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Michigan woman to stand trial in crash that killed young brother and sister at birthday party
MONROE COUNTY — A Michigan woman has been ordered to stand trial in a crash that killed two siblings and injured several other people who were at a boat club to celebrate a child’s birthday. Marshella Chidester, 66, was bound over Thursday to Monroe County Circuit Court on two counts of second-degree murder and other charges in the April 20 crash at the Swan Boat Club in Berlin Township, about 30 miles (48 kilometers) south of Detroit. Authorities have said Chidester was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash. A deputy testified Thursday during Chidester’s preliminary examination in Monroe County District Court that a blood test at a hospital after the crash revealed her blood alcohol content was 0.18. The legal limit in Michigan for operating a vehicle is 0.08. Deputies said Chidester told them she was headed to a birthday party at the boat club. She told one deputy that she had “passed out” while driving.
Boat Club Fatal Crash: Driver had BAC more than twice the legal limit
(Scripps News Detroit) — Marshella Chidester, the woman who is facing several charges in a crash at the Swan Boat Club that killed two kids and injured more, had a blood-alcohol content more than twice the legal limit. During a preliminary exam on Thursday, a Monroe County sheriff’s deputy who performed a field sobriety test... Read more » Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
Round Two: Invasive Spotted Lanternfly Has Landed in Michigan
They may look pretty but make no mistake: The invasive spotted lanternfly is a nasty, invasive creature, and it has been once again found in Michigan. On Monday (6/24), the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development reported a small population of the creature in Monroe County. What is the...
Spotted lanternfly confirmed in Monroe County
LANSING, Mich. (WTVG) - The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has confirmed the state’s second detection of invasive spotted lanternfly in Monroe County. According to MDARD, the small population of juvenile spotted lanternfly was recently detected in Lambertville, with the U. S. Department of Agriculture confirming the...
Fireworks, parade to mark July 4 holiday in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY — Independence Day fireworks and a parade have been set in Monroe, Dundee, New Boston and Brownstown Township. Two popular holiday events aren’t taking place this year. Domka Outdoors will not hold its Stars & Stripes Kids Fishing Tournament this year at Sterling State Park. Because of continued construction on the Luna...
Alleged ‘super drunk’ driver in boat club crash had BAC level more than twice the legal limit
MONROE COUNTY, MI -- Several new details have come to light involving the woman accused of allegedly killing two children and injuring several more by driving into the Swan Creek Boat Club in April. During a preliminary examination Thursday prosecutors presented several new pieces of information regarding Marshella Chidester’s actions prior to the crash and her interactions with police following.
Driver in Swan Boat Club crash had .18 BAC, said she 'wouldn't want to drive'
Marshella Chidester, the woman who is facing several charges in a crash at the Swan Boat Club that killed two kids and injured more, had a blood-alcohol content more than twice the legal limit.
Spotted lanternfly discovered in Michigan
The invasive spotted lanternfly (SLF) has been detected in a Michigan county. Michigan officials have confirmed the state’s second detection of the invasive spotted lanternfly in Monroe County. SLF is a destructive pest that feeds on a wide variety of crops and plants, including cucumbers, basil, grapes, tree fruit...
Monroe woman to stand trial in birthday party crash that killed 2 children
BERLIN TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A Monroe County woman will stand trial for murder after allegedly crashing into a child’s birthday party while drunk. Marshella Chidester is accused of driving under the influence and crashing her vehicle through a child’s birthday party at the Swan Boat Club in April, killing two young children and injuring 11 other people.
Monroe County Sheriff: Online scam impersonates sheriff's office to try to collect money
MONROE — Another online scam is making the rounds, and this time it's impersonating a local law enforcement agency. This latest scam was found on Facebook, Monroe County Sheriff Troy Goodnough reported. "The scammer is posting on social media that they are raising funds for the Monroe County Sheriff’s...
Michigan vineyards keeping an eye out for spotted lanternflies
(CBS DETROIT) - The spotted lanternfly has been detected in Michigan. The invasive species can be destructive, feeding on a wide range of plants. One of their biggest targets is grapes."We have six different varieties of grapes, three red and three white," said Jessica Youngblood, the owner of Youngblood Vineyard in Macomb County.The recently detected spotted lanternflies were found in Monroe County, far from her vineyard, but she said the insects are a worry for all vineyard owners."What the spotted lanternfly do, is they come in here and they start feeding on the bark, sucking out the sap," she said.The insects...
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