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Man sentenced for selling counterfeit razorblades at Meijer Stores

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer
Monday, June 17th, 2013, 2:15pm

A Florida man will spend 30 months in prison for trying to sell counterfeit razorblades at Meijer Stores.

As part of his punishment, 56-year-old Jeffrey Steven Telsey also faces three years of probation and must pay $400,506.17 in restitution, as well as a $25,000 fine.  

In January 2008, Homeland Security Investigations was notified that counterfeit Gillette Mach3 razor refills were being distributed through Meijer Stores.  Homeland Security began buying up the counterfeit razorblades from Telsey, who operated JCA Enterprises.  At the same time, Meijer Stores issued a company-wide recall for the counterfeit blades.

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Ada man convicted of tax fraud

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer
Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 3:09pm

Two West Michigan men convicted of  tax fraud are going to prison.

Federal Judge Robert Jonker sentenced 37-year-old Chad Anthony Chertos of Ada  to 30 months in prison and 39-year-old Gregory VanDyke of Newaygo to 64 months in prison. U.S. Attorney Patrick Miles says the men were business partners  who inflated and lied about clients’ incomes to obtain larger refunds. Miles says the men profited in the scheme by taking substational fees from the refund checks.

As part of their punishment, both men must pay more than $240,000 in restitution to the U.S. Treasury and are barred from preparing or filing or assisting in the preparing or filing of any federal tax returns.

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Sheriff's Department handing out kits to bring missing children home

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer
Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 9:18am
Sheriff's Department handing out kits to bring missing children home

According to the FBI, 800,000 children in the U.S. go missing every year.

The Kent County Sheriff’s Department is teaming up with the FBI to lower that number, by providing at-home child identification kits.

The kits contain an inkless fingerprint kit, DNA collection swab as well as other emergency information. Starting at 11 a.m.

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Deputy encourages neighbor interaction to curb recent crime

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer
Thursday, May 9th, 2013, 2:51pm

Kent County deputies are asking residents to remain vigilant, after several break-ins in the East Precinct.

Deputy Ryan Roe is encouraging residents to get involved in their neighborhood watch.  He says historically, involved communities have fewer complaints.

He writes in the latest Cascade Charter Township newsletter, ”If you just get the information via Facebook and have no relationship with your neighbors, you may be less likely to notice a suspicious vehicle or person at a neighbor’s home.”

The Kent County Sheriff’s Department also offers text and email alerts for residents.  To sign up, visit Kent County’s website.

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Moving Moms Forward - April 17

Submitted by Candice Fleszar... on Tuesday, March 26th, 1:53 pm
Moving Moms Forward - April 17

*Information provided by Two Men And A Truck

One in four women in America will be the victim of domestic violence and  victims often find themselves without basic resources. Five years after helping launch the Movers for Moms® program to collect essential supplies for moms living in domestic abuse or homeless shelters on Mother’s Day, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® of Grand Rapids announced the introduction of the Moving Moms Forward initiative.

The Moving Moms Forward initiative is the logical evolution of Movers for Moms® from a short-term assistance program to a long-term sustainability solution.

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Meet the author of "A Perfect Armenian" Tonight

Submitted by Candice Fleszar... on Thursday, January 17th, 12:00 pm
Meet the author of "A Perfect Armenian" Tonight

 

 

 

Book Signing & Author Talk: "A Perfect Armenian" with Author, Keri Topouzian D.O., FACOEP,
5 PM-6 PM: MEET THE AUTHOR & get an autographed copy!
6 PM to 7 PM: Book review / Author Talk
Keystone Pharmacy Seminar Room

Friday, January 18
Noon-1pm
Brown Bag Book Review and Signing Keystone Pharmacy Seminar Room - more info here: https://www.facebook.com/ev
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East Precinct reports Valentine’s Day home invasions

Submitted by Janet Mason, WZZM 13
Wednesday, February 15th, 2012, 10:07am
East Precinct reports Valentine’s Day home invasions

Thieves broke into several homes on Valentine’s Day in the East Metro area.  A suspect kicked in the service door and gained entry into a home in the 1500 block of Laraway Lake in Cascade Township.  Jewelry and a lap top were stolen.

The second break-in occurred in the 8600 block of Cascade Rd.   The suspect again kicked the door to gain entry and stole jewelry and a laptop.

There was also a home invasion in the 9600 block of 36th street.  In this case, the home owner was home and confronted the suspect after he broke into the home.  This home owner gave a description similar to a suspicious person that has been spotted near other home invasions. 

The Kent County Sheriff’s Department describes the suspect as a black male in his 20's,  5'8" and 160 lbs.  He was driving an older passenger car ranging in description from silver to black.   

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