Leelanau News and Events

Missing Man Found, Arrested at Sleeping Bear Dunes

Aug. 21, 2024

A missing man was found and arrested by law enforcment authorities after an altercation Tuesday afternoon.

Steven Lisowski, 28, of Wisconsin, had been reported missing by the Milwaukee Police Department on Sunday. According to a release from Sleeping Bear Dunes, Milwaukee police regarded him as "particulary vulnerable."

Multiple law enforcement agencies were involved in searching for Lisowski beginning Sunday, according to the release. A Sleeping Bear Dunes park ranger spotted Lisowski in a car in the Shauger Hill area late Sunday, but Lisowski fled the park before park law enforcement officials made contact.

Lisowski was located again in a wooded area off Shauger Hill Road within the park just after 2 p.m. on Tuesday. An ranger and Benzie County Sheriff’s Office K-9 deputy approached him and saw what appeared to be a knife in his hand. Both officers deployed tasers without success.

As officers attempted to detain Lisowski, an altercation ensued before he was eventually restrained with the assistance of the Benzie County Sheriff’s Office police K-9. Lisowski and the two officers were transported to Munson Medical Center for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries sustained during the altercation.

Charges against Lisowski are pending. He is expected to be booked in Grand Traverse County on August 21. The incident remains under investigation. No further information is available for release at this time.

The Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive was closed to visitors for approximately 15 minutes during this incident but reopened shortly after.

 

 

Comment

Longtime Leelanau Road Commissioner, Lake Leelanau Lake Association Board Member, Passes Away

John Popa, the most senior member of the Leelanau County Road Commission and the second longest-serving member ...

Read More >>

New Farm Market, Bakery Space On The Way At Farm Club

Farm Club is eyeing an expansion that would add a new farm market building, along with expanded ...

Read More >>

Substantial Water Rate Hikes Proposed in Northport

Water rates in Northport could roughly double over the next five years to support significant infrastructure upgrades ...

Read More >>

The Latest Leelanau County Blotter & 911 Call Report

The Leelanau Ticker is back with a look at the most alarming, offbeat, or otherwise newsworthy calls ...

Read More >>