Crime & Safety

Michigan Man Charged With Attempted Murder Of Sheriff's Deputy

Police say Howard's vehicle became disabled, and he fled on foot. As he ran away, he turned and fired several shots at the deputy.

April 18, 2023

A Northern Michigan man has been charged with attempted murder after he fired shots at a sheriff's deputy last week.

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Keith Kelly Howard, 56, of Lewiston, was arraigned on one count of assault with intent to murder, one count of possession of a firearm by a felon, one count of a felony weapons charge and one count of fleeing and eluding.

In the early morning on Thursday, April 13, a deputy with the Montmorency County Sheriff's Office tried to initiate a traffic stop, but the driver, Howard, fled and a short pursuit happened.

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