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Michigan State Police trooper charged with second-degree murder in death of Kentwood man
LANSING, MI— A Michigan State Police sergeant who drove his unmarked SUV into a 25-year-old Kentwood man has been charged with second-degree murder. The man, Samuel Sterling, died in the hospital from his injuries. Police say Sterling was fleeing officers on foot after they approached him at a Kent...
Kent County Judge Sara J. Smolenski set to retire after 34 years
KENT COUNTY, Mich. — After 34 years serving on the bench, Judge Sara J. Smolenski has announced she is retiring from the Kent County 63rd District Court. Her retirement will be effective July 15, 2024. A Grand Rapids native, Smolenski was first elected in 1990, her career spanning 34...
4 teens arrested following multi-county police chase
WALKER, Mich. — Four teenagers were arrested overnight Tuesday following a police chase that spanned several counties. Ottawa County Central Dispatch said the truck used in the chase was reported stolen out of Hudsonville just before midnight Monday. The Michigan State Police said the suspects drove into Muskegon County...
Police arrest 4 in stolen car that fled police in 3 counties
KENT COUNTY, MI – Police arrested four juveniles who fled police in a stolen vehicle covering over three counties. The vehicle was eventually stopped when Walker police deployed a device to puncture the vehicle’s tires, state police said early Tuesday, May 28. The vehicle was stolen in Ottawa...
'Your support means more than words can express' | Family of woman killed saving toddler at state park starts fundraiser
PIERSON, Mich. — Loved ones of a West Michigan mother who saved her toddler from an out-of-control Jeep at a state park Memorial Day weekend are asking for support. Kadie Price, 33, of Pierson, was a mother and the wife to a Kent County Sheriff's Deputy. A fundraiser on...
Kent County Sheriff, attorney react to no charges in case of teen who died after being hit by deputy with cruiser
KENT COUNTY, Mich. — 13 ON YOUR SIDE is taking a deeper dive into the cases of Riley Doggett and Samuel Sterling. Tuesday, Kent County Prosecutor Chris Becker announced Kent County Sheriff's Deputy Josiah McMains, who allegedly hit 17-year-old Riley Doggett with his cruiser in April, will not face charges. Doggett died from his injuries in May.
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