In Cheboygan County, 23-year-old Sean Bauers was charged and convicted of first-degree child abuse after being found guilty of shaking a one-year-old boy so severely he suffered broken ribs, bleeding on the brain and severe bruising. Bauers received a minimum sentence of 7.5 years and a maximum of 30 years, which pleased prosecutors involved with the case. The child, who has been recovering in a local hospital for over five months, is doing well but is expected to have some long-term complications as a result of his injuries.

Meanwhile in Gladwin County, police are on the lookout for a person of interest in the robbery of a gun store. Police are looking to speak with 25-year-old Charles Rowan regarding the robbery of the Guns and Stuff shop in Sage Township. The store’s 70-year-old owner, Robert Robinette, was suffering from head trauma when police arrived on scene. He was taken to a local hospital, received treatment and is expected to recover. A witness to the crime, 30-year-old Rosalinda Martinez, is also wanted by police for interviewing. However, she has recently become uncooperative and difficult to locate. Citizens with any pertinent information should contact the Gladwin County Sheriff’s Department.

A home invasion also took place recently. Police say 24-year-old Robert Smith was charged with attempted murder and armed robbery after he and three others broke into the home of a 55-year-old man. During the invasion a fight broke out and the victim was shot in the leg, but is expected to make a complete recovery.

To help combat crime in the area, the Motmorency County Sheriff’s Department has received help from taxpayers by receiving enough money to hire five deputies. These additional officers will now allow for 24-hour coverage of the area, letting residents and business owners feel safer about themselves and their property. With taxpayer help, the crime rate in Northern Michigan should see a significant drop.

In this current economy with so many people relying of Social Security and unemployment checks because many have lost their jobs for one reason or another, families are relying more on thrift stores than ever before. One such thrift store is the Salvation Army Thrift Store in Manistee, Michigan. This store has been in the business of lending a helping hand to thousands of people over the course of the last 40 years. According to store staff this store has is making a monthly profit in addition to servicing their community. However, their corporate offices feel the store is losing money for Salvation Army and set plans in motion to close up shop the end of June 2012.

The community of Manistee is sick over the store closing and has submitted over 200 names to the corporate office to please keep the store open, as people rely on their services. The community is hoping for positive results from their efforts, but if the corporate offices do not feel the same way the store will close as scheduled.

Robinson was reported as being dehydrated, cuts on a great deal of his body and dirty. He received medical treatment for dysentery as well. The police stated that Robinson obviously laid in a watery swamp for 2 days. The Michigan Police stated that Robinson broke into at least three deer blinds, one cabin and a travel trailer. The handgun stolen from the Arenac deputy earlier was recovered. Robinson is also a suspect in other cases of breaking and entering and thief.

Robinson had been on the run for a week. More than 100 enforcement officers were in the manhunt for Robinson’s capture. Headquarters was set up by police very close to the area where Robinson had escaped. Robinson was captured around 4 miles from the area.

Robinson is out of the hospital and incarcerated in the Roscommon County jail.

Police agencies and Roscommon county citizens had remained on high alert since May 14 when Everett Robinson’s hasty escape from police during a jail transport led to an extensive weeklong manhunt for his recapture. Robinson overwhelmed a deputy then took his cellular phone, gun and the police cruiser racing off towards Houghton Lake. State Police released few details but did state that Robinson was discovered hiding in a camouflaged deer blind in Nestor Township.

He was immediately arraigned in court on eight felony counts including assault and battery, armed robbery, carjacking and absconding. The original charge of a home invasion is still being pursued. The judge instantly denied bail and bond when prosecutors successfully cited Everett Robinson as a flight risk after his little wilderness adventure. He is currently detained in at the Roscommon County jail where he is looking at a very lengthy incarceration.

Local county police departments have been searching the woods for the last week straight, working twelve hour shifts in a rather harsh environment. Neighboring communities have been supportive in the efforts of capturing Robinson, aiding in the search.

Robinson had been in prison for 9 years, charged on sexual misconduct prior to being released. Prior to escaping custody, Robinson had been charged with armed robbery and carjacking. Now he faces escape charges as well.

Police had been searching the woods located near Robinson’s escape. After a week, they found him sleeping inside a deer blind twenty-four miles from his escape. Apparently Robinson had been breaking and entering hunting cabins to obtain food and clothing. Robinson did not try to escape the officers this time. He will be treated at the local county hospital for evaluation prior to being taken back to the county jail. Police thank everyone participating in Robinson’s capture.

A manhunt involving more than 50 police officers, helicopters, and tracking dogs is being conducted in the dense forest areas around Houghton Lake Michigan. Police say that Robinson ditched the transport vehicle a few miles down the road, and left his county issued jumpsuit and shoes with the vehicle. He is believed to be running barefoot wearing grey shorts and a grey shirt.

Robinson is a white male, 5’10″ weighing 200 pounds. He was spotted on May 23, 2012 when he held a gun to a womens head. He asked her if he could come into her home. When she denied him access to the home he pointed the gun at her. He fled on foot after the woman called 911

Police later discovered a footprint believed to be Robinson’s near a deer blind that is believed to have been burglarized. The search continues for the bare foot escapee.