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CBS News
7 hours ago
- Politics
- CBS News
Doug Lloyd announces his candidacy for Michigan Attorney General
Eaton County Prosecutor Doug Lloyd, a Republican, has announced his candidacy for Michigan Attorney General in the 2026 election cycle. Lloyd made his announcement Tuesday on the podcast "The Right Side with Deb Drick" and the launch of his campaign website. "Michigan deserves an Attorney General who understands what it means to prosecute cases, lead with integrity, and make communities safer," his website states. Dana Nessel is finishing her second term as state attorney general and is unable to run for re-election due to term limits. A growing list of candidates is running for the seat, to include former U.S. Prosecutor Mark Totten, Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit, Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald and attorney Kevin Kijewski. Lloyd cited his 26 years of prosecutorial experience leading up to his current role as county prosecutor where he manages a staff of 25 working on a criminal case load of over 6,000 cases a year. Under his efforts, the Economic Crimes Unit in Eaton County recovered over $9 million for area businesses through diversion programs. His success in that area led to his appointment as special prosecutor for Ingham and Clinton counties on some of their financial and criminal diversion cases. "While others chase headlines or spend their days playing politics, I've been putting bad guys behind bars and working to make my community safer," said Lloyd, "Leading a prosecutor's office. Standing up for victims. Charging serious cases. Training young attorneys. And critically, working side by side with law enforcement to keep communities safe." Lloyd was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder to the Organized Retail Fraud Advisory Board, selected by Secretary of State Ruth Johnson for the Insurance Fraud Task Force, and confirmed by the Michigan Legislature to serve on the State Drug Treatment Court Advisory Committee. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Prosecuting Attorneys Association as a Past President of the association and was a longtime board member of the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Eaton County. His community involvement includes Boy Scouts of America, National Eagle Scout Association, the Knights of Columbus and coaching in local youth sports leagues. He is a graduate of University of Nevada, Las Vegas; and earned his law degree from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing. Lloyd and his wife Mina, who is a recently retired assistant prosecuting attorney, live in Delta Township. They have two sons.
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Yahoo
MSP seeks Eaton County woman. Why police say she's endangered
ROXAND TWP. — Michigan State Police are asking for the public's helping in finding a 64-year-old Eaton County woman. Police believe Lisa Lynn Martin left her home in the 700 block of St. Joe Highway in Eaton County's Roxand Township about 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, according to a July 5 social media post. She is considered endangered because she's without necessary medication. Martin was last seen wearing a black T-shirt or blouse, dark-colored shorts, Skecher tennis shoes and eyeglasses, State Police said. Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or State Police operations at 517-241-8000. Contact reporter Matt Mencarini at mjmencarini@ This article originally appeared on Lansing State Journal: Eaton County woman missing, endangered, State Police say
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Yahoo
Family offering 1K reward for information about missing teenager
LANSING — The family of a missing teenager is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to her return. Styla Denton, 14, left her home in Eaton County on June 15 without her medication and remained unaccounted for, Michigan State Police said in a social media message on June 19. She did not have her cellphone with her, they said. In a second release, State police on June 30 said Styla's family is offering the reward "for any information leading to her being located and returned." They went on to say Styla was believed to be "in the company of males in their 20's." Anyone who has information about her whereabouts is asked to call the operations center at 517-241-8000. They do not have to leave their name, state police said. Contact Ken Palmer at kpalmer@ Follow him on X @KBPalm_lsj. This article originally appeared on Lansing State Journal: Family offering 1K reward for information about missing teenager
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Yahoo
Police searching for missing Eaton County girl, 14
LANSING — Authorities are asking people to be on the lookout for a missing Eaton County teenager who might be endangered. Styla Denton, 14, left home on June 15 without her medication and remained unaccounted for on June 19, Michigan State Police said in a social media message. She does not have her cellphone with her, they said. Anyone who sees Styla is asked to call state police at (517) 241-8000 regarding complaint number 11-2549-25 Contact Ken Palmer at kpalmer@ Follow him on X @KBPalm_lsj This article originally appeared on Lansing State Journal: Police searching for missing Eaton County girl, 14
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Yahoo
Potterville man ordered to stand trial on sexual assault of a minor charges
LANSING - A 40-year-old Potterville man has been ordered to stand trial in the rape of a minor, state prosecutors said. Robert Lee Peters was charged earlier this year and accused of sexually assaulting a minor under the age of 13. He was ordered to stand trial by Judge Adrianne Van Langevelde on June 17 on four counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, according to court records. He faces up to life in prison if convicted as charged. Cunningham set his bond at $100,000, court records show. His attorney had no immediate comment. The Michigan Attorney General's Office is prosecuting the case. The incidents, Attorney General Dana Nessel's office said in a statement, took place between 2018 and 2021 in Eaton County. Nessel's office said the victim in the case, whose gender was not released, disclosed the assault in 2023 and Michigan State Police investigated. 'I commend the tremendous courage of the victim in coming forward,' Nessel said in a statement. 'Sexual assault cases, especially those involving minors, can be exceptionally challenging. I would like to thank the Michigan State Police and prosecutors in my office for their dedication and hard work in ensuring this case moves forward to trial.' Peters is scheduled for a status conference in Circuit Court on Aug. 15. Contact Ken Palmer at kpalmer@ Follow him on X @KBPalm_lsj. This article originally appeared on Lansing State Journal: Potterville man to stand trial on sexual assault of a minor charges
