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Man faces charges for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor in Roscommon County
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (135+ words) President Donald Trump tours and gives remarks at the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas. ROSCOMMON COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A Warren man is facing charges after an investigation in which police say he allegedly sexually assaulted a…...
Ohio jury finds former Traverse City attorney guilty of attempted murder of his ex-wife
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (341+ words) President Donald Trump tours and gives remarks at the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas. TOLEDO, Ohio., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A former Traverse City Attorney is waiting for his sentence after an Ohio jury found him guilty of attempted…...
New cold case webpage invites anonymous tips to aid families and spark fresh leads
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (240+ words) MICHIGAN., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Michigan State Police is putting cold cases in one place online, hoping new exposure can bring new information. The new webpage currently features 11 cases and investigators say even small tips could make a difference. The new Michigan…...
Jury convicts Honor man of kidnapping and sex crimes involving minor, faces life sentence
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (125+ words) BENZIE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A man from Honor, Michigan, is facing a lifetime in prison after being found guilty on a slew of charges involving kidnapping, imprisonment and criminal sexual conduct of a minor. The Prosecuting Attorney’s Office of…...
Two juveniles face charges after traffic stop sparks chase ending in crash
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (126+ words) WEXFORD COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Two juveniles are facing charges after a police chase ended in them crashing into a parked trailer. On Sept. 9 around 9:55 p.m., the police department said officers attempted to stop a vehicle on North Blvd near Kenwood…...
Tip from missing children center sparks Grayling man's arrest on felony CSAM charges
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (155+ words) Pictured is the side of a Michigan State Police patrol vehicle Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026. (Patrick Hagan/WWMT) CRAWFORD COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A Grayling man is facing felony charges for aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material after an investigation led…...
Oaks Correctional Facility to add 288 new high-security prison beds
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (108+ words) MANISTEE COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) -- Oaks Correctional Facility in Manistee is getting hundreds of new high-security prison beds as part of a statewide safety initiative. The Michigan Department of Corrections said multiple units at Oaks will be converted, creating 192 level…...
Bond set at $50,000 for man who allegedly attacked patrol vehicle with hammer
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (123+ words) WPBN CHIPPEWA COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Bond has been set at $50,000 for the man who was arrested for damaging a patrol vehicle with a hammer while aboard the Sugar Island Ferry and resisting arrest 8, Michigan State Police said 32-year-old Karsten…...
California man faces charges after allegedly breaking into hotel room and stealing $3,040
5+ day, 14+ hour ago (216+ words) CHIPPEWA COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A California man is facing multiple charges after police say he broke into a room at the Paradise Lakefront Lodge and stole $3,040 and then resisted arrest. On Sept. 3 around 11 a.m. Michigan State Police said troopers responded…...
Walmart stabbing suspect found mentally ill; criminal case ends under insanity plea
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (350+ words) President Donald Trump honors first responders and officials in commemoration of 25 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks. GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Bradford Gille, the defendant in the 2025 Walmart stabbing incident, has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to…...