Several officers earned awards tonight, Monday, at the Sault Ste. Marie Police Department's Annual Commendation Ceremony, which took place during the City Commission meeting.
Officer Brian Mattson and Officer Nathan Kaczmarek earned a Merit Commendation for locating a residence that was on fire and alerting the occupants.
Officer Kaczmarek also earned a Life Saving Commendation for performing CPR on a woman, saving her life.
Sgt. Francis DeShano and Border Patrol Officer Donald Natzke also earned Life Saving Commendations for rescuing a woman from the power canal during the winter.
Officer Derek O'Dell and Officer John Weist both earned Police Medal of Honor for pulling a woman from a burning apartment building.
The Police Department also paid honor to Detective John Weir, who passed away in 2004 from illnesses resulting from an assault while on duty in 1990.
9&10's Christina Vecchioni and photojournalist Eric Davis have more from the ceremony.
Friday, May 17 2013 7:27 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:27:39 GMT
Police have made an arrest in connection to another man's drug overdose. An investigation began after a 23 year old Benzie county man overdosed on heroin. Police then searched a home in Benzonia Township
Police have made an arrest in connection to another man's drug overdose. An investigation began after a 23 year old Benzie county man overdosed on heroin. Police then searched a home in Benzonia Township
Friday, May 17 2013 7:46 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:46:15 GMT
Marion Schools were placed on lockdown today as a precaution. Police say there was no direct threat to the school, but someone in the neighboring area to the school was making suicidal threats. 9&10's
Marion Schools were placed on lockdown today as a precaution. Police say there was no direct threat to the school, but someone in the neighboring area to the school was making suicidal threats. 9&10's
Friday, May 17 2013 8:02 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:02:49 GMT
According to the Michigan Lottery's Facebook page, a winning Powerball ticket was purchased in Isabella county. The winning ticket was sold at the Marathon gas station in Blanchard. Tune in tonight to
According to the Michigan Lottery's Facebook page, a winning Powerball ticket was purchased in Isabella county. The winning ticket was sold at the Marathon gas station in Blanchard. Tune in tonight to
Friday, May 17 2013 7:45 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:45:51 GMT
Shortly after 7 AM today, police were alerted to reports of a man walking across M-75 in Charlevoix County with a handgun and blood on his shirt. The location was within a close proximity of four schools,
Shortly after 7 AM today, police were alerted to reports of a man walking across M-75 in Charlevoix County with a handgun and blood on his shirt. The location was within a close proximity of four schools,
Friday, May 17 2013 6:41 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:41:46 GMT
Traverse City police have arrested a man, after they say child porn was found on his computer.Police tell 9&10 News that James Knight had an online support service repair his computer back in September.The
Traverse City police have arrested a man, after they say child porn was found on his computer.Police tell 9&10 News that James Knight had an online support service repair his computer back in September.The
Friday, May 17 2013 10:47 PM EDT2013-05-18 02:47:01 GMT
No winners in Wednesday's Powerball drawing, and, the jackpot just keeps on growing. The jackpot for Saturday's drawing now sits at $600,000,000. The Beacon and Bridge in Cadillac say they've been selling
No winners in Wednesday's Powerball drawing, and, the jackpot just keeps on growing. The jackpot for Saturday's drawing now sits at $600,000,000. The Beacon and Bridge in Cadillac say they've been selling
Friday, May 17 2013 5:42 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:42:44 GMT
A Chippewa county community is mourning the loss of a little boy this week. Friends and family gathered for a funeral service today to honor Zeke's short life. He was just 3 years old. The funeral
A Chippewa county community is mourning the loss of a little boy this week. Friends and family gathered for a funeral service today to honor Zeke's short life. He was just 3 years old. The funeral
Friday, May 17 2013 8:42 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:42:49 GMT
Thousands of cyclists are gearing up for a once in a lifetime bike tour. More than 4,000 cyclists will bike together, 51 miles, for the Zoo-De-Mackinac Bike Bash. Many are preparing for the tour by
Thousands of cyclists are gearing up for a once in a lifetime bike tour. More than 4,000 cyclists will bike together, 51 miles, for the Zoo-De-Mackinac Bike Bash. Many are preparing for the tour by
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