Tag: Michigan
7 Years for Dealer Linked to OD
⏱ 3 min read Robert Graham Ward, 43, of Rapid City, Michigan, is headed to federal prison for seven years. The sentence comes after investigators tied him to a fatal fentanyl overdose in Gaylord back on January 12, 2025, and then caught him peddling more poison just months later. The 25-year-old victim was found dead…
Michigan Man Admits to Capitol Cop Attack
Michigan man pleads guilty to assaulting law enforcement officers during Jan. 6 Capitol breach. Learn about the case and its significance in this article.
Michigan’s Crime Surge in 2023: A State Under Pressure
Michigan’s crime landscape in 2023 painted a grim picture, as the state witnessed a significant increase in violent crime, according to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. The data revealed a stark contrast to the national trend, where violent crime rates had declined steadily in the preceding years. The UCR program, which collects crime…
Michigan Rises Above National Crime Trend in 2022
The FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program revealed a glimmer of hope for Michigan in 2022, as the state recorded a slight decrease in violent crime rates, bucking the national trend. According to the FBI, the majority of law enforcement agencies across the country reported an increase in violent crimes, with murder and non-negligent manslaughter…
Crime Soars in Michigan 2021: A Year of Violent Crime
In 2021, Michigan witnessed a significant spike in violent crime, with rates rivaling those of the late 1990s. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, this trend is part of a national phenomenon, with violent crime rates across the United States increasing by 5.6% that year. The FBI UCR program, which collects and…
Michigan Crime Statistics 2020: A Year of Rising Violent Crime
In 2020, Michigan experienced a notable surge in violent crime, marking a concerning trend in the state’s crime landscape. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, which collects and analyzes crime data from law enforcement agencies across the United States, Michigan saw a significant increase in violent crime rates compared to the previous…
Michigan 2019: Rising Violent Crime Rates Amidst National Trends
The state of Michigan witnessed a concerning uptick in violent crime rates in 2019, according to data from the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. As reported by the FBI, violent crime rates nationwide saw a 3.3% increase from 2018 to 2019, with Michigan mirroring this national trend. In 2019, Michigan reported a total of…
Michigan Crime Stats 2018: A Year of Rising Violent Crime
Michigan’s crime landscape in 2018 was marked by a disturbing trend: a rise in violent crime. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, the state experienced a 6.4% increase in aggravated assaults and a 6.2% increase in murders, compared to the previous year. These numbers mirrored a national trend, as violent crime rates…
Michigan Crime Plunges in 2017: A Glimmer of Hope?
Michigan’s crime landscape underwent a significant shift in 2017, with the state experiencing a notable decline in overall crime rates. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, which collects and analyzes crime data from law enforcement agencies across the country, Michigan saw a 3.1% decrease in violent crime rates and a 4.5% decrease…
Michigan 2016: Crime Rates Marked Decline Amid Opioid Crisis
Michigan’s crime landscape in 2016 was marked by a decline in overall crime rates, but the state struggled with the escalating opioid crisis, which contributed to a rise in property crimes and violent offenses. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, Michigan’s overall crime rate decreased by 6.5% compared to the previous year,…
