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Former Qdoba manager sentenced to probation for role in robbery

September 14th, 2017

By John Counts ANN ARBOR, MI – An Ann Arbor woman who allowed her boyfriend to rob the Ann Arbor Qdoba where she worked as a manager was sentenced in the Washtenaw County Trial Court Monday, Sept. 11. Alexis Kott, 20, was sentenced to serve th… Read More

Ex-University of Michigan student arrested in sex assaults after return to U.S.

August 17th, 2017

By Darcie MoranANN ARBOR, MI – A former University of Michigan student in the ROTC program was arrested on sex assault charges Tuesday, Aug. 15 when he returned from Taiwan to the Detroit Metropolitan Airport. Jimmy H. Nguyen, 36, was ar… Read More

Couple charged in robbery violate bond by being together

April 4th, 2017

By John CountsANN ARBOR, MI — A man and woman accused of robbing an Ann Arbor Qdoba, along with a third suspect, pleaded guilty to violating conditions of their bonds when they appeared in the Washtenaw County Trial Court Monday, April 3.… Read More

Driver who killed triathlete Karen McKeachie pleads to misdemeanor

March 6th, 2017

By John CountsCHELSEA, MI – A 70-year-old driver accused of hitting and killing Ann Arbor triathlete Karen McKeachie pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor Monday, March 6. Terry Lee Lacroix said few words during his hearing before Judge Rich… Read More

Suspended Ann Arbor teacher Steve Goffee won't face criminal charges

November 14th, 2016

By Lauren SlagterANN ARBOR, MI – Tappan Middle School teacher Steve Goffee will not face any criminal charges after a six-month-long investigation by Ann Arbor police. Ann Arbor Public Schools placed Goffee on paid administrative leave on A… Read More

Are Michigan roads any safer after 5 years of 'super drunk' law?

November 22nd, 2015

By John CountsFor five years, Michigan police have been writing tickets under the state’s “super drunk” driving law. But has it helped to keep Michigan roads safer? That’s hard to say. Alcohol-related crashes have gone do… Read More

Jury deliberating in Ann Arbor teacher's 'killer margarita' sex assault trial

October 7th, 2015

By Darcie MoranJurors were sent to deliberate about 12:30 p.m.Wednesday in the case against an Ann Arbor teacher accused of drugging and sexually assaulting a woman he met on Match.com in 2012. Kip Wilson, 47, of Ypsilanti is charged with third… Read More

Former Dexter schools employee accused of embezzlement heads to circuit court

July 21st, 2015

By Lindsay Knake Brian Tungl appears in Washtenaw County 14A-1 District Court on May 5, 2015 for a probable cause hearing. The former Dexter schools employee faces charges of embezzling $100,000 or more and unauthorized access of computers. … Read More

Man accused of strangling and groping woman he followed off Ann Arbor bus charged

June 20th, 2015

By John CountsThe 22-year-old Ann Arbor man accused of attacking a woman he followed off a bus was arraigned on four felonies at the 14A-1 District Court Saturday. Louis Flanders was charged with assault with intent to do great bodily harm, assa… Read More

Man accused of drugging woman with 'killer margarita' to stand trial in August

April 22nd, 2015

By Ben FreedA trial date was set Monday for Kip Wilson, 46, who has been accused of drugging a woman’s drink and then sexually assaulting her. Unless he chooses to plead guilty or no contest to the charge, Wilson will stand trial August 10… Read More