GWINN, Mich. (WZMQ) – A Gwinn man was arrested on March 4 for multiple felony charges after a domestic incident in West Branch Township.
At approximately 11:10 PM, Michigan State Police (MSP) from the Negaunee Post and Eighth District Headquarters responded to the scene on Bomarc Street and apprehended the suspect after he initially resisted.
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 has been charged with first degree home invasion, assault with a dangerous weapon, felony firearm, assault causing great bodily harm, aggravated domestic violence, and resisting/obstructing a police officer.
The suspect was lodged in the Marquette County Jail. The suspect’s name is not being released yet, as he is pending arraignment. 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.
UPDATE: The arrested individual has been identified as 31-year-old Louis Hemphill. He 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.
