Marquette County Man Arrested on Several Felony Charges Following DV Complaint

Marquette County, Michigan. A Gwinn man was arrested yesterday (03/04/2025) for multiple
felony offenses including Home Invasion First Degree, Assault with a Dangerous Weapon,
Felony Firearm, Assault Causing Great Bodily Harm, Aggravated Domestic Violence, and
Resisting/Obstructing a Police Officer.

On 03/03/2025 at approximately 11:10 PM, Michigan State Police (MSP) troopers from the
Negaunee Post and Eighth District Headquarters responded to a report of a domestic violence
incident occurring at a residence on Bomarc Street in West Branch Township.

Following the troopers’ arrival, it was discovered that a 31-year-old man had physically
assaulted his significant other who had managed to escape from the residence. The suspect
was reported to have a firearm in his possession. Troopers first saw the suspect on the porch of
the residence. Troopers issued commands to the suspect, but he ignored them and ran back
inside the house.

MSP Emergency Support Team personnel responded to assist. The suspect eventually
complied with troopers’ commands, came out of the house, and was safely taken into custody.
Further investigation resulted in the seizure of a pistol. The firearm was not believed to have
been discharged during the incident. However, the firearm was alleged to have been used in the
commission of the assaults.

The suspect was lodged in the Marquette County Jail. 31-year-old Louis Hemphill has been arraigned in the 96th District Court in Marquette on felony charges related to the incident. His bond has been set at $300,000, and his next court appearance is scheduled for March 13, 2025. The defendant is considered innocent unless proven guilty.

The victim is reported to be in stable condition after she was transported to and received treatment at UPHS-Marquette Hospital. MSP was assisted by the Forsyth Township Police Department, UPHS EMS, and Forsyth Township EMS.