GWINN — Police are looking for information after a hundreds of dollars in quarters were stolen from a laundromat.

Forsyth Township Police are investigating a breaking and entering that occurred at the Ultra Clean Laundry, located on E. Stephenson Ave. in Gwinn early Sunday morning.

According to police, the room with a change machine was broken into. Forsyth Township Police is asking anyone with information regarding the breaking and entering or the use of a large amount of quarters to contact them at (906) 346-9224.

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MARQUETTE– A man who allegedly stabbed and killed a Gwinn woman was back in court Wednesday afternoon.

Darrell Gutzman, 51, of Marquette had his preliminary exam in Marquette County District court. Gutzman was arrested in December and is charged with open murder in the death of Robbin Lampinen, 53, after police found him using social media.

During the prelim, multiple witnesses were called to the stand by Marquette County Prosecutor Matt Wiese. One witness was Forsyth Township Police Chief Gordon Warchock who said that Gutzman admitted to the crime.

Chief Warchock said, “He admitted to killing Robbin Lampinen, he admitted that he stabbed her and he advised that he would admit it in a court of law and that’s what happened.”

Gutzman has been bound over to circuit court. He will be arraigned there on April 7th.

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SCHOOLCRAFT COUNTY — Six people have been arrested on nine felony drug charges after a warrant sweep by the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team (UPSET) in Schoolcraft County.

UPSET Detectives made the arrests on Tuesday. The arrests are in connection with investigations conducted by UPSET over the last six months.

All of the suspects have been lodged at the Schoolcraft County Jail on various drug charges.

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MARQUETTE — Nearly four years after he was arrested on charges of seven felony charges, Jason Sadowski walked out of jail Friday afternoon.

Last Friday, a jury found him not guilty of kidnapping and torture charges during his re-trial in Marquette County Circuit Court. In court Friday morning, Sadowski was granted bond by Judge Timothy Greeley in his federal case for allegedly possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.

During his detention hearing in U.S. District Court, Sadowski’s lawyer Beth LaCosse argued that her client is “Not a risk or a danger to our community.” According to his bond conditions, Sadowski cannot leave the Upper Peninsula.

He also cannot consume any drugs or alcohol while he’s out on bond. There’s no word yet on when Sadowski is due back in federal court.

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UPDATE 3.24.17 3:18: Codey Vining, 33, of Ishpeming was the man arrested last night. He is currently held on a $50,000 cash bond.

ISHPEMING– One person was arrested last night for breaking into a house.

he Marquette Counties Sheriff’s Department says deputies responded to a Breaking and Entering in progress on Balsam Lane in Ishpeming Township at around 10:15 Thursday evening.

Deputies were able to catch the suspect who fled trying to escape.

They are being held at Marquette County Jail on Charges of Home Invasion– 2nd degree and Possession of Burglary Tools.

They were assisted by officers from the Michigan State Police and Ishpeming City Police.

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MARQUETTE — The man who led police on a brief chase through Marquette Township Saturday morning has been identified.

Brock Lewis Weaver, 22, of Negaunee, is facing charges of fleeing/eluding police – third degree and operating with a high blood alcohol content (BAC) of .17 or more, which is more than twice the legal limit in Michigan.

Weaver led a Marquette County Sheriff’s Deputy on a chase on Grove Street just after 1:00 a.m. It ended when Weaver disregarded a stop sign on County Road 492. His vehicle went up an embankment and into a set of trees.

Weaver was not injured in the chase. His arraignment has been set for April 13th, 2017.

Bond was set at 10% of $7,500.

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ESCANABA — An Escanaba woman has been order to repay $58,568.41 in restitution to the Social Security Administration.

Cynthia Ogren, 56, received five years probation as part of her sentence to one count of lying to a peace officer. Ogren was one of five people arrested last October by Escanaba Public Safety as part of a joint investigation with the Social Security Administration Office of the Inspector General into the misuse of funds from the Disability Insurance Program.

Ogren pleaded guilty to a lesser charge last month as part of a plea agreement.

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MARQUETTE– A series of break–ins occurred over the past week in Marquette County.

According to the Marquette County Sheriff’s Department three residences in the Forestville Basin Trail, were forcibly entered.

The ongoing investigation revealed all three homes were vacant when the crimes occurred, two of the residences are not lived in. The Sheriff’s Department received the breaking and entry complaints on Sunday, March 26th.

The evidence collected by deputies is currently being forwarded to the Michigan State Police Crime Lab.

The Sheriff’s Department asks if you have seen any suspicious activity within the past week call 906-225-8434.

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ST. IGNACE — The man who police say killed his relative Saturday morning in St. Ignace has been arraigned in Mackinac County District Court.

Jacob St. Andrew, 21, is charged with homicide first-degree pre-meditated murder. He is accused of killing his grandmother, Barbara Trainor-Hoyt, 66.

On Saturday, St. Andrew went to the Mackinac County Sheriff’s Office and told police his grandma was dead. Officers went to a downtown St. Ignace residence where they found Trainor-Hoyt dead and not because of natural causes.

Back at the police station, officers interviewed St. Andrew, who confessed to the homicide. He’s currently lodged at the Mackinac County Jail without bond.

St. Andrew is due back in court for a preliminary exam April 11th.

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MARQUETTE –A Gwinn man who failed to appear for sentencing last week has been located by authorities.

Leo Arthur Field, 27, was arrested on a bench warrant by the Forsyth Township Police Department Friday night. He’s currently lodged at the Marquette County Jail, where he will remain until sentencing.

Field was a no-show at his sentencing in Marquette County Circuit Court on March 23rd. He was scheduled to be sentenced on one count of 3rd Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct.

Field was originally charged with First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct last April stemming from an incident that occurred in December of 2015. Sentencing has been rescheduled for April 10th.

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GOGEBIC COUNTY — An Ironwood man accused of trying to start a fire inside a residence during a domestic dispute has entered a plea agreement.

Kevin Schuelke, 44, pleaded no contest to arson- preparation to burn real property, domestic violence and resisting and obstructing police officers. A habitual offender- fourth notice was dismissed by the prosecutor’s office as a result of the plea agreement.

Schuelke was arrested by Ironwood Public Safety after he set a fire and attempted to barricade himself inside a residence on the 200 Block of West Ash Street. Sentencing is scheduled for June 13th, 2017.

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IRON RIVER — An Iron River man was arrested on multiple charges, including possession of heroin and operating under the influence of drugs with an occupant less than 16 years of age.

The arrest occurred on Monday around 8:30 P.M. According to the Iron River Police Department, the 30-year old suspect was arrested during a traffic stop for offenses of possession of heroin, operating under the influence of drugs with an occupant less than 16 years of age, and driving with a suspended license-second offense.

The suspect is being lodged at the Iron County Jail. The Iron River Police Department was assisted on the scene by Troopers from the Michigan State Police Iron River Post.

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UPDATE — FRIDAY, MARCH 31ST, 2017 7:00 P.M.

Detectives with the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team (UPSET) have announced the arrest of three more people suspected of being involved with a drug trafficking organization.

With help from the Michigan State Police Wakefield Post, the following arrests were made:

-Harvey Albert Reaver, 37: Two counts of delivery of methamphetamine

-Melissa Sue Reaver, 38: One count of delivery of methamphetamine

-Jennifer Elizabeth Smith, 29: Three counts of delivery of methamphetamine

All three suspects reside in Ontonagon County. They were arraigned Friday in Ontonagon County District Court.

Additional arrests are pending.

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IRONWOOD — Following a five month long investigation, a suspect was arrested on multiple counts including, maintaining a drug house.

Detectives from the Upper Peninsula Enforcement Team (UPSET) arrested a 35-year old man on Thursday in Ironwood. After a five month investigation, the suspect was arrested on one count of delivery of methamphetamine and one count of maintaining a drug house.

In addition, detectives assigned to UPSET and the Michigan State Police Emergency Support Team, executed a search warrant at a cabin in Ontonagon County where the suspect lived. Several firearms, stolen property, and several grams of crystal meth were seized from the property.

Detectives also observed evidence that identified the suspect being involved in the distribution of meth. The suspect is currently lodged at the Gogebic County Jail. His name is being with held this time, pending arraignment. The investigation is ongoing and additional arrests are expected.

UPSET was assisted on the scene by the Michigan State Police Emergency Support Team, Michigan State Police Wakefield Post, Ontonagon County Sheriff’s Department, and the Gogebic Iron Area Narcotics Team.

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MARQUETTE — Suspect involved in previous multi-agency narcotic investigation arrested.

On March 31st, Craig Anthony Colombo, 22, of Marquette was arrested on a warrant as a result of the investigation. The felony warrant was for possession of marijuana with intent to deliver. Colombo was unable to post bond and is lodged at the Marquette County Jail.

On December 22 of last year, a search warrant was executed on the 500 block of W. Baraga Ave. As a result of the search warrant, a large amount of marijuana, edible THC products, and other narcotics were seized.

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ESCANABA — The last of the five people arrested by Escanaba Public Safety for Social Security fraud has been sentenced.

Nicole Gillis, 37, of Norway was sentenced to 60 days in jail with credit for one day served. Gillis also faces restitution fees of $9,009. She was originally charged with one count of false pretenses, $1,000 dollars or more, but less than $20,000.

Five people were originally arrested for their involvement in a social security fraud in October of 2016 in Delta County.

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IRON MOUNTAIN — An investigation by the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team (UPSET) has netted the arrest of three out-of-state men.

On April 3rd, UPSET detectives arrested three Milwaukee, Wisc. men at an undisclosed location in Iron Mountain on charges of delivery of heroin, crack cocaine and possession of marijuana.  All three suspects are currently lodged at the Dickinson County Jail, pending their arraignment.

The arrests were part of an ongoing investigation involving the Iron River Police Department. At this time, the investigation is ongoing.

UPSET was assisted by the KIND narcotics team, Kingsford Public Safety, Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office, Iron Mountain Police Department and Michigan State Police Iron Mountain Post.

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HOUGHTON — One in four women will be a victim of sexual assault while at college. One woman who turned her experience into an inspirational story.

When Massachusetts-native Aspen Matis stepped onto the campus of Colorado College her freshman year in 2008, she had no idea that in less than 48 hours, her entire life would change. Aspen was raped her second night at college and when school officials dismissed her claims, she dropped out and headed to the wilderness.

She’s now in Houghton to tell her story to students at Michigan Tech.

“Girl in the Woods” Author Aspen Matis said, “I wanted to also show how a rape was not the end of my life. It was the beginning of something bigger and to show how that is possible and also because it was a wild and dangerous story in which I almost died a lot of time on the trail and kind of a great adventure felt worth capturing and sharing.”

Following her rape, Aspen backpacked the Pacific Crest Trail, traveling alone for six months from Mexico to Canada.

She then took the writing that she did on the trip and put them together in her memoir ”Girl in the Woods”…published in 2015 and now an international bestseller.

Matis said, “I think all trauma and all loss puts you in a place of a choice—you’re at a juncture. You can either curl up in a fetal position on the floor and wallow and cry and kind of just give up, or you can stand up and decide that you’re going to help yourself and you’re going to leave this place, metaphorically, usually—though I literally left it—and you’re going to do the work you need to do to help yourself, to take care of yourself, and you’re going to listen to yourself and honor what you need.”

In addition to becoming a successful author, Aspen has been a speaker for RAINN’s national anti-sexual violence campaign (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) and an advocate for trauma survivors.

She now lives in New York and is attending Columbia University.

Her book “Girl in the Woods” is available online and in bookstores everywhere.

Aspen is speaking tonight on the campus of Michigan Tech starting at 8pm in Fisher Hall room 135.

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ESCANABA — A Wilson man arrested last year on drug charges entered a guilty plea Wednesday afternoon in Delta County Circuit Court.

Rodney Frye, 23, pleaded guilty to one count of possession of less than 25 grams of cocaine and another count of maintaining a drug vehicle.He was arrested in late October during a traffic stop in the Wilson area.

Officers found cocaine and prescription narcotics in the vehicle. Sentencing is set for June 6th, 2017.

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MARQUETTE–House hunting use to be an all day task, now with the internet you can practically get a good idea of multiple houses even during your lunch break. But do you really know everything from Craigslist ad or a Facebook post?

Northern Michigan University student Annmarie Kent is graduating this December and has found housing while at school through online posts. This past weekend Kent and her current roommate stumbled upon a rental deal they thought was a steal.

“We found this house, absolutely gorgeous, three bedroom, three bathroom, for $1,000 a month,” Kent said. “Jumped on it, we sent her everything about our lives.”

According to Marquette Police housing scams such as this one are quite common, and a major red flag is not being allowed in the house to check it out. The girls were asked to go around the premises but not disturb the current tenants.

“She wanted us to do this Walmart to Walmart transaction,” Kent said. “Me being the trusting person I am, I didn’t think anything of it. But my roommate thankfully thought that was fishy.”

Kent’s roommate starting looking around more online and stumbled across the same exact ad with a warning banner, stating it’s a scam. The ladies were able to cancel the wire transfer in time, but their personal information is still out there.

This particular scam artist signs emails using the actual home owners’ names. Other victims caught up in the scam reached out on social media to the couple. The actual homeowners even contacted the fake owners.

“I said are you still living in the house, and she said no I am not, and I said no you are not because I am the home owner and I am coming after you,” Home owner Lisa Cannon said. “So after I got off the phone with her I called the ACOM company, who in the email is what the scammers are using. After speaking with their IT department, they were very helpful, he was going to speak with their legal department, and see what they could do. You know I felt like I was making progress and hopefully stopping this scam from going any further.”

Canon said her only concern is that no one falls for the scam again.
The Marquette Police Department said the best protection is to meet the landlord in person.

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IRON MOUNTAIN — The three Milwaukee men arrested by UPSET Detectives after a drug bust in Iron Mountain Monday night have been arraigned.

Kenneth Greer, 34, Davin Veir-Washington, 25, Brandon Hampton, 21, were each charged with one count of delivery of heroin and another count of delivery of cocaine. Greer was also charged with possession of marijuana.

All three men are scheduled to appear for arraignment in Dickinson County District Court on April 24th. The trio remains in jail, each on a $100,000 bond.

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