Marquette County: Son of fire victims charged with animal cruelty involving dog abandonment, and sexual assault charges filed against an Ishpeming man today

URGENT URGENT – U.P. Breaking News Bulletin- 1-31-18 – 2:48 p.m. ET

Sexual assault and animal cruelty charges filed in Marquette County today

Taylor Wing

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Marquette, MI) – The son of that couple critically burned almost two weeks ago in that suspicious camp explosion was arrested today on an animal cruelty charge – while this morning a Marquette man was charged with sexual assault.

Taylor Wing

Taylor Wing

Taylor Wing

24-year-old Taylor Wing of Ishpeming, MI was booked into the Marquette County Jail (MCJ) at 11:39 a.m. on Wed., Jan. 31, 2018.

Wing is charged with three counts of third degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC).

Wing was arraigned Friday, Feb. 2, 2018 on three counts of third degree CSC, 15-year felonies.

Wing was arrested by Ishpeming Police after an investigation into allegations made on January 28, 2018 at 501 N. Third St.

Bond is set at $150,000.

 Third-degree CSC involves victims between 13 years of age and under 16 years of age. In addition, if the victim is coerced, helpless and/or is related to the suspect.

 

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An animal cruelty charge was filed today against the son of the couple who were critically burned almost two weeks ago in that camp explosion in south Marquette County.

23-year-old David Anderson of Gwinn, MI was booked into the MCJ at 11:09 a.m. today, Wed., Jan. 31, 2018.

Anderson is charged with cruelty to animals by abandoning. Anderson’s bond has not been set.

Sadly, Anderson’s Facebook page may shed light on the charge.

“We have 6 dogs at home my mom and her husband are currently in the burn unit and house is condemned,” Anderson wrote on January 19, 2018 at 11:37 a.m. “We need to find homes because I can’t watch my puppies go to the pound right now.”

On Anderson’s Facebook page he received a passionate note today from family and friends telling him to be strong.

He is the son of burn victims 36-year-old James Mallon and his wife 40-year old Danica Mallon, both of Little Lake, MI.

They were critically burned in that explosion at a camp in Wells Township on Thurs., Jan.18, 2018 that is suspected to be a meth-related blast.

https://upperpeninsulabreakingnews.wordpress.com/2018/01/19/two-meth-suspects-drove-to-gwinn-apartment-after-being-critically-burned-in-an-explosion-while-allegedly-cooking-the-drug-at-a-camp-that-was-destroyed-by-fire-in-wells-township

A Kincheloe, MI couple will be remembered together this Tuesday: The crash claimed the lives of two 69-year-old Kincheloe, MI residents Donald Cook and passenger Janet Cook – Chippewa County four-vehicle wreck claims two lives

URGENT URGENT – U.P. Breaking News Bulletin – 2-2-18 update:

Remembering 69-year-old Donald Cook and his wife, 69-year-old Janet Cook, both of Kincheloe, MI – Combined funeral set for Tuesday as a couple will be remembered together

Donald Cook of Kincheloe, MI

 

Funeral services have set for a Kincheloe couple who died together in a traffic crash near Dafter, MI on Wednesday afternoon.
A combined funeral service for Janet and her husband Don will be held at noon on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at Fundamental Baptist Church.
Donald Gerald Cook, age 69, of Kincheloe, Michigan passed away unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon, January 31, 2018 near Dafter, Michigan due to a car accident.
Don was born on March 7, 1948 in Vincennes, Indiana the son of the late Nobel and Crystal (Land) Cook. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Vincennes with the class of 1967. He married Janet Akre on November 7, 1970 at the First Baptist Church in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Don served his county in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War, attaining the rank of Sergeant. He worked as an Aircraft Hydraulic Mechanic in Tuyhoa, Vietnam. He was honorably discharged from Kincheloe Air Base in 1971. Later, he worked as a corrections officer at Kinross Correctional Facility and Lakeland Correctional Facility. Don was a member of Fundamental Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting and shooting guns. He was an all-around outdoorsman, who loved spending time with his grandchildren and family. Don loved pies and peach cobbler.
Don is survived by a son: James (Carla) Cook of Coldwater, MI; a daughter: Kelly Barnes of Louisville, KY; and four grandchildren: Nathan and Jacob Barnes, and Keegan and Nolan Cook. He is also survived by his sisters: Donna Neighbors and Cindy (Dan) Wood both of Indiana.
Don was preceded in death by his parents; a sister: Susie Bennett; and a grandchild: Janene Cook.
A combined funeral service for Don and his wife Janet will be held at noon on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at Fundamental Baptist Church with Pastor Tim Rader officiating. Friends may call at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be at Oaklawn Chapel Gardens later this spring.
In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be left to Maplewood Baptist Academy or Canaanland Bible Camp. Arrangements are being handled by C.S. Mulder Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Condolences may be left online at http://www.csmulder.com

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Janet Gayle Cook, age 69, of Kincheloe, Michigan passed away unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon, January 31, 2018 near Dafter, Michigan, due to a car accident.
Janet was born on July 3, 1948 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan the daughter of the late Alvin and Dorothy (Eagle) Akre. She graduated from Sault Area High School with the class of 1966. Janet married Donald Cook on November 7, 1970 at First Baptist Church in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. She was a member of Fundamental Baptist Church. She often volunteered at Maplewood Baptist Academy helping the children with their reading. She loved her flowers and gardening. She was always working fixing up her house. She enjoyed sewing, spoiling her grandchildren, and spending time with family.
Janet is survived by her children: James (Carla) Cook of Coldwater, MI; a daughter: Kelly Barnes of Louisville, KY; and four grandchildren: Nathan and Jacob Barnes, and Keegan and Nolan Cook. Janet is also survived by her brother: Roland (Cathy) Akre of Sault Ste. Marie, MI.
Janet was preceded in death by her parents, a sister: Ann Hunt; a brother-in-law: Ted Hunt; and a granddaughter: Janene Cook.
A combined funeral service for Janet and her husband Don will be held at noon on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at Fundamental Baptist Church with Pastor Tim Rader officiating. Friends may call at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be at Oaklawn Chapel Gardens later this spring.
In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be left to Maplewood Baptist Academy or Canaanland Bible Camp. Arrangements are being handled by C.S. Mulder Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Condolences may be left online at http://www.csmulder.com

1-31-18 – Update:

Donald Cook of Kincheloe, MI

Killed in the crash were Kincheloe, MI residents – 69-year-old Donald Gerald Cook and passenger 69-year-old Janet Gayle Cook.
A westbound car was being driven by Mr. Cook on S. Mackinaw Trail and it collided with a north bound commercial vehicle that had a snowmobile trailer.

That commercial pickup truck – pulling the snowmobile – belongs to the Cloverland Electric Cooperative.
The two vehicles ended up on the shoulder along the northbound lane.
Then two other vehicles – each coming from a different direction on Mackinaw Trail – could not stop and hit each other close to the original crash.
Commercial vehicle driver Daniel Brady received minor injuries. The drivers of the two vehicles that could not stop – Larry Tasker, Jr. and Emily Stork – were not hurt.
Mackinac Trail was closed for about three hours and re-opened about 2:30 p.m.
Drugs and alcohol are not a factor, however the crash is still being investigated.
MSP Troopers from the Sault Ste. Marie Post are investigating the fatal crash – and others helping on the scene included the Chippewa County Sheriff’s Department, U.S. Border Patrol, MSP Commercial Vehicle Enforcement, and Kinross and Dafter Township EMS.

12:30 p.m. ET –

At least two killed in Chippewa County crash near S. Mackinaw Trail overpass to 1-75 just before noon Wednesday

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Dafter Township, MI) – A horrific double fatal accident scene is expected to have South Mackinac Trail closed on both sides of 1-75 in Chippewa County.

The crash was reported about 11:45 a.m. today, Wed., Jan. 31, 2018 on South Mackinaw Trail between the intersections of West 11 Mile Road and West 12 Mile Road – at overpass to 1-75.

The accident is just east (aka north because it curves) of the location where S. Mackinaw Trail crosses over the top of I-75.

Two people were pronounced dead on the scene. When asked by the Chippewa County 911 dispatcher how many vehicles were involved, an official stated four – spread over a relatively small area. The larger scene involves four vehicles, said one official at incident command. Its not clear how many people were involved or if there were other serious injuries.

Among those responding were Kinross EMS and the Dafter Township Volunteer Fire Department (though most of its trucks were canceled).

Those working the scene and helping to block intersections (mainly between west 11 and 12 Mile roads) on S. Mackinaw Trail include the Chippewa County Sheriff’s Department, Michigan State Police and the U.S. Border Patrol.

An official “accident investigator” or “AI” has been summoned to the scene – in this case he is also the K-9 handler. Not sure which law enforcement agency is the lead, but sounds like the county.
Expected delays and re-routing of traffic in the area for several hours – if not more.

Marinette County, WI asphalt plant in flames this morning – Fire photos by Todd Simpson, Jr. of Menominee, MI and by great local photographer Val Ihde

URGENT – U.P. Breaking News Bulletin – 1-31-18 – 7:30 a.m. Central Time

Peshtigo Fire Photo by Val Ihde

Peshtigo Fire Photo by Val Ihde

Peshtigo Fire Photo by Val Ihde

Peshtigo Fire Photo by Val Ihde

Fire heavily damages an asphalt plant this morning in Marinette County, WI

Dun-Rite Asphalt Maintenance Company Fire by Todd Simpson Jr. of Menominee, MI

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

A big fire has been burning this morning fire at an asphalt plant in Marinette County, WI.

The blaze is at the Dun-Rite Asphalt Maintenance Company at the W752 County Road B in Peshtigo, Wisconsin – not too far from the Marinette County Jail.

U.P. Breaking News thanks Todd Simpson, Jr. of Menominee, MI and great local photographer Val Ihde for these fire photos

As large lames shot in the air, numerous fire departments were called as mutual aid by the Peshtigo Fire department.

The fire was reported at about 3 a.m. CT today, Wed., Jan. 31, 2018

The cause of the inferno is under investigation. An ambulance/paramedics called to the scene on standby, however no injures were reported.

Dun-Rite Asphalt Maintenance Company Fire by Todd Simpson Jr. of Menominee, MI

Wanted Michigan Sex Offender from Big Bay, MI busted Tuesday night – had skipped over a year and a half ago

URGENT – U.P. Breaking News Bulletin: 1-31-18 – 7 a.m. ET

Back in the Marquette County Jail: Wanted non-complaint absconder for violations of the Michigan Sex Offender Registration Act arrested Tuesday night

Non-compliant/Absconder: Wanted Marquette County sex offender busted after more than a year on the run

John Patrick Alexander, Michigan Sex Offender non-compliant absconder

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

He’s back in Jail this morning.

John Alexander in June 2015 – Could not outrun the law

29-year-old John Patrick Alexander of Marquette County was wanted for violating several parts of the Michigan Sex Offender Registration Act.
Alexander was booked into the Marquette County Jail at 6:48 p.m. Tuesday night, Jan. 30, 2018.

He was booked on two non-compliant sex offender charges – one charge has a $5,000 bond and the other charge a $500 bond.

His most recent Facebook address was Big Bay, MI.

Alexander had been a wanted absconder for over a year and a half.

His Last verification date was June 6, 2016.

Alexander is accused of an address violation, failure to verify and fee violations.

Alexander was convicted of sexual assault on July 27, 2001 in Marquette County 25th Circuit Court. He was convicted of “criminal sexual conduct: assault with intent to commit sexual penetration.” Details of the case were unavailable.

However, since his release from state prison, Alexander has been in trouble with the law for the same failure to register charge.

On Jan 4, 2016, Alexander, then 37, of 201 South Schneider Street in Big Bay was sentenced to 300 days jail on one count sex offenders/failure to register. Alexander was sentenced by Marquette County Circuit Court Judge Jennifer Mazzuchi. He was released from jail and skipped about five months later (given credit for time served). Judge Mazzuchi is going to love to see him again.

Plus late add – Michigamme woman jailed after knife incident with husband – Republic man arrested Tuesday night for alleged horrible attack on wife in west Marquette County and another man was booked an hour earlier for assault – plus three people booked for violating court orders not to see others – including two Escanaba woman who were co-defendants in a credit card scheme – and one of those woman also has a recent meth-related conviction that got her in the news

URGENT – U.P. Breaking News Bulletin: (scroll down to see rest of the stories) – we are adding this new arrest at 7:15 a.m. 1-31-18

34-year-old Kristen Gill Cevigney of Michigamme, MI

34-year-old Kristen Gill Cevigney of Michigamme, MI

34-year-old Kristen Gill Cevigney of Michigamme, MI was booked into the Marquette County Jail at 4:28 a.m. today, Wed., Jan. 31, 2018.
Cevigney is charged with domestic assault.
Both she and her husband called 911 early today to report an assault. She says he kicked-in bedroom door where she was hiding with teen children – and at some point she had to hold him off with a knife.
However, her husband said she put a knife to his throat.
Bond has not been set. 

1-31-18 – 5:50 a.m. ET – 2018 U.P. violent domestic assaults continue as a Republic woman was sent to the hospital Tuesday night; Plus co-defendants in an Escanaba credit card theft violated a judge’s order by being caught together

Two men booked in Marquette County on with serious domestic assault charges – including a Republican, MI man who allegedly hit his wife in the face numerous times Tuesday night – and she was taken to the hospital with trauma injuries

Meanwhile arrests in Escanaba and Marquette areas for – no contact and PPO offenders – three on Tuesday including one with meth background

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

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52-year-old Brian Scott Anderson of Republic, MI was booked into the Marquette County Jail (MCJ) at 11:17 p.m. Tuesday night, Jan. 30, 2018 and remains behind bars.

Anderson is charged with felony aggravated domestic violence/assault. Anderson has dark criminal history involving threats to burn his children during a stalking domestic dispute nearly 20 years ago.

If you have a photo of Anderson please send it to U.P. Breaking News.
The Tuesday night incident included alcohol.

The 49 -year-old victim ran to a neighbor’s house.

Paramedics rushed her to U.P. Health System-Marquette suffering serious “trauma.” The woman was “struck multiple times to the face,” the paramedics radioed doctors in Marquette.

The victim is suffering from bruising and hematomas to the forehead, the orbital area, and in the center of her face. The victim blacked out several times.

Brian Scott Anderson has past address in the Menominee/Marinette area, Green Bay and Skandia, MI.

In fact, the state fought Anderson’s 1999 appeal of a habitual offender conviction in Menominee County Circuit Court in the southern U.P.
Anderson was convicted by jury of aggravated stalking and sentenced as a second-offense habitual offender to a prison term of 4 to 7 1/2 years.
Anderson claimed that his suicidal state during the stalking of his then wife should have been a mitigating factor.

However the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled that Anderson was not acknowledging the “effect of the crime on his children, whom he threatened to set on fire while brandishing a gas can.”

Click on this link to read about the case:

Brian Scott Anderson

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38-year-old Keith Michael Roberts of Ishpeming, MI was booked into the Marquette County Jail at 10:04 p.m. Tuesday night, Jan. 30, 2018.
Roberts is charged with felony aggravated domestic violence/assault
Roberts is being held without bond.

If you have a photo of Roberts please send it to U.P. Breaking News. Need confirmation of photo we have.

Details of the case against Roberts have not been released. However if its not a new charge – it could be connected to his case about 12 months ago.

In August 2017, Roberts, then of Ishpeming, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 12 months probation for aggravated assault/domestic violence and attempted interfere with electronic communications. He was also order to pay over $1,600 in fines/fees in connection with the assault on Feb 12, 2017.

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Restraining order and PPO arrests in Marquette and Delta County:

32-year-old Michael Nuckols of Gwinn, MI was booked into the MCJ at 2:54 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 30, 2018.
Nuckols is charged with violating a restraining order/personal protection order (PPO)
Nuckols bond has not been set bond

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Meanwhile two co-defendants in a 2017 credit card crime were caught hanging out with each other apparently during a traffic stop. They had been told to stay away from each other.

Kelley Hansen-Johnson

25-year-old Kelley Liane Hansen of Escanaba, MI was booked into the Delta County Detention Center at 3:30 p.m.Tuesday afternoon.
Hansen is charged with a no contact violation.
In August 2017, Hansen was sentenced to six months in jail after pleading guilty to attempted illegal sale/use of a financial transaction device.
She had to pay over $1,700 total in restitution/fines.
In June 2016, Hansen, then 23, was sentenced to 8 months in jail for providing material to manufacture and distribute meth. The meth case received a lot of U.P. media attention.

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Jamie Rose

39-year-old Jamie Rose of Escanaba was booked into the DCDC at 3:12 p.m. Tuesday afternoon.
Rose is charged with violating a no contact order.
No bond has been set for Rose.

In September 2017, Rose was sentenced to five months in jail for second-degree retail fraud.

In Aug. 2017, was sentenced six months in the DCDC for attempted illegal sale/use of a financial transaction device.

She had to pay over $1,700 total in restitution/fines.

Feds Bust Cocaine-Fueled Cruel Bull Dog Fighting Ring in Western Michigan – does it ever happen in the Upper Peninsula? Exclusive With Warning: We have the gross details, horrid federal documents for you to download or read free

URGENT URGENT – U.P. Breaking News Bulletin – 1-30-18 – 7 p.m. ET

Michigan dog fighting ring busted – does dog fighting every happened in the Upper Peninsula?

Read what discover: You can read the federal court documents we paid for – and even download them free – but let us warn you – its is gross, horrible or whatever words in English is worse than those.

(Lansing, MI) – Federal agents this week busted up a cocaine-fueled bulldog fighting ring involving horrid abuse to dogs including hanging – all to take bets and entertain others – and two Lansing men arrested – plus the seizure of 13 pit bulls.

Today one of the men was released on a $10,000 unsecured bond.

1-23-18 Charles Miller Criminal Complaint for coke, Michigan dog fighting (1)

1-23-18 Charles Miller Criminal Complaint for coke, Michigan dog fighting (2)

1-23-18 Kian Maliak Miller Criminal Complaint MI dog fighting (1)

1-23-18 Kian Maliak Miller Criminal Complaint MI dog fighting (2)

1-24-18 Kian Maliak Miller first appearance

1-30-17 Charles Miller bond unsecured $10,000

This makes U.P. Breaking News wonder, what is history of dog fighting in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan – and does it happen now in the U.P.?

A lengthy investigation showed cocaine driven suspects had despicable kennels and other dog fighting equipment that was used for “sport, wagering” and “entertainment.”

Who busted the ring?

U.P. Breaking News believes a huge kudos is due for all those agents and bosses and others at the Inspector General folks at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

You can thank all those who helped Jeffery Nichols, a special agent for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General. Folks like Michigan State Police, the Ingham County Sheriff’s Department and in Eaton and Ingham counties – a bunch of dedicated animal-control workers.

Mugshots of Miller Brothers

Arrested were alleged Lansing area scumbags Charles Joseph Miller and his brother, 40-year-old Kian Maliak Miller – who are accused of running a dog fighting ring in western Michigan for at least a year.

They face animal cruelty related charges, while Charles Miller is also charged with being a felon in possession of a gun – and distributing lots of cocaine.
The federal charge is possession of an animal for participation in an animal-fighting venture.

The charges against the Miller brothers could land the men in state and federal prison for decades. Federal charges carry a minimum sentence of five years in prison, and the feds to not allow early parole.

Info on some of the dogs – many euthanized:

http://www.apbt.online-pedigrees.com/modules.php?name=Public&file=printPedigree&dog_id=589084

URGENT ADDITIONAL:

Read about the 17-count felony state case filed against the men and others last fall:
Stories that will make your gut wrench. The Lansing State Journal has excellent coverage of these guys – and others – have allegedly been in the professional criminal enterprise for a longtime

https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/2017/09/06/pit-bulls-seized-lansing-dogfighting-investigationeuthanized/636724001/
https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/2017/11/21/new-details-emerge-3-more-arrested-lansing-dogfighting-investigation/884339001/
https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/2017/08/02/2-charged-investigation-into-professional-dogfighting-ring-expands/532152001/

Plus a excellent story in yesterday’s MLive that provides stories to several Michigan newspapers:

http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2018/01/13_pit_bulls_seized_in_west_mi.html

 

 

Keshena Shocker: The arrest made headlines across Wisconsin, however federal prosecutors last week quietly dropped aggravated sexual assault charges against a Keshena teen in connection with 2017 brutal rape

URGENT URGENT – U.P. Breaking News Bulletin – 1-30-18 – 3:47 a.m. ET

Federal prosecutors drop aggravated sexual assault charges against Keshena teen at Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin (MITW nation)

Prosecutors drop aggravated rape charges against Justine A. Schneider of Keshena, WI

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Keshena, WI) – Federal prosecutors last Tuesday quietly dropped charges against a Keshena teen accused of aggravated sexual assault – saying with the current evidence they “cannot prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt.”

Federal prosecutors on MITW aggravated rape case: “Cannot prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt.”

On Jan 23, 2018, Chief United States District Judge William C. Griesbach approved “an order granting the government’s motion for leave to dismiss indictment” against 19-year-old Justin A. Schneider of Keshena, WI. Schneider faced life in prison if convicted.

Its not clear if the dismissal of the charges was with or without prejudice – which determines whether the charges can be refiled in the future. Scroll down to read or download the federal paperwork

Federal prosecutors last Monday, Jan. 22, 2018 requested the judge dismiss the charges in a “motion for leave to dismiss indictment.”

“As grounds for, the government carefully reevaluated the available and admissible evidence in the case and determined that it cannot prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt,” states the dismissal motion from federal prosecutors.

 

Keshena Shocker: Federal prosecutors drop MITW aggravated rape charges against Justine A. Schneider of Keshena, WI

Schneider was indicted on June 6, 2017 on one felony charge of “aggravated sexual assault” charging that that he brutally raped another member of the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin.

Schneider was released on personal recognizance bond on June 14, 2017 about a week after his arrest – with no objection by federal prosecutors.

The victim was identified only as Jane Doe – an adult female. The indictment charged that Schneider “held Jane Doe down by grabbing her arms and placing his hand on her chest” during the alleged rape.

The case was investigated by the Menominee Tribal Police Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin Gregory J. Haanstad and Assistant United States Attorney Andrew J. Maier made the request citing “Rule 48(a) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure.”

Justin A. Schneider Federal Indictment 6-6-17

1-22-18 Fed prosecutors motion to dismiss aggravated rape charges against Justin A. Schneider

1-23-18 Federal judge approves dismissal of charges against Justin A. Schneider

When the grand jury returned the indictment, federal prosecutors put out a press release – and the news story appeared across Wisconsin.
A federal news release had not been put out on the dismissal of charges when this story was published.

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https://www.justice.gov/usao-edwi/pr/keshena-man-indicted-sexual-assault-menominee-indian-reservation

http://www.tchdailynews.com/2017/06/13/five-indicted-on-the-menominee-indian-reservation

Keshena Man Indicted for Sexual Assault on Menominee Indian Reservation

Gregory J. Haanstad, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on June 6, 2017, a federal grand jury returned a one-count indictment against a man allegedly involved in a sexual assault on the Menominee Indian Reservation. The indictment named Justin A. Schneider (age: 18) of Keshena, which is located on the Menominee Indian Reservation. The indictment charges Schneider with Aggravated Sexual Abuse in violation of 18 United States Code, Section 2241(a)(1). Schneider faces a maximum sentence of life in prison, up to a $250,000 fine, and between 5 years and a lifetime of Supervised Release.

According to the indictment, on May 15, 2017, while at the defendant’s Keshena residence, the defendant engaged in a sexual act with an adult female by the use of force. According to the indictment, the defendant held down the victim’s arms and placed his hand on her chest during the sex act.

The Menominee Tribal Police Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation investigated the case. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Andrew J. Maier.

An indictment is only a charge and not evidence of guilt. The defendant is presumed innocent and is entitled to a fair trial at which the government must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

Federal prosecutors drop aggravated rape charges against Justine A. Schneider of Keshena, WI

Prosecutors drop aggravated rape charges against Justine A. Schneider of Keshena, WI

An elderly Delta County man jailed for domestic violence; The brothers Kolinske from Schoolcraft County, MI are both jailed now on marijuana charges in a neighboring county

URGENT – U.P. Breaking News Bulletin – 1-29-18 – 10:30 p.m. ET

Elderly Escanaba man jailed on domestic violence charge; Convicted felon busted on marijuana dealing charge in Delta County: His brother arrested on pot-related charges ten days earlier

 

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Escanaba, MI) – It seems every day someone is arrested in the Upper Peninsula for assaulting a relative or neighbor – plus marijuana charges and two brothers from Schoolcraft County

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66-year-old Herbert Raymond Watson of Escanaba, MI was booked late Sunday night, Jan 28, 2018 into the Delta County Detention Center (DCDC).
Watson is charged with domestic violence.
Bond for Watson is set at $1,000.
He has lived in Gladstone, Menominee, Stephenson, and Ingalls, MI.

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37-year-old Jamie Eugene Kolinske of Manistique, MI was booked into the DCDC at 11:14 a.m. today , Mon., Jan. 29, 2018 on a felony drug dealing charge.

His brother was sentenced today on a reduced marijuana charge.

Jamie Kolinske is charged with felony delivery/manufacture of marijuana. Both men are being held without bond. Past addresses include the cities of Escanaba, Cooks, Iron Mountain, and Altamont, MI

Kolinske was less than a year from getting off parole/probation set for Dec. 16, 2018. The convicted felon was on parole and is required to check in with the Schoolcraft County Parole/Probation Office.

He has a lengthy criminal record (see info below or click on link).

Past convictions dating back to 2006 include car theft, third offense impaired driving, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

He was paroled by the MDOC in February 2016 after serving a little over two years in prison for a May 2013 offense of selling, furnishing and possessing a cellphone by a prisoner in the Schoolcraft County Jail. He was sent to prison in Dec. 2013.

Kolinske’s brother was arrested 10 days ago on marijuana charges.

38-year-old Joseph Martin Kolinske of Cooks, MI was booked into the DCDC about 8 p.m. Saturday night, Jan. 20, 2018. Kolinske was charged with felony possession of marijuana. Bond is not set.

Joseph Kolinske pleaded guilty today to a reduced charge of misdemeanor possession of marijuana and was sentenced to 90 days in jail plus received a small fine and driver’s license suspension followed by restrictions.

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37-year-old Jamie Eugene Kolinske

MDOC biographical information:

http://mdocweb.state.mi.us/otis2/otis2profile.aspx?mdocNumber=498531

MDOC Number: 498531
Image Date: 11/4/2015
MDOC Status: Parolee
Supervision Begin Date: 2/04/2016
Assigned Location: Schoolcraft County/Manistique, MI
Date Paroled: 2/04/2016
Discharge Date: 12/16/2018

Sentence 1
Offense: Cell Phone or Wireless Dev. – Sell, Furn., Poss.by Prisoner
Minimum Sentence: 2 years
Maximum Sentence: 5 years
Date of Offense: 5/11/2013
County: Schoolcraft
Date of Sentence: 12/19/2013
Conviction Type: Plea

Sentence 1
Offense: Weapons – Firearms – Possession by Felon
Maximum Sentence: 1 year
Date of Offense: 12/02/2012
County: Schoolcraft
Date of Sentence: 3/07/2013
Conviction Type: Plea
Discharge Date: 6/20/2013
Discharge Reason: Offender Discharge

Sentence 2
Offense: Unlawfully Driving Away an Automobile
Maximum Sentence: 4 years
Date of Offense: 3/18/2006
County: Lapeer
Date of Sentence 5/22/2006
Conviction Type: Plea Under Advisement
Discharge Date: 7/22/2009
Discharge Reason: Offender Discharge

Sentence 3
Offense: Operating Intoxicated/Impaired/Controlled Substance – 3rd
Maximum Sentence: 1 year
Date of Offense: 12/02/2012
County: Schoolcraft
Date of Sentence:
03/07/2013
Conviction Type: Plea
Discharge Date: 6/20/2013

Discharge Reason:
Offender Discharge
SUPERVISION CONDITIONS
01 – Contact agent no later than first business day after release
02 – Must not change residence
2.0 – Not use/possess alcohol/intoxicants or in place served
2.1 – Complete Sub Abuse or Re-Entry Program as referred by agent
03 – Must not leave state
3.7 – Complete tether program
04 – Not engage in any behavior that constitutes a violation
4.2 – Written Consent to Search Parolee’s person and/or property
4.16 – Obey all court orders
05 – Comply with alcohol and drug testing ordered by field agent
06 – Not associate with anyone you know to have a felony record
07 – Must not own or possess a firearm
7.1 – Pay cost of treatment
7.5 – State Costs
08 – Must not own, possess or use any object as a weapon
09 – Make earnest efforts to find and maintain employment
10 – Must comply w/special conditions, written and verbal orders

Two big heroin cases set to be tried in Marquette federal court with jury selection next week – You won’t believe the tons of heroin dealing records just released by federal prosecutors as they prepare for trial next week in Marquette for two separate heroin distribution cases in Chippewa and Marquette counties – More arrests expected in the case of “Bam” the alleged drug man

URGENT – U.P. Breaking News Bulletin – 1-29-18 – 2:22 p.m. ET

Separate federal heroin distribution cases set for jury selection next week in Marquette followed by separate trials – cases involve selling lots of heroin in Marquette and Chippewa counties

Read the actual in-depth heroin sales/distribution records, and audio/video tapes just released by federal prosecutors – a five hour read at least

27-year-old Joseph Gideon Gravelle of Colorado Springs, Colorado  and Sault Ste. Marie, MI: Just pleaded guilty and will testify against Tobias next week

Set to stand trial 30-year-old Jessica Lynn Tobias of Sault Ste. Marie, MI

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Marquette, MI) – Its the federal court version of who will blink.

In Marquette federal court, prosecutors have just filed a gigantic amount of information about two unrelated heroin distribution cases – one suspect in Marquette County and the other from Chippewa County.

Its either on the brink of blink – or both go to trial.

Those set federal court trial beginning next week are 42-year-old Derrick “Bam” Garrel Samuels of Gwinn, MI and followed by the trial of 30-year-old Jessica Tobias of Sault Ste. Marie, MI.

In the past week, federal prosecutors flexed their muscles by filing hundreds of pages of information including cell phone records, wire recordings and much more in the cases.

In the Tobias case, the prosecutors have released a “voluminous” amount of information including heroin drug deal telephone records. The various motions against Samuels and Tobias to show they are serious – and ready to go to trial.

Both cases are slated for jury selection next week – followed by separate trials in Marquette, MI during the first week or two of February 2018.

In fact, a co-defendant in the Tobias case just pleaded guilty – and that ups the prosecution hand. Just last week guilty plea from 27-year-old Joseph Gideon Gravelle of Colorado Springs, Colorado – and Sault Ste. Marie, MI. Gravelle will testify against Tobias.

One reason its a who will “blink” first situation is both suspects face likely harsh sentences if convicted – and federal time is hard time – no early parole. Prosecutors are likely open to plea deals – but will go to trial if required.

Prosecutor prefer plea deals for many reasons including the huge costs of a trial. Trials are very expensive and involve many witnesses and lawyers on both sides – so that’s why so many plea bargains are reached with prosecutors.

Time is running out for an early resolution – because the selection two juries in the separate trials are set to start on (a week from today) Mon., Feb. 5, 2018 at U.S. District Court in Marquette, MI.

The potential jury pool for both trials have been told to show up at 9 a.m. on Mon., Feb. 5, 2018.

Tobias is accused of one count of dealing heroin in Chippewa County from October 2011 to November 2012.

Samuels is charged with five heroin distribution related-charges in Marquette County.

In fact, the only record we are not releasing includes lot of secret undercover information (do not want to put cops lives in jeopardy. That record names all the people who helped him deal heroin in Marquette County. Additional federal indictments are expect against those named and soon more arrests.

The Gravelle/Tobias indictment accuses the pair of “knowingly and intentionally combined, conspired, confederated, and agreed with each other, and others, known and unknown to the Grand Jury, to distribute and possess with intent to distribute heroin.”

The pair were indicted by a federal grand jury on June 2017 on one count of conspiracy to distribute heroin in Chippewa County. Gravelle pleaded guilty last week and is set to be sentenced in April – and faces up to 30 years in prison and a one million dollar ($1,000,000) fine.

Of the gigantic amount of information released prosecutors said:

“In this case, law enforcement officers obtained telephone records as part of their investigation. These telephone records are voluminous, consisting of hundreds of pages. Government agents have reviewed these records and produced summaries based on these records.”
Both Tobias and Samuels cases have numerous federal witnesses testifying for the government.

On January 18, 2018, the government filed a notice of intent to call an opinion (expert) witness against Tobias on drug distribution methods and organizations, to help explain the records. The defense objected, but the judge ruled for the prosecution.

Bam the alleged drug man – Derrick Garrell Samuels a/k/a “Bam”

Derrick Garrell Samuels is represented by Marquette defense attorney Karl Numinen.

The federal prosecutors in the cases are Assistant U.S. Attorney Maarten Vermaat and U.S. Attorney for Western District of Michigan Andrew Byerly Birge

 Instead of making this story longer – here are a couple dozen links labeled on each case and the records are available for you to read or download:

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United States District Court Western District of Michigan Northern Division

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27-year-old Joseph Gideon Gravelle of Colorado Springs, Colorado – and Sault Ste. Marie, MI

27-year-old Joseph Gideon Gravelle of Colorado Spring and Sault Ste. Marie, MI: Just pleaded guilty and will testify against Tobias

Joseph Gravelle

27-year-old Joseph Gideon Gravelle of Colorado Spring and Sault Ste. Marie, MI: Just pleaded guilty and will testify against Tobias

Federal witness and confessed heroin dealer

27-year-old Joseph Gideon Gravelle of Colorado Springs, Colorado – and Sault Ste. Marie, MI

Confessed heroin dealer working with prosecutors testify and help convict Tobias:

Gravelle is scheduled to be sentenced at 4 p.m. ET on April 11, 2018 in Marquette, MI before U.S. District Court Judge Paul L. Maloney. Faces up to 30 years in prison and a one million dollar ($1,000,000) fine.

Gravelle was convicted on state felony charges in Kent County, MI on May 20, 2015 and sentenced on Sept. 5, 2015  to one to six years in prison.

Gravelle pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle with presence of a controlled substance and Possession of a narcotic – Cocaine < 25 Grams 

Count 1: Conspiracy to Distribute and Possess with Intent to Distribute Heroin
Maximum penalty: Not more than twenty years and/or $1,000,000 fine Supervised Release: Not less than 3 years and up to life

Count two: Distribution of Heroin
Maximum penalty: Not more than twenty years and/or $1,000,000 fine
Supervised Release: Not less than 3 years and up to life

Count three: Distribution of Heroin
Maximum penalty: Not more than twenty years and/or $1,000,000 fine
Supervised Release: Not less than 3 years and up to life [18 U.S.C. ‘ 3583] (Class C Felony, 18 U.S.C. ‘ 3559)
Probation of not less than one nor more than five years

Timeline:

Conspiracy to distribute heroin indictment returned against both on June 20, 2017 by a federal grand jury sitting in Marquette, MI

Charge: Conspiracy to Distribute and Possess with Intent to Distribute Heroin

Gravelle signed a plea agreement with federal prosecutors on December 21, 2017. Agrees to testify against Tobias.

Gravelle pleaded guilty on January 22, 2018

Jury trial for Tobias jury selection set to begin on February 5, 2018 in Marquette, MI on the one-count indictment

Jury trial for Samuels begins with jury selection on Monday, February 5, 2018 in Marquette, MI on the five-count indictment

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30-year-old Jessica Tobias of Sault Ste. Marie, MI

Set to stand trial 30-year-old Jessica Lynn Tobias of Sault Ste. Marie, MI

Set to stand trial 30-year-old Jessica Lynn Tobias of Sault Ste. Marie, MI

Count 1 – Conspiracy to Distribute and Possess with Intent to Distribute Heroin
Maximum penalty: Not more than twenty years and/or $1,000,000 fine
Supervised Release: Not less than 3 years and up to life. Probation of not less than one nor more than five years – Submitted on June 20, 2017 by federal prosecutor Paul D. Lochner in Marquette

June 20, 2017 Indictment Penalty Sheet Joseph Gideon Gravelle and Jessica Lynn Tobias

June 20, 2017 Indictment of Joseph Gideon Gravelle and Jessica Lynn Tobias

Jan. 4, 2018 Gravelle plea agreement

Jan. 4, 2018 Gravelle plea agreement

Jan. 11, 2018 Judge sets Samuels, Tobias jury selections, trial dates

Jan. 11, 2018 Judge sets Samuels, Tobias jury selections, trial dates

Jan. 19, 2018 – Judge order on Tobias, jury selection Feb. 5, 2018

Jan. 19, 2018 – Judge order on Tobias, jury selection Feb. 5, 2018

Jan. 24, 2018 Proposed Verizon Business Records Certification

Jan. 24, 2018 Heroin phone records, summaries of voluminous writing

Jan. 24, 2018 Heroin phone records, summaries of voluminous writing (1)

Jan. 24, 2018 Heroin phone records, summaries of voluminous writing (2)

Jan. 24, 2018 Proposed Verizon Business Records Certification

June 20, 2017 Indictment of Joseph Gideon Gravelle and Jessica Lynn Tobias

June 20, 2017 – Indictment Penalty Sheet Joseph Gideon Gravelle and Jessica Lynn Tobias

June 20, 2017 Indictment of Joseph Gideon Gravelle and Jessica Lynn Tobias

June 20, 2017 – Indictment Penalty Sheet Joseph Gideon Gravelle And Jessica Lynn Tobias

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42-year-old Derrick Garrel Samuels of Gwinn, MI

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Derrick Garrell Samuels a/k/a “Bam” Indictment:

Maximum penalty for each count if convicted is not more than 20 years in prison on each count and a $1,000,000 fine. Supervised Release: At least three years and not more than life.

Four federal felony counts of delivery of heroin and one count of attempted delivery of heroin

Samuels is accused of distributing heroin from 2012 to  June 29, 2017.

June 12, 2017 Samuels penalty sheet

June 12, 2017 Samuels penalty sheet

July 18, 2017 Three-count heroin indictment filed against Samuels

July 18, 2017 Penalty sheet for three-count heroin indictment

July 18, 2017 Three-count heroin indictment filed against Samuels

July 18, 2017 Penalty sheet for three-count heroin indictment

Sept. 20, 2017 Superseding Samuels indictment that adds two more charges

Sept. 20, 2017 Penalty sheet for superseding Samuels indictment, two more charges

Sept. 20, 2017 Superseding Samuels indictment that adds two more charges

Jan. 3, 2018 – List of government expert witnesses against Samuels

Jan. 3, 2018 – List of government expert witnesses against Samuels

Jan. 21, 2018 Motion in Limine #1 and  #2

Jan. 21, 2018 Government’s motion to admit certification of Samuels lack of IRS filing records

Jan. 21, 2018 Memorandum of law in support of government’s motion to admit certification of lack of record

Jan. 21, 2018 Certificate in accordance with local criminal rule 12.4 and admin. Order 15-rl-78

Jan. 21, 2018 Memorandum of law in support of government’s motion to admit certification of lack of record

Jan. 21, 2018 Government’s motion to admit certification of Samuels lack of IRS filing records

Jan. 21, 2018 Certificate in accordance with local criminal rule 12.4 and admin. Order 15-rl-78

Jan. 23, 2018 Government’s proposed voir dire for Samuels jury

Jan. 23, 2018 Government’s proposed voir dire for Samuels jury

Jan 27, 2018 Government’s proposed preliminary Samuels jury instruction

Jan 27, 2018 Government’s proposed preliminary Samuels jury instruction

Jan. 28, 2018 Government’s Samuels trial brief

Jan. 28, 2018 Proposed Samuels Jury Instructions

Jan. 28, 2018 Government’s Samuels trial brief

Jan. 28, 2018 Proposed Samuels Jury Instructions

Jan. 28, 2018 Government’s preliminary exhibit list against Samuels is 10 pages

Jan. 28, 2018 10 pages Government’s preliminary exhibit list

The exhibit list includes:

• Heroin allegedly sold by Samuels
• “Baggie containing a chunk of heroin” and baggie of heroin.
• Copies of “buy” money – record of cash made before and after purchase
• Drug packaging material
• Undercover surveillance notes
• Photos of text messages from undercover informant aka “CI” (cooperating informant
• Numerous transcripts of audio tape recorded of Samuels during a “buy” and “attempted buys” using undercover agents /CI – recorded purchasing heroin with a “wire.” Video and audio of attempted buy
• Numerous videos and audio of Samuels allegedly selling heroin
• Photos in Samuel’s residence immediately after agents raided his home with a of search warrant
• Photos from traffic stop when Samuels was arrested on July 11, 2017
• Business records
• GPS tracking video
• Digital scale
• Security system
• Seized cell phones “flip phone” belonging to Samuels and others plus the phone downloads with lots of data including photos
• Copy of Samuels prior felony conviction

 

Sunday Pandemonium: Wild Gwinn home invasion; Two victims, one suspect and one witness: Plus a domestic violence arrest this morning in Delta County

UPDATE UPDATE URGENT – U.P. Breaking News Bulletin – 1-28-18 – 8:10 p.m. ET

U.P. Breaking News has since learned the name of the victim – who lives at the home – is 25-year-old Daniel Niemi of Gwinn.

Niemi is the suspect’s ex-boyfriend and the couple reportedly have a child.

Witness Jessica Takalo states she did not videotape the incident. Its was dispatched that way – but the phone call was made by one of the victims and her message apparently got confused.
Remember the is a lot of confusion going on during the actual incident.

fyi  Takalo was trying to help.

 

Home invasion and assault victim Daniel Niemi

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5:06 p.m. ET

Home Invasion and Assault: Gwinn woman accused of breaking bathroom window and climbing inside to assault her ex-boyfriend – Injuries in alleged home invasion include being punched in the throat

Home invasion, assault suspect Rachel Kurian

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Gwinn, MI) – A Gwinn woman is accused of breaking through a bathroom window and allegedly assaulting his ex-boyfriend and his female friend.

The incident was reported about 3:35 a.m. ET on Sunday morning at a home on N. High Street in Austin Location (named for mine) near Gwinn.

One victim was punched in the throat, plus a bloody lip was reported. One of the victims, was ex-boyfriend Daniel (last name not confirmed) .- who was assaulted in the bathroom when the suspect allegedly broke the window and climbed inside.

Rachel Kurian

21-year-old Rachel Elizabeth Kurian of Gwinn, MI was booked into the Marquette County Jail at 5:05 a.m. today, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018.

Kurian is charged with three felonies – assault and battery, first degree home invasion and domestic assault.

Kurian allegedly assaulted “her boyfriend and another female,” the dispatcher told the numerous officers reporting to the call.

A witness, 20-year-old Jessica Takalo of Gwinn, Mi, reportedly told police she videotaped the incident.

Witness Jessica Takalo

Takalo reportedly said she and Kurian were in Palmer, MI – when Kurian asked for a ride to Gwinn.

***Takalo is now denying she has video – unclear why this is what was stated dispatcher:

Takalo took “video of her breaking the window,” the dispatcher said, adding an assaultive argument was underway involving numerous people.

Intoxicants were believed to be involved in the incident. The motive has not been released – whether it be revenge, anger or unrequited love – or a combination.

Bond for Kurian on two of the charges totals $12,500. Kurian is effectively being held without bond because no bail has been set on the assault and battery charge.

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Blake Knauf

In a separate incident – a Delta County man was arrested this morning for an Escanaba area domestic violence case.

Blake Knauf

23-year-old Blake Knauf of Flat Rock, MI was booked into the Delta County Detention Center at about 3:30 this morning, Sunday, Jan., 28, 2018.

Knauf is charged with felony domestic violence.

Bond for Knauf is set at $1,000.

 

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Home invasion, assault suspect Rachel Kurian

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