Police Chase Ends in Arrests; Mayoral Forum, Landlord Lawsuit, and More in Lansing News

By Owen Brooks | 1320 WILS News

LANSING, MI — A police chase through Lansing Monday night ended with two suspects in custody after a carjacking incident earlier that evening.

Lansing Police responded to a carjacking on the 2400 block of Fielding Drive. Over an hour later, officers located the stolen vehicle on Larned Street near Pennsylvania Avenue. A brief pursuit ensued and ended at Miller and Aurelius Roads, where the suspects were boxed in by construction materials and detained. No injuries were reported.

In other local crime news, 24-year-old Isaac Gonzalez faces assault and weapons charges in connection with a weekend shooting that left a 34-year-old man hospitalized. A probable cause hearing is scheduled for August 7.

Landlord Faces Legal Action from City

The City of Lansing is suing landlord Christian Nwobu, who owns more than 40 properties in the city. A March investigation uncovered numerous violations, including evidence of tenants living in red-tagged, unsafe homes. A judge fined Nwobu $4,500 during a Monday court hearing, with a follow-up set for September 2. He has until then to bring his properties up to code or risk additional penalties.

Pedestrian Struck in Meridian Township

A woman was hospitalized Monday after being hit by a car on the 2300 block of Hazlett Road in Meridian Township. The driver was uninjured, and police are continuing to seek information from witnesses.

Mayoral Candidates to Face Off in Forum

The Lansing branch of the NAACP will host a mayoral candidate forum tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. at Union Missionary Baptist Church on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The forum, which is open to the public, comes just one week ahead of the August primary election.

Incumbent Mayor Andy Schor is seeking a third term. Challengers include City Council Member Jeffrey Brown, as well as Brett Brockschmidt, David Ellis, and Kelsey Hector.

Scam Victims Recover $20,000

A St. Johns couple who were scammed out of $20,000 have had their funds returned thanks to a local investigation. Authorities traced the phishing scam to a home in southeast Michigan and identified two suspects, though no arrests have yet been made.

Walmart Stabbing Suspect Charged with Terrorism

42-year-old Bradford Gill is facing a rare state terrorism charge after allegedly stabbing 11 people at a Walmart in Traverse City over the weekend. Legal experts suggest his documented mental health history could complicate prosecution under terrorism statutes.

AG Nessel Joins Lawsuit Over SNAP Data

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined 20 other state attorneys general in a lawsuit against the USDA. The suit challenges a new federal requirement for states to share SNAP recipients’ Social Security numbers and addresses, calling it an "unlawful exploitation" of private information.

Boy Scout Honored for Life-Saving Actions

14-year-old Kenny Ricor of Lowell is being praised for helping save a man suffering from cardiac arrest while on Honor Guard duty on Mackinac Island. Ricor ran to retrieve an AED despite his asthma, while others performed CPR. The man survived without requiring a defibrillator shock.

Ingham County Fair Highlights

It’s Kids Day at the Ingham County Fair in Mason. Gates open at 12 p.m. and rides start at 1 p.m. Tonight’s featured event is the Bump and Run Demolition Derby at 7 p.m. The fair continues through Saturday, with daily gates opening at noon.