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Owner of building packed with vape pens charged with manslaughter in deadly explosion
MOUNT CLEMENS, MI -- Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido has charged 33-year-old Noor Kestou with one count of involuntary manslaughter in connection with a deadly explosion that took place last month. Kestou, of Commerce, was arraigned in 41st District Court by Magistrate Ryan Zemke, where bond was set at $500,000 cash/surety.
Commerce man charged with involuntary manslaughter in death of 19-year-old hit by canister from Clinton Township explosions
A Macomb County business owner has been charged with manslaughter in connection with a fire and explosions that rocked Clinton Township, killing a young man.
Turning Point to host dancing fundraiser May 2
MOUNT CLEMENS — In order to support its goal of empowering domestic violence, sexual violence and human trafficking survivors, Turning Point is hosting its eighth annual Stepping Out with the Stars fundraiser. Set to be emceed by Jessica Dupnack of Fox 2 Detroit, community leaders like Macomb County Executive...
Man charged with manslaughter in deadly Clinton Township explosion was fleeing country
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A Commerce man facing manslaughter charges in connection with a deadly, massive explosion at a Clinton Township business in March had a one-way ticket to Hong Kong before being arrested, police say. Clinton Township and Macomb County officials held a press conference Friday morning to...
Michigan man charged with involuntary manslaughter in deadly building explosion
The owner of a suburban Detroit business was charged with involuntary manslaughter after a building storing thousands of cans of nitrous oxide and butane exploded last month and a teenager was killed by flying debris, officials said. Noor Noel Kestou, 31, of Commerce, Michigan, was taken into custody on Saturday at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City after authorities learned he had a one-way ticket to Hong Kong, police said. He was arraigned on Thursday in Macomb County, Michigan, and pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter, online court records show. The fire and series of explosions occurred on March 4 at a warehouse in Clinton Township that was improperly storing canisters of butane and nitrous oxide, officials said. Goo Smoke Shop/Select Distributors Wholesale Warehouse, a vaping products supplier, had recently received a semi-load of butane containers, over half of which was still at the facility at the time of the fire, officials said. More than 100,000 vape pens containing lithium batteries and pallets of nitrous and lighter fluid were also in the building, officials said.
Building owner faces manslaughter charge in Macomb County explosion
MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. – A Commerce Township man has been charged with involuntary manslaughter after a building he owned and operated in Clinton Township exploded, killing a 19-year-old. The massive fire started on Monday, March 4, and caused stored containers of combustible gas to continuously explode. The debris field...
High schools across four counties attend Blue Water Building Trades Fair
More than 1,000 students were present at Goodells County Park for the annual Blue Water Building Trades Fair Wednesday. This was the third year that Macomb/St. Clair County MiWorks has facilitated the fair, with students from across St. Clair, Macomb, Lapeer and Sanilac counties in attendance. MiWorks Youth Program Coordinator Cristine Robson said the purpose of the fair is to provide career exploration opportunities for students in rural areas.
Michigan Man Charged with Weapon and Drug Offenses Following Erratic Behavior in Washington Township
A Michigan man has been arrested after being caught with a trove of suspicious items including drugs, ammunition, and a concealed knife in Macomb County. Jessie Webber, 21, was detained on Monday evening in Washington Township. According to The Detroit News, authorities were alerted to a man carrying multiple bags and displaying erratic behavior, loitering around a Porta Pottie.
Clinton Township man accused of killing wife bound over to circuit court
MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. (FOX 2) - A man accused of shooting his wife multiple times, killing her, was bound over to the Macomb County Circuit Court on Thursday. Steven Wheeler, 30, of Clinton Township allegedly fatally shot his wife on Oct. 19, 2023 as she called 911 to report that he assaulted her during an altercation.
Clinton Township man accused of shooting, killing wife to stand trial
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. – A 30-year-old man accused of shooting his wife to death has been bound over to Macomb County Circuit Court. According to authorities, Steven Wheeler got into an argument with his wife, Oct. 19, 2023, at their Clinton Township home that escalated to violence. His wife called 911 and requested police to come due to the alleged assault.
Teens charged after school fight, officer assaulted
WARREN — Three suspects are facing charges after a fight on the grounds of Lincoln High School April 22. On April 23, Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido’s office issued a press release announcing the charges against a 17-year-old Eastpointe youth, charged as a minor, and Danasia Kennedy-Johnson and Xavier Tayvione-Demarr Jones, both 18, charged as adults.
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