Former Coleman Community Schools Employee Faces Jury Trial for Embezzlement Charges

MIDLAND, Mich. – A former employee of Coleman Community Schools in Midland, Michigan, has decided to take her chances with a jury after being charged with embezzlement. Christine Johnson, 57, is accused of taking money from the school district in October 2022. Johnson served as the district’s payroll benefits specialist and is facing a felony embezzlement charge of between $1,000 and $20,000 by an agent or trustee. During a court hearing, Johnson rejected a plea offer to plead guilty to attempted embezzlement. Midland County Assistant Prosecutor Michael Yelsik presented the plea agreement, but Johnson decided … Read more

Inadequate Laws Leave Tri-State Schools Vulnerable to Sex Offenders: Investigation Reveals Disturbing Findings

CINCINNATI, Ohio – Sex offenders living near schools in the Tri-State area are receiving protection under current laws, leaving law enforcement with limited options to address the issue. Local 12, after receiving an email from a concerned viewer, looked into this matter. One example is Daniel, a registered sex offender who lives just a couple hundred feet from Holmes Middle and High School in Covington. His offense, which involved raping a 14-year-old girl, occurred before the 2006 law that prohibits sex offenders from living within 1,000 feet of a school. While Daniel claims the act … Read more

Uncovering the Troubling Gap in Tri-State Laws: How Sex Offenders Slip Through the Cracks Near Schools

CINCINNATI, Ohio – Laws regarding sex offenders living near schools in the Tri-State area are failing to provide adequate protection, according to local law enforcement. This issue came to light after a concerned viewer emailed Local 12 news station, prompting an investigation into the matter. It was discovered that registered sex offenders are residing in close proximity to schools, raising serious concerns for the safety of students. For instance, one man named Daniel lives just a few hundred feet away from Holmes Middle and High School in Covington. While his sex offender registry page indicates … Read more