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'The smell chokes you': Mother arrested after 19-month-old dies weighing just 13 pounds, twin brother found barely alive, cops say
“When we went in her apartment, when I tell you, the smell chokes you, you can’t be in there for too long," neighbor Brianna Robinson said. The post ‘The smell chokes you’: Mother arrested after 19-month-old dies weighing just 13 pounds, twin brother found barely alive, cops say first appeared on Law & Crime.
21-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Crash in Northeast Grand Rapids
A tragic incident unfolded in Northeast Grand Rapids yesterday afternoon when a 21-year-old motorcyclist was killed after a high-speed collision with a vehicle. At approximately 1:30 p.m., the crash occurred near the intersection of Michigan Street NE and Lawndale Avenue NE, causing Michigan Street to be closed from Holmdene Boulevard to Plymouth Avenue NE during the investigation and cleanup.
Man, woman shot near bar on S. Division
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Two people were shot near the Metro Bar on Grand Rapids' south side early Saturday morning. Police told 13 ON YOUR SIDE that just before 2 a.m. Saturday officers heard gunshots in the area. When the officers went to investigate, they found a woman who...
Apartment neighbors unaware of toddler’s plight until tragic discovery, mom’s arrest
GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- A small, but beautiful memorial featuring stuffed animals and flowers has formed outside a Grand Rapids apartment building. That scene is in sharp contrast to the deplorable environment inside one of the apartments where police found a deceased toddler, Skii Swope. The death of the 19-month-old...
Former John Ball Zoo employee arrested for allegedly recording up guests' skirts, including a child's
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A former seasonal employee at John Ball Zoo is facing charges after allegedly taking photos up guests' skirts at the zoo, including a child's. According to court documents, Steven Pook is facing one count of child sexually abusive activity, two counts of capturing/distributing an image of an unclothed person and three counts of using a computer to commit a crime.
Hamilton's School Resource Officer celebrates retirement with high-fives from the entire lunchroom
HAMILTON, Michigan — The first day of school is an exciting time for most. At the bus stop, students will notice the air is a touch more brisk. The trees will soon shed their summer coat. Frost will begin to replace morning dew. The new season is officially on its way.
Holland Police Log Aug. 28-29, 2024
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) – Below is a Holland Department of Public Safety log for the dates and times listed. If you need police help for an emergency, call 911. For non-emergency police matters, call 616-355-1100 during normal business hours, or the county’s non-emergency line during off hours at 800-249-0911.
Kent County Sheriff's Office announces new emergency radio network
KENT COUNTY, Mich. — Since the Michigan State University shooting in 2023 — law enforcement and schools across the state have been working to better ensure the safety of their students. Now — as students are back to school — the Kent County Sheriff's Office has a plan....
Holland Health Professional Named to Blue Ribbon Panel on Gun Violence Prevention
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 29, 2024) – A Holland woman has been named to a newly created Michigan Gun Violence Prevention Task Force. Marianne Huff is the President/CEO of the Mental Health Association, and is a past Executive Director of Allegan County Community Mental Health Services. She will be representing those with experience doing clinical work specializing in suicide prevention for a four-year term.
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