Grand Rapids Rejects $300,000 Levy Increase
Voters turned down a referendum to exceed the state tax levy limit, leaving the town weighing budget cuts.
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Should local governments be allowed to exceed state tax limits to keep services?
Grand Rapids Crime News
In Grand Rapids, crime news means law enforcement activities, the justice system, public safety and reported criminal incidents. This page covers all developments within these areas as they emerge across the region.
Accidents
Fire Victim Dies After Grand Rapids House Blaze
A person has died following a residential fire on Russwood Avenue NE in Grand Rapids.
Violence
Man Faces Murder Charges in Grand Rapids Shooting
Sharmarieo Williams is currently held without bond at the Kent County jail following a deadly shooting in September.
Law Enforcement
Grand Rapids Police K-9 Returned to Duty After Stabbing
A police K-9 returned to active service in Grand Rapids following his recovery from a stabbing attack that occurred on May 30, 2026.
Drug Crime
State Police Seize Loaded Draco Pistol in Grand Rapids
A passenger fled on foot during a traffic stop on U.S. 131 before being apprehended by state troopers.
Financial Crime
Live Poll
Do you trust that notifications claiming you have won a large lottery prize are legitimate?
Judge Sentences Jamaican Fraudster to 72 Months
A 41-year-old man was sentenced for his role in a $3.4 million mail and wire fraud conspiracy.
More in Crime
This section follows law enforcement operations, the local justice system, public safety policies and criminal incidents. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it. The rhythm of police calls often dictates the flow of reporting throughout the week and the changing seasons. Periodic updates to department procedures and court outcomes are the themes that recur most frequently.