George James

Authorities in Oakland Township say a 77-year-old Northville woman is in critical condition after a high-speed crash Saturday evening on East Gunn Road. Deputies responded just before 5 p.m. to a single-vehicle wreck near a curved stretch east of Cook Court, where the woman reportedly tried to pass traffic. Investigators say she swerved to avoid an oncoming bicyclist, lost control of her Volvo, and hit a tree. A 12-year-old passenger was not hurt. Speed is believed to be a factor, and the crash remains under investigation.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A case tied to a confrontation at a Marine City meat market is heading to trial this week. Prosecutors say Ian Pfister used pepper spray as a weapon during a January incident outside Zimmerman’s Meat Market. Video shows owner Richard Hobig walking toward Pfister before being sprayed. Pfister claims he thought he was about to be attacked, but Hobig says he was trying to speak with a nearby police officer. Jury selection is set for today, and Pfister could face up to two years in jail if convicted.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A Fort Gratiot man is headed to trial after prosecutors say he carried out a violent crime spree across Macomb County. Fifty-three-year-old Thomas Tackett faces 13 charges, including carjacking and multiple home invasions, after incidents in Harrison Township and St. Clair Shores last October. Authorities say he broke into several occupied homes, stabbed a man with a fork, damaged a golf course, and led deputies on a high-speed chase on I-94 before being arrested. Tackett remains jailed without bond and is set for arraignment June 29th.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet