Clio Police Department

06/19/2026

OUR SECOND “YOUTH PUBLIC SAFETY ACADEMY” COMES TO A CLOSE.

CPD hosted its second Youth Public Safety Academy from June 15-June 18, 2026, and the response was better than we could have hoped for.

From 9am - noon each of the four days, sixteen students between the ages of six and sixteen, accompanied by adult family members, attended the program, the goal of which is to demonstrate the role of public safety in our culture.

Our own Danny Livingston coordinated the program, and with his guidance, participants were exposed to police, fire, EMS, and 911 operations through a series of presentations, demonstrations, and facility tours.

It is our goal to make this a yearly event, as we received positive feedback from participants and their families. However, we could not have offered this program in the first place, but for the timely assistance of Director Tim Jones and the staff of Genesee County Central Dispatch, Chief Jim Bronson and Assistant Chief Steve Rynbrandt of the Clio Area Fire Authority, and the staff of Patriot Ambulance, all of whom went out of their way to share their time and experience with students.

We are also grateful to the adult family members in attendance for helping their young to develop a better understanding of the world we live in.

Respectfully Submitted,

Chief W. Millstead

06/09/2026

PSA - CLIO PD RECEIVES GRANT FROM THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER FLINT - CLIO AREA FUND

The Clio Police Department has gratefully accepted a $2,385 grant from the Community Foundation of Greater Flint - Clio Area Fund.

This grant is for the purchase of three Suppressall FS2 fire suppression devices, one of which will be placed in each of the city’s police cruisers.

We recognize on the face of things, that firefighting is to be left to the experts in the field; our brave men and women in the firefighting service.

That said, it is almost always the case that police officers arrive on fire scenes ahead of other emergency personnel, simply because they are already out and about, patrolling the streets of our community.

These devices, which somewhat resemble kettlebells, contain an aerosol fire suppression chemical. When deployed into an active fire, they will greatly slow the progression of flames, if not outright extinguish them, allowing the fire service more time to arrive on scene, hook up to their water supply, and ensure the fire is properly extinguished once and for all.

CPD officers will receive training on the proper handling, and deployment of these devices, and it is anticipated they will be available for use in the very near future.

We offer our heartfelt thanks to Senior Program Officer Jennifer Farrington, and all the board members of the Community Foundation of Greater Flint - Clio Area Fund for helping us to provide additional lifesaving services to our community.

Respectfully Submitted,

Chief W. Millstead

The SUPPRESSALL FS2 ( Aerosol Fire Suppression Tool) is used by Fir...

06/02/2026

SIGNIFICANT EVENT - UNARMED ROBBERY

On 05-31-26 (Sunday), at approximately 7:28 AM, CPD Officers Leighton and Livingston, both still at the station during shift change, received a call from Genesee County Central Dispatch regarding an Accident / Unknown Trouble near the intersection of New St. / Pine St.

Upon arrival, officers made contact with the two adult males involved, one of whom was attempting to flee from the scene. The officers discovered a property damage accident had indeed occurred, and the driver attempting to leave was the responsible driver.

Upon further investigation, it was determined the responsible driver got out of his vehicle after the accident and assaulted the second driver.

During this encounter, the responsible driver reportedly punched the second driver and removed the keys from the second driver’s vehicle.

The responsible driver also reportedly demanded money from the second driver, forcibly checking the pockets of the second driver before returning to his vehicle and attempting to leave the area.

The responsible driver was placed under arrest for Unarmed Robbery and Leaving the Scene of a Property Damage Accident, and was lodged in the Genesee County Jail pending issuance of warrants.

*This significant event appears to be the spontaneous result of the accident, and there is no ongoing threat to the public.

Respectfully Submitted,

Chief W. Millstead

05/27/2026

PSA - 911 DAY CAMP

Due to the overwhelming response to last year’s 911 Day Camp, we are again hosting the event this year.

The camp will be held from June 15-18, 2026 from 9:00 AM - Noon each day, under the direction of Officer Danny Livingston. It will be open for ages 6-16, and each student must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Students will be exposed to various facets of public safety, including police, fire, EMS, and 911, with on-site demonstrations being part of the experience.

Upon successful completion of the program, students will receive a certificate suitable for framing.

Please contact Officer Livingston at 810-625-4216 to register, as seating will be limited.

We wish everyone a safe, and happy summer, and look forward to seeing you here !!

Respectfully Submitted,

Chief W. Millstead

05/22/2026

PSA - DOWNTOWN TRAFFIC CLOSURE FOR FREEDOM 4 VETERANS RUN / WALK
ON 05-23-26 (SATURDAY)

A friendly reminder that Vienna Street between Mill / State St. will be closed from 8:45 AM until approximately 10:00 AM tomorrow for the Freedom 4 Veterans Run / Walk.

The race starts at Veterans Park and will proceed northbound on Center St. to Field, then westbound on Field to the bike path for a northbound leg before returning along the same route.

Traffic will also be restricted on side streets along Center St. for the duration of this event.

We thank you for your patience and understanding, and for your support of this worthwhile cause.

We wish everyone a safe, enjoyable Memorial Day.

Respectfully Submitted,

Chief W. Millstead

05/18/2026

SIGNIFICANT EVENT - FATAL MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT (VIENNA ROAD / DEXTER IN VIENNA TOWNSHIP)

On 05-17-26 (Sunday), at approximately 6:15PM, the CPD duty officer was clearing from a service request in the 400 blk. E. Vienna St. when he observed a motorcyclist riding westbound past the officer’s position at a high rate of speed.

The CPD officer pulled onto Vienna St., activating his lights and siren as he did so, but the motorcycle was already out of sight.

The duty officer drove westbound on Vienna St., the direction the motorcycle was last seen traveling, in an effort to regain sight of the motorcycle, and to advise Genesee County Central Dispatch of his observations.

Upon reaching line of sight with the expansion area of Vienna Road from two to four lanes, the duty officer witnessed an atmospheric disturbance in the area of Vienna Road / Dexter commonly occurring with motor vehicle accidents.

Upon closing distance and confirming a collision had occurred, the CPD duty officer advised dispatch the motorcycle struck the rear end of a vehicle that had been turning westbound onto Vienna Rd. At this time the duty officer exited his cruiser and began lifesaving efforts for the motorcycle operator, including CPR.

Within moments, first responders from GCSO and the Clio Area Fire Authority arrived on scene to take over lifesaving efforts, but the motorcycle operator was subsequently pronounced deceased at the scene of the accident.

This Significant Event notification is offered to maintain transparency with CPD’s operations. As the accident, and all related investigative steps moving forward are in the jurisdiction of the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office, all future release of information will be incumbent on GCSO.

Respectfully Submitted,

Chief W. Millstead

05/13/2026

SIGNIFICANT EVENT- FELONY LARCENY @ FORMER CLIO ELEMENTARY

On 05-13-26 (Wednesday), at approximately 6:00 AM, work crews arrived at the former Clio Elementary at 300 Rogers Lodge to discover the work site had been burglarized, and several thousand dollars worth of construction materials had been stolen.

Surveillance cameras on school grounds, in conjunction with the city’s Flock Camera System, led to the identification of the vehicle involved, which, in turn led to the identification of two suspects.

Follow up investigation at an address in Mt. Morris Twp. led to the arrest of one adult male, and one adult female, as well as the recovery of several of the stolen items.

Both suspects were lodged in the Genesee County Jail pending issuance of warrants by the prosecutor’s office, and the case remains under investigation.

If you have information related to this case, please call CPD in relation to Complaint # 26-000102

We offer our sincere thanks to both the Mt. Morris Twp. and Mt. Morris City police departments for their timely assistance, and there is no ongoing threat to the public in relation to this case.

Respectfully Submitted,

Chief W. Millstead

03/31/2026

***UPDATE***

The City of Clio has listened to its residents, and in response, has opted to reopen the bathrooms on a tentative basis.

We are asking the public for help, though. If you see that someone has committed vandalism, please call 911 and make a report with the duty officer.

This is the only way we can narrow down timelines to help identify any party / parties responsible.

We thank you for your patience and understanding, and wish all a safe, enjoyable summer.

PSA - BATHROOM CLOSURES @ CLIO CITY PARK

I must regretfully inform you that as of today, the bathrooms located in the city park will remain closed except for during special events.

The past few years have seen an exponential increase in damage and destruction in the bathrooms that the city cannot afford to drain taxpayer dollars repairing.

We have had toilets deliberately clogged and flooded, towel dispensers damaged, and removed from the walls, and sinks broken, and pulled away from the walls to the point of flooding.

The bathrooms were opened for the first day of the season yesterday, and have already been subjected to this malicious activity.

It has become an untenable issue to deal with, and again, the city is being mindful of how tax dollars are spent.

We are truly sorry for the inconvenience this will cause families visiting the park, but we have no viable alternative.

Respectfully Submitted,

Chief W. Millstead

03/26/2026

SIGNIFICANT EVENT - STOLEN VEHICLE RECOVERY @ VIENNA / NEW STREET

On 03-23-26 (Tuesday) at approximately 7:50 AM, the City of Clio’s Flock Camera system sent out an alert regarding a vehicle reported as stolen from the Saginaw area.

The vehicle in question was subsequently located driving northbound on New St. near Smith St.

With the aid of GCSO and the Mt. Morris Township Police Department, the vehicle was stopped in the parking lot of the Marathon Gas Station, and the female driver was arrested for UDAA (Unlawful Driving Away Automobile) and an outstanding traffic warrant.

Reports of a subject fleeing from the scene resulted when a female passenger, not subject to criminal charges, ran after her dog when it jumped out of the vehicle.

The vehicle was impounded, and the investigation was turned over to MSP, the agency that originated the report.

There is no active threat to the community as a result of this event.

Respectfully Submitted,

Chief W. Millstead

02/24/2026

PSA - SCAM CALLS / SPOOFED PHONE NUMBERS.

We were contacted by a concerned citizen who received a phone call from “The Clio Police Department” earlier today, with her caller ID displaying our office phone number.

Our concerned citizen was told by a “foreign sounding” officer she had a warrant for her arrest, and could only avoid going to jail by making a payment online.

THIS WILL NEVER HAPPEN, WE ASSURE YOU.

Anyone claiming they have a warrant for your arrest, trying to intimidate you into paying it online, or over the phone, is a scam artist.

Please, do not allow yourself, or your loved ones to be deprived of your lifesavings by these unscrupulous individuals.

If you receive a concerning call like this, please call your local law enforcement agency for clarification if you have any doubts.

Respectfully Submitted,

Chief W. Millstead