Cole Waterman

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SAGINAW, MI — A Brady Township man has filed a federal lawsuit against local officials, claiming they duped him into allowing them onto his property whenever they want. Attorney Philip L. Ellison on April 23 filed the suit on behalf of Thomas W. Van Buren, naming Brady Township, Trustee and Enforcement Officer Gregory Corrin, township attorney Adam Flory, and Saginaw County Sheriff’s Deputy Thomas Latty as defendants.

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LANSING, MI — It seems like a plot from a cheesy rom-com. You’re an average Midwestern contacted by a celebrity you adore, and they need your help. Swept up in the serendipity of the situation, you jump at the chance to fulfill your idol’s request and begin sending the iconic actor or musician your money. You’re so blinded by the golden opportunity that before you know it, you’ve sent your life savings, never questioning why a multimillionaire would reach out to you for financial assistance.

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SAGINAW, MI — A Saginaw man charged with leading police on a car chase that resulted in a collision is newly facing a trio of hefty drug-related felonies. Devaughntae Q. Woods, 33, on Monday, May 12, appeared before Saginaw County District Judge A.T. Frank for a preliminary examination. Rather than proceed with witnesses’ testimony, Woods waived his right to have the hearing begin within 21 days of his arraignment.

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BAY CITY, MI — Two Texas men are federally charged with breaking into a Saginaw Township ATM a year ago, making off with nearly $100,000 in cash. What led police to them? Their inability to refrain from using their cellphones to document their alleged heist and its spoils. Self-incriminating selfies didn’t help their efforts, such as they were, to evade capture. About 3 a.m. on May 12, 2024, police responded to United Financial Credit Union at 2510 Weiss St. after an alarm was triggered.

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MIDLAND, MI — A Midland County couple is facing child abuse charges after a child allegedly overdosed on illegal drugs while in their care. Sheriff’s deputies on April 2 responded to a Geneva Township residence for an unresponsive 3-year-old boy receiving CPR. The boy was taken to MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland where staff managed to save his life. Deputies’ initial investigation indicated the boy had ingested an illicit substance.