Freezing rain, slushy roads and high winds create concerns

Another blast of winter weather has made Leelanau County roads a challenge once again.  Not only has there been freezing rain and several inches of slushy accumulation, but there were 10 reports of trees down in the roadway across the county beginning Thursday night.  The road hazards have all been removed by area fire departments and the Leelanau Road Commission.

Motorists are asked to continue to use caution as winter weather drags on just a bit longer.  Snow plows were out early Friday morning making all roads passable but still slushy in spots.  All county schools were cancelled Friday due to the slushy and icy road conditions.

Suttons Bay man arrested on Tribal assault charges

Grand Traverse Band police arrested a 40 year-old Suttons Bay Township man at his home Thursday on multiple assault charges.  The man is accused of assaulting three people at a gathering at a home on GTB tribal land in Peshawbestown in March.  He faces Assault with Intent to do Great bodily Harm less than Murder, Aggravated Assault and Simple Assault.  The charges have penalties of 10 years, 1 year and 93 days respectively.

He remains lodged in the Leelanau County jail on $3,000 cash bond. 

Felony drunk driver jailed on Contempt charge

Joseph M. Crowther, 31, of Maple City, was arrested Wednesday for Contempt of Court after missing court ordered drug screen.  He is jailed until a Sobriety Court hearing next week when it will be decided if he will be allowed to remain in Sobriety Court or will be returned to Circuit Court on Operating While Intoxicated 3rd Offense charges.