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Ex-Deacon Gets Jail In Theft From Michigan Church

A former Michigan church deacon who authorities say took $120,000 in cash from the weekly offertory basket has been sentenced to a year in jail.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/05/04

Fr. Larry Zurawski, Pastor at St. Therese of Liseux, right, with the church administrator. (credit: Pat Sweeting/WWJ)

3 Arrested In Series Of Church Robberies

Three young men are facing charges for allegedly breaking into and robbing Macomb County churches and businesses.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/04/23

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Shelby Twp. Church Hit By Easter Sunday Thieves

As much as $50,000 in cash and chalices is missing from St. Therese Catholic Church.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/04/01

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Detroit Churches Step Up Security After Crimes

Some Detroit churches are stepping up security following crime that’s included break-ins and muggings.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/03/12

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Lawsuit: Priest Failed To Protect Girl From Molester

A lawsuit against a priest and the Catholic church says they failed to protect a 14-year-old girl from sexual abuse by a 19-year-old man.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/03/11

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Crews Investigate Firebombing At Detroit Church

Investigators in Detroit are trying to figure out what led to a firebombing at a church on the city’s west side.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/03/06

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Ex-Deacon Pleads To Stealing From Michigan Church

A former Michigan church deacon accused of taking cash from the weekly offertory basket has pleaded guilty to larceny.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/03/02

Rev. June Marshall-Smith. (credit: WWJ/Laura Bonnell)

Drive-Thru Ash Wednesday A Hit In Novi

Get your ash in a flash! Metro Detroiters observing Ash Wednesday can now get their services to go.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2013/02/13

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8 Monroe County Churches Burglarized Since October

Authorities say eight churches in Monroe County have been burglarized since October and the thefts may be linked.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/11/30

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Elderly Woman Gets Probation In Church Embezzlement

A 77-year-old woman has been sentenced to five years of probation for taking money from a metro Detroit church and ordered to repay $50,000.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/11/24

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