Death by Cop- 2024

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Michael Lee Penland

Gender : Male

Age : 38

Race : White

Date : 07/05/2024

Location : Monroe and Thornapple

City : Newaygo County

County : Newaygo

State : Michigan

Agency : Newaygo County Sheriff's office

Officer(s) :Jon Getting

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed in police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Michael Penland was driving an ATV and apparently joyriding and “tearing up the intersection” in circles. Newaygo County deputy Getting took up chase. Michael Penland sped away from police and crashed and died.

 

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/crime/deputy-follows-spin-marks-find-vehicle-fleeing-through-gravel-roads-pursuit-ends-crash-death-suspect/69-207e0ed1-e469-4feb-aa9b-44c01327c496