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
A woman from Saginaw has been ruled mentally competent to stand trial after allegedly shooting her boyfriend six times during an argument. Court Finds Defendant Competent Darnisha M. Sanders, 34, appeared in court on March 30, where Darnell Jackson determined she is fit to proceed with trial. The evaluation was conducted by the Center for … Read more
Authorities are investigating a serious head-on collision in Hampton Township that left two drivers with severe injuries on Monday afternoon. Crash Details According to police, the accident occurred around 3:50 p.m. on March 30 along Center Avenue (M-25), between North Callahan and North Farley roads. Investigators say a Ford Escape traveling east crossed the center … Read more