Kayla Crandall

Grand Rapids

Digital Content Manager at WZZM-TV (Grand Rapids, MI)

Digital Manager @wzzm13 | Former Digital Manager @ABC21WPTA | Ex-Weekend Producer @FortWaynesNBC | @BallState aluma | 🏳️‍🌈

Articles

Michigan man avoids jail time for sexing inappropriate videos to minor

5 days ago | wzzm13.com | Kayla Crandall

OTTAWA COUNTY, Mich. — A man who admitted guilt for sharing inappropriate videos with a minor received his sentence for the crimes on Monday. Michael Secory, 82, pleaded guilty to distributing sexually explicit material to a minor and use of a computer to commit a crime. The investigation began in January when Norton Shores detectives contacted the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office to look into the situation, as the suspect resided in Spring Lake.
Authorities investigate Battle Creek grocery store fires

5 days ago | wzzm13.com | Kayla Crandall

CALHOUN COUNTY, Mich. — Law enforcement is still investigating a fire that razed a historic Battle Creek area grocery store this weekend. The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office said the Pennville Township Fire Department responded to two different fires at Bailey Park Thriftway on Saturday. The first happened just before 6:30 p.m. Firefighters were dispatched to the scene for a reported explosion and dumpster fire. Crews put that fire out quickly.
Grand Rapids man faces multiple felony charges after police standoff

1 week ago | wzzm13.com | Kayla Crandall

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Grand Rapids man who was arrested after an hours-long standoff with police is facing multiple felony charges. Chris Reimer, 68, is accused of pointing a rifle at an ex-girlfriend when she went to collect her things and then refusing to comply with Grand Rapids police during a subsequent standoff in the 600 block of Fuller Avenue SE on Wednesday, May 28.
Deputies searching for suspect who pointed gun at people; Multiple schools in 'secure mode'

1 week ago | wzzm13.com | Kayla Crandall

ZEELAND, Mich. — Deputies are on the lookout for a person accused of pointing a firearm at people and vehicles in the Holland/Zeeland Township area late Wednesday morning. The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office said someone called 911 to report a man pointing a gun at people in the area of 9th Avenue and Riley Street in Holland Township. The sheriff's office has called several area schools and notified school resource deputies.
Grand Rapids honors WWII vets with week-long celebration

2 weeks ago | wzzm13.com | Kayla Crandall

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — This September marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Grand Rapids, the home of WWII veteran and President Gerald R. Ford, is planning a week-long celebration to commemorate the Greatest Generation. Nearly 13,000 Michiganders fought and died during WWII, one of the deadliest conflicts in history. Organized by the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation, the Greatest Generation Celebration has events starting Sept. 1 through Sunday, Sept. 7.
Grand Rapids man sentenced for fatal 2023 shootout

2 weeks ago | wzzm13.com | Kayla Crandall

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A Grand Rapids man was sentenced to prison for his role in a 2023 shootout that killed one and injured another. Courvoisier Simmons was initially charged with second-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter, and other felony charges for the shootout that happened on Sept. 29, 2023, in the 1400 block of Division Avenue. Authorities identified the 27-year-old man gunned down in a shootout as Lavadis Maurice Anthony Crawford-Blackman.
Kentwood Public Schools social worker charged with accosting minors

2 weeks ago | wzzm13.com | Kayla Crandall

KENTWOOD, Mich. — A social worker who works with middle schoolers in Kentwood is accused of inappropriate communications with middle schoolers. The Kent County Sheriff's Office said Friday morning that 26-year-old Dequindre Malik Wiggins, of Grand Rapids, is charged with accosting a minor for immoral purposes and using a computer to commit a crime. The sheriff's office said Wiggins is a licensed master social worker who worked at Valleywood Middle School in Kentwood.
Hastings Police Department investigating non-credible threat night of graduation

2 weeks ago | wzzm13.com | Kayla Crandall

HASTINGS, Mich. — Hastings Area School System said there will be more police officers present at the high school graduation ceremony Thursday evening after investigating a now non-credible threat. The school district said the police department learned about a potential threat against the high school. While the investigation is ongoing, the Hastings Police Department deemed the initial threat not credible.
Here's how to watch Christopher Schurr murder case decision

2 weeks ago | wzzm13.com | Kayla Crandall

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Will former Grand Rapids Police Officer Christopher Schurr face another jury in the killing of Patrick Lyoya? Schurr fatally shot Patrick Lyoya during a traffic stop struggle in April 2022. Schurr claimed self-defense, fearing for his life as they struggled over his taser, while the prosecutor's office said the act was murder. A Kent County jury heard the case but couldn't make a unanimous decision. A mistrial was declared on May 8.
Kent County Prosecutor to announce his decision in Christopher Schurr murder case

2 weeks ago | wzzm13.com | Kayla Crandall

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The future of the murder case against former Grand Rapids Police officer Christopher Schurr will be announced late Thursday morning. Kent County Prosecutor Chris Becker will share whether he plans to retry the case or dismiss the second-degree murder charge against Schurr in Patrick Lyoya's killing. The announcement is set for 11:30 a.m. You can watch the announcement live on 13 ON YOUR SIDE's website, YouTube channel and 13+, our 24/7 streaming channel.