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Sunday, May 26, 2013  Mecosta County Sheriff's Deputies tell 7&4 News that in the past two weeks two Grant Township cemeteries have reported stolen veteran war-markers. There were a total of 7 markers stolen and 23 rods.

Friday, April 12, 2013  Gregory Jehnsen was arrested in late March for a felony of fleeing and eluding officers.

Sunday, March 10, 2013  A man is facing charges after leading Mecosta County authorities on a chase and ramming into a patrol car.

Monday, March 05, 2012  Police say the man was reported missing Friday night and found on Saturday.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012  The Mecosta County Sheriff's office wants your help in identifying this suspect who may have been involved in a burglary in Millbrook Township.

Saturday, January 07, 2012  Authorities in Mecosta County have arrested a man, after they say he stole thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from a Walmart.

Saturday, December 03, 2011  Authorities say four Amish families were burglarized in Mecosta County while members were attending church.

Wednesday, October 26, 2011  We have disturbing news in Mecosta County, where investigators say someone apparently shot and killed a horse on Monday.

Monday, October 17, 2011  15-year-old allegedly confessed to a string of crimes across Mecosta County.

Sunday, October 02, 2011  Update 4:00pm Sunday: Amber Alert has been canceled.

Thursday, May 26, 2011  A suspect sketch is being distributed to help find the person responsible for robbing a Mecosta County pharmacy at gunpoint.

Monday, May 23, 2011  The Mecosta County Sheriff's Office says the man walked into the store and demanded medication.  Schedule II narcotics were stolen.

Friday, May 20, 2011  Emergency crews in Mecosta County will be conducting a full scale IED exercise Saturday.

Sunday, May 15, 2011  UPDATE: Deputies from the Mecosta County Sheriff's Office have arrested a Stanwood man, 38, for the armed robbery of the Stanwood Chemical Bank.

Tuesday, April 05, 2011  Flooding has closed several roads in Mecosta County and now county officials are declaring a "Local State of Emergency" to deal with the disaster.