Theft at 200 BLOCK OF RIVER RD NW SPARTA on 01/09/2026 12:49 AM
Type: Theft
Date: 01/09/2026 12:49 AM
Description: LARCENY. Agency: Police. Disclaimer: This is from the Kent County Sheriff calls for service. Information is subject to change.
Address: 200 BLOCK OF RIVER RD NW SPARTA, SPARTA, MI
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Area Missing Persons
Name
Linda McHughMissing Age
29Est. Current Age
61Last Seen
Wyoming, MI on 12/30/1993Physical Description
Race: White Ethnicity: Caucasian Gender: Female Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown Height: 5' 5" Weight: 130 lbsCase Number
MP14098Area Cold Cases
Name
Richard RootAge
65Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On october 29, 1983 richard root's body was found in the river near potter's park. Richard's hands and feet were bound. He had been reported missing 10 days earlier from charlotte, mi. Richard “dick” root was the owner/manager of the eaton county credit bureau, in charlotte, mi. Mr. Root had previously worked at other credit bureaus in other michigan cities. He enjoyed business dinners with colleagues at various local social clubs. Richard had three children and was married at the time of his death.Agency
Lansing PD