FORSYTH TOWNSHIP, MI-- The Forsyth Township Police Department has apprehended a Marquette man wanted by law enforcement for more than a year.
Nickolas Birney, 37, was an absconder from circuit court probation and was wanted on a probation violation since November.
Forsyth Police say on Wednesday they were dispatched to the area of County Road 553 and M-35 for an assault complaint. Investigation revealed Birney had shown up at the residence, caused a disturbance, and was asked to leave. He allegedly produced a BB gun from a backpack and pointed it at the victim, who took it away.
The Marquette County Prosecutor’s Office has authorized a felonious assault warrant for Birney.
Officers say they received an anonymous tip regarding Birney’s whereabouts. They were then able to conduct a traffic stop and arrest him.
