Grand Rapids Police

Grand Rapids Police are keeping their eyes open for a suspicious man who approached two young girls on a playground at Immaculate Heart of Mary School on Plymouth in Grand Rapids.

Grand Rapids Police have identified the man found dead in the Grand River Thursday as Eric Scott Love. The 43-year-old was found dead near Sixth Street Park on the east side of the river, near downtown Grand Rapids.

In two separate Facebook posts this morning, GRPD and the Kent County Sheriff's Department announced they are looking for new police officers and deputies.

Yesterday it was a deer that busted through a classroom window at a school in Lansing, today it's a squirrel that tried to hitch a ride with some of Grand Rapids' finest.

A $2,500 scholarship will be awarded each year to a black man or woman interested in a career with the Grand Rapids Police Department.

Police responding to a fight Saturday night at McFadden's downtown had to tase a man who allegedly attacked one officer. Some people are showing concern for the use of force.

The Grand Rapids Police held a press conference this morning to address yesterday's tragic events. Police Chief Kevin Belk identified victims as Amanda Emkens, 27, who had a relationship with Dantzler, Marisa Emkens, 10, Amanda's daughter, and Kimberlee Emkens, Amanda's sister. These victims were found at 2046 Plainfield Avenue NE on Thursday afternoon. Belk said, at Brynell Court, victims were Je

Final Update: Rodrick Dantzler took his own life after safely releasing all the hostages.