George James

Richard Hinojosa, a Walpole Island man with a history of drug and weapons charges, now faces 18 new offenses after a recent raid. On August 29th, police found firearms, ammunition, and suspected fentanyl during a search of Hinojosa’s River Road home. He’s charged with multiple drug trafficking and firearm-related offenses, along with breaching bail conditions. Hinojosa, who was previously arrested twice in March ’23 for similar charges, remains in jail with his next court date set for September 13th.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

St. Clair County has officially responded to a federal lawsuit filed by former Sheriff’s Lt. Scott Jones. The county disputes Jones’ claims that he was unfairly pushed into retirement after reporting Sheriff Mat King’s brother’s arrest and alleging retaliation for his HR complaint. The county admits some facts, such as the sheriff’s call to Jones about the arrest, but denies any misconduct or retaliatory intent. The county argues Jones should have followed protocol by taking Marcus King to the St. Clair County jail instead of Lapeer County.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

The United States Coast Guard Cutter Sequoia, under the command of Lieutenant Commander Kent Hunt, arrived at its new home port in Port Huron, Michigan, on Saturday, September 7, completing the final leg of its journey from Detroit. The cutter welcomed 35 media representatives and local dignitaries on board for this segment of the trip, including representatives from WGRT.

After being refitted in Baltimore, the Sequoia spent 19 days traveling to Michigan. It replaces the Hollyhock, which has been reassigned to Honolulu, Hawaii.

The Sequoia is a 225-foot, sea-going buoy tender and one of 16 Juniper-class vessels built and commissioned between 1996 and 2004. Launched on August 23, 2003, in Marinette, Wisconsin, the ship operates with a crew of 48 and carries out a variety of missions, including search and rescue, buoy tending, and icebreaking.

Construction on the Range Road and Yankee Road roundabout will close Yankee Road east of Range Road until late September. Drivers should use Davis Road to M-29 as a detour. Southbound traffic on Range Road from north of Yankee to Brown Street will be open, while northbound traffic will detour via Brown Street, M-29, and Davis Road. Local access will be maintained, but expect delays.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

After three days of deliberations, the Macomb County jury has yet to reach a verdict in the Warren murder case. They reviewed a video of Reinaldo Jamison’s testimony, where he argued self-defense in the 2018 shooting of Andre Fort, 32, from Detroit. The incident occurred in Jamison’s mobile home.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet