Michigan police

The Mason County sheriff in Michigan is warning residents about a phone scam in which callers pose as law enforcement, claim the victim missed jury duty, and say a warrant has been issued unless they pay immediately in Bitcoin. Officials stress that legitimate courts and sheriff's offices never demand cryptocurrency or other instant payments over the phone, and urge people to hang up and verify directly.

A Michigan State Police trooper used a taser on an intoxicated Detroit Lions fan in downtown Detroit, according to Fox 2 Detroit. The incident adds to concerns about rowdy fan behavior during the Lions' run of high-profile games, which have drawn large crowds to the downtown area.

One year after the attack on a church in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan, the local police chief is reflecting on how his department responded to the incident. The anniversary has prompted renewed attention to the emergency response and the community's recovery since the assault, with coverage in regional media revisiting the events of that day and the lessons drawn from them.