Two St. Clair County men have been sentenced to two years probation for their involvement in the January 6 Capitol riots. Edward Amyot of St. Clair Township and Dominic Jakubowski of Clay Township were convicted of disorderly conduct after the FBI identified them in the crowd. Amyot, a suspended Kimball Township firefighter, and Jakubowski, a Michigan GOP committee member, both entered plea deals. They also face 60 days of house arrest. Jakubowski’s request to attend a gun show during house arrest was denied.

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St. Clair County Community College (SC4) has been awarded Gold Status by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency for its strong support of military students. SC4 offers resources like a Veterans Lounge, priority registration, and help with education benefits. Local veterans and their families can access study spaces, computers, and more. SC4 staff expressed pride in serving those who have served the country and encouraged veterans to use these services. The Gold Status is the highest honor in Michigan’s Veteran-Friendly Schools program, which started in 2015.

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On Monday, Port Huron’s St. Clair County Drug Task Force arrested 37-year-old Ashton Wesley after a long investigation into narcotics sales. Wesley was taken into custody near his workplace, and a search of his home on Whipple Street uncovered cocaine, mushrooms, prescription pills, MDMA, cash, firearms, and drug-related materials. With the help of the Port Huron Major Crimes Unit, deputies seized the items. Wesley faces multiple charges, including possession with intent to deliver drugs and felony firearm. His bond was set at $50,000.

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Ken Jennings, known for his record-breaking run on Jeopardy! and now the show’s host, made a stop in Port Huron on Monday. He kicked off the 70th Port Huron Town Hall season, sharing stories about his journey from a Jeopardy! contestant to host. Growing up in South Korea, he watched the show on American Forces Network, sparking his love for trivia. Local residents packed McMorran Place Theater to hear Jennings encourage fans to try out for the game show if they enjoy playing along at home.

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Two Sarnia men were arrested after a break-in at a Vidal Street South business early Sunday. Police found one suspect near a hole in the fence, claiming to work there, while another was hiding in a truck bed with bolt cutters. Both face charges, including mischief and break-and-enter. In a separate incident, three people from Lambton Shores and Kettle and Stony Point First Nation were charged with drug trafficking after a traffic stop.

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Former Warren police officer Matthew Rodriguez was sentenced to just over a year in federal prison for using excessive force on a detainee back in ’13. Rodriguez was caught on video punching and slamming Jaquwan Smith’s head during booking, an incident that drew significant public attention. He will remain free until his prison assignment and was fined a $100 special assessment fee instead of the $250,000 initially considered. Rodriguez, who had previously been disciplined for similar behavior, now faces a $50 million lawsuit from Smith.

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