Police bust suspected sex trafficking and drug ring
Wayland police served a 7 p.m. warrant on July 1 in the 600 block of East Maple Street to gather evidence of a suspected sex trafficking operation and drug crimes. The probe traces to 2017 with support from Michigan State Police and FBI, as drug paraphernalia, cocaine and heroin, and electronic devices were seized for further examination. The investigation continues with charges pending.
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One-Vehicle Crash Kills Cheshire Township Man
A man in his 70s died in a Tuesday one vehicle crash in Cheshire Township. Deputies say the westbound car crossed the center line, ran into a ditch and wooded area, striking trees and stopping 40 feet from the roadway. No alcohol or speed factors noted. Victim's identity withheld pending relatives. Bloomingdale Fire Department and Life EMS assisted.
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Root Beer Barrel hosts Fourth of July fundraiser in Douglas
The Root Beer Barrel in Douglas runs July 5–7 with burgers sold to raise funds for Sylvia's Place a domestic violence safe house in Allegan. Owner Mick White aims to sell over a thousand burgers and Dan Cheresh will match donations.
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Severe storms strike Ottawa County with power outages
Thunderstorms with 50 mph winds moved through Holland area and Lake Michigan from Wisconsin. The National Weather Service issued two severe thunderstorm warnings for Ottawa County at 6:45 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. About 400 Consumers Energy customers in Crockery and Polkton townships lost service. Showers and thunderstorms were forecast for Tuesday night into Wednesday morning with a 50 percent chance, while Wednesday was expected partly sunny with a 20 percent chance.
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