Public Safety Expo Brings Live Demonstrations and Family Activities Downtown

Residents are invited to attend the 2^nd Annual Public Safety Expo on May 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Town Center (Main/Broadway) for a free, family-friendly event showcasing the agencies, equipment and partnerships that help keep the Mt. Pleasant community safe every day.

As part of the event setup, an overturned vehicle used for an accident reconstruction demonstration will be placed in the City Hall parking lot prior to the start of the expo, including overnight before the event. The vehicle display is intentional and part of the planned educational programming for the Public Safety Expo. The Mt. Pleasant Police Department is aware of the setup as part of the planned event.

Hosted in partnership with ServPro and Discount Towing, the event will feature live demonstrations, emergency vehicles, educational displays and opportunities to meet first responders and public safety professionals from across the region.

Participating agencies and organizations include:

Michigan State Police
Mt. Pleasant Police Department
Mt. Pleasant Fire Department
Isabella County Central Dispatch
Isabella County Sheriff’s Office
Michigan Independent Search & Rescue
Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Police Department
Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Fire Department
Mobile Medical Response
Isabella Bank
Green’s Towing

Opening ceremonies will begin at 11:15 a.m. with the National Anthem performed by Brian Eldred and a flag presentation by the Central Michigan University Army Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC).

Scheduled demonstrations throughout the event include:

11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – K-9 demonstration
12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Vehicle extrication (“car cutting”) demonstration
12:30 to 1:00 p.m. – K-9 demonstration
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. – Accident reconstruction demonstration

A medical helicopter is also expected to visit the event, weather and emergency response conditions permitting.

Several local food vendors and community partners will be providing complimentary and discounted refreshments during the expo, including:

Pisanello’s Pizza featuring $2.50 pizza slices
GreenTree Co-op offering free assorted bakery items
Dunkin’ providing free donuts and coffee
I Scream Ice Cream Truck serving free ice cream, root beer floats and Boston coolers

Community members of all ages are encouraged to attend to learn more about public safety services, emergency response operations and the collaborative partnerships that support the Mt. Pleasant community.

Truck and Motorcycle Accident Leads to Fatality

On May 28, 2025, at 2:17 p.m. officers from the Mt. Pleasant Police Department were dispatched to a truck and motorcycle accident at the intersection of Sweeney and Broomfield Street. A Chevrolet 3500 truck traveling north on Sweeney Street failed to yield to oncoming traffic while crossing Broomfield Street. A motorcycle traveling west on Broomfield collided with the truck.

The driver of the truck, a 45-year-old male from Vestaburg, did not seek medical attention for a minor injury.

The motorcyclist, a 27-year-old male from Mt. Pleasant was transported to a local hospital where he died from his injuries.

This accident remains under investigation.

The Mt. Pleasant Police Department was assisted by the Michigan State Police, Mobile Medical Response, Isabella County Central Dispatch, and the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department.

Two Car Accident Leads to Fatality

On February 3, 2023 at approximately 3:35 p.m. officers from the Mt. Pleasant Police Department responded to a two-car accident involving a Chevy Impala and a Ford F-250 at Sweeney and Broomfield Street. A Chevy Impala traveling south on Sweeney failed to yield to oncoming traffic. A Ford F-250 traveling west on Broomfield collided with the driver’s side of the Chevy Impala.

The driver of the Ford F-250, a 61-year-old male, and a 61-year-old female passenger both from the Port Huron area refused medical treatment at the scene.

The passenger in the Chevy Impala, a 92-year-old male was pronounced deceased at a local hospital. The driver, an 81-year-old female is currently in critical condition. Both individuals are from the Mt. Pleasant area.

This accident remains under investigation.

The Mt. Pleasant Police Department was assisted by the Michigan State Police, Central Michigan University Police, Mobile Medical Response, Isabella County Central Dispatch and the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department.