On May 25th, the Port Huron Police Department conducted a compliance check at 29 local stores licensed to sell alcohol. Using underage decoys, officers tested whether businesses would sell alcohol to minors. None of the stores sold to the decoys, showing strong compliance with state laws. Police thanked all the stores for following the rules and emphasized the importance of checking IDs to keep alcohol out of the hands of underage residents. This effort supports Port Huron’s ongoing commitment promoting responsible alcohol sales in the community.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

In Port Huron, the backyard chicken debate is heating up again. After a tied vote last April, some council members want to revisit the issue, while Mayor Ashford says City Manager Freed hasn’t communicated clearly. Freed disagrees, saying he provided detailed info. Residents support chickens for sustainability. Some officials now suggest a citywide vote next year. More meetings are planned to sort it out. The issue remains alive and important in Port Huron.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

In Port Huron, two people charged in a deadly January shooting on Vanness Street will be tried together. Dazman Drake, 23, and Sayon Florence, 36, face open murder charges for the death of Vincent Buckles. Prosecutors say Drake shot Buckles with an illegal gun after Florence, who shares a child with Buckles, asked him to scare Buckles over a child abuse complaint. Florence claims she didn’t intend for Buckles to be killed. Their joint pretrial hearing is set for June 9th in St. Clair County Circuit Court.

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