A dispute at a home in Saginaw, Michigan turned violent after two people were shot, leading to charges against a Florida man and a manhunt for his alleged accomplice. Paul E. Menzies Jr., 34, was arraigned on multiple felony charges, including assault with intent to murder, weapons possession, and felony firearm offenses. The most serious … Read more
A murder case in Jackson, Michigan has come to an end after the accused accepted a plea deal following an earlier mistrial. Ke’Juan Watts, 22, pleaded guilty on April 10 to one count of manslaughter, according to court records. The charge carries a potential sentence of up to 15 years in prison. Watts had been … Read more
A 42-year-old Brazilian man is facing charges after allegedly assaulting a Disney cast member during a meet-and-greet at Epcot earlier this month. According to reports, Diego Rodriguez was arrested following an incident on April 21 involving a performer portraying Mirabel Madrigal from the animated film Encanto. Authorities say the performer was interacting with guests when … Read more
A Florida man has pleaded guilty in connection with a fraud scheme involving virtual teller machines in Jackson County, Michigan, authorities confirmed. Teandre Tyron Jasper, 32, entered a guilty plea on April 28 to one count of illegal use of a financial transaction device, according to court records. A second, similar charge was dismissed as … Read more
Jail Credit Clears Sentence in Assault Case A 37-year-old man in Ann Arbor has been sentenced to time served after pleading no contest to an assault charge stemming from a 2024 incident. David Earl Hatten received a 72-day jail sentence, which was fully credited for time he had already served. The ruling effectively concludes the … Read more
Allegations of Missed Insulin Lead to Serious Charges A former administrator of a care facility in Cadillac is set to stand trial after a diabetic resident allegedly died without receiving her prescribed insulin. Kristi Tucker-Fleischfresser, 40, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and obstructing an investigation, according to officials. The case will proceed in the … Read more
Federal Case Alleges Return to Drug Network A man from Saginaw is facing serious federal drug trafficking charges just months after receiving a presidential commutation. Authorities allege that Henri L. Buckner resumed large-scale cocaine distribution shortly after his early release from prison. Investigation Points to Kilogram-Level Operations According to federal investigators, Buckner had been under … Read more
Courtroom Drama Unfolds in High-Profile Killing Case A murder trial in Grand Rapids took an unexpected turn when defendant Michael Anthony Rose refused to return to court for closing arguments after reportedly behaving erratically. According to his defense attorney, Rose became “really, really erratic,” even banging his head, prompting his decision to stay away from … Read more
A mid-Michigan man has been sentenced after setting fire to a local motorcycle club property in Saginaw. Sentence handed down Adrian A. Roseberry, 35, of Pinconning, was sentenced to nine months of probation by David D. Hoffman in district court. As part of the sentence, Roseberry must: Continue attending therapy and provide monthly proof Avoid … Read more
A shooting on the East Side of Saginaw left two people hospitalized Monday evening, with one suspect now in custody, police said. Victims found near library Officers responded shortly after 7 p.m. to reports of gunfire near the Hoyt Public Library on Janes Avenue. At the scene, they found: A 30-year-old man A 23-year-old woman … Read more