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A violent night in Wayne County left four dead, including Sgt. Scott Ries of the Rittman Police Department, after a disturbance on Chippewa Trail led to a gunfight; the suspect died by suicide, two Medina County deputies were shot (two later treated and in stable condition), a Wayne County K-9 was seriously wounded, and the Bureau of Criminal Investigation is leading the investigation.
Wayne County public health officials are monitoring 27 potential cyclosporiasis cases as Southeast Michigan’s outbreak grows to more than 300 sick statewide. Investigators, in collaboration with state and local agencies, are trying to identify the outbreak’s source. Cyclosporiasis is a food- or waterborne intestinal illness linked to contaminated produce; symptoms typically appear 1–2 weeks after exposure and most infections can be treated with antibiotics. Officials advise thorough handwashing, washing and scrubbing produce, refrigerating cut produce, and seeking medical care for persistent diarrhea.
A rabies case has been confirmed in Wayne County (a cat in Galen, NY), with one person exposed who is receiving treatment; Wayne County Public Health urges residents to avoid wildlife, vaccinate pets, and attend free rabies clinics this month.
A barn cat in Galen tested positive for rabies on June 9, and a person exposed to the virus is receiving treatment, following rabid cases in neighboring Lyons and Sodus. Wayne County will host two pet vaccination clinics: June 25 (6-8 p.m.) at the Lyons School District bus garage and June 27 (10 a.m.-12 p.m.) at the Town of Wolcott Highway Department (one clinic is already full). Pre-registration is required by calling (315) 946-5749. Residents should avoid wildlife and ensure all domestic cats, dogs, and ferrets are vaccinated.
The Justice Department, in a letter giving Wayne County 14 days, demanded all ballots, receipts, and envelopes from the November 2024 election, citing three local election-fraud convictions and five lawsuits; Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel dismissed the move as absurd and baseless as the DOJ widens its push to obtain voting records across numerous states and D.C.
Three Wayne County women—Margaret Oldroyd (86), Linda Dewey (65) and Natalie Graves (34)—were identified as the victims in a Wayne County triple homicide; the suspect, 22-year-old Ivan Miller from Iowa, fled to Colorado and was arrested in Pagosa Springs after a multi-state manhunt. Miller has been indicted on three counts of aggravated murder and reportedly admitted to the killings, saying 'it had to be done.'
In Loa, Utah, Brian Auto Parts owner Gary Brian towed a customer—later identified as 22-year-old Ivan Miller—from a elk-vehicle collision. Miller, from Iowa, is charged with three counts of aggravated murder for killing three women in Wayne County about four days later (ages 30s, 60s, and 80s). He was later found in a stolen Subaru in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, and faces Utah murder charges.
22-year-old Ivan W. Miller of Blakesburg, Iowa, is charged with aggravated murder in a Wayne County triple homicide after reportedly confessing that he killed three women in their 30s, 60s, and 80s to obtain money and a vehicle. He described dragging the victims’ bodies to a ditch and into a shed in Utah and Colorado, and said the killings “had to be done” though he didn’t like doing them. Investigators recovered the suspect’s car, a handgun, and ammunition as the investigation continues.
A 22-year-old Ivan Miller of Blakesburg, Iowa, is in custody after authorities say he killed three women in Wayne County, Utah—one in a home and two on a hiking trail—and fled in a second victim’s car after abandoning the first. The victims, aged in their 30s, 60s, and 80s, were not believed to be related to him. The FBI and multiple agencies assisted in a cross-state manhunt that led to Miller’s arrest in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, where he was found with a concealed handgun and a large knife and is being held on weapons charges. Local schools and a health clinic closed, and the Wayne County Courthouse shuttered as investigators processed two crime scenes; authorities say there are no ongoing threats to the public.
Authorities identified 22-year-old Ivan Miller of Blakesburg, Iowa as the suspect in Wayne County's triple homicide. Miller was apprehended in Pagosa Springs, Colorado after a multi-state search and was booked on one count of carrying a concealed weapon. Investigators have not determined a motive or any known connection between Miller and the victims, who were three women killed in separate locations near a trailhead and in a nearby home; the investigation is ongoing.
Three women were found dead in Wayne County in what investigators call a homicide with multiple crime scenes; authorities are seeking a suspect driving a 2022 white Subaru Outback (license plate U560YF) and urge residents to stay indoors while the investigation continues; schools have been canceled for the rest of the week as a precaution.
Wayne County health officials are investigating two confirmed cases of Legionnaires' disease in Dearborn, resulting in two deaths, with an additional case from 2024 under review, as they work to ensure resident safety and understand the source of infection.
The first human case of West Nile Virus in Illinois for 2025 has been confirmed in Wayne County, with the individual recovering at home. The virus, transmitted by infected mosquitoes, has been reported in 19 counties this year, prompting health officials to urge precautions such as avoiding peak mosquito hours, using repellents, and eliminating standing water. The Illinois Department of Public Health is funding mosquito control efforts to prevent further cases.
A gunman targeted CrossPointe Community Church in Wayne County during a Bible School service, firing into the building before being stopped by church staff and security, preventing a potential mass shooting. The attacker, suffering from a mental health crisis, was killed after being run over and shot by church members. No other injuries occurred, and police are investigating the motive.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Wayne and Yates Counties until 9pm, with isolated storms possible this afternoon. The main band of storms is moving eastward, and additional development is expected. Temperatures will be in the 70s, dropping to the lower 60s overnight. More rain and thunderstorms are expected on Tuesday, with cooler temperatures. High pressure will bring drier conditions later in the week.