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CANTON - PLYMOUTH
CANTON - PLYMOUTH

Gunfire leads to arrest of 3

Gunfire erupted during an robbed at gun point and the juveniles and one, 18-year-old in Wayne County Juvenile Court
attempted escape from the three suspects then fled the Jason Marqavis Smith, was with armed robbery and felo-
scene of an assault and robbery scene with the victim in pursuit. arraigned in 35th District Court nious assault. Their names
in Canton Township last week. During the vehicle chase, “shots on eight criminal counts, were not released as they are
Three suspects were arrested were fired by the suspects as including one charge of assault minors.
when the car in which they both vehicles were traveling with intent to murder; armed If convicted, Smith faces up
were fleeing crashed into a along Michigan Avenue.” robbery; discharging a firearm to life in prison for the assault
ditch adjacent to Michigan Following the gunfire, the from a vehicle; assault with a with intent to murder charge; a
Avenue. vehicle in which the suspects dangerous weapon and four maximum of two years for
According to police reports, were fleeing crashed into a counts of using a firearm during armed robbery; a maximum of
the victim met with the ditch and the suspects attempt- a felony. His bond was set at 10 years for discharging a
assailants at a Michigan Avenue ed to leave the scene. Canton $500,000 by the court. His next firearm from a vehicle; as long
credit union to complete a sale Township police officers were court appearance is scheduled as four years for assault with a
at about 1 p.m. Dec. 1. nearby and three suspects were for tomorrow, Dec. 15. Police dangerous weapon and a possi-
According to a press release, immediately arrested. Two of said the two minors involved in ble two years for each count of
the victim was assaulted and the suspects arrested were the incident have been charged using a firearm during a felony. Jason Marqavis Smith
Elks Lodge moved

to renovated hall

As the former site of the Plymouth- The new location which is just north-
Ann Arbor Elks Lodge 325 on Ann Arbor west of the intersection of Lilley and
Road has been leveled in preparation Ann Arbor Trail is "perfect" for the
for the construction of homes, the new group, an Elks member noted. He added
headquarters of the group on Ann Arbor that the refurbished building is popular
Trail is a testament to the determination with the neighbors in the area.
of the members. Membership, according to club officers,
The newly renovated 4,000 square has increased since the move and the
foot lodge is in the former Airgas store popularity of the new lounge area with
at 110 Ann Arbor Trail. Lodge President big-screen TVs appeals to the new mem-
Charley Dawson said he is proud of the bers as well as those who have been
Life lessons new hall and the renovations made to with the group for years.
The new space can be rented for
the building. He said the new headquar-
Students in the Plymouth Canton Community Schools district are now MI ters is a great place for the members to events and can provide various size
HEARTSafe certified and Canton Fire Department responders were on scene to socialize and have meetings. The areas for specific needs, officers said.
assist with the first cardiac arrest drill at Liberty Middle School last week. Canton remodeling took nearly two years to Rental information is available on
fire officials said this is a "huge achievement for the school district and the fire complete. the Plymouth Elks Lodge website.
department is honored to participate in their success." There are more than
350,000 sudden cardiac arrests per year and bystander intervention is key to
survival, according to national statistics. The Plymouth Canton Community
Schools students are now trained and equipped to provide this life saving care
prior to EMS arrival.

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