Jackie Harrison-Martin

Michigan

Journalist at The News Herald (Southgate, MI)

Jackie Harrison-Martin is an award-winning veteran journalist for The News-Herald Newspapers in Southgate, MI.

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Rooster ornaments stolen from Riverview woman’s porch; suspect located

Feb 13, 2025 | pressandguide.com | Jackie Harrison-Martin

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Rooster ornaments stolen from Riverview woman’s porch; suspect located

Feb 13, 2025 | thenewsherald.com | Jackie Harrison-Martin

A woman has been identified and alleged stolen property returned, after Riverview police asked for help finding the culprit who took rooster decorations from a house. A home security surveillance camera captured a woman lingering around the front porch of a house on Feb. 11, and then making trips back and forth to her car walking off with roosters. Riverview police asked for help identifying the woman Wednesday morning, and by that evening the case had taken a significant turn.
Gibraltar residents take survey, identity city’s attributes, what’s still missing

Feb 12, 2025 | thenewsherald.com | Jackie Harrison-Martin

Last summer, Gibraltar residents were asked to respond to a citywide survey touching on programs and services either already implemented or under consideration. Residents were told “your elected and appointed officials want to hear from Gibraltar.”Officials explained to residents that they want to make sure their voices are represented in everything they do.
SWAT team member tosses shirt, equipment, jumps in icy water to save dog

Feb 12, 2025 | thenewsherald.com | Jackie Harrison-Martin

With complete disregard to the freezing cold waters, a Trenton police officer jumped into the canal in Elizabeth Park to save a dog fighting to stay alive after falling through the ice. According to police, a 911 call came through to the department at about 5:20 p.m. Feb. 10 reporting that the dog was in distress. Cpl. Seth Bond and Officer Mike Bedsun arrived within minutes and quickly began to devise a plan to safely rescue the dog. They figured out a strategy, knowing that every minute counted.
Trenton police honor its only fallen police officer killed in line of duty

Feb 10, 2025 | thenewsherald.com | Jackie Harrison-Martin

Members of the Trenton Police Department made a promise more than 57 years ago to never forget the ultimate sacrifice one of its officers made in the line of duty. Patrolman Robert Pare, 34, was killed on Feb. 9, 1968. Despite the fact no one remains at the department from that time, officers have made sure Pare’s name and contributions are never forgotten.
Construction project at busy Brownstown intersection underway; will last for months

Feb 10, 2025 | thenewsherald.com | Jackie Harrison-Martin

It’s time to roll out the barrels. Upgrades to the intersection of Van Horn and Arsenal roads in Brownstown were scheduled to get underway Feb. 10, and motorists in the area are going to have to make some adjustments getting around the work. The Wayne County Department of Public Services project will include new turn lanes on Van Horn at the east and west bound approaches to Arsenal and the installation of a new traffic signal at this intersection.
Man identified, charged in Downriver hit-and-run death of dog, injured woman

Feb 7, 2025 | theoaklandpress.com | Jackie Harrison-Martin

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Man identified, charged in hit-and-run death of dog, injured woman

Feb 7, 2025 | thenewsherald.com | Jackie Harrison-Martin

The Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office has charged a Taylor resident in connection with a hit-and-run death of a dog, and the dog’s owner. Norman Newman, 38, was arraigned Feb. 7 on abandoning/cruelty to an animal resulting in the animal’s death, reckless driving, and operating with a suspended, revoked, denied license. He received a $1,000 personal bond. Taylor traffic investigator Cpl.
Girl, 5, seriously injured in crash at Pelham/Wick in Taylor

Feb 7, 2025 | pressandguide.com | Jackie Harrison-Martin

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Girl, 5, seriously injured in crash at Pelham/Wick in Taylor

Feb 7, 2025 | thenewsherald.com | Jackie Harrison-Martin

Taylor police are investigating a two-car crash that resulted in a 5-year-old girl being rushed to one hospital, and her mother taken to another due to their injuries. The crash occurred at about 3 p.m. on Feb. 4. Cpl. Billy Shillingburg said a blue Ford Taurus, driven by a 27-year-old woman from Taylor, and a silver Ford Explorer, driven by an 18-year-old Allen Park man, crashed in the intersection of Pelham and Wick.