George James

Deputies in Wales Township say a woman who reported an assault at a fast food restaurant on July fifth had been abused for days inside a home. Investigators say two men living with her repeatedly beat her, threatened her with a gun, and held her against her will. Both suspects were arrested without incident. Thirty-year-old Tariq White faces a second-offense domestic violence charge with a ten-thousand-dollar bond. Thirty-nine-year-old Aimeir White faces multiple felony charges, including unlawful imprisonment, weapons offenses, and drug delivery, with bond set at two hundred fifty thousand dollars.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A human trafficking case out of Macomb County is ending with prison time for two men after a woman’s escape from a Warren motel exposed the operation. Prosecutors say 41-year-old Aaron Streety forced the victim into sex work and labor before she reported it in November of ’23, triggering the investigation. Streety now faces 7 to 20 years, along with additional concurrent terms, and is barred from contacting the victim. Co-defendant Bernard Harris was sentenced to 9 to 20 years and is also serving federal time.

Reporting WGRT – JP bZet

A Clinton Township man is heading to prison after a jury found he assaulted his elderly grandmother with a belt. Prosecutors say 34-year-old Jordan Ellington attacked the 77-year-old woman in March of ’25, putting a belt around her neck and threatening to tighten it next time. A Macomb County judge sentenced him to 20 to 48 months behind bars, going above state guidelines. The conviction came in May, and the judge called the violence serious enough to warrant a longer prison term.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Port Huron is gearing up for Blue Water Fest this week, bringing major crowds, events, and downtown changes. The celebration kicks off Wednesday with a 6:30 p.m. parade along Huron Avenue, marking the start of several days of activity tied to the Bayview Mackinac Race. A drone show lights up the riverfront Thursday night, while Saturday features a new classic car show, live music, food trucks, and “Tastes of Port Huron” at local restaurants. A kids zone also returns with new attractions.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet