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LANSING, MI– On Tuesday, October 14, 2014, detectives from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Tri-County Metro Narcotics Team seized 4.1 ounces of heroin, over $4,500, packaging materials and other paraphernalia after executing a search warrant at the home of a suspected heroin dealer in Lansing. The search warrant was executed after an extensive undercover operation.
Cider Fest in Grand Ledge on October 11th from 5:00-10:00pm. A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit The Homeless Veterans Project, a local charity that provides services for homeless veterans housed at the Lansing VOA. Event by www.imabeerhound.com
Beginning September 1, 2014, Michigan workers will see an increase in the minimum wage rate
On July 5, 2014 at 4:34 p.m. officers responded to a residence on the 100 block of Shepard St to check the welfare of a female. Upon arrival, officers located a deceased 52 year old Lansing female inside the residence. Officers were alerted to the female by a family member.
Orlando “Pepper” Livas, II was one of the young men who has attended the LBCT for two years in a row.
Lansing Police Department has established a website page for cold cases. Cold cases are homicide cases that have not been solved within one year of the date of the crime.
Homicide suspect, 45-year-old, Derrick Scott McClure, awaits sentencing.
On Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at approximately 10:30 p.m. the Lansing Police Department was dispatched to the 2900 block of S. Washington in regard to a male subject stuck in the opening of a large metal donation bin located in a parking lot.