News Summary The Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) has permanently banned Youssef Barakat from the state’s cannabis industry due to severe violations of marijuana regulations. His dispensaries, Big Rapids Tree House Club and Bay City Tree House Club, were found to have significant security issues and compliance breaches, including selling
News Summary The North Lake Correctional Facility in Baldwin, Michigan, is set to reopen as an 1,800-bed immigration detention center, the largest in the Midwest. This comes after a federal contract was granted, aligning with increased deportation efforts. The facility’s reopening is expected to create around 500 jobs in a
News Summary Scott James Rocky, a 57-year-old U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer, has been charged with child pornography offenses following an FBI investigation. The probe revealed that Rocky’s computer was used to share thousands of explicit files. This case raises serious concerns about the use of technology for distributing
News Summary The heartbreaking death of 5-year-old Thomas Cooper in a hyperbaric chamber explosion at the Oxford Center in Troy, Michigan, has led to charges against four individuals, including second-degree murder. Thomas was undergoing treatment for sleep apnea and ADHD when the explosion occurred, resulting in widespread community grief and
News Summary A Pontiac mother has been arrested for abandoning her three children in deplorable conditions, leading to their malnourishment and neglect. The children, aged 15, 13, and 12, were discovered living in a home filled with human waste and mold after their mother allegedly left them for years. Authorities
News Summary On February 5, 2025, authorities in Metro Detroit executed eight search warrants in a significant drug bust led by the County of Macomb Enforcement Team. Four individuals were arrested, and law enforcement seized a staggering $1.2 million worth of illegal drugs, including cocaine, methamphetamine, and more. This operation
News Summary Michigan’s attorney general Dana Nessel is cracking down on illegal wine shipments from wineries across the U.S. Since January 2023, her office has filed multiple lawsuits against wineries shipping alcohol without the necessary licenses. These lawsuits are part of a civil enforcement initiative aimed at protecting Michigan consumers
News Summary Dr. Zvi Levran, a medical professional with a history of working with youth hockey teams, has pleaded no contest to 28 charges of sexual assault. The allegations include multiple counts of criminal sexual conduct and possession of child sexually abusive material, with incidents spanning over 20 years. Prosecutors
News Summary Judge Jeffrey Clothier of Grand Blanc Township has introduced a novel approach to deal with shoplifting offenses at Walmart. Instead of traditional penalties, he proposed that offenders wash cars for free as community service. This creative punishment aims to benefit both Walmart and the community while addressing the
News Summary Branch County, Michigan, experienced a significant drug bust involving over 2,000 pounds of marijuana and various illegal substances. Authorities executed search warrants at two locations, uncovering hazardous materials and raising safety concerns in residential areas. The operation involved multiple law enforcement agencies and highlighted the ongoing issues with
