Podcasts about Michigan State Police

July 24, 2025 ~ Lt. Rene Gonzalez, Public Information Officer for the Michigan State Police, joins Kevin to discuss the fatal crash on I-96 yesterday after a teen was traveling over 100 MPH and swerving in and out of lanes.

July 22, 2025 ~ Lt. Mike Shaw from the Michigan State Police discusses the zipper merge and why officials are encouraging it as peak construction and travel seasons converge.

In today's news: Construction begins this week on the new Lakeshore Trail, a multi-use pathway along M-63 connecting Benton Harbor and St. Joseph to several parks and beaches along Lake Michigan. FEMA and Michigan State Police will hold a briefing on the safety plan for the Palisades nuclear power plant next month. The South Haven Regional Business Hub has announced the hiring of a new executive director. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Construction begins this week on the new Lakeshore Trail, a multi-use pathway along M-63 connecting Benton Harbor and St. Joseph to several parks and beaches along Lake Michigan. FEMA and Michigan State Police will hold a briefing on the safety plan for the Palisades nuclear power plant next month. The South Haven Regional Business Hub has announced the hiring of a new executive director. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Construction begins this week on the new Lakeshore Trail, a multi-use pathway along M-63 connecting Benton Harbor and St. Joseph to several parks and beaches along Lake Michigan. FEMA and Michigan State Police will hold a briefing on the safety plan for the Palisades nuclear power plant next month. The South Haven Regional Business Hub has announced the hiring of a new executive director. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Saeed Khan talks with guests, attorneys Steve Fishman and Bill Seikaly, public relations, labor and community activist Barb Ingalls, veteran journalist Nancy Derringer and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.They talk about: Trump orders B2 Bombers to strike Iran's nuclear facilities; Trump okays China's continued purchase of Iranian oil;  Pakistan pledges to nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize; Trump calls for special counsel to investigate 2020 election for possible “widespread fraud”; Michigan ranks 2nd worst in nation for unemployment rates; NYC Mayoral Primary may be bellwether for Democrats nationally for 2026; Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald announces bid for Michigan AG;; Schmuck of the Week nominations include Michigan State Police for failing to stop rocker Ted Nugent from entering state Capitol with a gun.

You just found out your identity has been compromised. Do you know what to do next? In our newest episode of Wallet Watch “From Contact to Impact: Fraud Recovery”, podcast host Jessica interviews Detective First Lieutenant Steve Temelko, Commander of the Fraud Investigations Section within the Special Investigation Division of the Michigan State Police. In this episode, Steve shares some of the common scams Michigan State Police are currently seeing and investigating, while providing ways to stay vigilant so you don't fall victim to the threat actors trying to steal your personal information. Steve also breaks down the victim impact process from contacting the police and filing a report, to the investigation process and beyond. Steve also stresses the importance of contacting the police as soon as you realize you are a victim. The longer you wait to report the crime the harder their investigation becomes. Steve also highlights a resource page the Michigan State Police have to help victims through the process, found here. This episode is one you don't want to miss out on. Tune in now.   

Michigan State Police are investigating after a reported shooting along eastbound I-96 in Detroit Tuesday night. Two men are hospitalized with gunshot wounds. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Wednesday morning news.

A stunning forensic breakthrough connects two of Michigan's most notorious cold cases, revealing the chilling work of a serial killer who eluded justice for decades.Detective Sergeant Kilbourne, a seasoned Michigan State Police veteran with experience in everything from undercover narcotics to high-profile murder investigations, faces his most challenging assignment yet. Taking charge of the 1986 Margaret Ebi murder case fifteen years after the crime, he discovers a chaotic evidence collection that forces him to rebuild the investigation from the ground up. "We don't have a crime scene, but we got pictures of a crime scene," his superior reminds him as they forge ahead.The turning point arrives when DNA samples preserved from the Ebi crime scene, previously thought degraded beyond use, are submitted to Michigan's state-of-the-art crime lab. What happens next electrifies the investigation – the genetic fingerprint matches DNA from the unsolved 1991 murder of flight attendant Nancy Ludwig in Romulus. Two seemingly unrelated high-profile murders, connected by the invisible thread of a killer's DNA.As the investigation widens, we meet Detective Mike Larson, Kilbourne's counterpart described as "Mr. Yang to Kilbourne's Mr. Ying" – opposite personalities united in their pursuit of justice. Their work parallels the revolutionary case chronicled in Joseph Wambach's bestseller "The Blooding," which documents how DNA profiling first caught a serial killer in England, forever changing criminal investigations worldwide.The path forward becomes complicated when territorial issues arise between state and local agencies. Detective Gordy Melianak, who devoted years to the Ludwig case, finds himself sidelined by departmental politics just as the breakthrough occurs. Will interagency tensions derail the investigation, or can these dedicated detectives overcome bureaucratic obstacles to finally bring closure to two of Michigan's most haunting unsolved murders?Subscribe to The Murder Book for the conclusion of this riveting true crime investigation that demonstrates how modern forensic science can breathe new life into cases long gone cold.Send us a text Support the show

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Rep. Jay DeBoyer, R-Clay Township, Chair of the House Oversight Committee. Rep. DeBoyer calls out MSP top brass for revealing identities of rank-and-file officers

July 1, 2025 ~ Lt. Mike Shaw from the Michigan State Police gives us a refresher on firework and water laws ahead of the July 4th holiday.

Michigan State Police say they've been in contact with eight individuals, believed to be U.S. Senators and Representatives, whose names were included in documents written by suspected Minnesota murderer Vance Boelter. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have top news stories. (PHOTO: In this handout provided by Hennepin County Sheriff's Office, Vance Luther Boelter poses for a booking photo on June 16, 2025 in Green Isle, Minnesota. By Hennepin County Sheriff's Office via Getty Images)

Michigan State Police are investigating a report of shots fired on I-96 near Greenfield in Detroit. A woman, who had three kids in her car, call 911 to report the shooting. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Monday morning news. (Photo credit: KT)

Michigan State Police say a driver in a SUV rear-ended the motorcycle early Thursday morning on I-75 near the Lodge Freeway in Detroit. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Thursday morning news.

Michigan State Police are trying to determine why a pickup truck driver veered onto the shoulder of I-94 and crashed into a gravel hauler early Friday morning along I-94. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Friday morning news briefs.

May 22, 2025 ~ Lt. Mike Shaw from the Michigan State Police discusses Click it or Ticket, Memorial Day travel and this weekend's basketball cop initiative.

A Flint-area man crashed along southbound I-75 in northern Oakland County and then was hit by two cars after getting out of his vehicle. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Wednesday morning news.

May 15, 2025 ~ Michigan State Police Lt. Mike Shaw talks with Lloyd, Jamie, and Chris Renwick about investigating allegations that two Hamtramck city council members, residing outside the city they serve, potentially violating state law.

Lawmaker describes Michigan State Police as 'sinking ship,' blames top leadership How Detroit is converting old downtown office buildings into lofts, hotels BASF Wyandotte site leaching pollutants into Detroit River — and a fix is years away

A gunman was shot to death in Detroit early Monday morning after he allegedly shot a Michigan State Police trooper who was part of an Auto Theft unit. The trooper is in serious, but stable, condition. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Monday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

Michigan State Police say the second driver involved was arrested for driving drunk. The freeway was closed for hours. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Friday morning news.

Michigan State Police say a 19-year old, identified by family and friends as Alvin "Mark" Johnson, a former Harper Woods student and football player, died two days after the shooting in St. Clair Shores. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Tuesday morning news. (Photo via GoFundMe: gofund.me/9dd4238d )

Police found the body of London Thomas on Saturday evening after receiving a tip. She disappeared April 5th. State Police say two suspects are in custody. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Monday morning news. (Photo credit Crime Stoppers)

A driver on the Lodge Freeway told State Police he saw a passenger in another vehicle fire one shot at him. An investigation is ongoing. WWJ's Chris Fillar has your Thursday morning news. (Photo credit Marisa Jenkins/WWJ)

Send us a textWhat really happens when a state trooper pulls someone over on the highway? It might be a routine traffic violation – or it could be the first move in a high-stakes chess match between law enforcement and major criminal organizations.Retired Michigan State Police Trooper Jose Patino pulls back the curtain on his 26-year career, revealing how a simple traffic stop for marijuana led him into the specialized world of drug interdiction. For over two decades, Patino worked the strategic corridor between Detroit and Chicago, seizing millions in drugs and cash while developing an uncanny ability to spot inconsistencies that most people would miss."Interdiction is the ultimate game of hide and seek," Patino explains, detailing how officers must compress complex investigative techniques into roadside conversations lasting just minutes. These aren't random encounters but calculated interdictions based on behavioral cues and travel patterns that don't quite add up. The results speak volumes – multi-kilo cocaine seizures, connections to the Sinaloa Cartel, and cases that eventually linked to major criminal enterprises like the Black Mafia Family.Beyond war stories, Patino offers rare insights into trooper culture, training philosophies, and the evolution of law enforcement technology. From handheld x-ray scanners that can detect hidden compartments to the game-changing impact of license plate readers, we explore how modern policing has transformed during his career. Particularly fascinating is his perspective on when officers choose to write tickets versus simply educating drivers – a nuanced approach that contradicts popular stereotypes about "road pirates."Whether you're interested in criminal psychology, curious about what really happens during traffic stops, or simply want to understand the complexities of modern policing, this conversation offers a rare glimpse into a world most citizens never see. Listen now to understand what that blue patrol car in your rearview mirror might really be looking for.#police #lawenforcement #cops  #bridgethegap #bethechange 

In today's news: The Van Buren County Sheriff's Department is investigating a fatal shooting in Hartford Monday. There will be a heavy police presence on I-94 this Wednesday all across the state as sheriff's departments, Michigan State Police, and local police departments look for distracted drivers. The Southwest Michigan Regional Airport wants to do more to get its name out there and is seeking partners to help increase its visibility. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: The Van Buren County Sheriff's Department is investigating a fatal shooting in Hartford Monday. There will be a heavy police presence on I-94 this Wednesday all across the state as sheriff's departments, Michigan State Police, and local police departments look for distracted drivers. The Southwest Michigan Regional Airport wants to do more to get its name out there and is seeking partners to help increase its visibility. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: The Van Buren County Sheriff's Department is investigating a fatal shooting in Hartford Monday. There will be a heavy police presence on I-94 this Wednesday all across the state as sheriff's departments, Michigan State Police, and local police departments look for distracted drivers. The Southwest Michigan Regional Airport wants to do more to get its name out there and is seeking partners to help increase its visibility. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're learning more about a Macomb County man who led police on a chase before being shot by a Michigan State Police trooper. The Macomb County Sheriff's Department is identifying the suspect as 31-year old Michael Southworth of Chesterfield Township.

A Chesterfield Township man is hospitalized after he was shot by a Michigan State Police trooper who responded to a call about a suspect wanted for felonious assault. MSP says the man, who had 4 long guns in his car, was shot in the leg. WWJ's Jonathan Carlson has your Monday morning news.

In today's news: Michigan State Police says FEMA funds are stalled More road work coming to I-94 from Coloma to Watervliet Area golf course prepare to open for the season and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Michigan State Police says FEMA funds are stalled More road work coming to I-94 from Coloma to Watervliet Area golf course prepare to open for the season and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: Michigan State Police says FEMA funds are stalled More road work coming to I-94 from Coloma to Watervliet Area golf course prepare to open for the season and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michigan State Police shut down northbound I-75 in Hazel Park to investigate a crash involving a semi and SUV. Serious injuries were reported. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson have your Thursday morning news. Photo credit WWJ's Mike Campbell.

Michigan State Police say the crash happened just after midnight on the ramp from I-96 to the Davison. WWJ's Mike Campbell and Jackie Paige have your Wednesday morning news. (Photo Credit: Marisa Jenkins/WWJ).

With the Lions playoff game, a Pistons game at Little Caesars Arena and the Detroit Auto Show, there will be thousands of people in Downtown Detroit Saturday, and even more on the roads. WWJ's Tony Ortiz reports Detroit and Michigan State Police officials say they're ready to handle it. Plus, a look at the rest of the day's top stories. (PHOTO: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Michigan State Police are trying to find out who shot a woman who was driving with her two kids early Thursday morning on I-94 on Detroit's eastside. (Photo Credit: Marisa Jenkins/WWJ).

Snow creating a number of problems on area roads Wednesday night and Thursday morning in Metro Detroit. Plus there's no water on Harsens Island. WWJ's Pat Vitale and Jonathan Carlson have your Thursday morning news. (Photo: Mike Campbell/WWJ)

On this week's episode of the Talking Michigan Transportation podcast, Brad Wieferich, director of the Michigan Department of Transportation, talks about his background overseeing development and design of road projects and the challenge of balancing mobility and safety. With strong winds churning up lake-effect snow on Michigan's western lakeshore, police agencies have reported dozens of crashes. Despite ongoing messages from law enforcement and safety advocates, drivers often fail to drive to the conditions. Wieferich talks about what officials learned from a study conducted after a 193-vehicle pileup on I-94 near Galesburg resulted in the Michigan State Police issuing 58 citations.  Also discussed:The Legislature, following about half of all states, approved bills allowing for the use of safety cameras in work zones. Wieferich explains the benefits.Challenges in transportation going into 2025.

The murder of 14-year-old April Millsap in July 2014 sent the village of Armada into a frenzy. They hadn't seen a murder in years let alone the murder of a child. The police enlisted the help of the Michigan State Police and the FBI to run down over 1000 tips. They followed every path of investigation. Most were dead ends but one led to James VanCallis.

In today's news: The Berrien County Board of Commissioners is seeing the results of its efforts to expand broadband internet around the county. City leaders in Benton Harbor are waiting for an update on the status of Dial Ride's insurance.  Southwest Michigan is getting four new Michigan State Police troopers following the graduation of 52 new troopers from the 147th Trooper Recruit School in Lansing this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

—Here are 3 big things you need to know—   One — Multiple sources indicate President Biden is allowing Ukraine to strike Russia with U.S.-made long-range missiles.  There have also been reports that Ukraine plans to launch strikes in the coming days.  This comes after news of North Korean soldiers arriving at the front to fight alongside Russian troops.    Two ---- A 9-1-1 call from a Michigan deer hunter on opening day of firearm deer season Friday helped Michigan State Police arrest a fugitive.  The hunter spotted the man near his four-wheeler and called police to report it.  The 28-year-old suspect from Battle Creek was already the subject of an active manhunt when the tip came in from Emmett Township and had several outstanding warrants for his arrest.     And number three — President-elect Trump is picking FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr to now chair the agency.  Trump said that he first nominated Carr to the FCC in 2017, and his great work has led to him now being designated the permanent chairman.  

In today's news: Outpouring of sadness following first responder's shooting death in Eau Claire New details from Sister Lakes Halloween morning homicide  Michigan State Police announces new 5th District Commander and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On October 31, 1969 Pamela Hobley and Patricia Spencer vanished from Oscoda MI. The teenagers would never be seen again. Here we are, 55 years later and Pamela's sister, Mary is carrying the torch for this case. If you have information on the disappearance of Pam and Patty, please call Lt. Richards with the Michigan State Police at 989-402-7190 #missing #unsolved #Michigan #disappearance #upnorth 

We first shared the story of Eric Franks' disappearance in October 2021. While his case is still unsolved, we have significant new information to share with you nearly three years after our original episodes aired, which could potentially shed light on this mystery. In March 2011, 38-year-old Eric Franks disappeared from Saginaw, Michigan. In 2010, Eric learned he had a teenage daughter, so he traveled to the Saginaw area to connect with her. Eric went radio silent in early March, but then his family began receiving emails from Eric periodically. They went along with this for a time, as they had no reason to question that Eric was sending the emails. Still, something was off about the whole thing, and later, they decided to report Eric missing. Over the last 13 years, a bizarre string of events has unfolded, unraveling disturbing clues about what may have happened and who may be responsible for Eric's disappearance.If you have any information about the disappearance of Eric Franks, please call the Michigan State Police at 989-495-5555.If you have a missing loved one that you would like to have featured on the show, please fill out our case submission form.Follow The Vanished on social media at:FacebookInstagramTwitterPatreonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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In this new episode Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with John Lordan about the mysterious disappearance of Cassandra Durham from Roscommon, Michigan in August of 1987. At the time of her disappearance Cassandra was 19 years old. During the summer of 1987, Cassandra Durham and her boyfriend left their home in Baltimore, Maryland, to travel for vacation. Cassandra told family that they were in Roscommon, Michigan, visiting her boyfriend's grandparents. She did not indicate where they were going after visiting his grandparents. When her boyfriend returned to Maryland, Cassandra was not with him. Cassandra is described as a white female, age 19 at the time of her disappearance, with brown hair and blue eyes. She has two tattoos on her hip/thigh area (unknown which leg). The first tattoo is of her boyfriend's initials and the second is the initials of her college sorority (initials unknown). Anyone with information regarding Cassandra Durham's disappearance is asked to reach out to Michigan State Police. Anyone with information about the disappearance of Cassandra Durham is asked to contact Detective Brett Nichols of the Michigan State Police Violent Crimes Unit by calling (989) 422-5103 or emailing NicholsB2@michigan.gov. You can remain anonymous. If you prefer, you can also contact FBI ViCAP by calling (800) 634-4097, or emailing vicap@fbi.gov. Submit an anonymous online tip to the FBI: https://tips.fbi.gov/?fugitive_name=CASSANDRA+DURHAM+-+ROSCOMMON%2C+MICHIGAN&fugitive_type=fbi. John Lordan's first videos on Cassandra's disappearance: https://youtu.be/c6bM5brsigE?si=lFKXRJSpT7ZgPrCX, https://youtu.be/inFwF0OhMnI?si=xBAtznKW5QkPMLLG. Check out John Lordan's other work: Brainscratch with John Lordan: https://www.youtube.com/lordanarts. John Lordan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lordanarts. Follow Missing: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@missingcsm. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/missingcsm. IG: https://www.instagram.com/MissingCSM/. Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissingCSM. FB: https://www.facebook.com/MissingCSM. Check out our entire network at http://crawlspace-media.com/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Morrison talks to Andrea Canning  about her most recent episode, “A Girl Named Egypt.” In June 2017, a young woman named Egypt Covington was found murdered in her Michigan home. The local police quickly zeroed in on someone close to her as a possible suspect, only for the case to go cold. Andrea tells Keith about the family's painful search for answers over the years and the unsettling motive Michigan State Police discovered for the murder after they took over the case. Andrea and Keith also discuss what they've learned from other stories they've worked on involving the wrongfully accused and put their Dateline knowledge to the test with some trivia questions.

Michigan State Police detectives speak out for the first time to Andrea Canning and reveal clues they uncovered in the case of 27-year-old Egypt Covington, who was found murdered in her home in 2017.