Motorists can expect continued slowdowns on US-23 over the next week.
The Michigan Department of Transportation says continued paving work on the Flex Route project will continue to close down a single lane in each direction on US-23. A northbound lane will be closed from 6 Mile Road to M-36 daily between 4 a.m. and 3 p.m. now through Sunday, November 12th. Meanwhile, southbound US-23 will see a single lane closure from M-36 to M-14 daily between 10 a.m. and 5 a.m. now through Tuesday, November 14th.
Then pavement marking installation will force a southbound lane to also be closed between M-36 and M-14 starting at 10 a.m. on the 14th and lasting daily until 5 a.m. through Friday, November 17th. Motorists are advised to plan extra time when traveling through the work zone and to watch for traffic slowdowns.
MDOT says the Flex Route project is part of a $92 million investment along the US-23 corridor that includes replacing and repairing bridges, extending and upgrading ramps, repairing pavement and expanding intelligent transportation systems technology. (JK)
Lane Closures To Continue On US-23 Into Next WeekLane Closures To Continue On US-23 Into Next Week
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False Rumor Leads To Concerns Over Shooter At High SchoolFalse Rumor Leads To Concerns Over Shooter At High School
A completely untrue rumor had at least one parent thinking there was an active shooter at Fowlerville High School.
Fowlerville Community Schools Superintendent Wayne Roedel issued a communication to district parents this afternoon concerning a transmission over the police scanner that there was an active shooter at the high school. But Roedel was clear in saying it not accurate information and there was never a gun and never a shooter. He says the call to 911 was the product of untrue information being texted to a parent from their student at the high school. The parent then called 911 believing that the texted information was true and accurate.
Roedel said, âIt is very difficult to stop rumors once they get started given cell phones and social media. In this case, the current rumors being perpetuated about a shooter are completely false.â He added that it is still important for students or parents to contact building administrators directly if they do hear rumors of a threatening nature, especially if the threats involve weapons, to let them know what they heard so that an investigation can be conducted. Roedel emphasized that the District takes threats very seriously and will investigate them to a conclusion. (JK)
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Salvation Army to Begin Annual Bell Ringing Program on Friday Salvation Army to Begin Annual Bell Ringing Program on Friday
About 30 Salvation Army volunteers and supporters attended the second annual breakfast at what will eventually be its new church and headquarters on East Grand River in Genoa Township.
Some 100 per cent of the donations in the Kettle Campaign remain in the local community to meet local needs. The Bell Ringing campaign starts Friday, and Major Prezza Morrison says the Howell Area Fire Department will have firefighters out on volunteer duty ringing the bell at several locations in Howell. Later on, the Brighton Area Fire Dept. will man the kettles and collect donations at various locations in the county.
Morrison says many other organizations and private companies as well also have signed up for the Kettle Campaign. Some of the companies have signed up for a day, using their employees as volunteers who still get paid on company time. Nonetheless, the Salvation Army is looking for individual and family volunteers, in fact, theyâre looking for about a thousand volunteers â even if the person or family can only donate a couple of hours of their time.
Prospective volunteers are asked to go to a special website that has been set up for the Bellringer program â âregister to ring dot comâ â to sign up. Morrison says people can pick the day and time thatâs convenient for them by following the prompts on the website. (TT)
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Weekend Volunteers Sought For Canoe Camp Roofing & Painting Project Weekend Volunteers Sought For Canoe Camp Roofing & Painting Project
Volunteers are needed this weekend to help with improvements to the canoe campground at Island Lake Recreation Area while making new friends and spending some time in the great outdoors.
The Friends of Island Lake group is working to improve the park's canoe-in campground but is in need of a few volunteers comfortable with tools or those with roofing skills. Organizers say the work is not glamorous - roofing and painting the existing pit toilet building - but it will help the little known campsite provide a fantastic environment for future paddlers. Two work days are planned this weekend; from 9am to noon on Saturday and again on Sunday starting at 10am, until things are finished up. Should there be a lot of help, organizers say there is other work to be done, so all skill levels are welcome.
Those interested should RSVP to Tony Pitts via email at trails@islandlakefriends.org or on the Friends Facebook page.
Meeting location: Enter the park and turn right at the booth. Follow the road until you pass under the railroad trestle near the river, then be on the lookout for a small parking lot on the left. If you arrive late, cross the road and walk down the two track.
Additionally for anyone interested on Saturday, there is also a Sierra Club hike along the Hickory Ridge Trail that starts at 1pm. Facebook photo. (JM)
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Local Veterans Recognized In Documentary Shown At Howell TheaterLocal Veterans Recognized In Documentary Shown At Howell Theater
A documentary shown in Howell last night recognized the sacrifices and achievements of local veterans who served in Vietnam.
A free showing of âOur Vietnam Generationâ was sponsored by the Howell Carnegie, Brighton District, and Hartland Cromaine Library at the Historic Howell Theater. Brandi Tambasco, Adult Services Librarian at the Howell Carnegie District Library, says the goal of the event was to show pride for area veterans, while also offering an educational opportunity to the public.
The documentary was created by Michigan filmmaker Keith Famie and includes footage shot in Livingston County, as well as interviews with several local veterans. Their personal accounts are contrasted with how the war was perceived in America back then and present day.
Former U.S. Marine and Brighton-area resident Mike Omstead was interviewed for the film and talked about how veterans were treated upon returning to America. Pinckney-area resident John Colone is included as well, and shared his experience of being shot five times and placed in a body bag. The documentary also features former Livingston County Sheriff Bob Bezotte, who talks about his time in Vietnam preparing him for encounters with veterans while on the job.
In addition to the interviews, the film highlights footage from events held in Livingston County to support veterans, like the Ride to Remember from Rolling Thunder Chapter 5. Saturday is Veterans Day and a number of events are being held in Livingston County to honor those who have served. You can find details in the events section. (DK)
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Off-Duty FBI Agent, Deputies Apprehend Suspects In Area Vehicle Thefts Off-Duty FBI Agent, Deputies Apprehend Suspects In Area Vehicle Thefts
An off-duty FBI agent helped bust a group of teens trying to break into vehicles in Lyon Township and nearby communities.
Deputies with the Oakland County Sheriffâs Office Lyon Township substation responded around 6am Wednesday to the 24000 block of Peters Barn Court, at the request of an off-duty FBI Special Agent who observed a suspicious vehicle traveling in the area. A report states the agent watched the occupants of a silver Ford Taurus exit the vehicle before looking into parked vehicles and checking for unlocked door handles. The agent detained the four suspects and called the sheriffâs office for assistance.
Upon arrival, deputies identified the subjects and the driver gave deputies permission to search his vehicle. That turned up several wallets, a pair of Eddie Bauer work boots, a black backpack, and an equipment bag full of medical equipment and supplies belonging to a firefighter from a surrounding community. Inside of the medical bag was a Michigan Concealed Pistol License. The subject listed on the CPL was contacted and confirmed that the medical bag belonged to him, and it had been taken from his vehicle in Novi. The suspects were interviewed by detectives and admitted to breaking into vehicles in Lyon Township, Wixom and Novi.
A 23-year-old Lyon Township man and a 17-year-old male from New Hudson were both arrested and lodged in the Oakland County Jail. A 17-year-old female from Fowlerville and a 17-year-old female from Northville were both released pending further investigation. (JM)
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Regency Village Final Site Plan Approved In Hamburg TownshipRegency Village Final Site Plan Approved In Hamburg Township
A final site plan for a uniquely structured housing development has been approved in Hamburg Township.
Regency Village is a proposed 70-unit development to be built off of M-36 with Ace Hardware on its western border and railroad tracks on its eastern. Hamburg Township Supervisor Pat Hohl believes this could be a benchmark development for its creating of a community that is anything but âcookie cutter.â Homes will range from 1,200 square foot cottages, to single family homes, to dwellings that will appeal to seniors and empty nesters. In all, the developer said there were five different styles of homes with 19 different floor plans and 43 varied elevations that will make up Regency Village.
In the 3 months following preliminary site plan approval, developers worked closely with the township in creating an architectural control subcommittee. The subcommittee met several times and ironed out details about what theyâd like to see and what was realistic with porches, garages, and setbacks. The 70 units will be built on only about 17 of the 52 acres, with the rest remaining open space. In fact, the developer informed the board at Thursdayâs meeting that they had reached an agreement with the Department of Environmental Quality to create a conservation easement policy. This means that in the open space there may be no trees removed, no filling, no cutting, and the land will be for public use in perpetuity.
The Board of Trustees voted unanimous approval of the project. The next step before ground can be broken is for a PUD agreement to be signed by the developer, approved by the board, and then sent to the county. (MK)
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Cavanaugh Appointed New Chief Judge For Livingston County Cavanaugh Appointed New Chief Judge For Livingston County
Livingston County will have a new chief judge in the New Year.
Probate Court Judge Miriam Cavanaugh has been appointed to serve as the chief judge of Livingston County courts for a two-year term, commencing on January 1st, 2018. The Michigan Supreme Court named Cavanaugh and various other state appointments in an administrative order Thursday. Cavanaugh was first elected to the local bench in 2012 and her six year term ends in 2018. She previously worked as an assistant prosecuting attorney for the Livingston County Prosecutorâs Office.
A chief judge is the presiding officer of the court and also has âadministrative superintending power and control over judges and all court personnel. Responsibilities include caseload management and disposition of judicial workloads, supervision of all court personnel and finances, and other critical functions.
The chief judge position has been held by 44th Circuit Court Judge David Reader, who was re-elected to six year term in November 2016. No reason was given for the switch and requests for comment went unreturned. (JM)
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Tyrone Township Renews Contract With PEG CoordinatorTyrone Township Renews Contract With PEG Coordinator
The Tyrone Township Board of Trustees has elected to continue their support towards making school and government material on television and the internet more easily accessible.
A presentation by the FACT Board which has members from the township and 7 surrounding municipalities and school districts revealed the effectiveness of their public, education, and government, or PEG, coordinator. The PEG coordinator handles many of the technical aspects around getting governmental and school programming on the local cable channel and internet, including keeping inventory of the equipment. Tyrone Township Supervisor Mike Cunningham was part of the program when it started 4 years ago and said it has progressed a lot in the time since. He said originally their televising program was in disarray, but now there is accountability and that it runs like a well-oiled machine. He said when the PEG coordinator first came on board, they didnât know what they had for equipment. Now, a full audit is in place, inventory is done every year, excess and obsolete items are taken care of, and items that need to be fixed get fixed. The township now has a growing presence on Youtube, which was near non-existent in years past. Cunningham said that has been especially popular with parents and grandparents of students in local schools.
At the end of the presentation, the FACT Board representative asked the Board of Trustees for a renewal of the PEG coordinatorâs contract, which would be $25,000 for 3 years. Tyrone Townshipâs stake in that would be $2,820. The Board agreed unanimous to the motion in favor of granting this renewal.(MK)
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Commissioners Discuss Economic Development Services Contract Commissioners Discuss Economic Development Services Contract
The Livingston County Board of Commissioners is expected to discuss economic development services when it meets in committee next week.
Commissioners adopted the countyâs 2018 budget this past Monday night but ended up having somewhat lengthy discussion on the line item for economic development services with Ann Arbor Spark. The county currently contracts with Spark as part of a regional partnership. The $200,000 line item was described as a âplace saverâ in the budget, and that the actual contract and amount would be reviewed and potentially renewed separately. The countyâs current contribution is $200,000 and other local municipalities participate financially, but not all.
Commissioner Dave Domas raised concerns at the meeting about the expense versus benefit for economic development services, saying many in his district have expressed dissatisfaction with the amount and he feels the money might be better spent elsewhere. Domas said heâs repeatedly requested a budget to determine where the local money is spent but has never received that information, adding he doesnât see a lot of product and feels the county is basically financing Ann Arbor Spark. He also stated the county has been and remains very business friendly, thus much retention and other ventures can be attributed to that.
Other commissioners commented that economic development is among the items targeted in the countyâs Strategic Plan, the line item was not unexpected and a presentation from Spark was forthcoming. In regard to statement about other municipalities not participating, board chair Kate Lawrence commented that doesnât change their responsibility to provide services and economic development is needed for the county as a whole.
The discussion eventually tapered off, as most commissioners felt the most appropriate place discuss the topic would be at the General Government & Health and Human Services Subcommittee meeting. It starts at 7:30pm Monday night. (JM)
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St. Joe Mercy Livingston Receives Top Grade In Recent Assessment St. Joe Mercy Livingston Receives Top Grade In Recent Assessment
Recently released âgradesâ for hospitals nationwide show that a local hospital achieved top marks.
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade uses 27 measures of publicly available hospital safety data to assign A, B, C, D and F grades to more than 2,600 U.S. hospitals twice a year. Leapfrog recently released the hospitalsâ grades on the Fall 2017 scorecard. St. Joseph Mercy Livingston received an overall âAâ grade and was listed as above average in all areas concerning practices to prevent medical errors and in communication with doctors and nurses.
John OâMalley, President of St. Joseph Mercy Livingston and the Brighton Health Center, said the scorecard recognizes that St. Joe's delivers the safest care possible for patients, adding that they âmonitor safety issues very closely and implement solutions quickly so that patients receive safe, reliable treatmentâ¦"
Leapfrog reports that hospital safety breakdowns, like injuries, infections, and accidents, kill over 200,000 Americans each year. Those errors are the third leading cause of death in the U.S. (JK)
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Protests Planned At Bishop's Brighton Office Over GOP Tax Plan Protests Planned At Bishop's Brighton Office Over GOP Tax Plan
Two consecutive Sunday protests are planned at 8th District Congressman Mike Bishopâs Brighton office to oppose a proposal to change the U.S. tax code.
The two events are scheduled this Sunday, November 12th from 2 to 3:15pm and then again on Sunday, November 19th from 1 to 3pm at Bishops Office on Grand River. The protests are being sponsored by various Indivisible groups from Livingston, Ingham and North Oakland counties. The groups have similarly protested at Bishop's office in the past over health care and immigration (pictured). Indivisible describes itself as âa progressive grassroots network of local groups to resist the Trump Agenda.â Organizers behind the protests say the tax plan will âdestroy security for working class familiesâ and is opposed by many small business groups, realtors, and home builders as well as advocates of the retired, low income and disabled. Their press release is posted below.
The plan, supported by Republican Congressman Bishop who sits on the tax-writing House Ways and Means Committee, would raise the standard deduction while eliminating personal exemptions. In response to the protests, Bishop told WHMI, "My goal is to ensure this plan delivers much-needed tax relief and lower tax rates across the board â especially for middle-income families. Itâs going to give that family of four in Brighton an average tax cut of $2,700, and job creators will be able to write-off new equipment so instead they can hire more of our neighbors. This is about giving all Americans the confidence they need to make their dreams a reality, plain and simple.â
Democrats counter that the plan would sharply lower rates for corporations while phasing-out the inheritance tax and repealing the alternative minimum tax on the highest earners. But Bishop spokesperson Kelli Ford pointed to a Washington Post fact-checker analysis that noted, âDemocrats have spread far and wide the false claim that families making less than $86,100 on average will face a hefty tax hike. Actually, itâs the opposite. Most families in that income range would get a tax cut.â Ford said despite inaccurate information being used to push a false narrative about the bill, the legislation, âis about creating a fairer, simpler tax code for everyone.â Indivisible leaders contend it will do the opposite by eliminating tax credits for student loans, health care expenses, and mortgages, while adding $1.5 trillion to the deficit. It originally also eliminated the adoption tax credit, but that was restored in the final version of the bill that passed out of committee. (JM/JK)
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Northfield Township Fire Department Gets New CPR Device, AED's Northfield Township Fire Department Gets New CPR Device, AED's
A local fire department has new lifesaving equipment thanks to a grant.
Northfield Township firefighters started training with the new medical equipment this past week. The department received a regional grant that allowed for the purchase of new Automated External Defibrillators or AEDâs, along with an Automated CPR device.
Officials say the devices are clinically proven to increase the survivability of patients that suffer a Cardiac event and the department is glad to accept them on behalf of the residents of Northfield Township. Firefighters and police officers are currently completing training and the devices are expected to be placed in service over the next week.
Anyone interested in learning CPR and getting trained is encouraged to contact the department. Facebook photo. (JM)
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Livingston County To Submit Indigent Defense Compliance Plan Livingston County To Submit Indigent Defense Compliance Plan
Livingston County is preparing to submit an indigent defense compliance plan with the state.
The Michigan Indigent Defense Commission was created and charged with making improvements to the system of providing legal representation to indigent defendants. The county is required to file a plan by November 20th detailing how it intends to comply with new standards being implemented. County Administrator Ken Hinton recently provided an update to the Livingston County Board of Commissioners on the plan and process, which has been lengthy. Hinton says itâs an issue thatâs been examined at the state level for a number of years and they are now to the point where all of the funding units must provide compliance plans with the set of minimum standards. He says a cost analysis must also be provided with the compliance plan and the commission will use that when approaching the legislature for the funds that need to be appropriated to implement the minimum standards, which has not yet occurred.
Hinton anticipates only minor challenges when working toward implementation. He tells WHMI facility issues are minor and the biggest change will be providing representation at arraignments, which will require more resources to be added in the prosecutorâs office as well.
The commission has 60 days to approve or reject the plan. Hinton says the county is not required to implement the plan until 180 days after being provided funding. The plan will be formally presented to commissioners during the General Government & Health and Human Services Committee meeting on Monday night. More information is available through the provided link. (JM)
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Man Who Sent Nude Photos To Underage Girl Headed To TrialMan Who Sent Nude Photos To Underage Girl Headed To Trial
An area man who sent his nude photos to an underage girl has been bound over for trial.
18-year-old Craig Allen Holland of Gregory appeared in 53rd District Court earlier this week, at which time it was determined there was enough evidence to send his case to Livingston County Circuit Court. Holland is charged with accosting a child for immoral purposes, using computers to commit a crime, and distributing obscene matter to children.
The charges stem from an alleged online relationship with a 13-year-old girl. Holland reportedly connected with the victim via Facebook. He then sent nude images of himself and convinced her to do the same. Court records indicate this occurred last December and the case was taken over by local authorities in March. Unadilla Township Police Chief Dave Russell says the girlâs mother became aware of the pictures after a friend of the girl brought it to her attention.
Future court dates have not yet been scheduled for Holland, who is free on bond. (DK)
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Senate Candidate Calls On Local Lawmaker To Hold Hearings On New Auto Reform Bills Senate Candidate Calls On Local Lawmaker To Hold Hearings On New Auto Reform Bills
A candidate looking to challenge a local legislator for a Senate seat is calling her to hold hearings on a new set of bills to reform auto insurance rates in Michigan.
Adam Dreher is the only announced Democrat running for the 22nd Direct State Senate seat, and State Representative Lana Theis of Brighton Township as announced she will run for the GOP nomination. Theis, who chairs the House Insurance Committee, fast tracked a package of bills she sponsored that ultimately failed after hours of behind-the-scenes arm twisting and an extensive floor debate.
The GOP-controlled House voted 45-63 against the legislation, ten votes short. Under that plan, Michigan drivers would no longer have been required to buy unlimited medical insurance benefits to cover their injuries in case they were seriously injured in a crash.
A separate bipartisan coalition of 15 lawmakers previously announced a different auto insurance reform plan to bring down auto insurance rates. That proposal would not change the unlimited lifetime medical benefits provided for those involved in catastrophic car crashes but would establish a fee schedule regarding reimbursement rates. Other aspects include creating a fraud authority and limiting factors auto insurers can use to set rates.
Dreher says those bills have been bottled up in the House Insurance Committee and deserve a hearing but so far Theis hasnât scheduled one, which he alleges is because they donât increase profits for insurance companies â further stating Theis and her husband have accepted more than $100,000 in contributions from the insurance industry in less than two years.
Theis has responded to say that her number one priority in Lansing is lowering auto insurance rates for families across the state of Michigan and she cannot support legislation she knows would result in higher premiums for the residents of Livingston and Washtenaw counties. Theis says her opponent is speaking the same propaganda as the trial attorneys and organizations that profit from the no-fault system at the expense of drivers, adding itâs unfortunate that he has chosen to parrot their talking points rather than support real reform that would benefit citizens.
The full response issued by Theis and the press release from Dreher are attached. (JM)
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12 Days Of Gleaners Is Underway12 Days Of Gleaners Is Underway
WHMIâs 12 Days of Gleaners is underway with every dollar donated between now and November 22nd being matched by Ford Motor Company.
The Gleaners Community Food Bank in Livingston County estimates there are roughly 1,000 families in the area that need assistance putting a holiday meal on the table. With Gleanerâs organizational buying power, a full meal is possible from just a $20 donation. Sherry Whitcomb is a client who has visited and benefited from their Shared Harvest Pantry location off Dorr Road in Genoa Township. After suffering a foreclosure hardship, Sherry and her husband found themselves struggling to live off of his Social Security.
After hearing about Gleanerâs from a friend, Sherry made the decision to give it a shot and couldnât be happier for it. She said the main difference with Gleanerâs is that they not only what they need, but also what they want. Whitcomb said she was a nervous wreck the first time, partially due to the stigma attached with using a food bank, but the people working there couldnât be more pleasant. She said theyâll sit down with you, go over your situation, and even if youâre making some money and are not bottomed out, you can still get help from them. For donation options and more information on the 12 Days of Gleaners, visit the link at whmi.com.
You can hear Whitcombâs full story on WHMIâs Viewpoint Sunday morning at 8:30. (MK)
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St. Joe Mercy Livingston Marks 100 Successful Robotic SurgeriesSt. Joe Mercy Livingston Marks 100 Successful Robotic Surgeries
A local hospital is marking a milestone when it comes to successful robotic surgery cases.
St. Joseph Mercy Livingston marked 100 successful robotic surgery cases within five months utilizing the da Vinci system on Friday, October 27th. Itâs the only robotic surgery program in the county and enables minimally-invasive advanced general surgery, hernia and bariatric surgery, as well as gynecological, colon and urological procedures.
St. Joseph Mercy Livingston successfully completed its first da Vinci robotic surgery on May 8th. The system was part of a $41.1 (m) million investment at the Howell hospital. Through the new technology, the hospital can offer both complex and routine procedures through a few small incisions, offering shorter hospital stays and ultimately a faster recovery time for patients.
Photographed are Dr. Anthony Bozaan, Dr. Eric Davies, Dr. Mark Jonker and the entire surgical team. (JM)
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Suspects Busted By Off-Duty FBI Agent & Deputies ArraignedSuspects Busted By Off-Duty FBI Agent & Deputies Arraigned
Two suspects busted by an off-duty FBI agent while trying to break in to vehicles in Lyon Township have been arraigned.
23-year-old Derek Russell Miller of Lyon Township and 17-year-old Daniel Luttman of South Lyon were arraigned Friday. Both are charged with two counts of breaking and entering an automobile related to a Novi incident. However, Sergeant Mark Venus with the Oakland County Sheriffâs Office Lyon Township substation tells WHMI more charges are pending from Lyon Township.
The charges stem from an incident early last Wednesday on Peters Barn Court when an off-duty FBI Special Agent observed a suspicious vehicle in the area, and then watched the occupants exit the vehicle and start checking parked cars for unlocked doors. The agent detained four suspects and contacted the sheriffâs office for assistance. Deputies arrived and a search of the vehicle turned up several wallets, a pair of Eddie Bauer work boots, a black backpack, and a bag full of medical equipment and supplies belonging to a firefighter from a nearby community. The medical bag also contained the firefighterâs Michigan Concealed Pistol License or CPL, which had been stolen from his vehicle in Novi.
During interviews, police say the suspects admitted to breaking into vehicles in Lyon Township, Wixom and Novi. Miller and Luttman were arrested while a 17-year-old female from Fowlerville and a 17-year-old female from Northville were both released pending further investigation. Court dates are pending. (JM)
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Organized Retail Fraud Happening More Often in BrightonOrganized Retail Fraud Happening More Often in Brighton
Chief Bradford told council members that violent crimes so far this year total 52, while non-violent crimes total 418, marking a decline from the previous year. A relatively new category of crime is called organized retail fraud.
Bradford tells WHMI thatâs where persons from outside the local area come in and commit large-scale shoplifting, as opposed to petty thefts. Statistics gathered by the National Retail Federation indicate that organized retail fraud drains about $30 billion from US retailers annually. The crime affected 97% of the 67 American retailers surveyed in 2015, and four out of five said itâs getting worse. The massive theft across the US hurts small businesses and shoppersâ wallets.
Chris McGourty, founder of the National Anti-Organized Retail Crime Association, says this type of crime is happening more often, getting more sophisticated, and is almost impossible to prosecute. The NRF defines organized retail fraud as large-scale theft or fraud with the intent to resell items for financial gain. It can include everything from smash-and-grabs or the production of counterfeit products, to elaborate inside jobs involving company employees.
Shoplifters target an area and drain shops dry of pricey items. The goods are then listed for sale online on sites like eBay and Craigslist, and on Facebook â or simply returned to the retailers they were stolen from, which is called âreturn fraud.â In Michigan, Organized Retail Fraud is a felony that carries up to 5 years in prison, a fine of $5,000, or both. (TT)
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