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Benton Harbor man pleads guilty to role in Dunham's Sports gun theft and kidnapping
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. -- U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark Totten announced 33-year-old Darnell Bishop, of Benton Harbor, pled guilty to kidnapping and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence. Bishop now faces a maximum penalty of life in prison. “My office...
Two Michigan men admit to beating, killing homeless man with sledge hammer
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — New details provide a major breakthrough in a murder investigation in West Michigan. 33-year-old Lashaun Keith's death was deemed suspicious back in 2022, when his body was found in a hay field in Van Buren County. A couple of hunters scouting land near the Kal-Haven Trail...
Man pleads guilty to kidnapping store manager, stealing 123 guns from Michigan Dunham’s
BENTON HARBOR, MI -- A second man pleaded guilty to kidnapping and brandishing a gun during a crime of violence following the kidnapping of a Dunham’s store manager and theft of 123 guns, according to law enforcement officials. Darnell Bishop, 33, of Benton Harbor, pleaded guilty to the charges...
Man admits kidnapping Michigan store manager in scheme to steal 123 guns
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. (AP) — A man pleaded guilty Tuesday in a wild scheme to steal 123 handguns by kidnapping the manager of a Michigan sporting goods store and threatening him at gunpoint to reveal how to turn off the alarm. “Darnell Bishop’s brazen crimes, if successful, would have...
Benton Harbor officials seek to demolish 27 abandoned homes
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. (WSBT) — Benton Harbor City Commissioners want 27 abandoned homes demolished around the city. According to our reporting partners at WSJM Radio, the City Commission has approved a contract for a required review of the sites by the State Historic Preservation Office. One commissioner said many...
2nd man pleads guilty in kidnapping plot to steal 123 guns from Dunham's
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The second man involved in the kidnapping of a Dunham’s Sports manager last year pleaded guilty. Darnell Bishop, 33, pleaded guilty to one count of kidnapping and one count of brandishing a gun during a violent crime, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office – Western District of Michigan (DOJ).
Second man pleads guilty to role in kidnapping, theft of 123 guns from Benton Twp. Dunham’s store
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WNDU) - A second Benton Harbor man has pleaded guilty to his role in a kidnapping and robbery that resulted in the theft of more than 100 guns from a sporting goods store in Benton Township. 33-year-old Darnell Bishop and his brother, 25-year-old Dontrell Nance, are both...
M-51 in Niles reopens to two-way traffic
NILES, Mich. (WNDU) - Good news for those of you who use M-51 in Niles on your daily commute!. Two-way traffic is officially reopened north of US-12. One lane of M-51 is now open in each direction while crews rebuild the northbound lanes. In late May, the southbound lanes of...
Dowagiac pastor co-authors book exploring history of faith, race in America
DOWAGIAC — Christopher Momany has been inspired to put pen to paper once again, this time as part of a collaborative effort that offers insight and hope for people engaged in the work of racial justice. The pastor of First United Methodist Church, 326 N. Lowe St., Dowagiac, has been published in numerous scholarly venues […] The post Dowagiac pastor co-authors book exploring history of faith, race in America appeared first on Leader Publications.
This Michigan Ice Cream Parlor Has A Challenge That’s IMPOSSIBLE
Now that we are finally into summer in Michigan, many frozen yogurt, frozen, custard, and ice cream shops will be seeing the busiest time of the year as people look for yummy ice cream cones to treat themselves during the hot season. There are so many great places and locally...
Ramona Roller Rink fundraiser and 96th birthday celebration Saturday
DOWAGIAC, Mich. -- The community is invited to the Ramona Roller Rink on Saturday, July 6, from 11 a.m. to dusk to celebrate the rink's 96th birthday and raise funds to rebuild the rink. Organizers say you'll be able to enjoy music from past DJs, shop numerous vendors, and participate...
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