3/31/2026

UPPER MICHIGAN - The Michigan State Police warning U.P. residents about a scam that is targeting older adults, and it uses fear and impersonation tactics.  A press release from the MSP says the warning is the result of a scammer that recently targeted an elderly woman in the U.P. clamming her computer had been hacked and asked the victim to provide personal information to verify her identity then instructed the woman to withdraw money from her bank threatening arrest if she didn’t.  When the woman went to the bank, the staff alerted her that the situation was suspicious. The woman then went to her local MSP post to get advice. Luckly the bank stepped in before she gave any money to the scammer.  The Michigan State Police with a reminder that government agencies do not request personal information or money in that way.  If you receive a similar request, stop all communication with the scammer. Do not send any money or give out any personal information and contact your local MSP post or law enforcement agency.

3/31/2026

UPPER MICHIGAN – The Michigan State Police inviting students in grades K–6 to submit their designs using the provided coloring page.  Entries must be submitted by this Friday, April 3 at 5 p.m. The Michigan State Police will share the top 10 submissions on April 8, and the public will vote by liking their favorite design.  The winning artwork will be featured as the MSP Facebook profile picture for one month beginning April 19, along with a few additional surprises!  We have a link to everything a student needs on our Facebook page and website. 

https://www.michigan.gov/mspnewsroom/coloring-contest?fbclid=IwY2xjawQ4lQVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFaa1djQXFGUHExZ3NOZDFVc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHv5jiEsVnE_upIixbSm02cOhURGEYAiUv3WWhyXMONB8poGml1LwkOR8E-at_aem_3VXypKmk4znAZm5IvIq1Qg

3/30/2026

GOGEBIC COUNTY – Following a multi-year investigation GIANT Investigators arrested three Gogebic County residents they say were involved in the trafficking and use of controlled substances.  GIANT says the investigation was focused on an Ironwood home owned by one of the suspects, 61-year-old Mary Conley. GIANT says the sales of methamphetamine, cocaine, and prescriptions took place out of that home. GIANT conducted controlled buys of methamphetamine and cocaine from that home.  As a result of the investigation Conley was arrested along with, 48-year-old Jeffrey Emery of Ironwood Michigan, and 43-year-old Chad Bergquist of Ramsay.  The three have been arraigned in the 98th District Court at the Gogebic County Courthouse. Conley has been charged with 4 counts of Delivery of Methamphetamine, Conspiracy to Deliver Methamphetamine, Maintaining a Drug House, Delivery of Cocaine, Delivery of Cocaine in a Park, and Delivery of Methamphetamine in a Park.  Conley’s bond is $50,000 @ 10%.  Emery has been charged with Delivery of Methamphetamine and Conspiracy to Deliver Methamphetamine his bond was set $20,000 @ 10% and Berquist was charged with Conspiracy to Deliver Methamphetamine.  His bond is $30,000 @ 10%.  GIANT says Additional arrests are expected.