George James

State police are investigating a suspected drunk driving crash in Tuscola County that claimed the life of a Saginaw man on Monday evening. Authorities report that a 55-year-old Akron woman driving eastbound on Akron Road failed to stop at Unionville Road in Fairgrove Township, slamming into a northbound Nissan Versa. A 35-year-old passenger in the Versa died at the scene from his injuries, while the 41-year-old Saginaw woman driving the sedan and the driver who ran the stop sign were both rushed to out-of-area hospitals with serious injuries.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A Beautiful Me will bring supporters together November 8th for its 15th annual gala at Zuccaro’s Banquet Center in Chesterfield Township. The 3 to 6 p.m. fundraiser supports confidence, leadership and job-skills programs for girls across Southeast Michigan. The event includes dinner, auctions, raffles and a live speed-painting performance. Tickets cost $100, while an online auction opens November 4th with travel, sports and local gift packages available. You do not need to attend the gala to participate in the online auction at ABeautifulMe.com.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A mother’s report to police in Ohio has led to a federal charge against a Croswell man. Court documents say 45-year-old Trevor Prather was arrested Tuesday, September 29th, for receiving child pornography, after the mother contacted Marysville police on August 9th about inappropriate videos and images on her daughter’s phone. Investigators say Snapchat and Agri-Valley Services helped pinpoint his Croswell location, leading to a federal search warrant at his home. Prather is due back in federal court next Wednesday at 1 p.m.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet