LANSING, Mich. (DDN) – The mastermind of a multi-state drug trafficking organization was sentenced to 27 years in prison, according to officials. Jason Demyers, 44, of Arizona, who has “significant ties” to Lansing, Michigan, was one of the leaders of a national drug organization that delivered huge amounts of cocaine and methamphetamine, according to a...
MICHIGAN (DDN) – The procedure of renewing a driver’s license can be difficult, especially for seniors in Michigan. Understanding the standards, procedures, and potential roadblocks will help ensure a smooth renewal process and maintain driving safety. This thorough reference gives detailed information about license renewal for Michigan seniors, including crucial facts, statistics, and practical advice. Eligibility...
DETROIT, Mic. (DDN) – A teen who was kidnapped by a man and taken to a residence in Detroit on Monday has been reunited with their family. The individual, who was 13 years old at the time, was reunited with their family. The teenager from Garden City was reportedly friended on social media by a...
DETROIT, Mich. (DDN) – Michigan State Police said that two persons were killed in a four-car crash on I-75 in Detroit on Sunday afternoon. It occurred near Mack Avenue about 3 p.m. on February 23. According to police, a 58-year-old female driver of a Ford Crown Victoria with one passenger collided with a Chevy Traverse...
DETROIT, Mich. (DDN) – The Michigan House voted on legislation to retain the minimum wage law, which was slated to go into effect on February 21. Senate Bill 8, which seeks to block a court-ordered phase-out of the lower minimum wage for tipped workers, was passed by the Senate last week. The measure proposes that...
DETROIT, Mich. (DDN) – Tracey Dotson, 49, of Detroit, was sentenced to 51 months for his role in a multi-state, million-dollar unemployment insurance fraud scam. Court documents revealed that the conspiracy attempted to defraud the United States government and the states of Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Maryland of cash set aside for jobless relief during the...
DDN – In Michigan, the use of AirPods or similar wireless earbuds while driving is not explicitly prohibited by law. The state’s distracted driving statutes primarily focus on the manual use of mobile electronic devices, such as holding or supporting a phone while operating a vehicle. However, while wearing AirPods isn’t specifically banned, it’s essential...
OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. (DDN) – A Texas woman was murdered Thursday morning in an accident on I-75 in Oakland County. The incident, which occurred at 6:40 a.m., initially closed the freeway at Nine Mile, but it was moved to Eight Mile around 7:20 a.m. The freeway reopened at midday. According to Michigan State Police, a...
DETROIT, Mich. (DDN) – A woman lost her life in a crash on I-75 close to Woodward Heights Boulevard early Thursday morning. On February 20, 2025, at approximately 6:40 a.m., a woman driving a Jeep Compass on northbound I-75 lost control of her vehicle. As a result, she began to spin into the path of...
TROY, Mich. (DDN) – A man from Royal Oak was taken into custody by the Troy police department for driving under the influence of alcohol after he was discovered slumped over the wheel of a brand-new truck that had sustained significant damage from an accident. On the morning of Thursday, February 6, 2018, officers were...