A teenage girl from Detroit made a dramatic escape after allegedly being held captive by a suspected predator for more than a week, according to authorities. Police say the 14-year-old was confined inside a boarded-up home on Detroit’s west side by a 38-year-old man. During her captivity, the suspect allegedly threatened to harm her family if … Read more
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 major abuse scandal involving Living Word Church has exposed years of alleged misconduct, with three church leaders convicted and at least eight child victims identified, according to court records. Youth Pastor Sentenced in Latest Conviction One of the central figures, James P. Randolph, a 60-year-old former youth pastor, was sentenced to 25 to 40 … Read more
A 21-year-old man from Illinois was killed after being struck by a vehicle while walking along a highway in Kalamazoo County, authorities said. Crash Occurred Late Saturday Night According to the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the scene around 10:22 p.m. on March 21 along U.S. 131 in Oshtemo Township. Investigators said the … Read more
A fatal mobile home fire in Alcona County claimed the life of one person and two pets Saturday evening, authorities said. Fire Destroys Mobile Home According to the Alcona County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and firefighters responded around 7:20 p.m. on March 21 to a reported residential fire in Millen Township. When crews arrived, the mobile … Read more
Authorities in Jackson are investigating after a person was found dead Sunday afternoon in a residential area. Police Respond to Report of Deceased Individual According to the Jackson Police Department, officers were dispatched around 1:24 p.m. on March 22 to the 300 block of West Prospect Street following a report of a possible deceased person. … Read more