Assault at 400 BLOCK OF GILBERT ST SE on 04/12/2025 12:21 AM
Type: Assault
Date: 04/12/2025 12:21 AM
Description: ASLT. Assault. Disclaimer: This is from the Grand Rapids calls for service log. Information is subject to change.
Address: 400 BLOCK OF GILBERT ST SE, Grand Rapids, MI
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