Secretary Johnson, at the top of Mackinac Bridge, unveils two new license plates for motorists

With a view she called “Pure Michigan” as a backdrop, Secretary of State Ruth Johnson unveiled two new license plates today: a colorful Mackinac Bridge plate and the Pure Michigan plate, which will eventually replace the state’s standard blue bar plate. Michigan.Gov | SOS | Headlines | State Wide News

Tennessee Highway Patrol Encourages Back to School Safety

NASHVILLE—The Tennessee Highway Patrol would like to remind motorists to take extra traffic safety precautions as students return to school around the state. State Troopers will target traffic violators, specifically those who speed in school zones and pass stopped school buses, as well as raise awareness on school safety in Tennessee.   “Every motorist should … Read more

THP Criminal Investigations Division Charge Man with Criminal Simulation, Forgery

NASHVILLE — Tennessee state troopers arrested a man Wednesday in Jackson who is suspected of producing fraudulent documents including social security cards and permanent resident alien cards.   Troopers assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division (CID) of the Tennessee Highway Patrol arrested Gustavo Castano-Flores, 25, at his home on Lynley Cove in Jackson after executing … Read more

Tennessee Interdiction Plus Trooper Arrests Federal & State Fugitive

NASHVILLE — Tennessee Highway Patrol Interdiction Plus (IP) Trooper Michael Robertson arrested a federal fugitive from justice and a man wanted by state authorities on Tuesday in Cumberland County. IP team member Trooper Michael Loftis also assisted.   At approximately 11:48 a.m. Tuesday morning, Trooper Robertson initiated a traffic stop on a 2011 Hino straight truck … Read more

Rutherford County Trooper Arrests Man on Theft & Drug Charges

NASHVILLE — Tennessee State Trooper Brian Carmouche arrested a Memphis man on theft and drug charges last Friday in Rutherford County.     Courtney Skinner, 27, of Memphis, Tenn., was charged with theft of property over 0, felony possession of cocaine, simple possession of marijuana, and driving on a revoked driver license. He was taken … Read more

Former State Trooper Indicted on Criminal Charges

NASHVILLE — The Department of Safety and Homeland Security today announced that a former state trooper assigned to the Cookeville District had been indicted by a Putnam County grand jury on criminal charges. Jonathan Reed was indicted for driving under the influence and possession of a handgun while under the influence. Both charges are class … Read more

Secretary of State’s office will offer voter registration at Sleeping Bear Dunes naturalization ceremony

Michigan Secretary of State representatives will offer new citizens the opportunity to register to vote after a naturalization ceremony overlooking Lake Michigan in Glen Arbor on Friday, Secretary of State Ruth Johnson announced today. Michigan.Gov | SOS | Headlines | State Wide News