America Today Staff 
DETROIT, MI — A Detroit woman has admitted guilt in a federal student aid fraud scheme that brought in more than $2.5 million at Wayne County Community College. Federal prosecutors said the 48-year-old orchestrated a scheme over nearly a decade, stealing funds from the U.S. Department of Education by filing financial aid applications using the … Read more
A man from Grand Marais has admitted to multiple felony offenses, including child exploitation and secretly recording individuals, in a case that has raised serious privacy and safety concerns. Guilty Plea Entered in Alger County Court According to reports, Maxwell B. Lundquist, 30, entered a guilty plea during a court hearing in Munising. He pleaded … Read more
A man charged in a triple homicide case in Grand Rapids has been declared mentally fit to stand trial, clearing the way for court proceedings to move forward. Court Rules Suspect Competent to Face Charges Authorities confirmed that Charles Lee Broomfield Jr.., 45, has been deemed competent following a psychological evaluation. The decision was announced … Read more
A woman from Lapeer has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after being convicted in the death of her son, who suffered from untreated cancer. Life Sentence After Murder and Child Abuse Conviction Elizabeth DuBois, 43, was found guilty of murder and first-degree child abuse following a seven-day trial earlier … Read more
A 22-year-old man from Saginaw has been arrested following a late-night shooting that damaged multiple homes and vehicles in Bay City. Gunfire Reported Near Party According to the Bay City Department of Public Safety, officers on patrol heard several gunshots around 12:34 a.m. on March 22 in the 1000 block of 21st Street. At the … Read more
A 26-year-old man has been charged with murder in connection with the death of a teenage girl following an ATV crash in Perry County last month, authorities said. Arrest and Charges Officials with the Perry County Sheriff’s Office arrested Noah Back, of Vicco, on Saturday. Investigators, along with Commonwealth Attorney John Hansen, determined there was probable … Read more
A 30-year-old man from Olive Hill died after crashing his vehicle while fleeing from Kentucky State Police during a pursuit Saturday night. Pursuit Details Authorities identified the driver as Donavan Kyle Porter. The incident began around 8:45 p.m. on March 21 in Bath County when a trooper attempted to stop Porter for speeding. Instead of … Read more
A fatal two-vehicle crash in Wolfe County left one man dead and two others injured Saturday afternoon, according to authorities. What Happened The crash occurred around 4 p.m. on March 21 near the 2400 block of KY 191, the Kentucky State Police said. Investigators believe a 2003 Ford Explorer, driven by Michael Brand, 49, crossed … Read more
A 20-year-old woman has been arrested after allegedly driving her car into a crowd in Lexington early Sunday morning, injuring multiple people. Incident Details According to court documents, the incident occurred around 2:15 a.m. near Short and Mill streets in downtown Lexington. Police say Kaydence Carpenter was involved in a disturbance in a parking lot … Read more
At least six people were injured, including one hospitalized, after a bar fight escalated into a stabbing in Downtown Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon, authorities said. Incident Overview According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, the violence broke out just before 5:15 p.m. in the 500 block of West 7th Street. Victims were found in … Read more