On Thursday October 24, Sharlonda Buckman had her 2011 Chevrolet Traverse stolen right out from under her when she stopped to buy some aspirin at a BP gas station in the 10700 block of East Jefferson Avenue in Detroit. Buckman, who is CEO of Detroit Parent Network, told police that…
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Detroit Woman Faces Murder, Other Charges After Allegedly Setting Apartments on Fire
Last week, 34-year-old Reneco Michelle Graus was charged with felony and first-degree murder after allegedly setting an apartment complex on fire in May of 2010. Graus is accused of setting the Highland Park apartments on fire, resulting in a 64-year-old man who lived in the building jumping to his death.…
Comstock Park Man Charged with Open Murder in Death of Cousin Returns to Court
Kyle Alan Wilson, a 23-year-old Comstock Park resident, was arraigned on charges of open murder on September 16 in connection with the death of his 33-year-old cousin on September 13. Wilson and his cousin, Brandon Nelson, shared a York Creek apartment. The two allegedly became involved in an altercation that…
Kalamazoo Man to Stand Trial for Open Murder in Fatal Edison Shooting Death
On August 23, 43-year-old Leonel Lopez Jr. suffered a fatal gunshot wound to his throat; now, 22-year-old Demarcus Finley of Kalamazoo will stand trial for open murder and other charges, according to a news article at Mlive.com. District Judge Anne E. Blatchford ordered Finely to stand trial after hearing witness…
Flint Man Facing 6 to 15 Years in Prison for Fatal 2010 Drug House Shooting
On Wednesday October 17, 30-year-old Ricco D. Holmes of Flint was sentenced by Genesee Circuit Judge Archie Hayman to six to 15 years in prison after pleading no contest to second-degree murder in connection with a 2010 drug house shooting. Holmes allegedly fatally wounded Marcus Bishop after shooting him in…
21-year-old To Face Minimum of 9 Years in Prison for Stabbing Man to Steal $40
21-year-old Tyson James Grant of Wyoming recently pleaded guilty to stabbing a 61-year-old man at a home the two men shared in an attempt to steal $40. Now, Grant will spend a minimum of 9 years behind bars, according to a news article at Mlive.com. Grant allegedly assaulted Thomas Lindhout…
Brandon Township Ex-Marine Arrested in Connection with Wife’s 2004 Murder
In 2004, a woman’s skeletal remains were discovered in a remote area of Wonder Valley by a traveler who was walking his dog. The body was in a shallow grave located in a remote desert area off Ironage Road, approximately one mile south of Twentynine Palms Highway. It was determined…
Paw Paw Man Facing Charges of Attempted Murder After Alleged Beating of Estranged Girlfriend
On Friday, 22-year-old Kane D. Reeves of Paw Paw was charged with attempted murder after allegedly beating his estranged girlfriend in what is described as a “vicious” attack. Police claim Reeves threatened to kill the victim, who according to news articles is the mother of Reeves’ three children. The incident…
One of Two Murder Charges Against Pierson Hood Gang Member Dismissed
In 2004, two individuals were killed in a double shooting at the Super 8 Motel in Mt. Morris Township. Jajuan Fordham, 35, is an alleged Pierson Hood gang member who was charged along with another gang member in the deaths of Marcus L. Ballard, 25, of Flint, and Kenneth M.…
Teen Charged in Shooting at Kentwood House Party Faces Potential Life Behind Bars
Zebulan Timothy Nester, 17, is charged with assault with intent to rob and felony use of a firearm in connection with a shooting that occurred at a Kentwood party in August which injured 22-year-old Terrence Giles. Following the altercation, Nester allegedly eluded police for weeks before members of the FBI…