Garage fire spreads to home; resident of home received minor burns: Four fire departments battle engulfed midnight garage fire in Pickford, MI

U.P. Breaking News Bulletin: 4-28-18 – 2:36 a.m. ET

The home has apparently been extensively damaged.

A male occupant is being taken by family to War Memorial Hospital in the Soo for treatment of minor burns including on his hands.

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12:45 a.m. ET Update

Officials are working hard to save the home – and its now four fire departments fighting the stubborn blaze.

As the home seem to be highly vulnerable – an evacuation was ordered by Pickford Fire Command.

“Tell them to get out of the house,” the chief stated at 12:41 a.m. ET.

The Clark Township Volunteer Fire Department is assisting for tanker support and mutual aid

12:35 a.m. ET – 

Pickford, MI garage blaze fought by volunteer firefighters from numerous eastern U.P. communities trying to save the home

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

(Pickford, MI) – A fully engulfed structure fire has volunteer firefighters from four departments battling the midnight blaze in Chippewa County near Pickford, MI.

The garage fire was reported about 12:04 a.m. ET this morning, Saturday, April 28, 2018. The blaze is said to be at/near 1088 W. Townline Road in Pickford.

The Pickford Township Volunteer Fire Department has called for mutual aid from the Rudyard Township Volunteer Fire Department, the Clark Township Volunteer Fire Department and the Kinross Township Volunteer Fire Department.

No injuries have been reported.
Cloverland Electric officials have also been requested on the scene to shut off the power.

“It going over” toward the residence, said a firefighter arriving on the scene and confirming the garage is fully ablaze.

“Get ready to jump on a hose line,” an official said at 12:32 a.m. ET on Saturday morning.

“Keep an eye on that roof” and keep it from spreading, said Rudyard fire command official adding “please.” The tanker trucks are needed “quickly,” he added

The residence may be owned/occupied by 45-year-old Linda May Roe, according to voter registration records.

Working together, Soo public safety and power officials coordinated a successful and timely rescue of trucker who was trapped his cab by live power lines wrapped around the rig – the semi-tractor trailer clipped a power pole Thursday morning on the I-75 Business Spur

URGENT U.P. Breaking News Bulletin – 4-26-18 – 12:34 p.m. ET –

Soo Police, firefighters help trapped trucker who clipped a power pole with his semi in Sault Ste. Marie, MI

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

(Sault Ste. Marie, MI) – With a trucker trapped in his cab by live power lines on the business spur this morning, Soo public safety and power officials quickly put together a coordinated rescue.

A “semi truck that took out the power lines in front of Art Van Furniture,” the Chippewa County 911 dispatcher radioed to the Sault Ste. Marie Police Department officers and firefighters from the Sault Ste. Marie Fire Department.

The coordinated effort between all power and pubic safety officials allowed the rescue the driver in about 20 minutes – including getting power safely shut off.

The crash happened in front of Art Van Furniture located at 3889 I-75 Business Spur in Sault Ste. Marie, MI.

It apparently happened roughly an hour before the business opened for the day, however employees were inside.

The crash was reported about 9:02 a.m. ET this morning, Thursday, April 26, 2018 in Sault Ste. Marie, MI.

“I have a semi truck that has taken out a power line,” the dispatcher stated.

“The power line is wrapped around the truck,” the dispatcher told those responding.

Immediately Cloverland Electric was notified to get experts on the scene to quickly cut the power because the semi driver was still trapped in his truck by live electrical lines.

“We are still attempting to shut the power off – the driver is still in the vehicle,” a Soo officer stated over the radio at 9:16 a.m. ET.

A power outage was experienced in some small areas of the Soo – before and after the crash when power was shut down for a wider area.
“Tell Cloverland Electric they have a power pole is completely snapped right at the base,” said one officer.

The dispatcher told the officer that Cloverland Electric “are having a crew respond.”

“Let Cloverland know that we still have a driver in the truck ,” an Soo police officer radioed from the scene.

One officer asked the dispatcher to “advice the fire department that Cloverland is saying ‘do not approach the truck yet’ – they are still having issues cutting power to that line.”

Then the good word:

“Fire Command to Central the power is disconnected and we going to be taking the driver out in a minute,” stated a senior fire official at 9:22 a.m. ET.

The driver was then freed by rescuers apparently unharmed. The 2015 Hyundai trailer belongs to Trailer X Press Inc. of Grand Rapids, MI. The identity of the driver and what the rig was hauling is not known.

Domestic violence cases across the Upper Peninsula continue to increase – along with other violent crimes: Domestic incidents in west Marquette County, city of Marquette, and moments ago in Escanaba, MI – Arrests from past 24 hours in Marquette County as the other U.P. counties keep it secret

URGENT U.P. Breaking News Bulletin – 4-26-18 – 6:20 p.m. ET – 

The ugly truth: Domestic violence cases not only happened daily in the U.P. – but sometimes up to 50 victims a day (3 cases in each of the 15 counties)

Heather R. McEntire

Robert Dale Helsten

Jack Alan Orhanen

Heather McEntire and John Gray

John Gray

Heather R. McEntire

Robert Dale Helsten

Jack Alan Orhanen

Heather McEntire and John Gray

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

(Marquette County, MI) – There were numerous domestic violence arrests in past 24 hours plus other felonies arrests in Marquette County involving a concealed weapon and even felony drunken driving – and breaking in Escanaba – a woman charged with DV in January calls 911 from a place she is not supposed to be.

As we were about to post this story, a domestic dispute erupted in the city of Escanaba – that shows domestic violence aggressors can be any sex – and sometimes jilted love drives some people to become repeat offenders.

Heather McEntire and John Gray

43-year-old Heather R. McEntire of Escanaba, MI called 911 just before 5 a.m. ET Thursday morning and claimed she was assaulted by a man she was not supposed to see.
During this morning’s melee, McEntire was out on bond for a Jan. 15, 2018 arrest for domestic violence in Delta County.

John Gray

The victim in that assault – 47-year-old John Robert Gray of Escanaba, MI – told 911 this morning that Heather and her brother attacked him.

As part of McEntire’s pretrial bond, she was ordered to stay away from Gray and not to visit his home.

Heather’s brother 46-year-old Jason Parker McEntire of many addresses in Delta County.

McEntire is also known as Heather Sirois; and she used to live in Bark River, Green Bay and Knoxville, TN.

Gray claimed that the siblings McEntire illegally arrived as his apartment at 416 First Avenue South “came in and assaulted him,” the dispatcher told responding officers.

Heather McEntire circa 2012

About 5:30 a.m. today, Heather McEntire and John Gray wre both arrested on several charges including domestic violence – and both are lodged in the Delta County Detention Center.

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Marquette Police responded just after 10 p.m. ET Wednesday night to a report of a possible domestic violence situation turned into hit and run.
The incident was reported at 700 Homestead St in Marquette, MI.
“Responded to a domestic situation that has now turned into a hit and run PDA (property damage accident),” the dispatcher told police headed to the scene not far from Grove Street and the bypass.
In the rear parking lot, a witness told 911 dispatchers that “a male and a female were involved in a domestic situation,” the officers were told via radio from HQ.
The blonde female ‘got in a white Jeep” and “sped out of the parking lot to get away from the male,” officers were told.
The male got into an older red passenger car and “was leaving in a hurry,” a 911 dispatcher to responding officers
The male, now a suspect, “apparently struck a black in color car in the parking lot,” he said, adding that due to darkness the exact make and model of the red car was not visible.
The red car should “have front and rear damage,” the dispatcher said.
The witness told police that the couple was involved in a previous domestic situation about one month ago.
On the east side of the apartment building, police found a damaged red Ford Taurus.
Its is unclear what became of the investigation.

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A Marquette man was arrested Wednesday afternoon, April 25, 2018 on domestic assault charges.

56-year-old Christopher Lee Mathews of Marquette, MI was arrested on a two-count domestic violence warrant.

Mathews was booked into the Marquette County Jail.

He was arrested by police at about 3 p.m. ET, Wed., March 25, 2018.

Details of the alleged assault have not been released.
Mathews is a former NMU employee, who studied hotel management in New Mexico, according to his Facebook page.

He was released on bond about an hour after booking.
Details of the incident have not been released by police.

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32-year-old Randy James Tuominen of Ishpeming, MI was booked into the MCJ Wednesday afternoon.
Touminen is charged with domestic assault and stalking.
Bond for Tuominen is not listed.
Details of the incident have not been released by police.
If you have a photo of Mr. Touminen please send it privately to our FB page

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39-year-old Michael Patrick Donahue of Ishpeming, MI was booked into the MCJ Wednesday morning.
Donahue is charged with domestic assault.
A bond for Donahue is not listed.
Details of the incident have not been released by police.
If you have a photo of Mr. Donahue please send it privately to our FB page

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33-year-old Michael Polkki of Ishpeming is charged with domestic assault and interfering with telephone communications.
U.P. Breaking News covered the arrest in a Wednesday article:
https://upperpeninsulabreakingnews.wordpress.com/2018/04/25/ishpeming-police-officers-tasered-a-man-this-morning-bloody-hammer-attack-in-southern-up-plus-early-today-ishpeming-man-arrested-for-domestic-violence

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Robert Dale Helsten

Robert Dale Helsten

31-year-old Robert Dale Helsten of Ishpeming, MI was booked into the Marquette County Jail at 1:16 a.m. ET early Wednesday morning, April 25, 2018.

Helsten is charged with carrying a weapon with unlawful intent, carrying a concealed weapon (CCW), and attempted resisting arrest/obstructing a police officer.

Bond totals $10,000 on two charges.

Bond is not listed on the first.

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Jack Alan Orhanen

35-year-old Jack Alan Orhanen of Marquette, MI was booked into the MCJ early today, Thursday April 26, 2018.

Orhanen is charged with felony third offense impaired drunken driving.

A bond has not been set for Orhanen.
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27-year-old Andrew Richard Koepp of Marquette, MI was booked into the MCJ about 11 p.m. ET Wednesday night.
Koepp is charged with attempted resisting arrest/obstructing a police officer.
Bond has not been set for Koepp.

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Other arrests in past 24 hours in Marquette County:

Dennis Gordon Tourville, 27, use of marijuana, addresses in Marquette and Denver, Colorado, bond not listed

Britton Marie Nurmi, 43, illegal entry, addresses in Marquette, Champion, $2,500 bond

Not A Good Trash Day: Garbage trucks involved in two incidents about an hour apart on Wednesday in the Upper Peninsula – Plus the bouncing hubcap – off an ambulance into cop

URGENT U.P. Breaking News Bulletin – 4-25-18 – 12:07 p.m. ET –

For the birds – garbage truck techs and ambulance emergency techs have unusual morning

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

(Gladstone, MI) – Reporters can go months even years without reporting on a garbage truck crash or a garbage truck fire – well both happened back-to-back this morning in separate incidents in Delta and Marquette counties.

The crash involving the garbage truck was reported about 7:50 a.m. ET this morning, Wed., April, 25, 2018.

Dispatchers sent police to an accident involving a vehicle and a garbage truck in Gladstone near the address of 5960 Whitney 19.8 Boulevard and with the nearest cross street of North Lake Bluff 0.5 Drive.
Its appears among those responding were Gladstone Police and state troopers from the Michigan State Police Gladstone Post (Detachment).

“Got a report of a car that rear-ended a garbage truck,” said a Delta County 911 dispatcher while sending police to the accident.

“The vehicle is disabled” due to crash damage and there was “air bag deployment,” the dispatcher told responding police officers.

Details of the crash are not known. It appears no one was injured or at most minor injuries.

Just over an hour earlier, a garbage truck was reported on fire on County Road SA near Cornell, MI in south Marquette County.

Initial reports were that only the engine compartment/cab area were involved in flames. Its not clear if the fire eventually spread to the rear of the truck.

Firefighters had to come from Forsyth Township Volunteer Fire Department, but they brought the fire under control in about 15 minutes.

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In other news briefs of the morning….
A male showed up at the ER in Escanaba about the same time as the garbage truck crash – and he was reporting nagging injuries from a weekend dirt bike accident.
The delayed accident report apparently happened sometime on Saturday apparently somewhere on D Road in Bark River, MI.

Plus in Gogebic County around 9:45 a.m. Central Time this morning (Wed.), a Gogebic County Sheriff’s Deputy reported that am ambulance hubcap just got swept up under his patrol car.

The officer asked the dispatcher to check with Beacon EMS to see if their rig had just lost a hubcap.

Ambulance was working – either en-route to Aspirus Grand View or had just left that Ironwood hospital.

This was our bulletin/traffic advisory at the time of the garbage truck fire:

URGENT U.P. Breaking News Bulletin and Traffic Advisory – 4-25-18 – 4:44 a.m. ET
A garbage truck is said to be on fire in south Marquette County right now.
The fire is reported to be near/at 8970 County Road SA in Wells Township.
One witness says the cab and engine are on fire – “front end engine compartment” on fire.
However it has not yet spread to the back of the truck
Forsyth Township Volunteer Fire department is responding for Wells Township Volunteer Fire Department.

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This – just for fun:

An endangered missing female student who left Finlandia University in Hancock, MI on Friday is the subject of a multi-state be on the lookout – Ashley Elizabeth Caudill

URGENT URGENT URGENT U.P. Breaking News Bulletin – 4-23-18 – 11:37p.m. ET: Here is Ashley’s photo – please help and share.

Also we are expecting some big developments possibly in next hour. But still important.

Ashley Elizabeth Caudill

 

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6:16 p.m. ET – 5:16 CT

A message to 25-year-old Ashley Elizabeth Caudill – your family and friends love you and really want to hear from you – please call

***We are efforting a photo of the missing student – please contact us if you have a photo

Gray 2011 GMC Terrain

She may be driving a vehicle similar to these gray 2011 GMC Terrain vehicles above

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

(Hancock, MI) – Police need your help to possibly save a student’s life – whose family loves her and are desperately searching for her.

A missing person BOLO has been issued across the U.P. and beyond for a Finlandia University student last scene this past Friday in Hancock, MI.

The missing person is 25-year-old Ashley Elizabeth Caudill, who is a native of Minnesota. She has online addresses in Hancock plus the Minnesota cities of Scandia and Lindstrom.

Officials and her family are worried about Caudill – and afraid she is extremely depressed.
“Leaving the school to check out,” is allegedly what the missing woman stated in a text to her mother.
She is driving a gray 2011 GMC Terrain (similar to above vehicle) with a license plate (tag) of 5lXZ91.

Wicked Waller: Man arrested for kiddie rape and extortion in Gwinn – is a career criminal who has perpetrated home invasions, a prison escape, and has stolen many things including guns

URGENT URGENT U.P. Breaking News Bulletin – 4-22-18 – 5 a.m. ET

A big dirt-bag in all corners of Michigan’s Great Lakes: Slug accused of child rape and extortion in Gwinn is also a former prison escapee who has committed home invasions and has stolen guns

Kevin James Waller selfie with tats

Kevin James Waller

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

(Gwinn, MI) – The accused Gwinn kiddie rapist/extortionist, who could get life in prison, is a career criminal and real dirt-bag who had caused havoc along nearly all the Michigan Great Lakes.

From downstate Ludington to Erie to Newberry and now Marquette County – Waller’s criminal past runs back nearly 15 years and includes home invasion, stealing guns and escaping from a state prison.

He also has over 20 aliases (scroll down to read about his aliases and numerous past crimes).
31-year-old Kevin James Waller is now facing six felonies including child rape after a lengthy and excellent probe by the Forsyth Township Police Department.

A huge thumbs up for the Forsyth Township Police Department and its fine Chief Gordon Warchock.

In January 2017 Waller posted a comment under a photo of he and his sis  riding a mini-bike as kids with no helmet:
“Hey! Mom and dad didn’t raise no pussies! Now a days you go to jail for shit like this!” (and worse)

Waller posted photos of his dog and four-wheeler – said he likes Xbox – and wants to make sure he looks young:
“Always! Except that big ass gray hair on my eyebrow! Lmao I’m plucking it right now!!“

Waller is charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) during another felony – aka rape – and if convicted he could get life in prison.
Waller is accused of the 20-year felony extortion plus a 15-year felony third-degree CSC criminal that involves a person 13-15 years old and three counts of accosting children for immoral purposes (four-year felonies).

Forsyth Township Police Department officers are pleased the case started when contacted by a concerned parent which led to interviewing victims and several witness – all of whom pointed the finger at Waller

He lived in Forsyth Township during the alleged crimes and since moved to Newberry, MI.

Waller is being held without bond in the Marquette County Jail.

Most of his previous felonies happened in downstate Monroe County and Lake County – that are on opposite sides of the Lower Peninsula (LP).

Lake County is located in near Ludington along Lake Michigan.

Monroe County is located on the opposite side of the LP in the SE corner of Michigan along Lake Erie near the cities of Erie, Grand View and Monroe.

The guy has over 20 aliases.

He was supposed to be on state probation until April 2019, according to MDOC records.

Kevin James Waller

Kevin James Waller
MDOC Number: 496324

Offense: Escape from prison
Minimum Sentence: 1 year 9 months
Maximum Sentence: 5 years
Date of Offense: 8/10/2009
Lake County
Date of Sentence: 2/01/2010
Conviction Type: Plea
Discharge Date: 4/09/2024

Offense: Larceny in a Building
Minimum Sentence: 1 year 4 months
Maximum Sentence: 4 years
Date of Offense: 3/08/2004
Monroe County
Date of Sentence: 7/08/2004
Conviction Type: Plea
Discharge Date: 5/22/2008

Offense: Breaking and Entering – Entry Without Breaking With Intent
Minimum Sentence: 1 year 8 months
Maximum Sentence: 5 years
Date of Offense: 10/24/2003
Monroe County
Date of Sentence: 7/08/2004
Conviction Type: Plea
Discharge Date:4/05/2009

Offense: Second-degree Home Invasion
Minimum Sentence: 4 years 9 months
Maximum Sentence: 15 years
Date of Offense: 10/30/2003
Monroe County
Date of Sentence: 7/08/2004
Conviction Type: Plea
Discharge Date: 4/09/2019

Offense: Weapons – Firearms – Larceny
Minimum Sentence: 1 year 8 months
Maximum Sentence: 5 years
Date of Offense: 10/29/2003
Monroe County:
Date of Sentence: 7/08/2004
Conviction Type: Plea
Discharge Date: 4/05/2009

Offense: Larceny in a Building
Maximum Sentence: 5 years
Date of Offense: 3/08/2004
Monroe County
Date of Sentence: 7/14/2005
Conviction Type: Plea
Discharge Date: 7/14/2005

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Dirt-bag Aliases:
El / Rox
El Rocks
El Rox
El-Rocks
El-Rox
El-Rox / El-Rocks
Elrocks
Elrox
Elrox /
Rocks El
Rox / El
Rox El
El Rocks Waller
El Rox Waller
El-Rocks Waller
El-Rox Waller
Elrocks Waller
Elrox Waller
Keven James Waller
Kevin Waller
Rocks El Waller
Rox El Waller

After getting a sweet plea bargain on drug charges in Delta County a couple of years ago, a Marquette man is back in jail tonight on four charges including two felonies – like carrying a concealed weapon in his car

URGENT URGENT U.P. Breaking News Bulletin – 4-21-18 – 10:40 p.m. ET

A Marquette man who got a deal on four drug charges in Gladstone, MI about two years ago – was arrested again Saturday night in Marquette County on charges that including felony carrying a concealed weapon and felony fraudulent license plate

MDOC Mugshot of Gregory Scott Ogea of Marquette, MI

40-year-old Gregory Scott Ogea of Marquette, MI

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

(Marquette, MI) – A Marquette man who skated on drug charges in Delta County was arrested on two felonies including a gun offense Saturday night during a traffic stop in Marquette County.

He is already a convicted of being a second-offense habitual offender.
40-year-old Gregory Scott Ogea of Marquette, MI was booked into the Marquette County Jail

40-year-old Gregory Scott Ogea of Marquette, MI

Ogea is charged with felony carrying a concealed weapon (CCW) in a motor vehicle, felony fraudulent use of a license plate, driving with a suspended license and driving with no insurance

Ogea was arrested about 9 p.m. ET tonight, Sat., April 21, 2018 during a traffic stop on M-553 near Silver Creek Road near Teaching Family Homes in Marquette County

On August 20, 2015, Ogea, then 37, was busted in Gladstone, MI on four felony drug charges and was released on a bond of $30,000 (10 percent).

In Delta County, Ogea faced numerous drug charges including three four-year felonies – two counts of possession of less than 25 grams of narcotic Methylphenidate, and possession of less than 25 grams of narcotic Hydrocodone, and possession of less than 25 grams of the narcotic Clonazepam (two-year felony); and driving on a suspended license (93-day misdemeanor).

MDOC Mugshot of Gregory Scott Ogea of Marquette, MI

In Feb 2016, Ogea, then 38 years old, was sentenced to six months in jail, had his driver’s license suspended 60 days/and then restricted for over 300 days; plus about $200 in fines/costs.

Ogea got a super sweet plea bargain in Delta County as most of the felonies were dropped after he pleaded guilty to second-offense habitual offender involving possession of drug analogues.

U.P. Breaking News Headlines – 10 U.P. Stories Include: Two-year-old girl falls seven feet in Mackinac County, theft at the Marquette Mom Prom?(or false alarm), mysterious rare Saturday hearing held inside Chippewa County Courthouse, Inmate hurt in showers in Gogebic County – Marquette shoplifters busted, and a stolen car from Ironwood.

URGENT URGENT U.P. Breaking News Bulletin and Headlines – 4-21-18 – 5:25 p.m. ET

U.P. Weekend Headlines: Toddler falls seven feet in Mackinac County, rare special hearing on Saturday is a mystery and kept from the public in Chippewa County, too drunk to float on a U.P. Eastern Island an afternoon car theft in Ironwood, and an inmate injured today in the Gogebic County jail showers – plus Marquette shoplifters busted and more

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

Its been a busy for police and other emergency folks this weekend – we’ve already done full stories on a police chase with juveniles in Gladstone, a missing snowmobiler found in Chippewa County.
However there was a lot more happening on Saturday – here are about 10 headline stories:

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Anyone who has had kids knows that two year olds are acrobats that will climb anything and everything – however sometimes that innate adventuresome fun turns into a serious injury.

Parents in Garfield Township called for an ambulance late this morning, Saturday, April 21, 2018 – after their toddler took a bad fall.

Two-year-old female “who fell off of an approximately seven-foot ladder,” the dispatcher told the paramedics/EMTs.

It happened at a residence on Sandtown Road in Engadine, MI.

“She is bleeding from the ear,” the dispatcher said. The victim is “a two-year-old female who fell off a ladder – they believe it may be a seven-foot fall.”

That is the last word we have on the incident, however presumably the girl was taken to the Straits Area Hospital. Her condition is not known.

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There was a strange theft call last night at the “Mom Prom” fundraiser held at the U.P. Masonic Center about 11:30p.m. ET last night Friday. Two Marquette Police Department units were sent to investigate the theft of a purse.
No word on the theft was confirmed or the purse was misplaced and then found
This year the annual fundraiser for a family-in-need was held to benefit the family of 8-year-old William Chittle of Negaunee, who has three rare medical conditions.
The fun attire includes old prom dresses, bridesmaids gowns, or anything that resembles or gives the feeling of being a princess.
https://www.mqtmomprom.com

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A rare and mysterious “special hearing” was held this morning at the Chippewa County Courthouse.
A Chippewa County Sheriff’s Department deputy was told he was needed back at the office to attend the special hearing at 10 a.m. ET on Sat., April 21, 2018.
Judges never come in on Saturday without a very good reason – so it had to be something significant and unexpected.
Scanner listeners said they heard police say the grandfather of the children was requesting to be allowed in the hearing.
No Star Chamber, but interesting nonetheless.

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Two shoplifters were busted about 3 p.m. ET on Saturday afternoon at the Shopko in Marquette, MI.
They were “cooperative” with the store’s retail fraud squad.

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At least 3 Michigan state prison inmates were taken by ambulance on Friday night for medical reasons including a seizure and chest pains – at the Baraga Max Prison and the Chippewa Regional Correctional Facility.
Then on Saturday morning, a Gogebic County Jail inmate reportedly had a seizure and received a head injury in the jail showers.
The inmate, in his 20s, suffered a head injury – and while paramedics were told the inmate bled – one radioed doctor about the scene in the jail located in Bessemer, MI.
The blood “must have been wiped off” before the ambulance arrive, a paramedic radioed medical control at the Aspirus Grand View Ironwood Hospital.
The Gogebic County inmate “hit his head on something” and was “flopping on the floor a bit” in the showers resembling a seizure, the paramedic told doctors.

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Wound tight after this winter: Marquette cops were called Saturday afternoon to a report of youths blocking the sidewalk on the 400 Block of North Fourth Street – by putting up a tightrope
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To drunk to float?
A ferry operator at one of the eastern U.P. islands called 911 Saturday afternoon because one of the idling cars waiting to get on the ferry wasn’t moving – and neither was the gentleman inside.
He was alive but is suspected of being OUIL.

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In Dickinson County and Houghton County planned brush burns got a bit too big on Saturday afternoon.
Firefighters in Sagola Township and Calumet Township (off Copper City Road) this afternoon for private brush burning that got out of control.

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A U.P.-wide BOLO has been issued for a car stolen Saturday from an Ironwood, MI home just before 1 p.m. Central Time in Gogebic County
The vehicle is a red and black 2012 Mini Cooper with Texas tags: JNJ-7987

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Maybe suffering from Spring Fever, four escapee horses got loose and had some fun in Houghton County on Saturday morning, but as rounded up by their owner in the Atlantic Mine area.

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The Pickford EMS ambulance was basically totaled overnight – and had to limp back to its barn (station) – after hitting a deer. Be careful folks deer on the move in this nice weather – just like we are.

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Speaking of warm weather – please beware of slip and fall accidents that are likely to happen on Saturday night (as they did Friday night) and Sunday morning (churchgoers beware). The melting snow refreezes to black ice everywhere.

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Suspect round up: Juveniles on a motorcycle and an ATV take police on a wild chase through the streets of Gladstone, MI before pursuit was terminated for safety reasons

URGENT URGENT U.P. Breaking News Bulletin – 4-21-18 – 4:25 p.m. ET

Suspects, ATV identified: Wild Saturday afternoon chase pits Gladstone, MI cops against wild male juveniles on an ATV and motorcycle – winding around numerous streets of the town in and around a cemetery

Suspect roundup, ATV inspected – after juveniles teens led Gladstone Police on a Saturday chase involving a motorbike and an ATV – in and around a cemetery

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

(Gladstone, MI) – A group of juveniles on a motorcycle and an ATV led police on a dangerous several mile pursuit through the streets of Gladstone, MI on Saturday afternoon – before police made the decision to end the chase for safety reasons.

Late reports indicated that officers found the suspect ATV – and are still looking for and questioning teen male juveniles.

The juveniles are wanted on a multitude of probate court charges – and were riding dangerously on a blue motorbike and a green and white squad four-wheeler ATV. The officer described the vehicle as a motorcycle during the chase and later described it as a motorbike (smaller vehicle than motorcycle).

The chase started about 3:15 p.m. ET on Saturday afternoon, April 21, 2018. It ended about 7 minutes later.

Gladstone Police first spotted the juveniles on 29th Street – and the chase was on.

Streets and locations mentioned in the winding circular chase included 29th Street, Weston Avenue (several times), 27th Street, N. Bluff Street, a fire hall, the Fernwood Cemetery and at one point “heading toward M-35.”

The lead pursuit officer told another that the suspects were juveniles and both officers immediately had safety concerns.

One officer suggest that since the suspects are juvenile teens “it is probably correct to shut it down.”

The second officer said “I would agree.”

Police soon stopped the chase near Ketcham Street.

“Lets stop the pursuit all together,’ radioed one of the officers – as his siren blared in the background of his transmission.

Another said he could hear the ATV in the distance – and officers started driving around looking for parked vehicles similar to the ones in the chase.

“I can hear them toward South Hill Road doing circles,” one of the officer stated.
The officers were inspecting a nearby parked ATV on the 900 block of Loueda Avenue.

It appears it was the one of the two suspect vehicles.

Now criminal charges: A tragic and painful seven-week period this winter claimed the lives of five Dickinson County youths between the ages of 17 and 22 – and ruined countless others with the latest an American teen tragedy right out of the movies – Because now an Iron Mountain, MI youth may have to go to prison for killing his good friend in an alcohol-related traffic crash

URGENT URGENT U.P. Breaking News Bulletin – 4-21-18 – 7:30 a.m. ET –

The next step in the grief is a painful one for all involved – criminal charges – God bless the parents and students of Dickinson County

21-year-old Jacob Weslin of Iron Mountain,

18-year-old Benjamin James Johnson of Norway, MI

17-year-old Jolene Kim Treml of Kingsford, MI

18-year-old Taylor Nicole Bosley of Kingsford, MI

Norway, MI native 22-year-old Krista Marie Urbanc

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

May our Creator hold, protect and love all these children, their families and everyone they loved as a strong U.P. community tries to regain its bearings

Taylor Nicole Bosley, 18, of Kingsford, MI, died on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017 (wreck)
http://www.ernashfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Taylor-Bosley/#!/Obituary

Jolene Kim Treml, 17, of Kingsford, MI, died on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017 (wreck)
http://www.ernashfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Jolene-Treml/#!/Obituary

Krista Marie Urbanc, 22, Norway, MI native, died on Monday, Jan. 8, 2018 (fire)
http://www.ortmanfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Krista-Urbanc/#!/Obituary

Jacob Allen Weslin, 21, Iron Mountain native, died on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018 (wreck)
http://www.ernashfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Jacob-Weslin/#!/Obituary

Benjamin James Johnson, 18, of Norway, MI, died on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018 (wreck)

https://obittree.com/obituary/us/michigan/iron-mountain/jacobs-funeral-homes–cremation-services-inc/benjamin-johnson/3432369/
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Benjamin-Johnson-105856733

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

(Iron Mountain, MI) – Dickinson County has had its heart torn out several times this winter during a period of just under seven weeks by three fatal traffic crashes and a deadly fire that have taken many young lives, destroyed countless others, and left wounds that will take generations to heal.

Built on the lumber, paper and mining industries – Dickinson County is as tough as they come – even globally famous Kingsford Charcoal was first made in Kingsford, MI.

Then there’s the indisputably the toughest of U.P. underground miners Big John in Iron Mountain. My Grandparents called him Big Bad John (like the dramatic Jimmy Dean song in Sept. 1961) and it was a must-see every time we visited the U.P.

Carried on the backs of iron ore miners and lumberjacks, this rugged county is trying to recover its footing after four winter tragedies during a terrible just under seven-week period that killed five young people between the ages of 17 and 22. Now word about the possible imprisonment of another Iron Mountain resident for causing his friend’s death.

One crash in late December 2017 took the lives of two Norway, MI girls – and then last month there were two fatal wrecks in Marquette County that claimed the lives of three other Dickinson County youths. Plus a fire in Marquette, MI killed an Iron Mountain youth, her boyfriend and unborn child.

21-year-old Austin Keith Mitchell of Iron Mountain

Austin Mitchell

 

One tragedy was an alleged drunken driving wreck that now has a young Iron Mountain man charged with killing his friend. 21-year-old Austin Keith Mitchell of Iron Mountain was arrested this week

Its one of those tragedies that is too often played out in America – two old friends from high school are out having fun – and yes drinking – before the night is over one is killed, the other jailed for his friend’s death.

While portrayed in the media and by police as just a Marquette County incident, the accident on County Road 550 has hit Dickinson County the hardest.
Friends from sports and high school in general.

Sat. Dec. 30, 2017: Two Kingsford, MI teens died in a  head-on crash in Sagola Township that injures five members of a Marquette County family

17-year-old Jolene Kim Treml of Kingsford, MI

18-year-old Taylor Nicole Bosley of Kingsford, MI

Two Kingsford teens were killed instantly and three other people were seriously injured in a tragic year-end head-on collision on M-95 in Sagola Township near the Dickinson County/Marquette County.

18-year-old Taylor Nicole Bosley and 17-year-old Jolene Kim Treml, both of Kingsford, MI, died on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017.
The teens were traveling to watch a Flivvers hockey game.

The wreck also seriously injured a family of five from Marquette County. All of whom survived.

17-year-old Jolene Kim Treml of Kingsford, MI

Trembl was adopted from Seoul, South Korea – and was loved dearly her extended family and friends in Kingsford.Jolene Kim Treml, 17, of Breitung Township, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2017.
She was born January 5, 2000, in Seoul, South Korea and was adopted by her parents, Jeffrey and Mary (McNamara) Treml. Jolene was a senior at Kingsford High School with her studies focused on nursing.

She was involved in HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) and had been accepted to NWTC to pursue her nursing degree next year. In addition to her studies, Jolene worked as a Dietary Aide at Freeman Nursing & Rehabilitation Community in Kingsford.

She was a member of St. Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church where she was an altar server and participated in the youth group. Jolene had the best sense of humor, always having a smile on her face and putting one on everyone else’s. She had a passion for shopping and clothing, especially her “ripped jeans.”

Jolene had a closet full of clothes but always managed to “steal” something out of her friends’ or sister’s closets. Some days she had three outfit changes before she was out the door! She had a real eye for fashion. Jolene was that person who was there in the middle of the night to listen to friends or family and was always there to help if needed.

Some of her most joyous moments were spent with her nephews, Nolan and Beau. She soaked up every minute loving her boys, and they adored their Auntie JoJo. She will be sadly missed by everyone who knew her.

According to Bosley’s obituary – she was your typical U.P. teenage girl:

18-year-old Taylor Nicole Bosley of Kingsford, MI

Bosley received a scholarship to St. Norbert College. Bosley was a member of American Martyrs Catholic Church in Kingsford. She really enjoyed listening to music, playing the piano, swimming and was a talented artist – and enjoyed watching stock car races and following KHS sports, especially hockey.

Favorite pastimes included hanging out with family and friends plus using social media.
“Most of all, Taylor loved time spent with family and her cousins held a special place in her heart. “

Jan 8, 2018 – fatal fire kills young lovers including Norway Cheerleader:

Remembering 22-year-old Krista Urbanc

Norway, MI native 22-year-old Krista Marie Urbanc

Beautiful Krista Urbanc on beach in June 2017

Krista Urbanic with friend June 2017

Krista Urbanc Graduation in August 2014 from Norway High School

Tributes of love and remembrance were posted for the two young people who died in a Marquette, MI house fire on January 8, 2018.

Killed were Norway, MI native 22-year-old Krista Marie Urbanc and her boyfriend, 23-year-old Zachary Johnson, both currently of Marquette, MI.

Norway, MI native 22-year-old Krista Marie Urbanc

23-year-old Zachary Johnson of Marquette, MI

Krista and Zachary were dating and shared the residence that burned. It apparently belonged to his parents.
A Norway, MI native, Urbanc studies at Bay College in Escanaba, went to Norway High School. She was a Norway Knights cheerleader.

According to her obituary, Krista Urbanc just enjoyed life:

Krista Urbanc first day at the Ashland Area Vet Clinic June 16, 2017

“Krista was a talented artist; she had an artistic eye that transcended into her artwork.

She was involved in Cheerleading and Volleyball. Krista had a beautiful smile and was a lovely person inside and out. She made friends easily and was loved by everyone.

After graduating she went on to Bay College where she received her CNA certificate and continued her education at Northern Michigan University. She was currently pursuing her passion; Veterinary Science. 

Krista was an animal lover and was in a habit of bringing animals home, most recently rescued a diabetic cat. She enjoyed the great outdoors from snowboarding to sunbathing. She was drawn to Marquette for its hiking, camping and winter sports.

Krista practiced yoga especially enjoying the times when she was able to do it with her sister, Melissa.”

Feb. 21, 2018 – one of two back-to-back fatal crashes in Marquette County involving Dickinson County youth:

21-year-old Austin Keith Mitchell of Iron Mountain

21-year-old Jacob Weslin of Iron Mountain,

21-year-old Austin Keith Mitchell of Iron Mountain was driving a 2010 Mercury Milan on County Road 550 early on Sunday, March, 21, 2018 when he lost control, clipped a power pole and rolled.

His buddy and passenger, 21-year-old Jacob Weslin of Iron Mountain, was killed instantly.
Mitchell and Weslin had not lived in Marquette County for very long.

Mitchell was arraigned Thursday, April 19, 2018 and released on $50,000 bond after being charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated causing death.

Preliminary court dates have been set for Mitchell, including a preliminary hearing in Marquette County District Court on May 8, 2018.

Weslin’s death was another example of parents should never have to bury their children. His obit states:

21-year-old Jacob Allen Weslin of Iron Mountain

21-year-old Jacob Allen Weslin was born on Dec. 14, 1996 in Iron Mountain, son of Michael Weslin and Kim (Bracket) Mitchell.

He graduated from Iron Mountain High School in 2015, and from Northern Michigan University with an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice.

He was waiting to leave on May 1 to fulfill his dream of serving his country with the Special Ops of the U.S. Air Force Combat Control, a great accomplishment he had worked very hard to achieve. He enjoyed working out.

He also enjoyed being outdoors hiking, hunting, and fishing. Jacob also always loved a good plate of food.

Feb. 20, 2018: – First of two crashes that claim lives of Dickinson County youth

A Norway, MI teen was killed on February 20, 2018 in a two-vehicle crash in Marquette County

18-year-old Benjamin James Johnson of Norway, MI

18-year-old Benjamin James Johnson of Norway, MI was killed instantly.

It was 7 a.m. Central Time on a state highway in Sands Township, MI.

Johnson was a passenger riding beside his buddy who was driving a 2005 Mercury Montego.

18-year-old Marcus Trujillo of Fennville, MI lost control while southbound on M-553 near Olsen Road- crossed the center-line colliding head-on with an oncoming 2007 Chrysler Town and County car.

41-year-old Peter Anderson of Gwinn , MI was driving north when Truljuillo’s car crossed into his path.

18-year-old Benjamin James Johnson of Norway, MI

Ben Johnson loved sports and especially had a passion for hockey including playing for the Kingsford High School hockey team, the Marquette Electricians, and fell in love with the sport at age 5 thanks to the Dickinson Area Hockey Association.

After attending school in Pembine, WI all his life, he transferred to Norway High School for his senior year graduating in the Class of 2017.

Like the other young people, Johnson was your typical Yooper kid who loved hockey, ice fishing, family and his dogs.

“Ben enjoyed fishing, especially ice fishing, and his dogs, Rowdy, Pal and Phoenix. He had a special love for his family. Ben was known as Big Ben, a gentle giant, who was kind-hearted.”

Ben was born July 22, 1999, in Racine, Wis., son of Angela Polston and James Johnson. He attended Pembine school up until the 11th grade when he transferred to Norway High School, graduating with the Class of 2017. Ben fell in love with the sport of hockey at age 5, where he was a member of DAHA, The Dickinson Area Hockey Association. In 2006 he became a member of the Green Bay Jr. Gamblers travel hockey team and participated with them until 2015 when he joined the Marquette Electricians travel hockey team. In 2016-2017 he played for the Kingsford High School hockey team. Ben also excelled in football, playing for the Predators. He played baseball for the Pembine Patriots and was an active soccer player for SAY for over 10 years.

Ben enjoyed fishing, especially ice fishing, and his dogs, Rowdy, Pal and Phoenix. He had a special love for his family. Ben was known as Big Ben, a gentle giant, who was kind-hearted.