Pontiac man charged in jewelry store holdup

Roseville
A 58-year-old Pontiac man was arraigned Tuesday on charges stemming from a jewelry store holdup on Gratiot. Eddie Stephens Jr. is facing up to life in prison on armed robbery charges. Police said Stephens entered Rainbow Jewelry near Gratiot and 12 Mile on Monday, brandished a handgun and demanded money and jewelry.
Police don't believe the incident is connected to another jewelry store robbery June 14. In that case, two armed men hit Coin Cove Jewelry Co. on Gratiot near 10 Mile. Anyone with information is asked to call (586) 775-2100.
Clinton Township

Owners of composting site may face fines, jail

The owners of a composting and concrete recycling firm were charged Tuesday in 41-B District Court with violating the township's nuisance odor ordinance. The charge against Ronald and Dolores Michaels, owners of Uni-Dig, is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of $500 for each day the problem isn't corrected and up to 90 days in jail.
The owners pleaded not guilty, have been released on a $10,000 personal bond and are scheduled to appear in court July 12. The township cited the company last month because it received dozens of complaints about the odor coming from its grass composting operation.
Detroit

Two men sought in theft of van, assault Monday

Police are looking for two men they say assaulted a driver and stole a 1996 GMC 1500 van around 1 a.m. Monday. Police said the 42-year-old owner and a 45-year-old acquaintance were approached by two men who stole the van, which has chrome wheels and plate number CGH 1058.
Anyone with information should call (313) 596-5940.
Grosse Pointe

Teacher gets jail, order to repay mom $848K

A Grosse Pointe South High School teacher convicted of stealing more than $848,343 from her 78-year-old mother has been ordered to repay the money and serve 90 days in an Ohio jail. Ann Kezhaya, 41, of Grosse Pointe Woods was convicted May 20 of theft, identity fraud and forgery, according to Lorain County court records. A date has not been set for her to report to jail, court officials said Tuesday.
Kezhaya can continue teaching in the Grosse Pointe Public Schools district only if both the superintendent and board of education approve her continued employment in writing, district spokeswoman Rebecca Fannon said in a statement.
Attorney Paul St. Marie, who represents Kezhaya, could not be reached for comment.
Pinckney
 
Proposals sought for police vehicle upkeep

The Village of Pinckney Police Department is requesting proposals to maintain the police department's 3- to 10-year-old vehicle fleet. The village may award multiple contracts based on the expertise of those who bid. Proposals are due at 11 a.m. July 12 to The Village of Pinckney, 220 S. Howell.