Bahamian Man Arrested in Kansas After Gaylord, Michigan Attempted Murder and Home Invasion

Police say suspect fled Michigan after brutal motel attack; now he's in custody

GAYLORD, MI — A man accused of attempted first-degree murder and home invasion at a local motel in Gaylord has been apprehended following a multi-state search.

According to the Gaylord Police Department, the incident occurred around 1:00 a.m. on June 13, 2025, at the Timberly Motel, located at 881 S. Otsego Ave. Officers responding to the scene discovered a 34-year-old Gaylord man with injuries consistent with an edged weapon attack. The victim was transported to Munson Otsego Memorial Hospital and is currently listed in stable condition.

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The suspect, identified as Darryl Damien Fisher-Stubbs, 36, a black male from the Bahamas, reportedly fled the scene immediately following the assault. Investigators believe the attack stemmed from an altercation between two individuals who knew each other.

Authorities issued a warning to the public, advising that Fisher-Stubbs was considered dangerous and potentially armed. Citizens were urged not to approach him and to call 911 with any sightings or information.

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On June 14 at approximately 2:00 a.m., Fisher-Stubbs was taken into custody without incident by a Seward County Sheriff's Deputy in Kansas during a traffic stop. He is currently being held in Seward County, awaiting extradition to Otsego County, Michigan.