City of Howell Michigan Police Department

We're looking for information about a hit-and-run accident that happened on Saturday, July 20th around 5 p.m. on Southbound US-23 south of Highland Rd.

A gray small compact sedan was travelling on US-23 and attempted to pass on the left shoulder. A pickup truck pulling a travel trailer was Southbound in the left lane and tried to merge into the right lane to avoid the sedan when it swerved into the left lane and hit the front driver of the pickup truck. The truck lost control and rolled down the right side embankment while the sedan continued down US-23 and didn't stop at the crash site.

The occupants of the pickup were a family of four returning from a camping trip. They had minor injuries and were released at the scene by Livingston County EMS.

If you have any information about the crash, please contact Deputy Uzoni at (517) 546-4842.

Our condolences go out to the Melvindale Police Department and the family of the officer who was killed earlier today.

Please keep an eye out for the suspect pictured below.

Our thoughts are with the Hillsdale County Sheriff's Office. One of their own was killed in the line of duty tonight. We send our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the fallen deputy, and they are in our prayers 💙 🙏

As the 4th of July holiday approaches, let us take a minute to remind everyone about Michigan law regarding fireworks. In Michigan, fireworks are allowed June 29 - July 5, 2024, during the hours of 11:00 am through 11:45 pm. You CANNOT light off fireworks on public property, school property, church property, or the property of another person without their permission. The links below provide further details on what is/is not allowed in Michigan. (this information is intended to provide some, but not all, of the laws pertaining to fireworks)

https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-28-457
https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-28-462

We would like to offer our sincerest condolences to the family, friends, and the entire Oakland County Sheriff's Office on the death of Deputy Reckling.

Please keep his family, friends, and colleagues in your prayers.

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Last night was Media Night, the unofficial start to this year's 39th Annual Michigan Challenge Balloonfest, happening June 28-30, 2024. Come join us for a fun weekend of music, food, carnival rides, and of course, lots of hot air balloons!!! Click on the link to see a schedule of events https://michiganchallenge.com/

Last night, Officer Mike Markley was publicly sworn in and pinned at our city council meeting 😀

Officer Markley graduated from the Oakland Police Academy on May 23, 2024. Prior to attending the academy, Mike worked for the Livingston County Sheriff's Office as a Corrections Deputy for 4 years. Mike served in the Army for 8.5 years, with 1 deployment to Syria. He graduated from Lakeland High School in 2013. Mike and his wife, Amanda, currently live in Howell with their dog, Luna.

Welcome, Officer Markley! We know you will be a great asset to our team 👮‍♂️

Did you know you can report a blocked railroad intersection by using one of these links provided?!

https://www.fra.dot.gov/blockedcrossings/
https://www.michigan.gov/.../report-rail-crossing-concerns
Report Issue - CSX.com
State Senators: 517-373-2400
State Representatives: 517-373-0135

Reporting blocked intersections:
https://www.fra.dot.gov/blockedcrossings/
https://www.michigan.gov/mdot/travel/mobility/rail/report-rail-crossing-concerns
Report Issue - CSX.com
State Senators: 517-373-2400
State Representatives: 517-373-0135

In observance of Memorial Day, our office is closed Monday, May 27th. As always, officers are still available for your emergency and non-emergency needs by calling 911 or 517-546-9111. Normal office hours will resume Tuesday.

Congratulations to Mike Markley on graduating today from the Oakland Police Academy. 🥳 Officer Markley will begin his department training next week. We are excited to have him as part of the team 👮💙

Deputy Chief Kelleher and Sgt. Briggs had the honor to attend yesterday's Hometown Heroes event, hosted by Howell's Bible Baptist Church!

A HUGE thank you to John and Sally Getz for dropping off this delicious cake for us all to enjoy!!!! 😀🍰

Let us introduce you to our final group of officers. Each of these officers have hired on with HPD within the last 5 years, and their addition has been a great addition to the team! Thank you for helping keep our community safe every day 👮‍♂️👮‍♀️

1. Jay Poet
2. Kelly Kozowicz
3. Vinny John
4. Mike Hatfield
5. Jay Pappas
6. Mason Carruthers

In continuation of celebrating Police Appreciation Week, let us introduce you to some of our "seasoned" officers. Each of these individuals have at least 5 years working for HPD, and their dedication to protecting our community is truly something to be thankful for. 💙👮🚓

1. Officer Luke Lorenz - 16 years
2. SRO Derek Sawyer - 7 years
3. SRO Andrew VanBuskirk - 6 years
4. Detective Andrew Maas - 5 years

Thank you, Sam Khaleghi, for stopping by today and showing your appreciation for the department!! 🍩🤤

It's National Police Week!!!! Let us take a moment over the next few days to introduce you to our wonderful officers who help keep our community safe 💙💙💙

Day 1 we showcase our command officers:
1. Chief Michael Dunn
2. Deputy Chief Matt Kelleher
3. Sgt. Chase Kobel
4. Sgt. Brooke Briggs
5. Sgt. Austin Nash
6. Sgt. Darren Lockhart

Please join us in congratulating Mike Dunn and Matt Kelleher on their promotions today. Mike Dunn has been promoted as our newest Chief of Police, and Matt Kelleher is our newest Deputy Chief! Both of these men have dedicated many years of service to the Howell Police Department, and we know they will continue to lead us in a positive direction. Congratulations!!!🎉 💙

After serving for 29 years, Chief Mannor has retired from the Howell Police Department. He will be missed by all of us here at the department, and we want to wish him the best!!!!

Happy Solar Eclipse Day!

***Press Release***

A friendly reminder, today at 1:00 PM is our statewide tornado siren test. This mornings alerts were just a "pre-test" 🌪🌪🌪

Livingston County Emergency Management had a
"pre-test alert' for our Statewide Tornado Drill this morning. We will be testing the system again at 1 PM today & setting off the tornado sirens. Plz take this time to review your emergency plans. ⚠️🌪️

🎃👻🧙‍♀️Trick or Treating in the City of Howell is from 6 - 8 pm. Be safe and have fun!!!🍬🍫🍭

Happy Halloween!! 👻👻 Trick-or-treating hours in the City of Howell are from 6 - 8 pm. Temperatures will be in the low 30s, so be sure to bundle up! 🍬🍭🎃 Have a great time! 🧡

Come out tonight and join us at the Public Safety Trunk or Treat event from 6-8, located at the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office. Multiple first responder agencies from the county will be there for a fun and safe event for the kiddos 🍭 🍫 🎃 👻

🎃Mark Your Calendars & Let's Get Spooky!👻
Our Public Safety Trunk or Treat has it all.
Candy. Public Safety Vehicles. Friendly Law Enforcement Officers.
Your kiddos are going to love it!

👀 Look at all that candy!!!! 🍭 🍬

Come out and join us, along with some of the county’s other first responders, this Friday, October 27th from 6pm-8pm for the Livingston County Sheriff’s Department Public Safety Trunk or Treat!

Are you seeing this literal candy mountain?! 👀

To say we're excited for our Public Safety Trunk or Treat this Friday is an understatement. Your kiddos are going to love seeing their favorite first responders while trick-or-treating.

Get your costumes ready and we'll see you Friday, October 27th from 6-8 p.m. in our parking lot. We've got plenty of parking at the Judicial Center next to our Office and don't forget you can park at LESA down the street too.

Now don't mind us while we quality control a few of these Snickers 🤣

🚌It's National School Bus Safety Week! 🚌

🛑STOP when you see red flashing lights on a bus🛑

A one-day survey conducted by 1,108 Michigan bus drivers in May 2023, reported 864 times a motorist passed a school bus illegally. Of those 864 illegal passes, 13 were on the righthand side of the school bus 🤯

🚓Failure to stop for a school bus with red flashing lights may result in a civil infraction being issued with fines up to $500 💲

And don't forget to thank the bus driver for getting your kid(s)to and from school safely each day!!

The Howell Police Department office will be closed today. Officers will still be available if you need to make a report. You can call the non-emergency dispatch at 517-546-9111 to have an officer dispatched to your location.

Good morning! 👋