtonLakePost,RoscommonSheriff’sOffice,and Richfield Twp. PD. AUTH: D/Lt.Keister,STING

FUGITIVE STUNG: A 35-year-old resident of Cadillac was taken intocustody at the Mall in Bay City after asix week investigation by the 7th and3rd District Fugitive teams. The teamshad been requested by Wexford andOsceola Sheriff Departments to locateandarrest the subject,whowaswantedon six felony warrants including CCW,Possession of two stolen Autos, FelonyFlee and Elude, and Assault. Thesuspect, who is known to carry a handgun, had fled to Florida.MDOCARUAgent Charles Levens made contactwiththesuspectviaaMySpaceaccount.Over six weeks, the suspect was led tobelieve that he was meeting a friendlyfemaleinBayCityon�0-��-09.Workingundercover, Tpr. Yvonne Brantley oftheBayCityPost,andthesuspectagreedtomeetattheBayCityMallfoodcourtarea. Fugitive Team members observedhim arrive at the mall parking lot in a

vehicle that had been reported stolenfrom Florida. The suspect enteredthe mall and was first greeted by Tpr.Brantley,whokepthimdistracteduntilFugitiveTeammemberscouldtakehimintocustody.HewasturnedovertotheWexfordSheriffDepartment,withholdsfor Osceola and Bay Counties. AUTH:D/Sgt. Lubelan, 7th District FugitiveTeam

MARIJUANA SEIZURE: Trooper Troy Meder was working traffic alongUS-�0,near9MileRoad,inBayCounty.He observed a vehicle speeding andinitiatedatrafficstoponthevehicle.Tpr.Medercontactedthedriverandnoticeda strong odor of marijuana comingfrominsidethevehicle.Asearchofthevehiclerevealed14poundsofmarijuanainthetrunk.ThedriverwasarrestedandlodgedattheBayCountyJailforPWID.AUTH:Sgt.DarylMiddleton,BayCityPost

FLINT CITY DIRECTED PATROL:A week ago, Troopers David Stokes and JimSwaininvestigatedavehicleinfrontof an abandonedhouse.Trooperscontactedtheoccupantsandsearchedthevehicle.Aloaded.357wasfoundinthevehicle, along with marijuana packagedfor sale. Three subjects were arrestedonvariouscharges includingCCWandPWID Marijuana. Troopers Stokes andMikeRossreturnedtotheareatonightandfoundavehicleinfrontofthesamehouse. This time, four subjects werefoundinthevehicleincludingonesubjectarrestedfromaweekearlier.Thefemaledriverwassearchedandaloaded.38wasfoundstuffedinherwaistband.Asecondgunbelonging to oneof theoccupantswas found under the seat. In addition,just under 1/2 pound ofmarijuana wasfoundinthevehicle.ThreesubjectswerearrestedonCCWandPWIDMarijuanacharges.AUTH:Sgt.Mapes,FlintPost

SECOND DISTRICT HOMETOWN SECURITY TEAM: On �0/8/09, at1:45pm, the2ndDistrictHSTstoppeda vehicle for failing to signal a lanechange and following too closely onI-75SB,nearMileMarker9,inMonroeCounty. The third party rental vehiclewasoccupiedby twomales fromOhio.Indicators of criminal activity were


observed, along with marijuana shakeonthepassenger’slap.Aprobablecausesearch was conducted. Located on thefloorboardofthebackseatwasasmallbagofmarijuana.Asearchoftheenginecompartmentlocated5147pillsofecstasyintheaircleaner.OMNINarcoticsTeamwascalledouttothescenetoassistwiththe investigation. Both subjects werelodged. AUTH: Sgt. Mario Gonzales,2ndDistrictHST

IONIA ARRESTS: Three subjectswere arrested early Sunday after theywerecaughtbreakingintoanIoniaarearetail store.Twomales andone female,all Greenville residents, used powertools tocutahole in thewoodenfencesurrounding theoutdoor sectionof theMenard’s store, then stealing merchan-dise from inside. The trio was undersurveillancebypoliceatthetimeoftheincident, due to information developedduring an ongoing investigation intosimilar crimes in recent weeks. Theywerecapturedat�2:�0amastheywereleavingthescene.Theywerearrestedbyofficers of MSP’s Ionia and LakeviewPosts,theIoniaandMontcalmSheriff’sDepartment, and Ionia Public SafetyDepartment.Excellentjobbyall!AUTH:F/Lt.Richard,Ionia/LakeviewPost

RIGHT PLACE, RIGHT TIME: Tpr. Scott Ziesman stopped a vehiclefor tinted windows on I-96, in IoniaCounty, and Tpr. David Yount andK9-02 “Ergo” stopped to assist. Tpr.Ziesman received consent for K9 tosearch thevehicle, resulting in ahitonacigarettepacknearthecenterconsole.Located in the cigarette pack wassuspected psilocybin mushrooms andmarijuana. Three double-edged kniveswere also locatednear thedriver’s seat.The driver was arrested and lodged onthree felony charges. A special thanksto Tpr. Yount for his assistance. Auth:F/Lt.Richard,IoniaPost

SERIAL B&E SUSPECTS AR-RESTED:GrandHavenPostTroopersandD/Sgts.arrestedtwosuspectsknowntoinvestigatorsas“PillowCaseBurglars”wantedforover25daytimeB&EssinceJune.Suspectswouldenterhomes, takea pillow case from the bed and stealmoney,jewelryandotherpreciousmetalssuch as silverware. No suspects wereidentified for several weeks until Tpr. Brian Cribbs,throughknowledgeofhispatrolareaandgoodold fashionpolicework,suspectedacoupleofpeople,but

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there was no evidence to link them.ThatwasuntilacaseinOttawaCountyproduced a break. Evidence from thatcase showed Tpr. Cribbs was right. D/Sgt. Joe Gasper took the lead on thecase and was joined by D/Sgt. Gary Miles.Theyworkedwithposttroopers,detectives fromMuskegon,Ottawa andNewaygo Counties, WMET, the 6thDistrictHST,TSUandfugitiveteamtotrack thesuspectsandbuildacase.OnWednesdayafternoon,whilebeingkeptunder surveillance, the suspects werearrested committing yet another B&E.The 38 and 35 year old suspects, bothwithpriorCCHs,weredoingtheB&Estosupportaheroinhabit.Excellentworkbyall.Relentlesseffortpaidoff.AUTH:F/Lt.Roesler,GrandHavenPost

MURDER/CONFESSION:Troopers Kevin Amenson and Chad Gruenwaldwere dispatched to Parkway Motel,

GrovelandTwp, shortlyaftermidnight,inresponsetoasubjectthatphoned911confessing to a murder he committedin Columbus, Ohio. Troopers arrivedand found the subject standing outsidethemotel.Whentakenintocustody,thesuspect provided the troopers with afullconfessiontothemurderandotherphysicalevidence,whichwasconfiscatedfromhisperson.Thevictiminthiscasewas found dead on Sunday morning inher Columbus, Ohio apartment withmultiple stab wounds. She was themotherofthesuspect’schildren.Itwasreported that neighbors heard a fightbetween the two late Saturday night.The suspect is currently lodged at theOakland County Jail for Homicide andMotor Vehicle Theft. Detectives fromthe Columbus Police Department areenroutetointerviewhimandawaithisextradition back to Ohio. AUTH: Sgt.LynneWalker,GrovelandPost■


6th Annual MSTAF Charitable Golf ClassicSeptember 14, 2009 – Otsego Club and Resort, Gaylord

On Monday, September �4, 2009,the Michigan State Troopers AssistanceFund held its Sixth Annual CharitableGolf Classictosupporttheeffortsof thefund’sscholarshipprogram.ReturningtotheOtsegoClubandResort inGaylord,the staff did a great job, and we weregracedwithawonderfuldayfromMotherNature!

Twenty-seventeamsparticipatedthisyear,andweareverygratefulforthesup-portof ourgolfers.Thefirstplaceteamincluded Bryan Wieferich, Ryan Boge,Fred Stabley and Josh Henning, with ascoreof 57.Atiebreakerhadtodecidesecond and third place, as both teamsscored 59. Second place went to GregKilbourn, Bill Janego, Mike Larsen andPaulCohen.Thirdplacewenttotheteamof Nathan Ellis, Jeff Decator, TrevorRadkeandChadGruenwald.Prizeswerealso awarded for men’s and women’slongestdriveandclosesttothepinshots.Finally,wewanttocongratulatethemanyluckywinnersof ourraffleprizes!

Ourheartfeltgratitudeisextendedforthe corporate sponsorships we received.To Health Alliance Plan and Mr. JohnMcElligatt, and to Karoub Associates,MSTAF thanks you for your generos-ityandsupport.TothemanyindividualsandbusinesswhosponsoredMSTAFby

donating teesigns,hotelovernights,andanarrayof otherprizes–theoutingwasa success because of your help. Not tobe overlooked are those who helped tosolicitandobtainthesedonations.Itwasexpecially toughthisyear in lightof thecurrent economy. Your efforts are trulyappreciated!

Special thanks are also extended toMr. Rick Harland and Feeny Chryslerof Gaylord who returned this year andsponsoredallour“Hole-in-One”prizes.FeenyChryslerbroughta JeepWranglertothecourse–addingmuchexcitementtothechallengeof the13thhole.

Oneveryuniqueraffle thisyearwastowinatourtothetopof theMackinacBridge,graciouslydonatedbytheMacki-nacBridgeAuhority.

We are proud to report raising over$7,000fortheAssistanceFundthisyear.

Followingisa listof prizesponsors,with tee sponsors on page 35. Pleasepatronize our sponsors! Let them knowthat we appreciate their support of theMichiganStateTroopersAssistanceFund!

Plans are, once again, to hold nextyear’sMSTAFGolf ClassicattheOtsegoClubandResortinGaylord,Michigan.ItwillbeonSeptember��,20�0, thefirstMondayafterLaborDay.MARKYOURCALENDARNOW!

MAJOR SPONSORS& PRIZE DONATIONS:HEAlTH AllIANcE PlANKAROub ASSOcIATES Alpena, Alcona Area Credit UnionAmway Grand PlazaApplebee’sAtheneum Suite HotelBavarian Inn LodgeBenzie County Sheriff DeptartmentBlue Cross Blue ShieldCamping World of Houghton LakeCarl V. Reck JewelerCheboygan Golf & Country ClubComfort Inn PlymouthCruz EnterprisesDarrow’s State Police MerchandiseDetroit LionsDetroit Metro CVBDetroit Red WingsEldorado Golf CourseGrand Traverse Resort & SpaHeart Lake ResortHoliday Inn Hotel & Conference CenterHyatt Regency Dearborn

Image Builders UnlimitedIsland House Hotel – Mackinac IslandKatke Golf CourseLexington Lansing HotelMackinac Bridge AuthorityMcCamly Plaza HotelMcGuire’sMichigan Association of PoliceMSTAF / MSPTAMt. Pleasant Comfort Inn & Suites /

Hotel and Conference CenterOwosso Country ClubRadisson Hotel Detroit-LivoniaRep. Tonya SchuitmakerRitz-Carlton HotelSaginaw County CVBSchultz’s Party Store, Inc.Senator Jason AllenShanty Creek ResortsSoaring Eagle Casino & ResortTroy MarriottVerona Hills Golf ClubWhite Deer Golf CourseYarrow Golf & Conference Resort

Chris Luty, Jim Curran, John McElligatt, Les Begin

Bill Peterson, Frank Belloli,Ken S., Bob Szuber

Beth Baesch, Nancy Moore,Angie Taylor, Sherry Coykendall

Mike McEwan, Zachary Hesse,Dale Wheatley, Keith Martin

Mel Grieshaber, Andy Potter

Mike Herendeen, James Moore,Marty Bandemer, Phil Herman

Craig Therrian, Jason Marshall,Gary Demers, Justin Litzner


Joe Cairnduff, Dave Dunbar,Eric Sumpter, Wayne Watts

John Grimshaw, Steve Weichel,Kirk Sherwood, Tom Weichel

Jeff Decator, Trevor RadkeNathan Ellis, Chad Greunwald

Jeff Erickson, Shawn Reynolds,Dale Hongisto, Jason Sleeter

Bill Redmond, John Walsh,Jason Nahs, Steve Nahs

Ronald Palmquist, Jeff Davis,Ed Wertz, Jim Steffes

Greg Tamlyn, Jon Langley,Daryl Massaway, Erik Tamlyn

Michael Lalonde, Marty Andrews,Ben Rozek, George Pike

Fred Stabley, Ryan Boge,Josh Henning, Bryan Wieferich

Andy Miller, Doug Read,Rick Doehring, Mark Tamlyn

Mike Larsen, Paul Cohen,Bill Janego, Greg Kilbourn

Jessica Janego, Mary Kay Larsen,Debbie Kilbourn, Janet Cohen

Joe Johnson, Brandon McClaren,Robert Lozowski, Joe Bozek

Mark Russell, Eric Gravelle,Tom Money, Grel Rousseau

TEE SPONSORS:In memory of Sgt. Paul Holbrook and Deb Harris / MSP Traverse City Post

Lawrence P. Schneider Knaggs Harter Brake & Schneider, PC

Mark Tamlyn / 7th District Rep. Joe Cavanaugh / 3rd District Rep.

Grand Rapids Lab (Prints, Firearms, Bomb Squad)

Senator Gretchen WhitmerJane & Larry Schneider

Theut, Theut & Theut, P.C.Richard LeBlanc / State Rep.

Rep. Rashida TlaibVillage Lanes of Harrisville

Conely Oil Change & Auto Wash – BrightonFoster, Swift, Collins & Smith, P.C.

The Brodeur Law Firm, PLLCLaw Office of Kimberly Kramer

Specializing in Bankruptcy We are a debt relief agency

Discounted legal fees for Law EnforcementSenate Democratic Leader Mike PrusiRep. Alma Wheeler Smith for Michigan

www.almaformichigan.comMonroe State Police Post

State Representative Mark Meadows / 69th DistrictMSP Cadillac PostBeverly Pearson

State Representative Roy SchmidtPlante & Moran, PLLC

Senator Jim BarciaLexington Lansing Hotel

Matt WesawHon. Robert John Butts

Cheboygan County Probate and Family CourtMSPTA Retiree Association

Detroit Police Officers AssociationMSP Executive Council

Tpr. Rick Carlson – In Memory of John P. Carlson Sr.John J. Gleanson / State SenatorMSP Wayland & Coldwater Posts

Dick Hale – MSPTA Secretary / TreasurerTim Permoda / 5th District Representative

Josh Permoda / Arizona Public SafetyGaran Lucow Miller, PC

Full service statewide law firm www.garanlucow.com

Mike Moorman – MSPTA PresidentHanba & Lazar, P.C.

Diane Garrison – Executive Director MSPCOAMSP Cheboygan Post

Michael J. Ekdahl – Attorney at LawAventric Technoligies – Lifepak Defibrilators

Chris Luty – MSPTA Vice PresidentDiebold Insurance Agency – Michael J. IgnatMichigan State Police Troopers AssociationToday’s Dental – Dr. Bradford Rowe, D.D.S.

Maynes Insurance ServicesTpr. Scott Wilber / 6th District Representative

County Wide TowingGildner Concrete

see MSTAF GOLF CLASSIC, page 36


Lance Corporal Jonathan Nash –South Carolina Highway PatrolAge: 41Tour of Duty: 15yearsCause of Death: MotorcycleAccidentDate of Incident: Saturday,September�9,2009

Corporal JonathanNashwaskilled inamotorcycleaccidentwhileescortingamemorialcharityrideinmemoryofTrooperHardyGodbold,whenthedriverofavehiclepulledinfrontofCorporalNash’smotorcycle,causingacollision.

TrooperGodboldwaskilledonthesameroadwayduringavehiclepursuitonFebruary28,1992.

CorporalNashwasaU.S.MarineCorpsveteranandhadservedwiththeSouthCarolinaHighwayPatrolfor15years.EndofWatch: Sunday,June7,2009

Final Call

In Memory of Our Retirees

D/Sgt. Clarence Haranda (Ret.)42ndRecruitSchool

7/24/�9�0–8/22/2009

Cpl. Richard W. Sweet (Ret.)15thRecruitSchool

4/�8/�9�0–8/27/2009

D/Lt. Philip W. Nielsen (Ret.)43rdRecruitSchool

�/�4/�9��–9/8/2009

Tpr. George E. Marshall, Jr. (Ret.)34thRecruitSchool

9/��/�927–9/��/2009

from MSTAF GOLF CLASSIC, page 35

Fred Strich, Mark Sposito,Ed Lester, Bob Sweeney

Phil Ackley, Scott Bates,Trent Mainville, Kevin Ackley

Delynn Rice, Norma Makl,Colleen Crawford, Lisa Werth

Jim Hoffman, Dennis Garrow,Dale Garrow, Robert Merrick

Steve Martin, Todd Woods,Darby Darrow, Pat Wyman

Tim Permoda, Scott Wilber,Mark Isserstedt, Nathan Groya

Do you have a favorite quote? Share it with the rest of us by sending it to: The Michigan Trooper, 1715 Abbey Road • Suite B, East Lansing, MI 48823

E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]

Ø “Doyourduty–andnevermindwhetheryouareshiveringorwarm,sleepingonyourfeetorinyourbed.”

–MarcusAurelius

Ø “Nolifeisawaste.”–MitchAlbom

Ø “Thenationthatwillinsistondrawingabroadlinebetweenthefighting man and the thinking man is liable to find its fighting done by fools and its thinking done by cowards.”

–SirWilliamFrancisButler

Ø “Guiltisatirelesshorse.Griefagesintosorrow,andsorrowisanenduringrider.”

–DeanKoontzFromthenovelThe Darkest Evening

oftheYear–ChapterTwo

Ø “Avoidingdangerisnosaferinthelongrunthanoutrightexposure.Thefearfularecaughtasoftenasthebold.”

–HelenKeller

Ø “Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.”

–ThomasJefferson

Ø “Ifthereisanythingthatwewishtochangeinthechild,weshouldfirst examine it and see whether it is notsomethingthatcouldbetterbechangedinourselves.”

–CarlJung

Ø “Conformityisthejaileroffreedomandtheenemyofgrowth.”

–JohnF.Kennedy

Ø “Alltyrannyneedstogainafootholdisforpeopleofgoodconsciencetoremainsilent.”

–ThomasJefferson

Ø “Howoldwouldyoubeifyoudidn’tknow how old you are?”

–SatchelPaige

Ø “There’s just one thing I think you ought to know before you take on thisjob.Anddon’tyouforgetit.If you do well, you’ll get no thanks andifyougetintotroubleyou’llgetno help. Does that suit you?”

–W.SomersetMaugham,TheBritishAgent

The Final Word

Call and make your reservation for the next Quarterly Meeting!

(517) 336-7782 x101

Tuesday & Wednesday, January 12-13, 2010Lexington Lansing Hotel • Lansing

Registration Deadline is December 9, 2009 –Call the office and make your reservation today!!!

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Thebadgenumberon the coverof theMichigan Trooper is inhonorof Tpr.KevinM.Marshall,badgenumber��29.OnJuly7,200�,Tpr.Marshallwas shotandkilledbyabarricadedgunmanwhileengagedin an Emergency Support Team operation. Tpr. Marshall joined theMichiganStatePoliceinJanuary1995andwasamemberof the111thRecruitSchool.HewasassignedtotheNewaygoPost.In2002,hewasselectedfortheDepartment’sEmergencySupportTeam.Tpr.Marshallwas the49thMichiganStatePoliceofficerkilled in the lineof duty,andthefirst tohavebeenkilled inanemergencyservicesoperation.

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