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WAYNE - WESTLAND
WAYNE - WESTLAND

Manslaughter suspect enters plea of ‘no contest’

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Anthony Dominic Kesteloot She did not return home and
still awaits sentencing on Reports indicated that her family subsequently reported
manslaughter charges stemming her disappearance to Westland
from the death of Olivia Rossi. Kesteloot originally denied police.
Both Kesteloot, 26, and Rossi, any knowledge of Rossi's fate. Reports indicated that
23, were Westland residents. Kesteloot originally denied any
Kesteloot was originally charged the manslaughter charge which bers, and had occasionally dated. knowledge of Rossi's fate but
with homicide, obstructing jus- carries up to a 15-year prison Kestleroot picked Rossi up from later led police to her body in
tice, tampering with evidence, sentence. her home the evening of Aug. 18 Hines Park partially submerged
failing to report the discovery of While a sentencing date in and the pair reportedly went to in the water. He reportedly told
a dead body, disinterring and Third Circuit Court was set for his apartment. She texted her police that she had died in his
mutilating a dead body and March 30, that has apparently twin sister that night that she and apartment.
removing a dead body without been delayed by the court in light Kesteloot were at a Westland ele- Kesteloot was originally
medical examination. Those of the current coronavirus pan- mentary school and that he was charged in January and waived
charges were dropped by prose- demic. Kesteloot and Rossi had acting in an odd manner. Her the preliminary examination on
cutors in exchange for his no con- been acquainted since high texts to her sister stopped later the charges set for 18th District
test plea in court last month to school, according to family mem- that night. Court in Westland. Anthony Dominic Kesteloot
Local attorney seeking judicial seat

Former Wayne City Attorney has owned and operated several
Breeda O'Leary will seek the ” businesses during those seven
non-partisan judicial seat at the decades including Foster's
29th District Court created by Wayne is, Market, and Riggs Wholesale
Judge Laura Mack's retirement. and always Grocer. O'Leary attended St.
Voters will decide on a new Mary School and obtained her
judge at the court during the Nov. has been, first job at Northside Hardware.
3 presidential election. my home town. O'Leary moved from Wayne to
O'Leary is a long-time Wayne attend college and returned to
resident and practicing attorney marry her husband at Goudy
at Fausone Bohn, L.L.P. She has Park. Her daughter currently
extensive trial experience, hav- attends the Wayne-Westland
ing served as a prosecutor for the schools.
29th District Court in Wayne, and same high level of services that O'Leary has been active in the
currently serving as a prosecutor they have come to expect” said community, having served the
for the 18th District Court in the O'Leary. Wayne Senior Center with Free
City of Westland. “If elected, I will continue the Legal Aid for Seniors for nearly
She has prosecuted thousands diversion and treatment pro- seven years. She is currently
of misdemeanor cases and con- grams implemented by Judge vice-president of Wayne Main
Congratulations ducted numerous jury trials, Mack, including the very impor- Street, a member of the Women
Association
tant Western Wayne County
of
bench trials, and formal hearings
Lawyers
Wayne Police Ofc, Michael Bolton was selected as the 2019 throughout her career, according Regional Behavioral Treatment Michigan, an advisory board
Police Officer of the Year. Bolton was nominated for the honor to background information pro- Court, which is designed to assist member for Families Against
by his peers and selected by the Awards Committee. Bolton vided. In her private practice, adult individuals with mental ill- Narcotics (FAN) Northwest
was nominated and selected based on his work ethic, which O'Leary amassed significant civil ness who have encountered the Wayne Chapter, and a member of
also makes him a role model for younger officers, according to litigation and landlord-tenant criminal justice system.” the Wayne 100 Club.
a statement from the department. Bolton made several notable experience, she said. O’Leary said that she has the “Wayne is, and always has
arrests last year, including a home invasion suspect and the
suspect in a very serious assault, officials said. Bolton will be “Having practiced in the dis- support of Mack for the seat. been, my home town. There
presented with the award at a meeting of the Wayne City trict courts for my entire legal O'Leary is the fifth generation would be no higher honor for me
Council members when face-to-face meetings resume. The career, I am confident that I can of her family raised in Wayne. than to humbly serve my commu-
awards committee also chose several other award recipients in continue serving the citizens of Her great-grandparents moved nity and its citizens as their next
the department which will be announced at a later date. Wayne with the utmost integrity, to the city in the 1930s, when the district court judge,” O'Leary
fairness, compassion, and the city was only a village. Her family said.

It's never been more important
for everyone living in Michigan

to be counted in the U.S. census.

The census impacts everyone from seniors to students, kids and
parents and our local businesses and neighborhoods. Participating
in the census is a civic duty as important as voting to our democra-
cy.

To help get the word out, the state of Michigan has launched the Be
Counted campaign to communicate the importance of completing
the census, dispel myths and help ensure every Michigander is
counted in the 2020 Census.

The census form is available in several different languages in addi-
tion to English, including Spanish. You are not required to be a citi-
zen in order to complete the 2020 Census, and there are no citizen-
ship questions on the census form.

The census takes place every 10 years with the goal of counting
everyone living in the United States. Invitations to complete the 2020
Census will begin arriving in mailboxes across Southeast Michigan
in March.

For the first time, the census can be filled out online, as well as by
phone or mail, making it more convenient than ever.

Also, your information is 100% confidential and by law cannot be
shared with anyone. Census data is only used to produce demo-
graphic statistics and will not be used in a way that will identify you
or your household.

Completing the 2020 Census is critical to the future of our state.
There is $3,000 in federal funding at stake for every person who
completes the census.

The 2020 Census will ask questions about the number of people liv-
ing in your household on April 1, 2020, and ask their names, ages,
genders, race, dates of birth, relationship status, phone numbers
and whether your home is owned or rented.

Participation in the census determines funding for local communities
and essential services, including public safety, schools, housing,
health care, and senior programs. Michigan receives nearly $30 bil-
lion per year in federal funding for these and many other critical pro-
grams. Census numbers also help determine how many congres-
sional seats Michigan will have.

Be sure to fill out your census form
and Be Counted in 2020.

To learn more, visit www.michigan.gov/census2020/.

Kerry Ebersole Singh is Michigan's 2020 Census executive director.
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