Police in Almont Township shut down an illegal marijuana grow operation after seizing 205 plants along with cultivation equipment during a raid on July 21st. Officers worked alongside city police, fire crews, public works, and utility officials to carry out the search warrant. No arrests have been made so far, and the investigation is still active. At the same time, recent inspections of licensed medical marijuana grow sites found multiple violations, leading to several shutdowns. Authorities say illegal growing in residential neighborhoods will not be tolerated.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A fast-moving garage fire broke out before dawn Friday at a home along the 1700 block of North Lapeer Road in Mayfield Township, prompting a rapid response just before 4 a.m. Fire crews arrived to find flames and heavy smoke pouring from an attached garage and worked quickly to contain it within three hours. A search of the home confirmed all occupants had safely escaped after being alerted by smoke alarms. The fire was limited to the garage, no injuries were reported, and the cause remains under investigation.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

St. Clair County leaders have rolled out a new plan to protect residents during dangerous heat waves and freezing temperatures, creating a coordinated system to open emergency shelters when conditions turn life-threatening. Blue Water Community Action will lead efforts, managing shelter space, transportation, and support once alerts are triggered, such as wind chills below zero or heat indexes over 105 degrees. A new $20,000 crisis fund will help cover overflow needs, while local shelters and partners step in to expand capacity.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet