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On March 20, 2022 at 3:52 a.m., Port Huron Police received a call from a 27 year old female  Port Huron resident who was assaulted by her intoxicated husband in the 1200 block of  Bancroft Street. The female, who had minor injuries, exited the home to call police. Shortly  after, her 29 year old husband exited the home armed with a hunting rifle. 

Officers met with the female in the neighborhood and began searching for the suspect. The  Port Huron Police K-9 Team, Criminal Investigative Division (CID), Major Crimes Unit  (MCU), Special Response Team (SRT), and Crisis Negotiation Unit (CNU) were called out to  assist. At 4:20 a.m. officers heard one shot fired in the distance. A safety alert was put out on  Facebook and a reverse 911 call was made to area residents to stay inside their homes.  

As officers searched for the suspect, the Port Huron Police Special Response Team executed a  search warrant at the residence since their three children were asleep inside. The suspect was  found exiting a neighbor’s garage in the 1100 block of Bancroft Street at 7:49 a.m. and taken into custody without incident. The safety alert given to area residents was then lifted. The  suspect was in possession of the rifle at the time of his arrest and a handgun was recovered  during a search of the area. The suspect was lodged in the St. Clair County Intervention  Center for Domestic Violence / Felonious Assault with additional charges pending.  

If you have knowledge of this crime call the Port Huron Police Department at (810) 984-8415  or the Port Huron Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit at (810) 984-5383. Anonymous tips  can be received through the CAPTURE Hotline at (810) 987-6688, emailed through  www.porthuronpolice.org, or texted by downloading the Port Huron PD app on apple or  android devices. Anonymous texts can also be received by texting the keyword CAPTURE and  their message/tip to 847411.  

Submitted by the Port huron Police Department

An emergency alert went out to Port Huron residents early Sunday morning notifying them of an armed suspect at large. The suspect was taken into custody shortly after removing the safety threat to the community.

Community members of Port Huron and the surrounding areas are welcome to attend a free First Aid For Severe Trauma (FAST) training at  9 a.m. on Saturday, March 26, at the Palmer Park Recreation Center.

Developed by the American Red Cross and the National Center for Disaster Medicine and Public Health (NCDMPH), FAST is the first national Stop The Bleed course. FAST prepares individuals, of all ages, to provide immediate aid to bleeding victims before medical personnel respond.

A bleeding emergency can happen anytime, but there can be a delay between an injury and the time a first responder is on the scene. Those participating in the FAST training will learn how to prepare for a bleeding emergency, recognize a bleeding emergency that exists, and what action steps to take when acting in a bleeding emergency.

“We are happy to provide the FAST course to our community for free. We are encouraging everyone to take advantage of this course because it may help to save someone’s life if they find themselves in a bleeding emergency. We hope no one has to experience a situation like this, but it is best to be prepared, just in case,” said Kati Gardner, co-supervisor of the Port Huron Parks and Recreation Department.

Ages 14 or older may attend the FAST course on Saturday, March 26, from 9 a.m. to noon. Registration for the training is available until Thursday, March 24, 2022. This course is free or $30 for certification.

Those ages 15 or older wishing for additional emergency-related training may attend our CPR, First Aid and AED American Red Cross certification course on Saturday, April 23, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Recreation Center. Upon completing the course, participants will receive a certification valid for two years.

This CPR, First Aid and AED training is beneficial to medical professionals needing recertification or individuals. This course combines lectures with hands-on skills sessions.

The rate for a resident of the City of Port Huron, Burtchville Township, Clyde Township, Fort Gratiot Township and Port Huron Township is $75 for this course. The cost for the CPR, First Aid and AED course is $125 for nonresidents.

The Port Huron Recreation Department provides a safe, fun, innovative and active recreation and learning environment for adults and youth. Individuals may attend programs, clubs, camps, and special events throughout the year. For more information or questions, please call the Recreation Department at (810) 984-9760. To register for a program, please visit www.porthuronrec.com<http://porthuronrec.com/> or the Palmer Park Recreation Center, located at 2829 Armour St. Port Huron, MI.

Submitted by the Port Huron Parks and Rec Department

High School robotics competitions are back and no one is more excited than Team 3667, the Mecanum Knights, representing Port Huron Schools. After two years without in-person events, the team is ready to show what they can do.

The team competed at Kettering University in Flint last weekend and made it to the semi-finals, while also winning the prestigious Entrepreneurship Award.

Port Huron Schools Enrichment Coordinator Kristen McRobie said, “Our team had a late start this year compared to our past seasons.  We have a new coach, new mentors, and our student roster is filled with mostly rookie kids so it has been a ‘re-building’ year for us.”

McRobie said that the team has set some new goals to accomplish and will adjust and add some things to their robot prior to their second District competition at Macomb Community College on April 1st and 2nd.

This year’s competition explores the future of transportation and challenges teams to explore sustainable transportation innovations.

Follow the Mecanum Knights on their Facebook page to stay updated on the team’s competition season.

https://www.facebook.com/Team3667

Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland