Saginaw Township police and state police are investigating the shooting of a Saginaw Township police officer. The incident occurred during a traffic stop around 2:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 22 on Tittabawassee Rd. near Bay Rd. Saginaw Township Police Chief Don Pussehl says when the officer approached the vehicle, the suspect, 29-year-old Joshua Michael Rosebush of Vassar, shot him in the face. He was able to retreat and call for help. Other officers arrived on the scene and took the wounded officer to the hospital.

Pussehl says the officer was initially in critical condition but has since stabilized. He has not been identified but is listed as a 16-year veteran of the department.

Police found a stolen truck on Liberty Road in Kochville Township, between Michigan Ave. and Davis Rd. They are now looking for a white Ford F-250 pickup with a license plate number D-B 60703. It has an AIS Construction label on its side. Rosebush is considered armed and dangerous. He is also wanted for several vehicle thefts in Tuscola County earlier in January and is considered a parole absconder. He was wearing a probation tether, which he has removed.

Anyone with information about the incident to call Saginaw County Central Dispatch or the Saginaw Township Police Department at (989) 793-2310.  Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $1,000 for an ANONYMOUS tip identifying the shooter in this incident. The tip line is 1-800-422-JAIL (800-422-5245) or on line at p3tips.com.