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Request for out-of-county prosecutor denied for Jackson police officer accused of assault
The officer is on paid administrative leave while the case, as well as an internal investigation, progresses.
Judge denies trustee’s request for protection against Jackson school board president
The judge found the request from Jackson School Board Trustee Kesha Hamilton did not meet the criteria for the issuance of a court order.
Vape thieves smash their way into party store
Investigators discovered two unknown suspects forced their way into the store in Calhoun County and stole several vape devices before fleeing.
Vacant Jackson home with history of fires is destroyed in fire
The house appeared to be under reconstruction at the time of the fire, fire officials said.
Woman hospitalized after struck by car backing out of parking spot
There was no indication the driver, a 36-year-old woman, was impaired or intended to strike the woman, Jackson police said.
Man accused of starting fatal house fire with kerosene found guilty but mentally ill
Sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 12 before Jackson County Circuit Judge Thomas Wilson.
Jackson police officer charged with felony assault, domestic violence
He is currently on paid administrative leave while the case, as well as an internal investigation, progresses.
Case dismissed against man who shot girlfriend with pellet gun, causing school lockdown
Upon being alerted of a potential shooting suspect on the loose, Vandercook Public Schools and Jackson College went into lockdown as a safety precaution. The lockdown was lifted a short time later.
2 seriously injured in crash near Hillsdale
Failing to look both ways before entering the intersection appears to be a factor in the crash, which remains under investigation.
Miniature Hinkley Bakery dazzles, school board passes inclusion policy: Jackson headlines Oct. 11-17
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Michigan Attorney General offers advice to police on identifying election crimes
With the 2024 Presidential Election weeks away, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel sent a 14-page letter out to law enforcement agencies across Michigan to prepare officers to protect voters’ rights on Election Day.
30 cats found dead, bagged inside Jackson apartment complex dumpster
Most of the deceased cats were in a state of mummification, though several appeared to have recently died.
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