Deputies in Wales Township say a woman who reported an assault at a fast food restaurant on July fifth had been abused for days inside a home. Investigators say two men living with her repeatedly beat her, threatened her with a gun, and held her against her will. Both suspects were arrested without incident. Thirty-year-old Tariq White faces a second-offense domestic violence charge with a ten-thousand-dollar bond. Thirty-nine-year-old Aimeir White faces multiple felony charges, including unlawful imprisonment, weapons offenses, and drug delivery, with bond set at two hundred fifty thousand dollars.

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Sarnia’s new interim police chief is stepping in with a focus on keeping the department steady and connected to the community during a leadership shakeup. Mike Federico, a veteran officer with decades of experience, takes over while Chief Derek Davis remains on paid leave amid a workplace investigation. Federico says his job is to keep day-to-day policing running smoothly, support officers, and rebuild public trust. He plans to meet directly with residents and community leaders, stressing that strong relationships are key to maintaining safety across Sarnia.

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Northstar Bank in Bad Axe is rolling out a new training program aimed at building the next generation of local banking professionals. Partnering with West Michigan Community Bank and Mainstreet Community Bank, the effort targets early-career hires, giving them hands-on experience, mentoring, and a broad look at how community banks serve businesses. The first group recently met for intensive training. Bank leaders say the goal is simple—develop skilled employees who can support local companies, strengthen relationships, and help keep community banking strong across Michigan.

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A Clinton Township man is heading to prison after a jury found he assaulted his elderly grandmother with a belt. Prosecutors say 34-year-old Jordan Ellington attacked the 77-year-old woman in March of ’25, putting a belt around her neck and threatening to tighten it next time. A Macomb County judge sentenced him to 20 to 48 months behind bars, going above state guidelines. The conviction came in May, and the judge called the violence serious enough to warrant a longer prison term.

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A human trafficking case out of Macomb County is ending with prison time for two men after a woman’s escape from a Warren motel exposed the operation. Prosecutors say 41-year-old Aaron Streety forced the victim into sex work and labor before she reported it in November of ’23, triggering the investigation. Streety now faces 7 to 20 years, along with additional concurrent terms, and is barred from contacting the victim. Co-defendant Bernard Harris was sentenced to 9 to 20 years and is also serving federal time.

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