Michigan police suspend weekend search for Skelton brothers
Morenci Michigan officials suspended organized search efforts for the Skelton brothers Friday after a multi day hunt that drew hundreds. Father John Skelton faces three kidnapping charges and is jailed on a 3 million dollar bond while authorities review next steps and potential resumption of volunteer searches. The town of about 2000 residents cancelled Saturday’s Christmas parade and closed City Hall to serve as a command center.
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Morenci
Mich
Michigan
Bob Mohr
Ohio
Skelton Brothers
Andrew
Alexander
Tanner
John Skelton
Larry Weeks
Skelton
Mohr
Detroit
Sheriff acquitted in inmate's death case at Lucas County jail
Jurors cleared James Telb the Lucas County Sheriff and a deputy of covering up an inmate death in 2004 after an altercation with a deputy. Gray was acquitted of assault but found guilty of false report and civil rights violation for failing to obtain medical care. Prosecutors alleged lies during the investigation.
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Toledo
Lucas County
James Telb
Telb
John
Gray
Carleton Benton
Benton
Trial ordered in Flint serial killer case over DNA on shoelace
A Michigan judge ordered a murder trial for Elias Abuelazam after a state scientist testified that DNA from Frank Kellybrew was found on a shoelace in Abuelazam’s luggage. The July killing was linked to 14 stabbings that left five dead in and around Flint.
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Michigan
Elias Abuelazam
Frank Kellybrew
Detroit
Abuelazam
Virginia
Ohio
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Kristin Schelling
Slim
David Leyton
Abuela
Genesee County
Toledo
Leesburg
Brian Morley
Morley
Associated Press
John Conover
Louisville
Atlanta
Tel Aviv
Leyton
Roundup Official Seeks Shelter Closure Over Safety Concerns
Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray filed a lawsuit to shut down a Lima shelter run by a man misusing donations claiming to aid veterans. The suit accuses the operator of two nonprofits, improper rent taking, and using funds for personal expenses.
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Lima
Northwest Ohio
Richard Cordray
Veterans Hope Community House
Cordray
Kasich staff study Turnpike privatization option
Gov elect Kasich said his team is examining leasing the Ohio Turnpike to a private operator. He stressed no decision yet and not ruling out the idea, noting funding markets and experiences in other states. The 241 mile toll road is run by the Turnpike Commission.
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Ohio Turnpike
Farmers
John Kasich
Ohio Turnpike Commission
Ohio
Kasich
GOP
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