Spent some time this afternoon with Executive Director Sonja Forte and Community Engagement Director Lindsay Vacanti at Baxter Community Center in Grand Rapids. Incredible work the Center is doing to support the community. 🙏

News Release: Lansing Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Illegal Gun Possession ❌ In two separate incidents, 2-year-old children accessed defendant’s guns and shot themselves. Lansing Police FBI Detroit

News Release: Grant Man Charged With Transporting Explosive And Possessing A Destructive Device FBI Detroit

News Release: Second Benton Harbor Man Sentenced For Illegal Gun Possession After Shootout At Apartment Complex Benton Harbor DPS FBI Detroit

Grateful for all who warned us of yesterday’s tornadoes and severe weather and our first responders who continue their work today. 🙏⛑️ Thinking especially of those who were hit.

Strong partnerships are vital to protect our homeland. Today, I joined professionals across multiple disciplines including emergency management, law enforcement, fire, schools, & community health to kick off the MichEMHS Great Lakes Homeland Security Training Conference & Expo🇺🇸

It's National Fentanyl Awareness Day. Often, people who take fentanyl don't even know it. That's because dealers are mixing fentanyl in everything. One form fentanyl often shows up in is fake pills💊that look like the real thing. Educate yourself. #OnePillCanKill DEADetroit

Thank you! #PublicServiceRecognitionWeek

On Missing & Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day, we remember Indigenous people who we have lost to murder & who remain missing. We commit to working w/ Tribal Nations to ensure any missing or murdered person is met w/ swift, effective action.

Today my team and I joined the Murdered & Missing Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Rally & March in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Too many Native Americans are victims of violence. We’re committed to doing everything we can to end this injustice.

During #AAPIHeritageMonth , U.S. Attorneys across the nation work in partnership with U.S. Department of Justice to re-affirm their commitment to aggressively enforce both federal hate crimes and anti-discrimination laws.

News Release: Man Convicted Of Sex Trafficking A Child, Other Crimes FBI Detroit Kent County Sheriff's Office

Powerful conversation tonight on what we can do to stop gun violence in Kalamazoo. Thanks to the Metro Kalamazoo Branch NAACP and Pastor Moore, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, for bringing us together.

These allegations touch on two serious threats to our communities: fentanyl & the spread of illegal firearms in the hands of prohibited persons. I’m grateful to DEADetroit & WEMET for their work & to ensure crime doesn’t pay by recovering the fruits of these alleged crimes.

MEDIA STATEMENT: Joint Statement on Fatal Officer-Involved Incident in the Grand Rapids Area DOJ Civil Rights Division FBI Detroit

ICYMI - Crimes that exploit seniors can be devastating, depriving victims of their savings, their independence, and their dignity. My office will vigorously pursue criminals who target the elderly and other vulnerable citizens in Michigan. FBI Detroit

It’s National Crime Victims’ Rights Week! Join communities across the Nation in raising awareness for victims’ rights & services. Use OVC’s #NCVRW2024 Resource Guide to help you get started: OVC.OJP.Gov/NCVRW2024

These illegal substances destroy lives and devastate communities. We will never prosecute our way out of this problem, but we will continue our work to dismantle the regional-level supply lines that distribute drugs across Michigan. DEADetroit

This morning I joined the Northside Ministerial Alliance's Zoom call to talk about our work to stop gun violence and protect civil rights, in Kalamazoo and beyond. Great way to start the day and grateful for the many friends and partners who joined, as well.

Join us throughout the week as we raise awareness about victims’ rights and services. Learn how you and your community can get involved. ovc.ojp.gov/ncvrw2024 #NCVRW2024