1st Lt. Matthew LaBonte, Michigan State Police

NEGAUNEE –The Michigan State Police has announced the promotion of Detective Sgt. Matthew LaBonte to first lieutenant and commander of the post in Negaunee Township.

As commander of the Negaunee Township post, 1st Lt. LaBonte is responsible for the operation of the post and the Munising Detachment and will administer all Michigan State Police services in Marquette and Alger counties.

He started in this new role on Dec.13.

1st Lt. LaBonte enlisted with the department in 2000 and graduated as a member of the 119th Trooper Recruit School. In his 20-year career, 1st Lt.LaBonte has served at the Reed City post, Gladstone post and the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team.

He is also a veteran of the Michigan State Police Emergency Support Team. He has held the ranks of trooper, uniform sergeant and detective sergeant.

1st Lt. LaBonte graduated from Escanaba High School. Following high school, he attended Northern Michigan University and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice.