John Agar is a crime reporter at MLive. He covers a range of themes including crime and justice, white-collar crime, and law enforcement, with a focus on regional interest and world news. John has been featured in EMS1, Firehouse Magazine, PennLive.com, and Fire Engineering.
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John Agar's coverage primarily centers on local crime and legal issues in the United States, particularly in Michigan and Grand Rapids. His focus is on evolving stories and breaking news related to crime, police investigations, accidents, and city news.
Given his concentration on these areas, he would likely be responsive to pitches involving updates or developments in ongoing criminal cases or legal proceedings within his coverage area. Additionally, providing access to law enforcement officials involved with significant cases or offering expert commentary from lawyers specializing in relevant fields could be beneficial for pitching ideas.
As John focuses mainly on local events with a strong emphasis on crime-related matters, sources who can provide detailed insights into specific incidents or legal procedures within the mentioned geographic region are likely to capture his attention effectively.
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A man who was struck by a vehicle while crossing East Beltline Avenue died at the scene.
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Holland police said the suspect became "combative" when told he was under arrest.
By: John Agar
KENT COUNTY, MI – A Kent County sheriff's deputy has been charged with larceny in an incident at the county jail.
By: John Agar, Jagargr
A Kent County sheriff's deputy who worked as a corrections officer in the jail faces a felony larceny charge.
By: John Agar, Jagargr
The Grand Rapids attorney is charged with sexual exploitation of a child.
Many schools have closed Friday because of slippery conditions that are slowing the morning commute.
By: John Agar
| KENT COUNTY, MI – Prosecutor Chris Becker on Friday, Dec. 20, cleared three Grand Rapids police officers in the fatal shooting of a man who pointed a gun-shaped lighter at police.
KENT COUNTY, MI – The first emergency call came in a 10:44 p.m. on Nov. 8. Ambulance paramedics said a man was waving a handgun outside of Trinity Health Hospital.
By: John Agar, Jagargr
Marvin Gabrion, Michigan's only death-row inmate, had his sentence commuted by President Biden to life in prison without parole.
Allegan County sheriff's deputies said the missing person's vehicle was found in a lake parking lot over the weekend.
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