Police
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE: What it is and can it work in Stockbridge?
Below, the Stockbridge Community News is pleased to introduce the first of a new monthly column from Chief of Police, Johnnie Torres, Jr.: By Chief Johnnie Torres, Jr. In criminal justice there are several approaches to achieve justice. For many, justice may mean that when a person commits a crime against another person, he or […]
Governor Snyder signs law naming a section of M-52 after fallen Deputy Grant Whitaker
by Patrice Johnson and Sophia Adams Gov. Rick Snyder made it official December 5 when he signed Senate Bill 509 into law at the Romney Building in Lansing, Michigan: A portion of State Highway M-52 in Stockbridge will be renamed as the “Deputy Grant Whitaker Memorial Highway” in the fallen deputy’s honor. Grant Whitaker’s […]
Police Blotter submitted by Police Chief Johnnie W. Torres Jr
Stockbridge Police responded to the following complaints this week: 11/9/17, 4:45 pm: Car/Deer crash at M-36 and S. M-52. Minor damage and no injuries reported. 11/13/17, 9:20 am: Harassment complaint in the 200 block of S. Clinton St. Stockbridge Police Department were dispatched to a complaint in which a woman was reporting that her ex-boyfriend […]
Sixth Annual Festival of Lights Brings Cheer and Joy to Stockbridge Residents
Article and photos by Hope Salyer Christmas music flows through the breeze of the crisp winter air in downtown Stockbridge. The Stockbridge Township Hall is lit up with white Christmas lights. The smell of freshly made kettle corn and hot dogs grilling travels through the air as residents from as far as downtown Lansing, Mich. […]