Warrant
March 21, 8:21 p.m. – Ferris State police officers arrested a wanted individual on March 21 after spotting a vehicle linked to an active warrant on Ferris Drive. The individual had been sought for several months on a probation violation. After locating the vehicle parked near West Campus Apartments, officers attempted contact at a nearby residence. The individual was then observed nearby and taken into custody without incident. The individual was transported to the Mecosta County Jail and lodged on a probation violation warrant.
Operating while intoxicated
March 22, 3:24 a.m. – Ferris State police officers arrested an impaired driver on March 22 after observing a vehicle traveling the wrong way on South State Street. The driver showed signs of impairment and registered a blood alcohol level more than twice the legal limit before being lodged at the Mecosta County Jail.
Disorderly conduct
Feb. 23, 5 p.m. During a routine health and safety inspection, Community Advisors observed alcohol in the apartment’s common area. An underage resident was advised of the violation and disposed of the alcohol while staff were present.
Alcohol law violation
Feb. 22, 12:06 a.m. – Ferris DPS officers assisted Big Rapids DPS with a retail fraud investigation involving a male who attempted to evade officers by crawling under a semi-trailer in a motel parking lot. The individual refused commands and resisted efforts to be taken into custody. After repeated commands, officers secured and handcuffed the subject without further incident.
Criminal traffic
March 27, 12:47 a.m. – Ferris State police officers attempted a traffic stop on March 27 on a speeding vehicle, which fled and was later found crashed near Woodward Avenue. The driver was not located, and the case remains under investigation with charges being sought.