George James

A Port Huron murder case is now moving toward trial, with two defendants set to face a jury this spring. Attorneys confirmed that 23-year-old Dazman Drake and 37-year-old Sayon Florence will go to trial on April 21st in the death of Vincent Buckles at his Vanness Street home. Both are also scheduled for a plea hearing on April 13th. Court filings show each defendant is pointing blame at the other, while prosecutors say Drake pulled the trigger. Both are charged with open murder, which carries a possible life sentence.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Terry Alvin Kaufman, 71, owner of Kaufman Funeral Home in Huron County, is facing dozens of felony charges for allegedly misusing nearly $193,000 meant for prepaid funerals and insurance. Authorities say Kaufman collected the money from 55 families over the past decade but spent it on personal expenses instead of holding it in escrow. He was arraigned Monday in Bad Axe District Court and is charged with embezzlement, conversion of funeral contracts, and running a criminal enterprise. Kaufman is set to return to court December 4th.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Sarnia’s own Jamie Kohlmeier made a mark on the national trivia stage, appearing on the November 21st episode of Jeopardy!. Kohlmeier works as a beer specialist and brought local pride to the long-running quiz show.

Facing a tough game against nine-day champion Harrison Whitaker, Kohlmeier answered six questions correctly, buzzing in first on eight clues, and wrapped up Final Jeopardy with a $2 finish after a bold wager. While Whitaker claimed a clear win, Kohlmeier’s appearance highlighted Sarnia on one of North America’s biggest trivia platforms.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet