St. Johns man charged in shooting on N. Clinton Avenue
A St. Johns man was taken into custody after firing shots at officers about 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 17, 2019.
St. Johns Police officers were dispatched to the 500 block of N. Clinton Aveue in St. Johns on the report of a suicidal man who was possibly armed with a pistol. Upon arrival, police attempted to make contact with the man. A short time after arriving, additional information was provided which indicated the man was threatening to go to his former girlfriend’s place of employment and shoot patrons.
While officers were maintaining a perimeter around the residence, multiple shots were fired towards officers. A short time after the shots were fired, Martinez made telephone contact with the officers on scene. During the course of this contact he agreed to surrender.
He was subsequently directed out of the residence and taken into custody without further incident. There were no injuries as a result of the gunfire. A neighbor commented, “SJPD handled things nicely. Nice job, guys.”
Martinez was arraigned in 65A District Court on the charges on Tuesday and is currently lodged with the Clinton County Sheriff under a $500,000.00 cash/surety bond. Charges include: false report or threat of terrorism (20 year felony), discharging a firearm in or at a building (10 year felony), 4 counts of assault with a dangerous weapon (4 year felony per count), 5 counts of assaulting, resisting or obstructing a police officer (2 year felony per count), felony firearm (2 year felony) and two counts of malicious use of a telecommunications device (6 month misdemeanor per count).
The St. Johns Police Department was assisted by the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office, Bath Township Police, DeWitt Township Police, City of DeWitt Police and Lansing Police.
Mountain Town Brass presents “Proud Heritage” March 24
On Sunday, March 24 at 7:00 p.m. at the Wilson Center Auditorium will feature the elite brass band the Mountain Town Brass. This ensemble is made up of some of the premier brass players in the State of Michigan.
Based in St. Johns, this exceptional group will be presenting its annual Spring Concert. A highlight of the the concert will be the guest appearance by renowned local artist, tubist Philip Sinder, professor of tuba and euphonium at Michigan State University.
The Mountain Town Brass returns to its British roots in this concert entitled Proud Heritage. Landmark brass band selections from the last century by Gustav Holst and Wilfred Heaton point
the way to contemporary composers Morten Lauridsen and Edward Gregson.
There is no admission charge – free will donations will be gratefully accepted at the door.
The Wilson Center is located at 101 W. Cass St. in downtown St. Johns, just south of the courthouse.
Superhero 5K Kick Off Event is April 3
St. Johns Big Boy located at 1208 Old US 27 in St. Johns is hosting a kick off event for The Voice for Clinton County’s Children 2019 Superhero 5K Run, Walk, or Fly!
Join them on Wednesday, April 3 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. 15% of all sales during that time will support the services for abused and neglected children.
A fun evening including special Superhero guests and face painting will be featured. For more information, please visit the website VoiceForClintonCountyChildren.org.
Soap Box Derby public meeting planned for April 2
There will be a public meeting held on Tuesday, April 2 at 7 p.m. at the Wilson Center Auditorium. This meeting is for anyone who is interested in the upcoming Soap Box Derby. The meeting is open to parents, kids, drivers, volunteers, sponsors and the general public.
As of now, there are 32 drivers, 16 stock and 16 super stock. Measurements for shirts for the drivers will be taken at that time.
Please attend this meeting for any information on this event. The Derby will be held on June 16 in downtown St Johns. For more information please contact danmatson8333@gmail.com.
Run for the House is Saturday, March 23
Superheroes are putting on their capes for the Ronald McDonald House of Mid-Michigan’s annual Run for the House. Delta Dental is hosting the 5K, 10K and Kids’ Races on Saturday, March 23, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. in Okemos, Michigan.
“Our primary focus at the House is to ensure families and kids can receive the help they need, and to help people understand it’s a place of strength and support,” said Carolyn Hurst, Ronald McDonald House of Mid-Michigan’s executive director. “We want to celebrate with our community all our families have conquered and recognize the superheroes they all are.”
Throughout Prematurity Awareness Month in 2018, the Ronald McDonald House of Mid-Michigan highlighted five superheroes, the challenges they faced and superpowers gained, hoping to spread their stories to others around the world. Now our supers will take flight at the Run.
Run for the House helps bring awareness about the House and raises dollars for families with ill children to stay close while receiving nearby medical care. And even superheroes’ need support.
“Thanks to our runners, our corporate partners, our House superheroes and their families the Run helps raise tens of thousands of dollars to help support the next generation of superheroes,” said Hurst.
Sponsors for this year are: Delta Dental, Foster Swift, Coca Cola, Adams Outdoor Advertising, Playmakers, MSU Federal Credit Union, Auto Owners, Independent Bank, Spartan Motors, Come Clean Duathlon, Eagle Eye, Adams, Paramount Coffee, Emergent BioSolutions, Greater Lansing Area Race Series, Granger, Hawk Hollow, Meridian Township Fire, Fairfield Inn of Okemos, Maner Costerisan, Siena Wealth Advisors, Two Men and A Truck, Spartan Barricade, Woody’s Oasis, Mountain Bike Michigan and McDonald’s.
Last year’s race raised over $58,000 to support Ronald McDonald House of Mid-Michigan and to provide a home-away-from-home to Mid-Michigan families and beyond.
Registration is available online through race day, Saturday, March 23. Registration will also be available in person at packet pickup at Playmakers on Friday, March 22 and on race day at Delta Dental on Saturday, March 23. More information and registration details can be found here: https://www.rmhmm.org/about/events/run-the-house.
The Ronald McDonald House of Mid-Michigan keeps families with sick children together and close to the care and resources they need. It has served thousands of families by providing them a warm and caring home-away-from-home where they can have home-cooked meals, a place for siblings to play and a comfortable place to sleep near the hospital room where they spend countless hours with an ill child.