George James

Organized Retail Fraud

Three suspects were arrested for organized retail fraud in Fort Gratiot Township on February 2nd. The suspects fled Dunham’s store in a gold ’07 Cadillac Escalade. After a police chase, they were detained at Love’s gas station. Inside the car, they found stolen merchandise, a cutting tool, and a magnetic device used to remove store tags. All suspects, with prior fraud records, face felony charges. Vince Price, Keisha Price, and Yolanda Price were charged and arraigned.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Peck Man Arrested for Child Sexually Abusive Material

A 29-year-old Peck man, Anthony Preston Caulkins, was arrested after authorities found child sexually abusive material in his home. Michigan State Police and local departments conducted the raid following suspicions that he was sharing such files online. Caulkins faces multiple charges, including aggravated distribution and possession of abusive material, and using a computer to commit a crime. He stood mute during his arraignment, and a not guilty plea was entered. He is held on a $50,000 bond with a hearing set for February 11th.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Manns Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter

A Port Huron man, Maximus Jack Manns, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter for suffocating his infant daughter Taytum while bed-sharing. Despite previous warnings and educational programs against co-sleeping, Manns took 7-month-old Taytum to bed, resulting in her tragic death. The CDC reports 3,700 infants died from sleep-related incidents in ’22. Manns, released on a $10,000 bond, accepted a plea deal and faces sentencing on March 31st under the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act, with a possible 15-year prison term.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet