City of Burton Police Department

08/25/2026

2026 City of Burton
Project Heat’s On
Event Date: Friday, October 16
Application Deadline: Friday, October 2

Project Heat’s On provides Free Furnace Cleaning and Repair for
RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF BURTON Who Own Their Homes and
are Experiencing Temporary or Long Term Financial Hardship.
Complete Application Below and Mail to Burton City Hall.
Applicants Can be Nominated by Friends or Family Members.

08/12/2026

Back to the Bricks rolls through Burton today. We hope everyone comes out and enjoys the event safely. Please remember that Saginaw Road will shut down at 9:00 pm. Officers will be at the major intersections diverting traffic east and west. Plan accordingly and have alternate routes to get to your destination.

See you all out there!!!!

07/31/2026

Today we swore in three new police officers: Brandon Smith, Donovan Ross, and Michael Zuchelski. The officers come with a combined total of almost 20 years in law enforcement. The Burton Police Department is excited to have them join the Burton family and start serving our wonderful residents.

A big thank you to our City Clerk, Racheal Boggs, for taking time away from her busy election schedule to swear these officers in.

07/09/2026

Burton Police Department, MI - K9 RIP has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 RIP’s vest was sponsored by Tiffany Crump of Aurora, CO and embroidered with the sentiment “In honor of K9 Roam - Ultimate Warrior”.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., established in 2009, is a 501 (c)(3) charity who’s mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. This potentially lifesaving body armor for four-legged K9 officers is U.S. made, custom fitted, and National Institute of Justice (NIJ) certified. Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. has provided over 6,513 vests valued at $6.9 million to K9s in all 50 states, made possible by both private and corporate donations.

The program is open to U.S. dogs at least 20 months old and actively employed and certified with law enforcement or related agencies. K9s with expired vests are also eligible to participate. There are an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. accepts tax-deductible contributions in any amount, while a single donation of $1,050 will sponsor one vest. Each vest has a value of $1,800.00, weighs an average of 4-5 lbs., and comes with a five-year warranty. For more information or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please call (508)824-6978. Vested interest in K9s, Inc. provides information, lists events, and accepts donations at www.vik9s.org, or you may mail your contribution to P.O. Box 9, East Taunton, MA 02718.

05/25/2026

Memorial Day will be full of events in the City of Burton. The Memorial Day parade has been going on for 30 years. For 30 years Center road has been closed during the parade. This year will be no different. Please find an alternative route if traveling on Center Road. The road will be closed between Atherton rd and Maple rd starting at approximately 11:30 am until approximately 2 pm.

The Memorial Day 5k race starts at 8:30 am. Genesee rd from Bristol to Atherton will be closed from approximately 8:15 am to approximately 10 am. Atherton rd will be closed between Genesee rd and Walker’s Farm from 8:15 am to approximately 10 am. The closure times depend on how quickly race participants finish.

Please look at the attached flyers. All of the information needed is there. Please find alternate routes if traveling in the area.

We look forward to seeing everyone and providing a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day!!!

05/11/2026

The neighborhood watch meeting tonight is canceled. Sorry for the late notice. Please spread the word so that everyone knows.

Thank you

05/08/2026

Today we honor the lives, service, and sacrifice of Officer Carl Liebengood, Officer Russell Herrick, and Officer Terry Thompson.

These men dedicated their lives to the City of Burton. Their lives live on through all of us. The men and women of the Burton Police Department are honored to wear the same badge, take the same oath, and carry themselves with the same devotion as these incredible heroes.

Let us not forget just their sacrifice, but the sacrifice of their families. The generations of their families to come will forever be in our hearts.

03/19/2026

Burton Police Department’s K9 Rip to get donation of body armor

Burton Police Department, MI - K9 Rip will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Rip’s vest was sponsored by Tiffany Crump of Aurora, CO and will be embroidered with the sentiment “In honor of K9 Roam- Ultimate Warrior”. Delivery is expected within ten weeks.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., established in 2009, is a 501(c)(3) charity whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. This potentially lifesaving body armor for four-legged K9 officers is U.S. made, custom fitted, and National Institute of Justice (NIJ) certified. Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. has provided over 6,348 vests valued at $6.9 million to K9s in all 50 states, made possible by both private and corporate donations.

The program is open to U.S. dogs at least 20 months old, actively employed, and certified with law enforcement or related agencies. K9s with expired vests are also eligible to participate. There are an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. accepts tax-deductible contributions in any amount, while a single donation of $1,050 will sponsor one vest. Each vest has a value of $1800.00, weighs an average of 4-5 lbs., and comes with a five-year warranty. For more information, or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please call (508) 824-6978. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provides information, lists events, and accepts donations at www.vik9s.org, or you may mail your contribution to P.O. Box 9, East Taunton, MA 02718.

12/16/2025

***UPDATE Jennifer has Made contact with her family. She is safe ***

Today, December 16, 2025, at approximately 10:20 am the Burton Police responded to a call for a missing woman. The caller (husband) reported that his wife Jennifer McCrandall stopped communicating with him on Saturday December 13, 2025. The caller stated that Jennifer has a history of this, but usually comes back after a few days. Jennifer texted her husband minutes after she got out of work (in Fenton City) stating she is at a bar with another female. The caller believes Jennifer was in a bar in Fenton City. Jennifer’s car was located at Autumn Lounge in Burton. There is no information available at the time of the report that indicates how the car got there, who was driving it, or when the car was parked there. Autumn Lounge was closed at the time of the report, so surveillance footage could not be reviewed at that time. There is no evidence that concludes Jennifer was last seen in the City of Burton. Due to Jennifer living in Flint Township and unknown last whereabouts, Flint Township Police Department was contacted. Flint Township Police arrived on scene and worked with Burton Police to gather more information.

The Burton Police Department will assist Flint Township Police Department in locating Jennifer. There are no signs of foul play at this time. We request anyone that has information on the whereabouts of Jennifer to contact Crime Stoppers, Burton Police, or Flint Township Police.

12/12/2025

The Burton Police Retail Fraud Task Force has another successful conviction. We have worked tirelessly to identify, apprehend, and charge shoplifters with the highest possible criminal charges. The partnership with the Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton has been phenomenal.

This Task Force could not be as successful without the dedication of Detective Sergeant F. Glasstetter. As the head of the Task Force, she orchestrates all operations and works with other departments to help them identify suspects.

I look forward to seeing what this program will do in the future.

https://www.abc12.com/news/crime/flint-woman-convicted-of-stealing-clothes-worth-1-000-from-meijer/article_f8a0af1e-6ba6-4802-8c32-3f70e23a8c9d.html?fbclid=IwZnRzaAOpGKZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe_19y6hp8gU0wv8sPVAAkMAdSpfopQpQ4Lqi4m15BTIxWxiruiDhAPiaTOes_aem_6z_TQCYqZtqKXfJbiqr5AQ

Tammy Athey of Flint could face life in prison after she was convicted as a habitual offender of stealing clothes worth about $1,000 from the Meijer store on Center Road