Sanilac County joined the DEA’s National Drug Take Back Day on April 26, collecting over 190 pounds of unused or expired medications. The Sanilac County Sheriff’s Office led with 64 pounds, followed by Marlette PD with 47.2 pounds, and Croswell PD with 30.8 pounds. Other local departments, including Lexington, Brown City, and Deckerville, also participated. These departments offer year-round drop-off boxes for safe disposal of medications during business hours.

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The preliminary hearing for Maurice Houle, 28, and Amanda Maison, 33, accused of killing 3-year-old Matthew Maison in ’18, has been delayed. Their attorneys requested more time to review evidence and prepare their defense. St. Clair County prosecutors objected to the delay but acknowledged that the judge had already decided to push the hearing back. The hearing is now set for May 13th. Matthew was found dead in his bed, with autopsy results showing blunt force trauma and asphyxiation as the cause of death.

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The Port Huron Police Department recently hosted a hands-on Citizens’ Police Academy, focusing on traffic stops and drunk driving enforcement. Officers Cook, Baker, Matich, and Genilla led the session, explaining how they handle these situations. Attendees participated in mock traffic stops and field sobriety tests, using impairment goggles to experience the challenges officers face. The event gave the public a closer look at law enforcement tactics and provided valuable, interactive learning opportunities for all involved.

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As summer approaches, Huron County Prosecutor Tim Rutkowski is warning about the dangers of heatstroke in vehicles, a leading cause of preventable child deaths. On National Heatstroke Prevention Day, May 1, Rutkowski is joining efforts with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to promote the “Once You Park, Stop, Look, Lock” campaign. Since ’98, over 1,000 children have died from vehicular heatstroke, with 39 deaths last year alone. Rutkowski stresses, “This is 100% preventable.”

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The St. Clair County Courthouse is usually a place people want to avoid, but Judge Daniel Damman is working to change that. With a new project funded by the Blue Water Arts Committee, high school student artwork is now on display in Damman’s courtroom. The project showcases a variety of pieces, including a black-and-white photo by Port Huron Northern student Cameron Cronce and a charcoal painting by Capac’s Jayla Barron. Damman hopes the art will bring some positivity to the courthouse.

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In Port Huron, 63-year-old Mark Weaver was sentenced to five to ten years in prison for exploiting teenage girls. He messaged two teens, offering marijuana and cash for nude photos, and police found illegal images at his home. Despite his apology, the judge slammed Weaver for fueling the child pornography market, harming young victims. Weaver, who skipped an earlier court date, must now register as a sex offender for 25 years after his release.

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