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Man, 35, killed in early morning shooting in Grand Rapids identified
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The man killed in an early morning shooting has been identified, police say. Jeremy Parnell, 35, died on June 29 following a shooting in south Grand Rapids. His death has been ruled a homicide. Officers first heard about the shooting around 12:20 that morning. Police...
Courtroom packed for hearing of former sergeant charged with 2nd-degree murder
On Monday, the next step in the court process took place for the case of Brian Keely. Keely is charged with second-degree murder in connection to the death of Samuel Sterling.
Mom says life of paralyzed Fourth of July parade shooting victim is ‘shattered’ 2 years later
CHICAGO (AP) — Keely Roberts counts the days, not years, since a deadly shooting at an Independence Day parade in 2022 injured her and left one of her twin boys paralyzed from the waist down. It has been 730 days since her now-10-year-old son Cooper could chase his brother...
Grand Rapids police seek witnesses in the murder of 15-year-old Lakyijah Williams
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — During a press conference Monday, the Grand Rapids Police Department, or GRPD, released photos and video of three individuals who they believe are witnesses in connection to the murder of 15-year-old Lakyijah Williams. Williams was found dead the night of May 18, 2024, on Ottawa...
Man shot by flare gun during fight, police say
KENT COUNTY, MI – A man was arrested Sunday, June 30, after he shot another man in the stomach with a flare gun, sheriff’s deputies said. The man who was shot sought treatment at an area hospital but police said his injuries were not serious, police said. If...
Have you seen Penny Wise? Family 'very worried' about missing Michigan teen, last seen on video near Rockford bar on June 1
Authorities say West Michigan family is “very worried” about a teenage girl who’s now been missing for more than a month, and they’re asking for tips in the case.
Woman From Hudsonville Gets Jail Time for Sicking Dog on Man
A Hudsonville woman will be going to jail after she told her dog to attack a man she was arguing with. Sic 'Em is a command to train a dog to attack an intruder. It is like having a gun to protect your family at home if someone is trying to break in without actually owning a gun.
1 heading to trial after bringing guns to high school graduation in late May
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Back in May, two men were arrested and charged with carrying concealed weapons and resisting and obstructing police. Now, one of those two men is heading to trial. 19-year-old Shyon Armstrong is bound over to circuit court on the charges. On May 30 he and...
Judge gives Michigan 30 days for briefing on retired MSP detective's federal court request
LANSING, Mich. — The State of Michigan has 30 days to present a briefing that would explain why former Michigan State Police Detective Sergeant Brian Keely should not have his trial go to federal court, according to a ruling by Judge Hala Y. Jarbou Wednesday. Keely, 50, of Grand...
Motorcyclist severely injured in Kent Co. crash Monday morning
KENT COUNTY, Mich — A Walker man was taken to the hospital with a severe injury following a crash in Kent County Monday morning. The Kent County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) said the 50-year-old man was riding his Harley Davidson northbound on Fruitridge Ave. just north of 16 Mile Rd. when a vehicle driving southbound crossed the centerline and hit the motorcycle.
Man pleads guilty to murder after kidnapping and killing 2-year-old found dumped in Detroit alley
LANSING, MI -- A Lansing man has pleaded guilty to murder after police say he kidnapped and killed his former girlfriend’s 2-year-old daughter, whose body was found dumped in a Detroit alley. Rashad Maleek Trice, 27, pleaded guilty Monday, July 1 in Ingham County Circuit Court to first-degree murder...
1 killed, 4 seriously injured in crash near Holland
ALLEGAN COUNTY, MI – One person was killed and four others – including three children – suffered serious injuries Sunday, June 30, in a crash, sheriff’s deputies said. The crash happened around 1 p.m. at 136th Avenue and 58th Street in Allegan County’s Fillmore Township, south of Holland.
Ottawa Co. Sheriff Reflective After Two Michigan Deputy Deaths in June
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 3, 2024) – For the second time in six days, a sheriff’s deputy in Michigan will be laid to rest. Funeral services for William “Bill” Butler Jr. will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 AM at the Hillsdale College Christ Chapel. The 51-year-old Hillsdale County deputy died after being shot by a suspect last Thursday. The suspect, 34-year-old Eric Fiddler of Jonesville, who had been wanted on several warrants, died in a shootout with police about four hours later. It’s the first time since 1930 a Hillsdale County police officer has died in the line of duty.
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