News From the Huron County Prosecutor's Office

Standing With Survivors: Huron County Observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Prosecutor Timothy Rutkowski and the Huron County Prosecutor’s Office stand With Survivors, Always and remain committed to prosecuting abusers while supporting survivors. Learn how you can help end domestic violence in our community.
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Huron County Jury Convicts Pigeon Man of Fourth-Degree Child Abuse

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A Huron County jury found Russell Alexander Kopah, 77, guilty of Fourth-Degree Child Abuse for placing Murphy’s concentrated floor cleaner in a three-year-old’s mouth. He was acquitted of witness intimidation. Sentencing is set for October 27, 2025.
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Credit Card Thief Pleads Guilty in Huron County

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Ruben Darnell Whimper of Battle Creek pleaded guilty to felony fraud in Huron County. The case, involving over $7,000 in stolen credit purchases, was solved through extensive video review and inter-agency investigation, led by Det. Derek Joy of the Bad Axe Police Department.
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Drive-By Shooter Found Guilty in Huron County Court

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Demondre Antonio Williams, 28, was found guilty in Huron County for a 2024 drive-by shooting in Bad Axe, Michigan. He fired 11 shots into an occupied home from a vehicle driven by Jodi Lee Tibbits, mistakenly targeting the wrong house. No one was injured. Williams was convicted on multiple firearm and weapons charges. Sentencing is set for August 25, 2025.
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Huron County Jury Convicts Man on Seven Felony Counts Following Violent Home Invasion

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David Walter Talisman II was convicted on seven felony charges including home invasion, assault, and aggravated stalking after a jury trial in Huron County. Law enforcement and digital evidence played key roles in the swift conviction. Sentencing is set for August 11, 2025.
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Prosecutor Rutkowski Urges Huron County Residents to Prioritize Child Safety on National Heatstroke Prevention Day 

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Huron County, MI – As summer approaches, Prosecutor Tim Rutkowski is raising awareness about the dangers of vehicular heatstroke and urging all Huron County residents to take preventive measures. In
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New Michigan Child Passenger Safety Laws Take Effect April 2

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Michigan’s updated Child Passenger Safety Laws go into effect on April 2, requiring children to be properly secured based on age, weight, and height. These new guidelines aim to reduce injuries and fatalities in vehicle crashes. Learn how to keep your child safe on the road. #ChildSafety #MichiganLaws
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Eliminating “Truth in Sentencing” is Wrong for Michigan

Over the past several months, the Michigan Legislature has considered eliminating “Truth in Sentencing,” and allow prison inmates to earn “productivity credits” resulting in an earlier release. As your Huron
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Sebewaing Man Convicted of Using Airboat to Commit Assault

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December 5, 2024                 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Prosecutor Tim Rutkowski, 989.269.9255 On December 4, 2024, a Huron County jury found Tanner Carr, 38, guilty of three counts of Assault with
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Jury Declares Jeffery Sample Guilty of Domestic Violence

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October 2, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Prosecutor Tim Rutkowski, 989.269.9255 On October 1, 2024, a Huron County jury found Jeffery Sample guilty of two counts of Domestic Violence and
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