On August 25, 2023 at approximately 10:51 a.m., Calhoun County Sheriff's Office deputies attempted to stop a 2001 Mercedes Benz, MI on SW Capital near George B St. The car had significant front-end damage (see photo below) and the license plate EMC6654. The vehicle fled from the traffic stop and then deputies located the vehicle at the dead end of George B St. As deputies exited the patrol unit, the suspect accelerated and struck the patrol car door pushing it in against the deputy causing minor injuries. The suspect fled in heavy traffic and could not be located.
The suspect was identified as David Wayne Burrill, a 42 year-old male from Florida with ties to Howard City, Mich. and was recently arrested in Battle Creek in May for possession of methamphetamine. The suspect has multiple warrants for fail to appear and child support and is wanted for aggravated assault causing injury to the deputy.
The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office seeks the public's help in locating this individual. If anyone knows the location of the vehicle or suspect, please call 911, the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office at 269-781-0880, or Silent Observer at 269-781-9700.
