Lansing Police

Hot Dogs & Home Runs was a hit! 🌭⚾️ We served 300+ hot dogs at Hunter Park to kick off the holiday weekend—Joey Chestnut would be proud! Thanks to Chief Backus & Mayor Schor for stopping by. Hope everyone had a blast! 🇺🇸🎆

**UPDATE: Kayleigh has been located and is safe.

MISSING ENDANGERED The Lansing Police Department is looking for 35-year-old Kayleigh Ann-Quarles Vargas. She is 5’1” and 105lbs. Family has reported Kayleigh as missing. She was last seen on 6/4/2025 at 3:30am, when she left a residence in the 3900 block of Burneway Dr.

🍀We’re feeling lucky in the Capital City this year🍀 We stayed plenty busy on St. Patrick’s Day, but fortunately, not a single OWI arrest was made! A huge thank you to Lansing drivers for making the right call and keeping our roads safe.

Lansing PD took the plunge! ❄️ Officers braved the icy waters at the 2025 Lansing Polar Plunge, helping raise more than $104,000 for Special Olympics Michigan. Huge thanks to everyone who supported!

We know that there are countless moments like this every year in the community, but there’s something special about getting the perfect photo! And if you’re wondering, yes, Officer Brown says he DEFINITELY won that race! 😂👮‍♂️ Check out the details here: cops.usdoj.gov/photocontest

On your marks, get set… go! There’s nothing like a good old fashioned race to bring people together, something Officer Brown here knows well. We’re super proud to announce that this photo was selected as a winner for this year’s “Community Policing in Action” Photo Contest!

We’re a dedicated team with outstanding ethics, committed to #KeepingLansingSafe. Service is our purpose. We’re hiring the next generation of the Capital City’s Finest! Interested? Apply today at LansingPolice.com

Gun ✅ Drugs ✅ Cash ✅ Last night, an officer from our night shift conducted a traffic stop that led to the seizure of an illegal handgun, three ounces of psychedelic mushrooms, over two pounds of marijuana, and approximately $330 in cash. Great work #KeepingLansingSafe

The Lansing Police Department is looking for 41-year-old Brent Dennis. He is wanted in connection to a stabbing that happened on 12/18/24. He is 5’10 and weighs 270 pounds. If you know where he is or see him out please call (517) 483-6867 and do not approach.

Today, 11 new officers officially joined our ranks, and as you can tell, they’re already well ingrained with a lot of the team! We are honored that each of you have chosen to serve the City of Lansing and we look forward to watching you thrive in your careers here! 🚔 #LPD212

**UPDATE: Cerenity Taylor has been located and is safe.**

Cerenity suffers from medical issues and is without her necessary medication. If you have information, please contact the Lansing Police Department (517)483-4600.

MISSING ENDANGERED The Lansing Police Department is looking for 18-year-old Cerenity Taylor. She is 5’0 and weighs 176 pounds. She was last seen and heard from on 11/22/2024, in the 1600 block of Olds Ave. Cerenity may be staying the in the Flint area.

"Code Blue" emergency cold weather plans will be active from Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 14 at 8 a.m. If you need shelter, call 2-1-1 or check our list of warming centers at bit.ly/3D94EYO. @RideCATA will provide free rides to warming centers.

**UPDATE: Cherry Powe has been located and is safe.**

Anyone with information, call the Lansing Police Department (517) 483-4600.

MISSING ENDANGERED The Lansing Police Department is looking for 80 year old Cherry Powe. He is 5’9 and weighs 155 pounds. He was last seen on the 1300 block of Glenrose Avenue. He could possibly be wearing a blue coat, dark/tan pants and a black hat with a yellow stripe.

**UPDATE: Wanda Roberts has been located and is safe.**

MISSING ENDANGERED LPD is looking for 60 year old Wanda Roberts. She is 5’5 and was last seen on the 800 block of E Jolly Road. She was last seen wearing what she’s wearing in the photo attached. Anyone with information, call the Lansing Police Department (517) 483-4600.