2 men arrested for unpaid child support

A domestic dispute on the Grand Traverse Band reservation led to the arrest of two men on Friend of the Court bench warrants.

A 23 year-old Peshawbestown woman was locked out of her home at 6:00 am Tuesday by her boyfriend so she went to her father's home and Tribal Police were called to assist.  Leelanau County Sheriff's deputies were sent to backup the lone tribal officer.

During the course of the investigation, two men were arrested on the outstanding warrants.  Neither was the boyfriend who caused the original incident.  No arrests were made or charges sought for the relational disagreement.

Freddy Joseph Raphael, 47, of Peshawbestown, was wanted in Ingham County for unpaid child support.  He is being held on $2700 bond.  Leonardo S. Rodgriguez, 26, of Grand Rapids, was arrested for unpaid child support as well but was released on personal recognizance bond by Kent County.

Peshawbestown woman arrested for assaulting brother

A 29 year-old Suttons Bay Township woman was arrested Monday afternoon after her brother called GTB Tribal Police to report that he had been assaulted.  The man said he was punched in the arm, pushed down the stairs and his sister made threats to kill someone.  It was also reported that the suspect was breaking things in the home.

Leelanau County Sheriff's deputies assisted the lone GTB officer in arresting the suspect.  She was given a bond by Tribal Court and remains free pending further court action.

No blog until Monday

Unless there are major incidents worthy of reporting, there won't be a blog until December 30th due to time off for the first and second string blog masters.  Have a very Merry Christmas!