2 car crash injures Jenison woman

An Easter crash at 1:46 pm on S. West Bay Shore Drive near E. Easling Dr. in Suttons Bay Township resulted in a minor injury.  Bette D. Essink, 89, of Jenison, was travelling behind a northbound vehicle driven by Jenna N. Lintelman, 20 of Suttons Bay.  Lintelman slowed and signaled to turn left into a private drive and as she made the turn, her vehicle was struck in the driver's side by Essink's vehicle.  Essink told a Leelanau County deputy that she may have been traveling too close to the turning vehicle. 

Mrs. Essink reported an injured wrist as a result of the crash but declined treatment by Suttons Bay Fire & Rescue. She was cited for violation of basic speed law, too fast for conditions.

Saturday March 30, 2013

Traffic stop results in OWI arrest and MIP citation

Leelanau County deputies stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation at 5:16 am Saturday morning on Concord St. and St. Mary's in Suttons Bay Village.  After an investigation they arrested a 19 year-old Suttons Bay man for Operating While Intoxicated and cited his 19 year-old passenger for Minor in Possession of Alcohol.

The driver was released on personal recognizance bond later in the day Saturday.  Both men will appear in 86th District Court Friday.

Traffic stop nabs wanted man

Michigan State Police stopped Scott D. Agar for a traffic violation on Revold Road near S. Center Highway in Bingham Township Saturday at 9:35 am.  Agar, 36, of Traverse City, was wanted in St. Clair County for Contempt of Court.  He is being held in the Leelanau County jail until he is picked up by St. Clair County.

Northport house a total loss after daytime fire

Leelanau Township Fire Department battled a house fire on N. Manitou Trail Saturday.  They were assisted by Leland, Suttons Bay/Bingham and Glen Arbor fire departments. 

Tom and Amy Kohler were home when smoke and open flames were discovered in the garage at 11:45 am.  Mr. Kohler recently had knee replacement surgery and was assisted by a passerby from Northport in exiting the residence.  The Kohlers were able to escape the home safely.

The cause of the fire is undetermined until an investigation is completed.  The Red Cross supported fire fighters as they fought the blaze and the structure was a total loss. 

Friday March 29, 2013

Cedar man arrested for drunk driving

A 54 year-old Cedar man was arrested for Operating While Intoxicated after being stopped by Leelanau County deputies.  The man was stopped on Gatzke Road near Good Harbor Trail in Centerville Township at 8:48 pm Friday.  He failed field sobriety tests and was arrested.  He was released on personal recognizance bond Saturday pending a Friday court appearance.

Elmwood Township woman arrested in check case

A 39 year-old woman was arrested Thursday for her part in cashing a stolen check.  Leelanau County investigators determined that the woman was asked to endorse an $800 check that was made out to her by two Grand Traverse County women in July 2012.  They gave her $30 for cashing the check for them at a Traverse City bank branch.  She has been released on a $15,000 personal recognizance bond on Uttering and Publishing charges.  U & P carries a 14 year maximum prison sentence.

The check was written from a checkbook reported stolen in Suttons Bay Township.  Leelanau County Prosecutor's office has also charged a 25 year-old Kingsley woman and 43 year-old Traverse City woman with 2nd Degree Home Invasion and Closed Account Check felonies, respectively.  Both remain at large.

Home invasion carries a 15 year maximum penalty and Closed Account Check is a 2 year felony.

4th Leelanau's Wanted suspect arrested

Justin D. Holecheck was arrested in Grand Traverse County on Thursday on charges from that county and an outstanding Leelanau County warrant.  A bench warrant was issued for failing to appear for arraignment on a charge of Larceny <$200 as a result of Holecheck not paying for fuel at a Bingham Township gas station. 

Holecheck, 33, is scheduled to appear in 86th District Court on Friday.  He was posted on the Leelanau's Wanted blog page in February 2013.