Port Huron–Sarnia border officers seized nearly 770 pounds of cocaine last month from two trucks trying to cross the Blue Water Bridge. The first seizure uncovered 331 pounds in six boxes, valued at $18.8 million. The second truck yielded 439 pounds, worth $24.9 million. Both drivers, from the Toronto area, were arrested by the RCMP and charged with importing and trafficking cocaine. Authorities say this is part of a larger effort, with more than 3,350 pounds seized from U.S.-bound trucks so far this year.

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Sanilac County officials have approved participation in two national opioid settlements, securing funds to tackle local opioid issues. The county is set to receive about $238,000 over 15 years from Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family, and roughly $37,000 from a settlement with eight other drug manufacturers. The Board of Commissioners also approved posting three county jobs, including an IT Director, a part-time dispatcher, and a court clerk, as local departments prepare to fill key positions.

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Two men were arrested at Port Huron’s Ozukucon last weekend after trying to meet someone they thought was a 14-year-old girl. Instead, they encountered YouTuber Skeeter Jean, known for exposing alleged predators online. The Port Huron Police confirmed Eric Kurple, 51, and Brennen Schwartz, 27, are charged with multiple counts related to attempting to exploit a minor. Officials praised the evidence provided but stressed that civilians confronting suspects can be risky and should be left to police. Both men face hearings set for September 9th.

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The jury trial for a Hamtramck man accused of sexually assaulting a Port Huron teenager has been postponed until November. Mansoor Obaid, 22, was set to go to trial on Wednesday, but the defense requested more preparation time, and a St. Clair County judge approved the delay. Obaid was arrested in May after authorities say he lured the teen into his car in February, assaulted her, and recorded the attack. DNA evidence reportedly links him to the crime. He faces three first-degree criminal sexual conduct charges and remains in the county jail.

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Blue Water Area Transit is upgrading public transportation in St. Clair County with four new compressed natural gas buses. These Gillig buses replace aging models and promise better reliability and comfort for riders. The $2.5 million purchase was funded through federal and state grants. Each bus features low-floor boarding and an advanced system that lets mobility passengers secure themselves in seconds. With this addition, Blue Water now operates 12 CNG-powered Gillig buses, reinforcing its commitment to modern, eco-friendly transit for residents.

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A woman and her toddler had a frightening morning Saturday, when a car struck them while crossing Pine Grove Avenue at Sanborn Street. The 41-year-old mother was walking her dog and carrying her child in a backpack harness when the accident occurred. Tri-Hospital EMS, nearby at the time, quickly provided aid. The child was unharmed, and the mother was taken to McLaren Port Huron Hospital and later released. Police say the driver stayed at the scene and cooperated. Accident investigators are reviewing the details.

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