Sarnia unveiled a new $800,000 Emergency Management Mobile Command Vehicle on May 30th. It replaces the aging unit used by fire, police, and other agencies. The vehicle acts as a high-tech command hub with live video, secure communications, and on-site coordination tools. Bluewater Association for Safety, Environment, and Sustainability contributed $200,000 to the project. Officials say it will improve response during large-scale emergencies. The City is finalizing radio and cellular connections before full rollout.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Michigan State Police are seeking help to find a driver involved in a hit-and-run crash in Flynn Township, Sanilac County. On the evening of May 30th, a horse and buggy driven by a Brown City man was hit from behind on West Peck Road near Isles Road. The suspect’s white Ford Fusion, likely a ’10 to ’14 model with front-end damage, fled eastbound. The buggy driver and horse were seriously hurt, with the driver taken to a local hospital. Anyone with information should call Sanilac County Dispatch.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

In St. Clair County, the Sheriff’s Department warns residents about a recent scam targeting local families. Scammers are calling, pretending to be sheriff’s deputies, and demanding money to release a loved one on a tether. The department confirms this is false—tethers don’t work that way, and they never ask for payments by phone. Anyone who suspects they’ve been scammed should immediately contact St. Clair County Central Dispatch at (810) 985-8115 to report it. Stay alert and protect your family.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet