Oakland County man arraigned on five charges including four felonies and impersonating a peace officer

A routine stop last week in Washtenaw County to assist a driver who had gone off the roadway turned up more than expected for Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officer Brandon Hartleben – and for the motorist, an Oakland County man who since has been arraigned on charges including false representation as a peace officer.

The driver, George Michael Galbraith, 63, of Clarkston, was arraigned Friday in 14A District Court in Ann Arbor on a four-count felony warrant and a one-year misdemeanor charge including:

• Carrying a concealed weapon.
• Firearm possession by felon.
• Ammunition possession by felon.
• Possession of dangerous weapon (billy club).
• Falsely representing oneself as a peace officer.

The morning of Tuesday, Sept. 21, the day of Galbraith’s arrest, CO Hartleben was patrolling near Spencer and 8 Mile roads in Northfield Township, Washtenaw County, around 6 a.m. when he encountered a vehicle off the roadway and about 6 feet down the embankment.

Hartleben stopped to assist and, approaching the vehicle, noted the right rear tire was flat and there was damage to that side of the vehicle, evidently from sliding off the road. The vehicle appeared to be occupied by a man who was holding a badge in a wallet out of his window and who claimed to work for the Waterford Township Police Department.

After convincing the man to give him the wallet – the badge appeared to be a fake and displayed “Crime Prevention Officer” stamped on it – Hartleben confirmed with Waterford Township that the man is neither employed by the township nor involved in any current hiring processes.

After the man exited the vehicle, Hartleben found a gun/Sam Browne style belt stuffed next to the driver’s seat. The belt contained a single handcuff case and a gun holster containing a loaded Smith and Wesson M&P .40-caliber pistol. The man also wore a coat with a zip-on attachment that read “POLICE.” Hartleben also discovered, in the rear of the vehicle, a cased shotgun loaded in the tube, as well as a cased Smith and Wesson .380 handgun. Read more

National Hiring Event planned for September 22-23
with opportunities in retail, distribution and contact center divisions

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s, North America’s premier outdoor and conservation company, is looking to hire thousands of full-time and part-time Outfitters as outdoor recreation remains an extremely popular activity for millions of Americans.

During a National Hiring Event on Wednesday, September 22 and Thursday, September 23, Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s retail locations across the U.S. will conduct on-site interviews for local retail, distribution and contact center positions from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Full-time and part-time positions are available in all of the company’s locations. Read more

King’s Camo has chosen TWN Industries, the leader in hydrographic film technology, to develop their all-new King’s Camo XK7 hydrographic film. XK7 is an innovative, abstract camouflage with 7 disruptive shapes and natural earth tones that conceal your form at any distance. XK7 is built for terrains all around North America and Northern Canada. In this article, we will take a deep dive into the new XK7 pattern and show you why you should decorate your rifle, bow, and hunting gear in XK7 hydrographic film by TWN Industries.

What Makes King’s Camo XK7 Effective?

The perfect combination of colors and contrast, along with tone, shape, size, and depth make King’s Camo XK7 a versatile and effective camouflage pattern. XK7 eliminates blobbing both up close and at long range. Blobbing occurs when a poorly constructed camouflage pattern becomes monochromatic at long range, creating a giant blob/shadow against the surrounding environment. This is NOT a good look when you are trying to remain unseen. Read more

PARK CITY, Utah- As National Preparedness Month kicks off, Uncharted Supply Co., the leader in emergency preparedness, announced today its partnership with Global Outdoor Emergency Support (GOES). This life-saving health app provides direct access to wilderness medicine experts and includes a step-by-step guide to self-diagnose when users are without service.

The collaboration between Uncharted and GOES supports the significant increase in outdoor adventuring among individuals and families by ensuring their safe return with critical features to defend against outdoor emergencies, including:

• • 24/7 access to 30+ doctors available via the app
  • In-app advice and guidance via artificial intelligence when a user is out of service
  • First aid and emergency products recommendations, education and discounts
  • Tips for planning and preparation before any adventure
  • Ability to text, call or send images to get instant emergency support and guidance from trusted experts
  • Integration of Uncharted products in profile, providing remote doctors a clear idea of resources at hand in time of emergency

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Weekend storms create trail hazards: Take extra care on northern Lower Michigan trails

Many state-designated trails across northern Lower Michigan – specifically in Lake and Wexford counties – were impacted by strong storms this past weekend. Many trees and branches broke and fell onto trails, creating hazardous obstacles.

As the Department of Natural Resources and volunteers asses these trails, closure signs and blockades will be placed in areas deemed unsafe. In the meantime, trail users are asked to use extreme caution, especially during the upcoming Labor Day weekend. Read more

As COVID cases in Michigan continue to trend upward, state agencies – including the Department of Natural Resources – are delaying plans to re-open public buildings and facilities to pre-pandemic hours and levels.

Until further notice, the Michigan History Museum and the Archives of Michigan in Lansing will continue to operate on a limited and/or by appointment schedule, detailed below. Read more