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INKSTER - WAYNE
INKSTER - WAYNE

Jones loses drivers license, takes radio host job

State Rep. Jewell Jones from Following multiple violations
Inkster will have his drivers ” of his bond conditions, includ-
license suspended for six Jones also announced that he is joining ing attempts to tamper with an
months as part of his sentencing ankle alcohol monitor, Jones'
on multiple charges following a Farmington Hills-based bond was revoked by the court
drunk driving arrest last April. WFDF 910 AM radio as a morning host. and he was remanded to the
In a social media post this Livingston County Jail. During
week, Jones claims he was noti- intake procedures, officers dis-
fied by mail of the suspension as Jones' new Monday through a female companion outside his covered a handcuff key taped to
part of his plea deal on felony Friday job in a brief prepared vehicle which was in a ditch at the bottom of his foot, resulting
and misdemeanor charges release. the side of the roadway. in additional felony charges.
including resisting and obstruct- “I am pleased... [to] welcome According to police reports and In his social media
ing police, operating a vehicle Jewell to the 910am body cameras, Jones became announcement of his new radio
while intoxicated, possessing a Superstation family as the suc- belligerent and combative dur- job, Jones implied the 2-hour
weapon while intoxicated, reck- cessor to Karen Weaver who did ing the encounter and refused broadcast might offer listeners
less driving, and escape of law- a great job during her time here to provide identification, an opportunity to offer opinions.
ful custody. As part of a plea at the radio station,” Adell said. instead threatening officers “I once heard a wise man say,
deal with prosecutors, Jones While Jones remains in his with calling the governor. Police if you get knocked down, fall on
was allowed to take advantage state elected position, he was reported that the altercation your back, 'cause if you can look
of a youth sentencing program stripped of all committee assign- intensified as EMTs called to up, you can get up! And I'll be
called the Holmes Youthful ments as criminal charges the scene attempted to treat his getting up every morning, Rep. Jewell Jones
Trainee Act, which will expunge mounted against him. He was female companion who was Monday thru Friday, from 7am to take advantage of the oppor-
the felony convictions from his also suspended from the Inkster “unresponsive” at the scene. to 9am (sic) to share a piece of tunity to tell his story.
record if he successfully com- Auxiliary Police and required to Jones was tased twice and pep- my mind, and give you a chance “To plead guilty to two
pletes the program. return all police equipment. per sprayed during attempts to to share a piece of yours,” Jones felonies, but they never hit your
Jones also announced that he The original charges stem subdue and arrest him. Blood said in an announcement post to record when you successfully
is joining Farmington Hills- from Jones' April 6, 2021 arrest tests taken hours later showed Instagram. complete probation, not to have
based WFDF 910 AM radio as a after police received multiple his blood alcohol level at more Jones' attorney, former a felony record is important,
7 until 9 a.m. morning host 911 calls about an erratic driver than twice the legal limit of .08. Inkster Mayor Byron Nolen said especially for somebody like
replacing former Flint Mayor on Interstate 96. When police Officers also observed a loaded the expungement of the felony him who may still be interested
Karen Weaver. Radio station and state troopers arrived on handgun in plain sight on the charges was important to his in politics, who knows what he
CEO Kevin Adell confirmed the scene, they found Jones with vehicle console. client. He said he advised Jones does,” Nolen said.
Volunteers are sought for annual city clean-up day

Wayne Ripple Effect is part- April 23. Associates, Judge Breeda
nering with the Rotary Club of A morning snack bar will be ” O'Leary and Pat Rice RE/MAX
Wayne to conduct a city-wide provided and pizza will be Classic. Help will also be provid-
cleanup of the roads and paths served to volunteers at noon. Those who register after April 11 ed by members of the City of
bordering the Rouge River. Volunteers are needed for the may not be guaranteed a souvenir tee shirt. Wayne Department of Public
The Rotary Club of Wayne is event, a spokesperson noted. Works.
celebrating its 100-year anniver- Volunteers are encouraged to Those who register after April
sary by performing one service wear old clothes, masks, and 11 may not be guaranteed a sou-
project per month. The project bring gloves. Those who wish to cleaning equipment, if possible. In addition to the Rotary Club venir tee shirt. To register, visit
this month is the Annual take advantage of this communi- Trash bags will be provided. of Wayne, sponsors this year https://www.eventbrite.com/e/do
Downtown Wayne Clean-Up set ty service opportunity should Volunteers will meet at Goudy include Harry J. Will Funeral wntown-wayne-clean-up-day-
for 9 a.m. until noon Saturday, bring brooms, shovels, and other Park at 8:30 a.m. for registration. Home, Professional Insurance 2022-tickets-272233607047

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