Mike Kelly Tristant, 23, of Wales Township, pleaded guilty to fraud after posing as a bail bondsman to scam a local woman out of $8,500. In January, he convinced her that her grandson was in jail and needed bail. Tristant collected the money, but when he called the next day asking for $12,000 more, the woman realized it was a scam and contacted Michigan State Police. Officers caught him attempting to flee when he returned to pick up the additional payment. Tristant faces up to five years in prison.

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The Michigan Department of Transportation is inviting the public to an open house on March 11th from 2 to 6 p.m. at the MDOT Blue Water Bridge Annex in Port Huron. Attendees can get an update on the first phase of the Blue Water Bridge plaza improvements, set to begin this spring. The phase includes relocating the I-94/I-69 exit, reworking nearby intersections, and adding noise walls along key areas. MDOT staff will be available to answer questions and provide more details about the project’s impact on the area.

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Get ready to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day in style! On March 16th, from 5 to 7 p.m., the Museum Church at the Sanilac County Historic Village & Museum will host a fundraiser concert featuring local band ‘Ourselves’. Proceeds will benefit the Sanilac County Historical Society. Tickets are $5 for members and $10 for the public, with a cash bar available. Sponsored by the Sanilac Consortium for the Arts, this event is a great chance to support the museum while enjoying live music.

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After a string of car break-ins in Marlette starting February 11th, the Marlette Police Department tracked down two suspects. On February 16th, the suspects were seen rifling through unlocked vehicles on Chard and Church Streets, stealing valuables. With help from local security cameras, the police spotted the pair again the following night near Rogers and Morris Streets. After fleeing on foot, officers traced their steps to a nearby house on Fenner Street, where a search led to recovered stolen items. Charges are expected to be filed soon.

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Chadwick Mobley, 44, pled No Contest on Monday to charges of First-Degree Murder, Felony Murder, and Felony Firearm in Lapeer County for the ’11 killing of Andrea Eilber. Eilber was shot in the head at a relative’s home in Lapeer, and Mobley was identified through DNA evidence. After fleeing Michigan, Mobley was arrested in Montana and brought back to face charges. He’s set for sentencing on April 15th. A co-defendant involved in the case still faces trial. Mobley could be sentenced to life without parole.

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