Grand Rapids Police Department

We Will Never Forget
Officer Daniel Duyst
End of Watch: May 30, 1994

Duyst was killed after being electrocuted when he jumped into water which had an electric charge in it. He was off duty on a family outing at Spring Lake when another man jumped off a pier into water which had an electric charge due to an electrical cord which had come in contact with the water. When Duyst saw the man calling for help he dove in, in an attempt to rescue the man but was also electrocuted.

Effective May 24, 2026, K9 Eli will be retiring, and Sgt Justin Kribs will be leaving the K9 Team for another assignment.

Sgt Kribs began his K9 career in 2012 with K9 Bobby. In the spring of 2018, Sgt Kribs partnered with K9 Eli and served the City of Grand Rapids until May 24, 2026. Throughout his K9 career, Sgt Kribs has assisted in hundreds of K9 deployments. Whether it be through narcotics detection or locating suspects, Sgt Kribs consistently displayed his dedication to providing the citizens of Grand Rapids, and his fellow officers, the best possible K9 asset.

K9 Eli is retiring after 8 years of dedicated service. K9 Eli is responsible for multiple arrests including the most violent the city had to offer. Most notably was a barricaded suspect on Leonard St in the fall of 2022 where K9 Eli was responsible for locating a wanted suspect secreted in a basement and armed with a knife. K9 Eli sustained multiple life-threatening stab wounds but thanks to Sgt Kribs, the fast actions of the Special Response Team, and excellent medical care of The Animal Emergency Hospital, K9 Eli made a full recovery. K9 Eli was awarded the Combat Star for his actions in this incident which, without question, protected officers from a possible deadly force encounter.

Please join me in thanking both Sgt Kribs and K9 Eli for their dedicated service the city of Grand Rapids and the Grand Rapids Police Department. We wish Eli a long and healthy retirement with his family. He is a good boy.

Interim Chief Joseph Trigg
Deputy Chief Michael Maycroft
A/Deputy Chief Patrick Baker
Chief of Staff Matthew Weibel

We Will Never Forget
Patrolman George Geng
End of Watch: May 18, 1921

Geng died from injuries he received two days earlier when his motorcycle struck a truck as he tried to catch up with a speeding vehicle. The accident happened on Plainfield Av near Saunders Ct.

Geng had served with the Grand Rapids Police Department for just two months.

On this "Peace Officers Memorial Day," we remember the 15 Grand Rapids Police Officers who gave the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. May they rest in peace.

Heading to a downtown event? We know the Amphitheater kick off is tomorrow! GR Transportation made it easy for you to plan & prepare! Explore all your venue access info in one place at grandrapidsmi.gov/venueparking.

Rideshare Update 🚗📍

🤝 We heard your feedback about the rideshare restriction zone and pickup/drop-off location, and we worked with GRPD and our Traffic Safety team to adjust.

🔹 The rideshare restriction geofence is reduced, specifically reopening access to most late-night businesses in the area.

🔹 Our initial strategy with rideshare restrictions was to mitigate congestion and alleviate traffic/pedestrian safety concerns, but after hearing your feedback we worked out a more balanced approach.

🔹 The designated pickup/drop-off zone is now on Fulton St. Bridge AND Cesar E. Chavez Ave. beneath US‑131, between Oakes & Cherry (see map below). This location is more central to nearby businesses and reduces walk times.

🔸 Reminder: All rideshare pick-ups/drop-offs that start or stop within the geofenced area will be redirected to the designated pick-up/drop-off zone.

⭐ FYI: We've confirmed these changes will be live in Lyft for the Friday, 5/15 show. Uber confirmation is still pending. Check your rideshare app for the most up to date information.

GRPD officers volunteered at Special Olympics Michigan's first-ever stand-alone Unified Day at Michigan State University. The event, featuring three Unified sports, brings together hundreds of athletes with and without intellectual disabilities to compete side-by-side in a celebration of teamwork, inclusion, and sport. As part of Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, our officers assisted with medal ceremonies for bocci, track and field, and pickleball. Great work to all involved!

We Will Never Forget
Patrolman Francis Gallup
End of Watch: May 13, 1946

Gallup was killed in a motorcycle accident while working a traffic detail. His motorcycle was struck by a vehicle at McReynolds St/5th St NW, and he was thrown into another car.

Gallup had served with the GRPD for less than one year.

Race day is TOMORROW! Set up for the Amway River Bank Run has begun downtown. Road closures will begin at 3pm today and continue at various locations and times along routes through the afternoon tomorrow. As a reminder vehicles may be towed at the owner's expense if they are located along the route or obstructing set up. Please plan ahead and prepare for delays!

This past Sunday marked the conclusion of the 46th Annual MLEYTA State Competition at Fort Custer. We are thrilled to share that the GRPD Explorers are officially STATE CHAMPIONS. This is the third time in explorer post history, since established in 2015, our team has brought home the Governor’s Cup Trophy.

This year’s competition brought together 24 teams from across Michigan, each competing in five events. Our Explorers went above and beyond, demonstrating professionalism, teamwork, and skill in every scenario. Congratulations to all!!!

Highlights from the competition:

Team 1
Building Searches – 1st Place
Domestic Scenario – 1st Place
Traffic Crash Investigation – 1st Place
Traffic Stops Scenario – 1st Place
Marksmanship – 1st Place
Overall: 1st Place

Team 2
Building Searches – 5th Place
Domestic Scenarios – 5th Place
Traffic Crash Investigation – 5th Place
HRTS Scenarios – 2nd Place
Overall: 4th Place