Teen arrested after fleeing police with stolen firearm in North Branch

Teen arrested after fleeing police with stolen firearm in North Branch

A 19-year-old man is facing multiple charges after deputies say he attempted to flee while carrying a stolen handgun in North Branch. Authorities identified the suspect as Dylan Blackmer of Mayville. According to the Lapeer County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 12:39 p.m. on March 26 to reports of a suspicious individual at an apartment … Read more

Jackson County Man Pleads No Contest in Shooting Incident Involving Pregnant Girlfriend

Jackson County Man Pleads No Contest in Shooting Incident Involving Pregnant Girlfriend

A 21-year-old man from Jackson County has entered a no contest plea in connection with a 2023 shooting incident involving his pregnant girlfriend, according to court records. Plea Deal Reached in Domestic Violence Case Jayshawn Zimer Roberts pleaded no contest on March 24 to multiple charges, including: Assault with a dangerous weapon Carrying a concealed … Read more

Woman Killed in Detroit Hit-and-Run on Lodge Freeway; Police Searching for Driver

Woman Killed in Detroit Hit-and-Run on Lodge Freeway; Police Searching for Driver

A tragic hit-and-run incident early Friday morning has left a woman dead on the Lodge Freeway, Detroit, as authorities intensify efforts to locate the driver responsible. Deadly Crash Reported in Early Morning Hours According to initial reports, emergency dispatchers began receiving calls around 2:30 a.m. about a woman walking along the freeway. Moments later, additional calls … Read more

61-Year-Old Man Found Dead After House Fire in Port Huron Township, Investigation Underway

61-Year-Old Man Found Dead After House Fire in Port Huron Township, Investigation Underway

A 61-year-old man was found dead inside his home following a house fire in Port Huron Township, Michigan, prompting an ongoing investigation by local authorities. Welfare Check Leads to Tragic Discovery According to the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched on Thursday, March 26 to the 2600 block of 24th Street for a … Read more

Detroit Woman Faces Up to 20 Years After Guilty Plea in Ulta Beauty Theft Ring

Detroit Woman Faces Up to 20 Years After Guilty Plea in Ulta Beauty Theft Ring

A 38-year-old woman has pleaded guilty to orchestrating a retail theft operation that targeted multiple Ulta Beauty stores across metro Detroit, authorities announced. Cheaira Broughton admitted on March 12 to conducting a criminal enterprise, a felony that carries a potential sentence of up to 20 years in prison. Organized “Push-Out” Theft Scheme According to the … Read more

Police Investigate Alleged Sexual Assault of Minor in Grosse Ile Township

Police Investigate Alleged Sexual Assault of Minor in Grosse Ile Township

Authorities are investigating allegations of sexual assault involving a minor at a residence in Grosse Ile Township, officials confirmed. The Grosse Ile Police Department said the incident reportedly took place on Friday night. Investigators have identified multiple suspects, though no arrests have been made so far. Limited Details Released Due to the sensitive nature of … Read more

Female Inmate Death Under Investigation at Genesee County Jail

Female Inmate Death Under Investigation at Genesee County Jail

Authorities are investigating the death of a female inmate at the Genesee County Jail, officials confirmed Thursday. The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office announced the incident on March 26, though details surrounding the exact timing of the woman’s death while in custody have not yet been disclosed. Officials Say Death Not Considered Suspicious Sheriff Chris Swanson … Read more

Autopsy Finds No Trauma in Jackson Death; Toxicology Results Pending

Autopsy Finds No Trauma in Jackson Death; Toxicology Results Pending

Authorities say an autopsy conducted on Richard Lee Russ, a 59-year-old man found dead earlier this week, revealed no signs of physical trauma as the investigation continues. According to the Jackson Police Department, the cause of death has not yet been determined. Officials are now awaiting toxicology test results, which could take several weeks to … Read more