In January of 2012, 41-year-old Steven Wei was sentenced to up to 45 years in prison for allegedly sexually abusing a young girl repeatedly. The abuse was brought to light when a teacher was approached by the victim after listening to a school presentation regarding sexual abuse. Wei, who was…
On Monday October 21, 53-year-old Marlon Gene Kelley was arraigned on charges of firearm possession by a felon, second-offense marijuana manufacture, and possessing a firearm while committing a felony. Police responded to Kelley’s home when the alarm system sounded in the late afternoon hours of October 18. Upon their arrival,…
On Wednesday October 17, 30-year-old Ricco D. Holmes of Flint was sentenced by Genesee Circuit Judge Archie Hayman to six to 15 years in prison after pleading no contest to second-degree murder in connection with a 2010 drug house shooting. Holmes allegedly fatally wounded Marcus Bishop after shooting him in…
Authorities have recently discovered that an alleged drug ring in West Michigan was using Michigan’s medical marijuana as a “ruse” to manufacture and distribute marijuana across the state. It is believed there are approximate 27 individuals involved in the drug ring, most of whom live in Grand Traverse, Kent, Muskegon,…
Michael J. Brown, a 23-year-old Au Gres man, recently pleaded no contest in a drunk driving incident that led to the injuries of a Bay County man. Brown will now be facing prison time of up to five years. Brown’s restitution hearing is scheduled for November 15. Initially the defendant…
On Tuesday, October 15, 19-year-old Connor McCowan was convicted of second-degree murder in the death of Andrew Singler, a 23-year-old MSU senior who was the boyfriend of McCowan’s sister, according to an article at the Lansing State Journal. McCowan’s family intends to appeal his conviction following his November sentencing. When…
21-year-old Tyson James Grant of Wyoming recently pleaded guilty to stabbing a 61-year-old man at a home the two men shared in an attempt to steal $40. Now, Grant will spend a minimum of 9 years behind bars, according to a news article at Mlive.com. Grant allegedly assaulted Thomas Lindhout…
On Friday October 11, 34-year-old Noah Buist pleaded guilty to one count of felony home invasion in Kalamazoo County Circuit Court. Buist was scheduled to stand trial on Tuesday October 15, but pleaded guilty to the first-degree home invasion charge before Circuit Judge Pamela L. Lightvoet. Buist, a former U.S.…
On Monday October 14, 45-year-old Sherenia Parks pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance. According to a news article at Mlive.com, her plea will allow her to avoid prison time. It all began on May 15, when Parks went to the Saginaw County Governmental Center to pay a ticket…
In July of 2012, Thomas Murdock was found not guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the June 2011 death of his girlfriend, who died after being struck by Murdock’s vehicle as he backed it up so that Lisa Hardwick, the victim, could mow the lawn. While found not guilty on that…