10:46 am: Police sergeant killed in Benzie

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August 10, 2009

BY ART BUKOWSKI The Record Eagle Mon Aug 10, 2009, 10:46 AM EDT

BEULAH — A Michigan State Police sergeant was killed in Benzie County.

Melvin Paul Holbrook, 53, was found dead early Monday on Derby Lane in Homestead Township. State police were processing the scene this morning, according to a release from the Benzie County Sheriff's Department.

The release said deputies were called to Derby Lane shortly after 1 a.m. Monday on a report of an assault. A 53-year-old male was found dead at the scene, and police arrested a suspect.

Lt. Bill Elliott of the Traverse City post confirmed the victim was Holbrook, but wouldn't provide details. Benzie sheriff's officials couldn't be immediately reached for comment.

Holbrook was a 23-year state police veteran, Elliott said. He worked at the Traverse City post.

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