A Troy-based dentist is facing more than 130 criminal charges after allegedly defrauding Michigan’s Medicaid program by billing for services that were either unnecessary or never performed. Extensive Charges Filed The 37-year-old dentist was arraigned on March 19 in East Lansing on: One count of conducting a criminal enterprise 131 counts of Medicaid fraud According … Read more
A former middle school teacher in Michigan has been arrested after allegedly using artificial intelligence tools to create explicit images of students, according to authorities. Arrest and Allegations Keith Johnson, 58, of Three Rivers, was taken into custody on April 2 following an investigation into the misuse of digital technology. Prosecutors say Johnson, a former … Read more
A third man involved in a major Mid-Michigan fraud scheme has received his sentence, concluding the legal proceedings against a trio accused of identity theft and forgery. Eaton County Circuit Judge Janice Cunningham sentenced Dwayne Johnson, 60, of St. Louis, Michigan, to one year of probation on Thursday, April 2. Charges and Plea In November, … Read more
A civil lawsuit accusing former Washtenaw County corrections officer Kenric Mukrdechian of requesting sexual favors from an inmate in exchange for pizza has been formally settled and dismissed, according to court records. Case Closure The dismissal was ordered by U.S. District Judge Matthew Leitman on March 12, closing the case against Mukrdechian. The lawsuit, filed … Read more
Detroit, MI — A man accused of making a bomb threat aboard an American Airlines flight, triggering an emergency landing in Detroit, has been formally charged in federal court, authorities confirmed. The incident involved a flight traveling from New York to Chicago with more than 150 passengers and crew members on board. According to reports, … Read more
Oshtemo Township, MI — Authorities in Kalamazoo County are investigating a growing number of cases involving an organized scheme where children, allegedly aided by their parents, are stealing candy from retail stores and reselling it to unsuspecting shoppers. According to the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office, at least 31 incidents have been reported involving minors and … Read more
Clio City Park Restrooms Shut Down After Surge in Damage and Repair Costs Officials in Clio have closed public restrooms at Clio City Park following repeated vandalism that has caused costly and ongoing damage. The decision comes after authorities reported a sharp increase in destructive behavior targeting park facilities over the past few years. Officials … Read more
A police officer in Flint is recovering after being shot multiple times while responding to a violent domestic situation late Tuesday night, authorities confirmed. Officer Shot During Emergency Response The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. on March 31 in the 6600 block of Colonial Drive. According to the Flint Police Department, the officer was attempting … Read more
A 28-year-old man from Detroit has been indicted by a federal grand jury in connection with a shooting outside a local restaurant earlier this year. Federal Indictment Details The suspect faces a charge of felon in possession of ammunition, a serious federal offense. Authorities say the indictment stems from a January 2026 shooting outside a Pizza … Read more
A corrections officer from Saginaw is moving closer to trial after being accused of possessing child sexual abuse material, according to court records. Case Moves to Circuit Court Luke P. Young, 26, appeared in court for a preliminary examination where he waived his right to the hearing. As a result, a judge ruled there was … Read more