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In the Sarnia area, a couple has been charged twice in just two months following drug busts near Arkona. On September 6, police seized about $8,500 worth of suspected fentanyl and methamphetamine from a vehicle on Arkona Road, arresting Jacob Kaczanowski, 36, and Jamie Millier, 34, from Kettle and Stony Point First Nation. Both face trafficking charges. Kaczanowski is in custody awaiting a bail hearing, while Millier is out on bail with a court date set for October 2nd.

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In Burtchville Township, Lisa Tramski, 57, was sentenced to one year of probation for embezzling money from a woman she once cared for. St. Clair County Judge Daniel Damman gave Tramski a lighter sentence because she repaid the stolen funds and had no prior criminal record. Tramski had been a guardian for Pauline Runyon, who left her money in a new will made shortly before her death. The state argued Tramski influenced Runyon to change her will, but Tramski repaid $51,600.75 and admitted to embezzlement in a plea deal.

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Kyle Thompson, a 32-year-old Sarnia resident, was given house arrest in January of ’23 for selling meth but was warned by the judge that any rule violations could land him in jail. After breaking curfew in July, by returning home late and stopping at an unauthorized location, he spent 39 days in jail. On August 8th, he was arrested again but released after both lawyers argued the breach was minor. The judge warned that any further violations would lead to jail time for the remainder of his sentence, which ends in January.

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Local authorities swiftly responded to Memphis Jr./Sr. High School in St. Clair County on Monday after a parent called 911, believing gunshots were heard. The parent, speaking with their child at the school, mistook the sound of lockers slamming for gunfire around 9 a.m. Sheriff’s deputies, a school resource officer, and Michigan State Police immediately arrived on the scene. After a thorough check, law enforcement confirmed there was no threat. The situation was resolved quickly, and classes resumed without further incident.

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Port Huron Police Department promoted five officers to leadership roles, filling vacancies after Chief Brian Kerrigan’s recent promotion. Family, friends, and colleagues gathered at the City Building to witness the ceremony. Capt. Jeremy Young was named assistant chief, while Lt. Ryan Sheedy, Sgt. Chad Smith, Detective Travis Reed, and Officer James Campbell also received promotions. Each officer had a family member pin their new badge, marking years of dedication to the department, with service ranging from 9 to 21 years.

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A resurfacing project began Monday on Wadhams Road in southern St. Clair County, closing the road between Puttygut and Fred Moore Highway for two weeks. The $610,000 project, managed by Ace Saginaw Paving, involves tearing up the current road surface, laying fresh asphalt, and grading the shoulders for better drainage. Local traffic, including homes and businesses within the construction zone, will still have access, but drivers are advised to expect delays and plan alternate routes. The St. Clair County Road Commission oversees the project, aiming to improve road conditions.

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