Marquette County, Michigan. A Negaunee man was presented with the Michigan State Police
(MSP) “Pride of the Eighth” award today by the MSP Negaunee Post Commander, F/Lt. Tom
Nolan in a ceremony at the Negaunee Post.
On February 15, 2025, at approximately 5:00 AM, Trooper Jenich from the MSP Negaunee Post
was attempting to arrest a subject for operating while intoxicated on M-28 in Alger County. The
subject began resisting arrest, and a physical altercation ensued. The closest backup unit to
Trooper Jenich was approximately 45-60 minutes away. An off-duty Michigan Department of
Corrections (MDOC) Officer, Mr. Jesse Freeman, was driving by the location on his way to work
at Alger Correctional Facility.
Mr. Freeman saw the struggle occurring between the trooper and the intoxicated subject. Mr.
Freeman stopped his personal vehicle, exited, and ran over to assist the trooper. Mr. Freeman
assisted in getting the intoxicated subject into custody and therefore the physical altercation
ended.
In a letter to Mr. Freeman, MSP’s Eighth District Commander, Capt. Darren Green wrote:
“After careful consideration of the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident, it was
decided your actions deserved recognition with a ‘Pride of the Eighth’ award for your selfless
act, care, and consideration of another civil servant’s well-being and success in the performance
of his duties. I salute you for your outstanding work and commitment to public safety.”
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