George James

A truck driver heading into Canada is jailed after a major drug bust at the Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron. Border officers say they found more than 60 kilos of cocaine hidden in two boxes inside the cab, tucked under a bunk during an early morning inspection last Thursday. The shipment was mixed in with a load of wood pallets and cheese powder from Wisconsin. Police say a K9 confirmed the drugs. The 27-year-old driver claims he did not know the cocaine was there. He remains held in the St. Clair County Jail as the investigation continues.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

St. Clair County is ramping up beach safety checks as summer crowds return. The county health department has restarted weekly water testing at eight popular beaches, including spots in Port Huron, Fort Gratiot, and Marine City. Officials are checking for E. coli levels through September, with results posted online within a day. If bacteria levels run high, advisories go out, warning people to stay out of the water until it is safe again. Health leaders say the goal is to keep beaches open and safe, but swimmers should still be cautious.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A heavy rainstorm in Sanilac County led to a rollover crash last Tuesday evening, leaving a 62-year-old Snover man with minor injuries. Deputies say it happened just before 6:30 on Argyle Road near Germania in Evergreen Township. The man was driving a Chevy Equinox when standing water in a low spot caused the SUV to hydroplane. The vehicle slid off the road and flipped into a ditch, landing on its side. He was treated at the scene and released.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet