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Man who fired multiple shots into car, killing driver, sentenced to lengthy prison term
GRAND HAVEN, MI -- A man who fired multiple shots into a car in a Holland neighborhood, killing the driver, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. James Leonard Taylor, 33, was sentenced Monday, July 22 in Ottawa County Circuit Court. If you purchase a product or register for...
One Killed, Another Seriously Hurt as Breakaway Boat Trailer Strikes Them on Holland’s North Side
HOLLAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 22, 2024) – One person died and another was seriously injured after a trailer carrying a boat broke free from the truck carrying it on Sunday afternoon in an incident on Holland’s North Side. No names were immediately disclosed by Ottawa County Sheriff’s...
Michigan State Police in Pursuit of Convicted Felon in Grand Rapids for Multiple Felony Warrants
The search is on for 55-year-old Stephen (Steve) Philip Foster, a convicted felon whom Michigan State Police have described as wanted on multiple felony warrants. These warrants include charges related to possession and distribution of child sexual abusive material, failure to register as a sex offender, illegal firearms possession, and operating a drug house. According to ClickOnDetroit, Foster was previously convicted of second-degree criminal sexual contact with a person under 13.
'From planning a birthday party to planning a funeral': Family addresses fathers' killer during sentencing hearing
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A Grand Rapids man who was found guilty of shooting and killing two people in 2022 was sentenced Wednesday. Deiontreay Darrell Craft, 26, was found guilty of two counts of open murder, carrying a concealed weapon, being a felon in possession of a handgun and two additional felony firearms charges in June.
Holland Police Log July 23-24, 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.
Suspect in domestic assault arrested after hours-long standoff with state police
A man was arrested after an hours-long standoff with Michigan State Police troopers. Investigators say the suspect attacked a family member, leaving them with serious injuries.
Ottawa County Intersection Closed for Investigation After Pedestian Struck Near Holland Township Park
A pedestrian collision on Sunday afternoon in Holland Township resulted in local authorities shutting down a key intersection, prompting an investigation by the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office. The incident, which occurred near Quincy Park at the junction of Quincy Street and 140th Avenue around 2 p.m., involved a vehicle with an attached trailer making contact with a pedestrian, details WZZM 13.
Michigan Man Faces 20 Years in Prison for Stealing Mperks Data From Meijer Customers
A 22-year-old West Michigan man has pleaded guilty and could spend 20 years in prison for a massive mPerks theft scheme targeting Meijer customers last year. Nicholas Mui of Grand Haven will also give up $630,000 in cash and cryptocurrency and surrender his computer. mPerks Scheme Costs Meijer More Than...
Flights Out Of Grand Rapids Affected By Major Outage
Are you going on a trip today? Taking a quick flight out of Grand Rapids?. There is a chance that your flight may be delayed or not happening!. Early on Friday, July 19th, a global technology outage affected most flights arriving or leaving from the Gerald R. Ford International Airport.
Mother of boy shot near Michigan middle school asks for answers
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The mother of a 13-year-old who was shot near Alger Middle School is pushing for answers about what happened. Monday night, the Grand Rapids Public Schools Board held a special meeting. Among those in the crowd was 13-year-old Javeon Childrey, whose mother Bianca Bridgeforth spoke about the May 21 shooting that sent her son to the hospital.
Benton Harbor man sentenced to 15 years for kidnapping store manager, stealing over 100 handguns
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — One of the men who stole over 100 handguns from a Dunham's Sports store after kidnapping the manager was sentenced Monday. Dontrell Nance, 25, of Benton Harbor, will spend 15 years in prison for kidnapping and brandishing a firearm. He pleaded guilty to the charges in April.
A Fake Repo Man Is Going Around Grand Rapids Stealing Cars
When you park somewhere you're not supposed to, you always run the risk of getting your car towed. Getting your car towed is the definition of a bad day and is a major hassle to try and get it back. But imagine you park somewhere that's supposed to be safe,...
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