Jewell Jones to serve two years probation in drunk driving, resisting arrest convictions

March 17th, 20220 HOWELL — On Thursday, A judge sentenced State Rep. Jewell Jones (D-Inkster) to two years' probation for an April drunk driving incident that led to a physical altercation with police on I-96 in Livingston County. Livingston County Circuit Judge Michael Hatty credited on the sentence the 61 days Jones served last fall as well as...

State Rep. Jewell Jones removed from all committees, no word on his future in the legislature

September 24th, 20210 LANSING — State Rep. Jewell Jones (D-Inkster) was recently removed from all legislative committees due to his ongoing legal battles in Livingston County. Jones had been charged with resisting and obstructing a police officer, operating a motor vehicle with a high blood alcohol content, operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated,...

Nessel’s office charges two for threats made to officials, including Stabenow

February 23rd, 20210 LANSING – Two men are facing criminal charges for reportedly making threats against public officials in the events leading up to and following the November election, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced on Tuesday. Daniel Thompson, 62, formerly of Gregory and now living in Harrison, is charged with three counts of...