Ann Pierret
ABC12WJRT
Flint, MI, United States
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State prosecutors spent nearly $3.5 million to bring new Flint water cases
The Attorney General’s Office says it has spent $3,427,751.14 on the second investigation and prosecution. → Read More
Flint bringing back ShotSpotter to detect gunfire in the city
To collect that data, Chief Green said he’s working to purchase new technology. ShotSpotter is on his list. It’s a tool the Flint community may recognize because it was in use a decade ago. → Read More
Mother who lost 2 daughters to heart defects helps search for a cure
Saturday, Sept. 18, West and countless other families across the state are walking to remember children taken too soon and ones still with us whose lives will forever be filled with doctor appointments. → Read More
Where is the Flint Police Department’s helicopter?
ity Council approved the $300K lease at the end of July. Six weeks later, it’s still not on patrol yet. → Read More
Investigation: See who owes Flint the most in unpaid water bills
A Freedom Of Information Act request filed earlier this year shows who isn’t paying and what the city is doing to collect the money owed. → Read More
Flint’s police chief marks one year policing his hometown
The nearly 30-year law enforcement veteran took his oath of office with the Flint Police Department one year ago, fulfilling a lifelong goal of serving and protecting the city he’s always called home. → Read More
Trailer hitch safety: simple steps could save a life
A trailer hitch crashed through the windshield of Ernesto Sanchez’s car in June, leaving him with severe injuries and costing him an eye. → Read More
Flint toddler allegedly burned by mom can’t walk or talk
That rash, doctors determined, was actually third-degree burns all over the boy’s body. → Read More
Boys and Girls Club happy to see progress at Richfield Court Apartments
It turns out that the out-of-state landlord had practically abandoned residents, leaving the city with the mess and an unpaid water bill totaling more than a million dollars. → Read More
Police patrol needed in Flint parks as violence rises
From gunshots to drag racing to partying in the parking lots, neighbors report feeling unsafe and are having trouble sleeping. → Read More
Genesee County 911 director defends her actions that led to disorderly conduct charges
Spring Tremaine defends her actions during dispute with her ex-sister-in-law → Read More
Flint Community Schools closed all week due to excessive heat in buildings
The problem is most school buildings don’t have air conditioning yet. → Read More
911 calls reveal more about Genesee County dispatch director saga
On June 17, Tremaine talked to one of her dispatchers and asked for police to respond to her Fenton Township home. → Read More
Longtime Genesee Co. Reserve Deputy off the job, facing sex abuse charges
The Sheriff said the Flint man did not volunteer for any events this past year. → Read More
Neighbor accuses Genesee County 911 director of harassment over family dispute
Police have been called to their homes multiple times and she hopes the situation will finally be resolved. → Read More
Genesee County offering 3rd dose to immuno-compromised
Anyone with a weaker immune system due to a disease or medication, is not eligible to receive a 3rd dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. → Read More
Two shot at tail end of Flint’s 24-hour cease-fire
No one died during the 24-hour period, but two people showed up to a Flint hospital with gunshot wounds Saturday afternoon. → Read More
Flint police eager to deploy leased helicopter this weekend
With the help of MSP's chopper this past weekend, Flint Police impounded 15 cars and arrested 5 people on Clio Road. Flint Police will now be leasing their own. → Read More
Genesee County police uncover possible countywide auto theft ring
Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton said the case involves another example of crime trending younger in Mid-Michigan. → Read More
Now hiring: Flint Police Department makes progress filling 20 jobs
Flint’s new police chief has hired 12 new officers since taking over in September, but retirements are adding to the department’s staff loss. → Read More