Marquette County, Michigan. On April 14, 2025, the Michigan State Police (MSP) were
notified by the Moorhead, Minnesota Police Department that two individuals wanted in
connection with a homicide that took place on April 13, 2025, were believed to be in the
Ishpeming area. The homicide, which occurred in Moorhead, Minnesota, resulted in the death of
a male victim.
This morning, MSP detectives located the suspects traveling in a vehicle. MSP troopers from
Eighth District Headquarters subsequently conducted a traffic stop on M-28 near N. 2 nd Street in
Ishpeming Township. Both individuals were taken into custody without incident and lodged in
the Marquette County Jail on their outstanding warrants from Minnesota. The suspects are
currently awaiting extradition.
The 35-year-old male suspect from Moorhead, MN is charged with four counts, Murder- 2nd
Degree With Intent Not Premeditated, Murder- 2nd Degree Drive by Shooting, Attempted
Murder- 1st Degree With Intent While Committing a Drive by Shooting, Attempted Murder- 2nd
Degree With Intent Not Premeditated. His alleged accomplice, a 32-year-old female suspect
from Ishpeming, MI, is charged Aiding an Offender- 2nd Degree Murder Intentional.
This arrest was the result of a coordinated effort between the MSP Special Investigation
Section, the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team (UPSET), the Eighth District Traffic
Safety Team, the Ishpeming Police Department, Moorhead (MN) Police Department, and the
Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
MSP continues to work closely with the Moorhead Police Department as their investigation
continues. Both subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty.
