Crime & Safety

Michigan State Police Searching For Mid-Michigan Murder Suspect

Police are asking mid-Michigan residents to lock their doors as the search continues.

ISABELLA COUNTY, MI — Michigan State Police are searching for a man suspected in a mid-Michigan murder, police authorities said Monday.

Michigan State Police were called to a Union Township home in Isabella County around 3 a.m. Monday for reports of a sexual assault and homicide. Authorities later said the victim had been stabbed.

Police said the suspect has been identified as Isaiah Gary Gardenhire, 40, who is also known as “Zeke."

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“Gardenhire is believed to be in the city of Mt. Pleasant. Residents should lock doors and call 911 if you see him,” the state police said on Twitter.

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