3 additional suspects charged in skimming case

Submitted by WZZM13, News Staff

Friday, September 11th, 2015, 3:29pm

WYOMING, Mich. (WZZM) -- Police in Wyoming have arrested three more people they believe were involved in activity similar to a group Grand Rapids police arrested earlier this week.

Juan Galvez, 28, Micheles Gregori, 29, and Manuel Cabrera, 36, have all been arraigned on felony charges relating to unlawful possession of fraudulent financial transaction devices. They carried ID's and were driving cars linking them to Texas and Florida.

Police recovered evidence on Friday linking the three to the case, including what they call fraudulent financial instruments.

The case remains under investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to call their local police department or Silent Observer. The Metropolitan Fraud and Identity Theft Team is a collaborative effort made up of investigators from Grand Rapids Police, Kent County Sheriff, Kentwood Police, and Wyoming Police.

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Submitted by Phil Dawson, Reporter

Thursday, September 3rd, 2015, 11:08pm

WYOMING, Mich. (WZZM) - The Wyoming Lee Rebel football team made history last year when they went the entire season without scoring a point.

Last week they were shut out again in the first game of this season.

But when they played their first home game of the year Thursday night against White Cloud, many fans were hopeful the Rebels would finally break that scoreless streak, and possibly even come away with a victory.

But that is not what happened.

"We had opportunities," Coach Carlton Brewster told the team after the game. "We just didn't execute."

White Cloud scored 18 unanswered points in the 4th quarter to win the game 18-0. Disappointed first year coach Brewster said his team will keep fighting and getting better.

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Submitted by Kal Kamyszek, Blogger, receptionist and cook

Monday, August 31st, 2015, 9:53am

Glow Ball Golf Fundraiser Event at the Pines

Terry Hunt is heading up a Charity event on September 11th and then again on September 18th for his sister in law Monica Hunt, 53 years of age, who is suffering from cancer.

This will be an unusual event; it’s Glow Ball Golf, to be held at the Pines located at 5050 Byron Center Ave, phone number 616-538-8380. Terry and his family are paying for all the equipment to be used for this unusual event and all the equipment will remain at the golf course for charity events to be held in the future, thereby saving participants a lot of money.

This event is scheduled to start at dusk on both dates but participants are asked to be at the golf course one hour earlier. The cost for this event is $35 on September 11th and $25 on September 18th. It will be 4-man teams but if you do not have a team to play with, don’t let that stop you. You will be paired up with other people so you can play. Terry can be reached at 616-406-7701.

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Submitted by WZZM13, News Staff

Monday, August 24th, 2015, 3:32pm

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WZZM) -- A Grand Rapids man is dead after being hit by a car early Sunday morning.

It happened at around 12:45 a.m.

Grand Rapids police tell WZZM 13 Jimmie Lee Walker, 52, was crossing 28th Street, between Jefferson and Madison, when he was hit by a car. The investigation shows he was crossing from the south and paused in the center lane to let a westbound vehicle pass. When he continued walking, he was hit by another vehicle in the far right westbound lane.

Walker was taken to the hospital, where he later died.

The driver involved was not hurt.

The accident remains under investigation. Police do not believe alcohol was a factor.

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Submitted by WZZM13, News Staff

Saturday, August 22nd, 2015, 6:21pm

WYOMING, Mich (WZZM) -- It's West Michigan car lovers' dream. Thousands of classic cars, hot rods and trucks parading down 28th Street for the 11th annual Metro Cruise. You don't have to know the difference between an intake valve and a carburetor to get chills from the roar. It's something so American. So visceral and addicting. As you can see from the crowds at the first night of the 28th Street Metro Cruise.

"You get 15,000 cars, a quarter million people, great food, great weather you know what more could you ask for?" says Metro Cruise board member Gregg Howard proudly.

"It's kind of a junior Woodward Dream Cruise and I think it's just getting bigger and better every year," says John Engelhard, owner of a 1969 Plymouth Road Runner 440.

Engelhard has been to all 11 Metro Cruises. The last five with his Road Runner.

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Submitted by WZZM13, News Staff

Saturday, August 22nd, 2015, 6:18pm

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WZZM) -- It was a huge turnout for Bishop Marvin Sapp's 18th annual Back to School Rally.

Sapp hosted the event at Kingdom Square on Burton Avenue on Saturday. He is the President of Ellington Academy in Grand Rapids.

Thousands were in attendance. The event provided free backpacks and school supplies, as well as free food, games and rides for the kids.

Organizers say it is one way to help give back to the community. "A bunch of individuals in this community have come together for the purpose of making sure and ensuring that our young people are equipped and blessed," said Bishop Sapp of Lighthouse Full Life Center Church.

Saturday's rally was open to students from all over Grand Rapids.

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Submitted by WZZM13, News Staff

Friday, August 21st, 2015, 5:20pm

WYOMING, Mich. (WZZM) -- It's the weekend car lovers have waited for all year. The 28th St. Metro Cruise kicks off Friday, showcasing thousands of classic cars.

Roger's Plaza is the hub for much of the action.

For more than a decade, this event has attracted car enthusiasts from all over to West Michigan. There will be thousands of cars on display.

The event has something for everyone. The cruise officially opened at 4 p.m., but there's a blood drive kicked off at 2 p.m. and goes to 6 p.m. There's also a workshop for ladies presented by Kandi "Blaze" Thompson, who's teaching some general maintenance and introducing attendees to some of an engine's main components. There's also music, a pin-up contest, food, and appearances by Pete Chapouris. Learn more about the event here.

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