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Lansing police are investigating a possible sexual assault involving state Rep. Neil Friske, who was arrested early Thursday morning. The Ingham County Prosecutor's Office has requested further investigation before filing any charges. Friske, who was released from custody without charges, maintains his innocence. The incident has prompted calls for his resignation from some lawmakers.
Lansing police responded to a domestic assault call and encountered a man, identified as Stephen Ruis Romero, who presented a gun. Officers engaged the suspect and shots were fired, resulting in Romero's death. The woman who initially called 911 was found unharmed. Two officers are on paid administrative leave, and the shooting investigation has been handed over to the Michigan State Police.
The FBI and Lansing Police Department are collaborating to investigate a bank robbery in Frandor, Michigan. After responding to an armed robbery call, officers pursued the suspect's vehicle and successfully apprehended individuals on Cooley Street.
Lansing police chief and mayor apologize after officers detain a 12-year-old boy in handcuffs, mistaking him for a suspect wanted in a suspected vehicle theft. The incident, captured on video and shared on social media, sparked outrage. The police department explained that it was a case of mistaken identity and released the boy once they realized he was not the suspect. The family's lawyers are exploring legal options and calling for accountability to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Lansing Police in Michigan responded to a viral video showing officers detaining a 12-year-old Black boy, who matched the description of a person of interest in a string of Kia thefts. The video, viewed over 2 million times on TikTok, shows an officer with his gun unholstered but not pointed at the boy. The boy's father expressed his dissatisfaction with the police department's explanation, stating that his son lives in the area and it couldn't be a case of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. The Lansing Police Department issued a statement apologizing for the misunderstanding and the mayor also offered his sincere apology. The NAACP is monitoring the situation.
Lansing police are holding a press conference regarding the case of 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith, who went missing on July 2 after her mother was stabbed. The suspect, Rashad Trice, is in custody. Search parties have been organized, with over 50 people signing up to help locate the child. The FBI is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to her whereabouts. Police have shared approximate routes taken by Trice, and anyone with information is urged to contact authorities.