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Hillary Scholten shares messages on POTUS birthday and transgender remembrance

Congresswoman Hillary Scholten addressed several issues through her social media posts on November 20th.

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Nov 20, 2024

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Hillary Scholten highlights community support and leadership nomination in latest tweets

In recent tweets dated November 18-19, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten addresses West Michigan's upcoming snowfall, supports Feeding America's food distribution efforts during the holiday season, and nominates Congressman Hakeem Jeffries as...

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Nov 19, 2024

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Congresswoman Hillary Scholten shares views on leadership, remembrance, and veteran support

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Nov 19, 2024

U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten addressed key issues via social media on November 19, 2024.

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Hillary Scholten informs on energy upgrades and honors veteran in recent tweets

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Nov 18, 2024

In a series of tweets dated November 17-18, 2024, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten addresses upcoming energy upgrades affecting West Michigan residents and welcomes new Congressional members.

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Hillary Scholten discusses health awareness and safety measures in recent tweets

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Nov 17, 2024

Congresswoman Hillary Scholten shared insights through tweets focusing on pancreatic cancer awareness, constituent support regarding tax issues in West Michigan, and protection against online scams as the holiday season nears.

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Portage man sentenced for telemarketing fraud targeting elderly Americans

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Nov 15, 2024

U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan, Mark Totten, announced that Irfan Gill, a 63-year-old resident of Portage, has been sentenced to eight years in prison.

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Caledonia man indicted on charges of sexually exploiting four minors

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Nov 8, 2024

U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan, Mark Totten, announced the arrest and indictment of Scott Michael Elam, 41, from Caledonia.

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Kalamazoo man sentenced under safe summer program for firearms offenses

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Nov 1, 2024

George William Henry, a 48-year-old resident of Kalamazoo, has been sentenced to 106 months in federal prison for firearm possession and drug trafficking offenses. U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan, Mark Totten, announced the...

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FOIA Request Sent to Kent County Election Division Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Oct 30, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Kent County Election Division in Michigan on October 30, 2024.

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Exo-s US LLC settles over false claims act violation allegations

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Oct 29, 2024

U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan, Mark Totten, announced that Exo-s US LLC has agreed to pay $3,628,819.44 to settle allegations related to a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan.

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Marsman donated to candidates who voted for $700M in education safety cuts

By Grand Rapids Reporter reports | Oct 2, 2024

Political strategist and former Kalamazoo resident Jason Roe said that Austin Marsman donated to Michigan politicians who have voted to cut funding for schools and school safety.

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Justice Department targets domestic abusers' firearm possession in Lansing

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 17, 2024

U.S. Justice Department Designates Lansing in the Western District of Michigan Under Section 1103 of the Violence Against Women Act, Prioritizing Firearms Prosecutions of Domestic Violence Offenders

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Grand Rapids man sentenced for illegal firearm possession

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 17, 2024

U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan, Mark Totten, announced today that Rundy Lamar Williams, 35, of Grand Rapids, has been sentenced to 90 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for being a felon in possession of a firearm.

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Ironwood man sentenced to 10 years for possessing stolen firearm

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 11, 2024

MARQUETTE, MICHIGAN — U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark Totten announced today that Robert Lee Reynolds, 28, of Spartanburg, South Carolina, and Ironwood, Michigan, was sentenced for possessing a stolen firearm. U.S. District Court Judge Jane M. Beckering sentenced Reynolds to 120 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm he stole from a victim in Ironwood, Michigan.

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Montana man sentenced for meth distribution in Michigan's Upper Peninsula

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Sep 9, 2024

MARQUETTE, MICHIGAN — U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark Totten announced that Bradley Scott Heard, 46, of Havre, Montana, and Chicago, Illinois, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Robert J. Jonker to 180 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Heard’s co-defendant, Davell Blackman, 45, of Chicago Heights, Illinois, was previously sentenced to 60 months in prison.

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Milford resident pleads guilty in "FBI arrest warrant" scam

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Aug 13, 2024

Milford resident pleads guilty in “FBI arrest warrant” scam

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Former postal worker sentenced to probation for mail theft

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Aug 13, 2024

U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan, Mark Totten, announced today that Jacqueline M. Garrow, 50, of Lansing, has been sentenced to two years of probation for theft of mail by a U.S. Postal Service employee. During sentencing, U.S. District Judge Paul L. Maloney emphasized the importance of general deterrence in maintaining public trust in the postal system.

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Norton Shores man sentenced to seven years for methamphetamine trafficking

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Aug 8, 2024

U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan, Mark Totten, announced today that Anthony Bradell McMillan, 37, of Norton Shores, Michigan, has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release. McMillan was convicted for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine pills, cocaine, and MDMA. U.S. District Judge Jane M. Beckering noted during sentencing that McMillan’s possession of a firearm during his offense and his history of domestic violence influenced her decision to deny his request for a shorter sentence.

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Kalamazoo man indicted for possessing firearm as felon at marathon

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Aug 7, 2024

A Kalamazoo man has been indicted for possessing a firearm as a felon and fleeing into a crowd of runners at the Kalamazoo Marathon. U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan, Mark Totten, announced that a federal grand jury returned an indictment charging Jaeontae Moore, 23, with possessing a loaded handgun despite being ineligible due to a prior felony conviction.

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Four plead guilty in West Michigan-based international mail fraud scheme targeting elderly

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jul 31, 2024

Four individuals have pleaded guilty to federal charges in connection with an international mail and wire fraud scheme originating in Nigeria that targeted elderly individuals across the United States, according to U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark A. Totten.