On August 19, 2025, at 7:50 a.m. officers from the Mt. Pleasant Police Department (MPPD) received a slashed vehicle tire complaint.
During the investigation it was determined that Central Michigan University Police also received reports of slashed vehicle tires. In total there were more than 40 random incidents. All vehicles were located within the downtown to south campus corridor.
At 2:20 p.m. on August 19 the suspect, a 26-year-old man from Mt. Pleasant was arrested. Arraignment is scheduled for the afternoon of August 20 in Isabella County.
The Mt. Pleasant Police Department was assisted by the Central Michigan University Police department and Isabella County Central Dispatch.
If a snow emergency is declared by City staff, on-street parking will NOT be permitted.
During a snow emergency, failure to remove vehicles from the street will result in a ticket. Towing may be utilized if ticketing has proven ineffective and/or the vehicles parked on the street cause a delay in snow removal.
Notice of when a snow emergency is declared, and later lifted, will be provided through the city’s social media channels, website www.mt-pleasant.org, blog https://mpcityblog.com/, community information phone line (989-779-5320), local media notification, and an email alert.
To receive an email notification, sign up to receive the city’s monthly eConnections newsletter by visiting www.mt-pleasant.org.
Parking ordinance reminders:
Downtown Overnight Parking Permit Holders: Will be informed via email or text on when and where you need to move your vehicle.
Overnight street parking is allowed throughout the City of Mt. Pleasant year-round, except for the Downtown area.
Downtown street parking is prohibited from 4 – 6 a.m. year-round.
When a snow emergency is declared, all cars must be removed from the street.
Here are the topics to watch at the next in person, as well as virtual Mt. Pleasant City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, April 8, 2024, at 7 p.m.
Introduction and swearing in of three Paid On Call Firefighters and one Police Officer.
Receive proposed 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Plan and set a public hearing for May 28, 2024, on the same.
Consider the establishment of a Mission Street Corridor Plan Steering Committee.
Consider resolution authorizing a 2024 Michigan State Housing Development (MSHDA) MI Neighborhood Program grant application.
Consider purchase of (2) police pursuit vehicles from Berger Chevrolet and authorize a budget amendment for the same.
The City Commission Meeting will be held in person in the City Chambers/City Hall (320 W. Broadway Street) with virtual attendance options as well. Non-voting participants may view the meeting live on the City’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/MtPleasantMi/, on Spectrum Charter channel 188, or via Zoom.
If a virtual option becomes unavailable due to technical difficulties, the meeting will continue as scheduled. Residents who would like to provide a comment during the appropriate time are welcome to come to the meeting at City Hall or email their statement to comments@mt-pleasant.org.
Audio and video will be muted for members of the public and then unmuted by the host during public comment periods.
For participants accessing via computer or smartphone please use the “Raise Your Hand” icon to indicate you would like to speak. First, click on the “Participants” icon at the bottom of your screen. Next, click on the “Raise Your Hand” icon near the bottom right corner of the screen.
To raise your hand for telephone dial-in participants, press *9.
Members of the public may be muted or removed if using abusive language or if they become disruptive to the meeting.
Virtual attendance to the meeting and participation during public comment periods will be conducted as follows:
Members of the public are asked to provide their name and address with any comments.
Comments/Questions may be sent ahead of the meeting, or during the meeting via email to comment@mt-pleasant.org. Comments sent via email will be read aloud to the Commission during the public comment period.
Individual commissioners can be contacted at the following email addresses:
Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate may call the Human Resources office at (989) 779-5314. Persons requiring speech or hearing assistance may contact the City through the Michigan Relay Center at 711. 48-hour advance notice is necessary for accommodation.
If a snow emergency is declared by City staff, on-street parking will NOT be permitted.
During a snow emergency, failure to remove vehicles from the street will result in a ticket. Towing may be utilized if ticketing has proven ineffective and/or the vehicles parked on the street cause a delay in snow removal.
Notice of when a snow emergency is declared, and later lifted, will be provided through the city’s social media channels, blog https://mpcityblog.com/, community information phone line (989-779-5320), local media notification, and an email alert.
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