Tyler Gaw
Articles
Six men arrested in Ypsilanti in relation to plot to kidnap Governor Whitmer
As of Thursday, Oct. 8, 13 men are being charged with terrorism, conspiracy, and weapons in relation to plotting to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Six of the men involved were taken into custody in Ypsilanti. The men involved in the plot have been recognized as members of the militia group called the Wolverine Watchmen.
Campus-area crime map: Sept. 26 through Oct. 14
The campus area crime map is a report of criminal activity that has been reported in the Ypsilanti-area as well as on the campus of Eastern Michigan University. The following crimes mapped were reported to City of Ypsilanti crime log between Sept. 26 and Oct. 14.
Community leaders speak on Ann Arbor's decriminalization of psychedelics
Entheogenic plants and substances, otherwise known as psychedelics, are now classified as Ann Arbor’s lowest law enforcement priority. Ann Arbor City Council Member Anne Bannister and Washtenaw County community leader Eli Savit gave their thoughts to the Echo on Ann Arbor’s decriminalization of the plants and substances.
Michigan Attorney General denies charges against Washtenaw County Sherff's Deputy regarding use of force incident in Ypsilanti Township
The Michigan Office of the Attorney General has denied charges against a Washtenaw County deputy sheriff, Austin Pearson, regarding his use of force in an incident that occurred in Ypsilanti Township earlier this year. Independent investigation into the Pearson’s use of force was conducted by the Michigan Sheriff’s Association Special Investigative Operation Network (MISSION) with review of the investigation conducted by the Office of the Attorney General.
Campus-area crime map: Sept. 14 through Sept. 26
The campus area crime map is a report of criminal activity that has been reported in the Ypsilanti-area as well as on the campus of Eastern Michigan University. The following crimes mapped were reported to City of Ypsilanti crime log between Sept. 14 and Sept. 26.
Map of campus-area crime: Sept. 5 through Sept. 11
The campus area crime map is a report of criminal activity that has been reported in the Ypsilanti-area as well as on the campus of Eastern Michigan University. The following crimes were reported between Sept. 5 through Sept. 11.
Campus area crime: Aug. 17 through Sept. 4
The police blotter is a report of criminal activity that has been reported in the Ypsilanti-area as well as on the campus of Eastern Michigan University. The following crimes were reported between Aug. 17 through Sept. 1. On Thursday Sept. 3, EMU Police sent out a timely warning to all students and staff about an off-campus armed robbery.
UPDATE: Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office further addresses recent accusation of excessive force
The Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office put out a media release on May 26 following a shooting incident and excessive force from a deputy in Ypsilanti Township. A neighbor recorded a Facebook Live video of a white deputy repeatedly punching a black woman in the head. Investigations are ongoing for both the initial shooting case and the excessive force used by the deputy.
Video of Washtenaw County Sheriff's deputy punching woman leads to investigation of excessive force
A Washtenaw County Sheriff’s deputy accused of using excessive force during an arrest the morning of Tuesday, May 26, has been placed on administrative leave. The deputy is currently under investigation.
Armed robbery occurs at Happy's Pizza in Ypsilanti Township, employee held at gunpoint
An armed robbery took place at Happy's Pizza in Ypsilanti Township. The suspect fled with an unknown amount of money. No arrests have been made. This is the second armed robbery in Ypsilanti Township this week.
