Tereasa Nims

Cops and Courts Reporter at Midland Daily News

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Michigan Sheriff Launches Mobile App to Foster Transparency

1 week ago | govtech.com | Tereasa Nims

"There is a need here to have more information about what is going on," said Sheriff Scott Holzinger. "There are some things we can't share. But if we don't share information that we are able to, then it seems like we have something to hide."The sheriff said he wants to be transparent and more intentional with providing information. Midland County Sheriff Community Resource Deputy Conner Smith is the focal point of the office for administering items in the app.
Narcan used to bring 4-year-old back to life after fentanyl ingestion

1 week ago | ourmidland.com | Tereasa Nims

Parents of a 4-year-old boy who seemingly died in the back of an ambulance from fentanyl ingestion but was then revived with Narcan by EMS workers, are lodged in the Midland County Jail and charged with child abuse and drug possession. Chelsea Ross, 31, and Benjamin Benchley, 26, both of Geneva Township, were arraigned on Thursday and are both jailed on $250,000 bonds, stemming from an incident on April 3.
Midland County Sheriff's Office launches new mobile app

1 week ago | ourmidland.com | Tereasa Nims

With a newly released mobile app, the Midland County Sheriff’s Office is promoting transparency. “There is a need here to have more information about what is going on," said Sheriff Scott Holzinger. “There are some things we can’t share. But if we don’t share information that we are able to, then it seems like we have something to hide.”Article continues below this adThe sheriff said he wants to be transparent and more intentional with providing information.
Midland man charged in domestic violence involving knife

1 week ago | ourmidland.com | Tereasa Nims

A Midland man who allegedly held a knife to his girlfriend’s throat will soon head to trial. David Sohlden, 35, is charged with felonious assault in the attack on a 34-year-old Midland woman. His charges also include two felony counts of interfering with electronic communications and two misdemeanor citations of domestic violence in connection with the Aug. 8, 2024 attack. He was released from jail on Aug. 21 on a $50,000 surety bond.
Crime log: Police nab Saginaw man with nine warrants

1 week ago | ourmidland.com | Tereasa Nims

The following list includes recent reports from the Midland County Sheriff’s Office and the Midland Police Department, compiled by reporter Tereasa Nims. Tuesday, May 6Article continues below this ad10:22 p.m. - Deputies were dispatched to a complaint of a loud party at a Hope Township location. 4:26 p.m. - Police were dispatched to Joseph Drive and Village Circle West for traffic offenses.
Detroit man pleads no contest to defrauding Midland woman of Ford Mustang

1 week ago | ourmidland.com | Tereasa Nims

A Detroit man who claimed he was being framed for defrauding a Midland woman out of her 2022 black Ford Mustang pleaded no contest to two charges. Derrick Woods, 49, offered his plea May 1 before Midland County Circuit Court Judge Michael Beale to false pretenses of $50,000 or more but less than $100,000; and obtaining a signature with intent to defraud. He remains lodged in the Midland County Jail until his June 12 sentencing.
Crime log: Inappropriate internet use leads to couple's argument

1 week ago | ourmidland.com | Tereasa Nims

The following list includes recent reports from the Midland County Sheriff’s Office and the Midland Police Department, compiled by reporter Tereasa Nims. Sunday, May 4Article continues below this ad10:31 p.m. - A 32-year-old Homer Township woman reported she had a verbal dispute with her 35-year-old fiance over his inappropriate internet use. The man agreed to leave the residence for the evening.
Burlin Pioszak threatened his neighbor with a gun over fence dispute

1 week ago | ourmidland.com | Tereasa Nims

A Porter Township man disputing with his 72-year-old neighbor regarding a fence in September, reportedly cocked his pistol and said he was going to kill him, is now serving a 45-day jail sentence as of Thursday. Midland County Circuit Court Judge Michael Beale sentenced Burlin Pioszak, 54, to 45 days in the Midland County Jail for felonious assault with two days for times served.
Katoria Crawford pleaded no contest to stealing money from residents

2 weeks ago | ourmidland.com | Tereasa Nims

A former certified nursing assistant at Independence Village of Midland pleaded no contest Thursday to larceny in a building where she stole money from 13 residents in 2023. Katoria Crawford, 32, of Midland, agreed to pay restitution in the case during her plea hearing before Midland County Circuit Court Judge Michael Beale. Police reported there was more than $2,000 missing from Independence Village residents. Article continues below this adCrawford is set for sentencing at 1:30 p.m. June 12.
Justin Litchfield of Sanford pleaded guilty to possessing child porn

2 weeks ago | ourmidland.com | Tereasa Nims

A Sanford man faces up to two years in prison after pleading guilty Thursday to possession of child sexually abusive material. Justin Litchfield, 35, is charged with exchanging sexually explicit or verbal material with children. He pleaded guilty to the charge before Midland County Circuit Court Judge Michael Beale. Article continues below this adLitchfield is set for sentencing on June 28. He has been held in the Midland County Jail on a $500,000 cash surety bond since his Nov.