Investigators report that three to four miles of roadway were contaminated with a petroleum by-product, possibly tank sludge, late Wednesday night.


GRATIOT COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) – The Gratiot County Road Commission says an asphalt-type waste product was intentionally dumped on several dirt roads in Fulton Township.

Investigators report that three to four miles of roadway were contaminated with a petroleum by-product, possibly tank sludge, late Wednesday night.

The material was spread from a bright blue tandem-axle semi truck with a shorter box body.

Officials are asking anyone with information or video to contact the Gratiot County Sheriff’s Office.