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
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
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
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
Former Bay County Historical Society director Mike Bacigalupo is facing a civil lawsuit alleging he improperly used $50,000 from the nonprofit organization for personal purposes. The legal action, filed in July 2025 by insurer Auto Owners Insurance Group in Bay County Circuit Court, claims Bacigalupo mismanaged funds that were entrusted to him during his tenure … Read more
CHIPPEWA COUNTY, MI — Tanner Dunbar Harrison received a minimum 60-year prison sentence this week for the death of Katie Robinson, who died when Harrison intentionally rear-ended her vehicle during a high-speed police chase on June 17, 2021. Harrison was convicted of second-degree murder on January 16 following a five-day jury trial in the 50th … Read more
A 34-year-old Saginaw man, Jason T. Green Jr., has been federally charged with trafficking methamphetamine after authorities recovered the illegal drug from his residence and an adjacent abandoned house allegedly used as a stash location. Since January, the FBI’s Mid-Michigan Safe Streets Task Force has been investigating Green for suspected drug sales. According to an … Read more
A 56-year-old man was arrested in Lapeer County after allegedly fleeing from police during a traffic stop and later being found hiding in the woods under a log. According to the Michigan State Police, troopers attempted to stop the driver around 8:30 p.m. on March 21 near Brandon Road and Oneil Road in Kenockee Township. … Read more
A 35-year-old man from Indiana has been sentenced to jail after attempting to meet someone he believed to be an underage girl in Jackson County, authorities said. Eddie Lee McElroy was sentenced to one year in jail followed by five years of probation by Circuit Judge John McBain on March 25. He previously pleaded guilty … Read more
A 22-year-old man from Saginaw is facing serious charges, including attempted murder, following a drive-by shooting involving an Airbnb property in Bay City. Authorities identified the suspect as Deonte J. Jeffries, who was arraigned on multiple felony counts, including assault with intent to murder, weapons violations, and property damage. The most severe charge carries a … Read more