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Editors Note: This video is an editorial, the thoughts, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed in this program are not necessarily those of GBS Media or Blue Water Healthy Living. David Hoffman, from Ft. Gratiot, sits down with Eileen to discuss his run for County commissioner, District 2.As a Vietnam Veteran and Pastor, he is well trained to win the battle that lies before him and to serve the people of his District. To view David Hoffman's "Remembrance Ceremonies" show, click on the link https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/pow-mia-remembrance-ceremonies-with-david-hoffman/ If you have any questions for David Hoffman you can email him at kingdom1beta@gmail.com https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/

Editors Note: This video is an editorial, the thoughts, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed in this program are not necessarily those of GBS Media or Blue Water Healthy Living. Cliff Schrader sits down with Eileen to announce that he is running for County Commissioner in District 3 as a Republican. It is currently held by Lisa Beedon, a Democrat. He explains that this District has not been represented by a Republican in over 50 years. He believes that the people are ready for a change: It's not about the political party; It's about the people and their right to know what their elected officials are doing to improve the quality of their life. https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/

Editors Note: This video is an editorial, the thoughts, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed in this program are not necessarily those of GBS Media or Blue Water Healthy Living. Eileen Tesch speaks with Candidate for Port Huron City Council Holden Gauthier. Holden talks about the Port Huron City Council meetings, being a resident of Port Huron, and why he has decided to run for the Port Huron City Council. If you have any questions for Holden Gauthier you can email him at GauthierForCouncil@gmail.com https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/

Editors Note: This video is an editorial, the thoughts, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed in this program are not necessarily those of GBS Media or Blue Water Healthy Living. Pastor John Highstreet speaks with Pastor Tim Anderson from Westminster Church in Port Huron. Pastor Anderson talks about why he became a pastor and what role the church plays in today's society. https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/

Editors Note: This video is an editorial, the thoughts, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed in this program are not necessarily those of GBS Media or Blue Water Healthy Living. Carol Miller, of Port Huron Township, is a local activist and outspoken critic of misconduct of elected officials. She keeps her finger on the pulse of St. Clair County politics. She sent a letter to Eileen that she read at a recent board meeting, addressing Sheriff Mat King with her concerns. https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/

Editors Note: This video is an editorial, the thoughts, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed in this program are not necessarily those of GBS Media or Blue Water Healthy Living. Eileen Tesch speaks with Liz Doyle, Founder of "She Leads Michigan". Liz speaks about how God gave her the inspiration to create her organization "She Leads Michigan", which was started to honor christian women in Michigan for their accomplishments. For more information visit https://sheleadsmichigan.com/ https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/

Editors Note: This video is an editorial, the thoughts, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed in this program are not necessarily those of GBS Media or Blue Water Healthy Living. Eileen Tesch speaks with Ret. Col. Michael McCalister about his over thirty year career in the military and his nonprofit, Guardians of the Republic Inc. Col. McCalister explains it was started to give people a place to get information and for those who have a serious interest in the future of this country. https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/

Editors Note: This video is an editorial, the thoughts, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed in this program are not necessarily those of GBS Media or Blue Water Healthy Living. Warren Head, Chief of Police in Yale, Michigan for the past 14 years, sits down with Eileen to talk about his qualifications and his honorable and lengthy career in-law enforcement including 30 years with the Saint Clair County Sheriff's Department. He is a Christian, Conservative and Constitutional Patriot. To learn more about his campaign and to support his mission,go to https://head4sheriff.com/ https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/

Editors Note: This video is an editorial, the thoughts, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed in this program are not necessarily those of GBS Media or Blue Water Healthy Living. Mitch Kuffa talks about how to prepare the interior of your home for spring by inspecting areas such as your attic, crawlspace, furnace, windows, doors, and more! https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/

Editors Note: This video is an editorial, the thoughts, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed in this program are not necessarily those of GBS Media or Blue Water Healthy Living. Susan Price, from Tampa, Forida, has been a Gold Star Mother for the past 15 years. She talks to Eileen about her son that was killed in an earlier ambush in Afghanistan before Bengazi. The Gold Star families is the other side of war that the nation forgets.She believes that God has called her to this mission to keep these soldiers' memories alive. To read more of Susan's work, go to https://www.americaoutloud.news/ Videos sent by Susan Price The 2 Living Medal of Honor Recipients on video: 1st Video on MOH Dakota Meyer and the Ganjgal Ambush https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mev2exb1C0g 2nd Video on MOH Will Swenson and the Ganjgal Ambush https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Re1PTKsZ2Uk Before Benghazi, there was Ganjgal Before four Americans were abandoned and left to die in Benghazi, there was the ambush at Ganjgal. Read the account in theMarine Corps Times in PDF format. For full story visit https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/gold-star-mother-with-susan-price/ https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/

Editors Note: This video is an editorial, the thoughts, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed in this program are not necessarily those of GBS Media or Blue Water Healthy Living. Former St. Representative Gary Eisen sits down with Eileen to talk about why he is running for the open seat in the 64th district.He believes that he is uniquely qualified.Not only was he elected for two terms but he is a small business owner, a skilled tradesman and a Grand Master in martial arts. To learnmore or to support Gary, go tohttps://www.gary-eisen.com/ https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/

Editors Note: This video is an editorial, the thoughts, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed in this program are not necessarily those of GBS Media or Blue Water Healthy Living. Cliff Schrader, former City Council member and Times Herald "Point of View" writer, sits down with Eileen to talk about the Port Huron City Council races heating up especially City Council member Anita Ashford vs. Mayor Pauline Repp. He describes it as a possible "Barn Burner." Cliff also breaks down the endless issues plaguing the City and who is really calling the shots. https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/

Editors Note: This video is an editorial, the thoughts, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed in this program are not necessarily those of GBS Media or Blue Water Healthy Living. In Part 3, Ret. Ltn. Scott Jones breaks down the events in chronological order of how Sheriff Mat King orchestrated the end of Scott's career. He also shares with Eileen how he reached out to the Michigan State Police to inform them of Sheriff Mat King's misconduct. We would encourage our viewers to go back and watch Parts 1 & 2 and if you haven't already done so, please share with all your family and friends. Below is a timeline of events of what transpired: Nov 6 - arrest Nov 8 - social media posting Nov 9 - met with parents for their input Nov 10 - called HR Director / set a meeting Nov 14 - met with Diane Barber Nov 15 - received call from Captain Pohl Nov 17 - met with Undersheriff Spadafore / Captain Pohl / HR Director Nov 18 - notified HR cannot take action Nov 23 - 1) Deputy Duva adds to report 2) Sheriff directs an Internal Investigation opened 3) Sheriff does interview with Times Herald Nov 28 - contact made with POAM union rep Nov 30 - IA interview Dec 9 - Captain Pohl gives retire by Dec 12 or face discipline for leaking to social media Dec 14 - under duress, submit intent to retire letter; police powers stripped / equipment taken / building access card taken / ORDERED by King not to enter building until after Jan 21, 2023 Jan 21, 2023 - retirement date Feb 8, 2023 - make report of misconduct to Michigan State Police June 2023 - FOIA reveals no investigation took place July 12, 2023 - meet with MSP Lieutenant Patrick Roti “wrong, not wrong enough” Aug 31, 2023 - meet with Commander Bradley Morenko who rubber stamped previous action to not investigate https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/

Editors Note: This video is an editorial, the thoughts, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed in this program are not necessarily those of GBS Media or Blue Water Healthy Living. Debbie Rhein, of Riley Twp., sits down with Eileen to share her personal and professional experiences that make her uniquely qualified to be the next St. Clair County Clerk. Debbie also addresses ballot harvesting, Dominion machines and cyber security. To learn more or to volunteer, email Debbie at rhein4clerk@gmail.com or her Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555291427665 You may also contact her at 586-995-9805 or visit her website www.debbierheinforsccountyclerk.org https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/

Editors Note: This video is an editorial, the thoughts, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed in this program are not necessarily those of GBS Media or Blue Water Healthy Living. Joe Pavlov talks Eileen to about his decision to run for State Representative of the 64th District. At this time in his life, he was ready to jump into his motor home with his wife Marilynn and drive off into the sunset but he believes that God has other plans for him. To learn more, go to https://www.joepavlov.com/ https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/

Editors Note: This video is an editorial, the thoughts, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed in this program are not necessarily those of GBS Media or Blue Water Healthy Living. Pastor John Highstreet speaks with a former student of his, Jordan Fiorani, about her faith journey. Jordan talks about how she was influenced by her involvement with youth ministries and pastors, which made her later want to become a leader herself. Jordan currently is a seminary student at Evangel University, which is located in Springfield Missouri, where she is working towards her Masters Degree in Theology, which is attached to the Assembly of God Theological Seminary. https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/

Editors Note: This video is an editorial, the thoughts, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed in this program are not necessarily those of GBS Media or Blue Water Healthy Living. Ret. Ltn Scott Jones from the St. County Sheriff's Department details the evidence to prove that Sheriff Mat King violated his own policy and procedures when he ordered that his brother, Deputy Marcus King,be released from jail,attempted to cover it up and then lied about it when he was interviewed by the local newspaper. To view documents Ret. Lt. Scott Jones referenced in the show visit BWHL for the complete article: https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/sheriff-mat-king-whistleblower-with-ret-lt-scott-jones-part-2/ Below is an email sent by Ret. Lt. Scott Jones: * *This letter was penned in June 2023 to give the reader a time perspective and to explain the first paragraph where I indicated I have waited just over seven (7) months** WRONG; BUT NOT WRONG ENOUGH So I have waited for just over seven (7) months to express my thoughts, or to "go public," as it were, on a matter that the voters of Saint Clair County can weigh in on when the time comes to cast your (their) ballot in 2024 for the position of Sheriff. To do this, let me go back to November 6, 2022 at 01:29 a.m. in Wadhams, specifically on Lapeer Road just before the intersection with Wadhams Road…………. Before I continue, the events that follow can be investigated, "vetted," in fact anyone can request copies of the information to verify the facts by using a simple inquiry called FOIA, known as the Freedom of Information Act. And in some matters that I will explain, you can even call the Office of the Sheriff and ask to meet with Mat King. As a citizen of this county and his accountability to each of you, it should be a given that you're able to meet with, or speak directly to him; after all, he works for you! I continue with the November 6, 2022 date; in the early morning hours a Port Huron police officer, who was driving home, heading west on Lapeer Road in Kimball Township, came on the radio and advised his location and that he had a truck in front of him, that it was all over the road - the officer requested permission from the Saint Clair County Dispatch Center to stop the vehicle; being as I was the on-duty supervisor that night and had heard this request over the scanner, asked that he make the traffic stop and that I would send a car to his location for an investigation. As I continue, I will not be using the officers / deputy's names, those have been made public months ago and are available to you, the reader (and voter) in several previous social media postings as well as available to you in the report filed by the Saint Clair County S.O. under the number 220041543. In short, after I, and the reporting deputies arrived on scene, we did conduct an OWI (Operating While Intoxicated) investigation and it was determined, after several field sobriety tests and a P.B.T. (Preliminary Breath Test), that the driver was intoxicated and subsequently arrested. Because the driver was an employee of the Sheriffs Department, I made a determination to have him taken to the Lapeer County Jail for a breathalyzer and to be lodged there until release. After the deputies had cleared the scene and were enroute to Lapeer County, I attempted to make notification, per our departmental policy, with the Captain of the Road Patrol; this arrest, required notification because the arrestee was a member of our department. Again, I remind you names are not being used, and the facts I provide can be proven - such as the phone calls I made, and one particular call I received, regarding this event; again I won't be using the details, just the events that took place I first called the Captain, and had to leave a message, its was detailed and I requested a call back - not reaching him, I then called the Undersheriff and had the same outcome, no answer so I left a voicemail. I did not call the Sheriff after getting two voicemail boxes because it would create a conflict of interest as it was his brother who had been arrested. As an aside, no, I never received a response to my message from either the Captain or the Undersheriff, so the shift continued. I work 5p.m. to 5 a.m.; we are relieved in the last half-hour before the shift ends which is where we pass on anything of importance that may need follow-up investigation / vehicle maintenance / or to pass on administrative issues. I returned to the office just before 4 a.m. to unload my car and handle end of shift duties. Here is where I will use a few details; at 4:03, my phone rand and the caller I.D. showed is was from the Sheriff, Mat King, and he was calling from his county issued work phone, next is a synopsis of that call - …the Sheriff wanted to know what had happened, and I explained it to him (I found out later he had already received information via his good friend and Union President, so he was aware of the details. I explained what took place and he was upset over several things; the first (1) being why he wasn't notified and I explained I made calls to, both the Captain and the Undersheriff (unanswered calls) but due to the nature of the arrest, that it would be a conflict of interest for him and I was keeping him from being exposed to that. Secondly, he was upset that his sister-in-law was going to have to drive all the way to Lapeer County to pick him up, and she didn't even know where it was and thirdly, he told me to Un-F*** this and get my (his) brother out of jail; I was to call Lapeer County Jail, get the wheels turning and get him ready to be picked up because (here the Sheriff used a first name), D---- was already headed that way to get him - this was the end of the conversation. Now, this reaction and language and "order," to get my brother out of jail was exactly what I was trying to avoid when I elected not to call him after not getting an answer from either the Captain or the Undersheriff while at the scene of the arrest (2 hours prior). I hung up the phone but did not make the call to get his brother out of jail, the order he gave me was clear, but was not within our department policy (which he approves), using our position to obtain favor, or malfeasance, as it is written. I went inside the office, relayed the events of the night to the dayshift supervisors and left - I didn't tell them about the phone call, the order, nor did I make that call. The Sheriff didn't say anything about bringing his brother back here and lodging him in the jail, which would have been justifiable, the order was to Un-**** this and get my brother out of jail. I will tell you I was never spoken to about not following through with that call to Lapeer County, I was not reprimanded or disciplined, and to this day, do not know who made the call to get the release (that would be something found on the Sheriff's county issued cell phone or through the office of the Sheriff in Lapeer County. What I can tell you is that the Breathalyzer result was posted at 2:05 a.m. at a .18 / and then 3 hours later, at 5:15 a.m., was released to an unnamed (per the FOIA from Lapeer County S.O), St. Clair County Deputy. In the report there is a supplement added seventeen days later (17) that reflects who that deputy was who made the drive and pick-up. The booking card from Lapeer County showed that the release was not to have taken place until 1 p.m., almost 8 hours. Now the significance here is that by a matter of both simple math, which is based on science / testing / metabolism, the blood alcohol level drops at a rate of .015 per hour / at 5:15 a.m., the arrestee would still have been at .135, well over the .08 threshold of impaired driving but the key point here is that a jail cannot release a subject, once in-custody, until reaching a level of .03, so in this case, he should have (1), remained in the custody of Lapeer County until sober or, (2), if retrieved from custody, the arrest should have been continued and he be lodged at the Saint Clair County Jail until reaching the .03 BAC. There was no continuation of the custodial arrest / no booking card exists (FOIA request was made and the reply was "no such record exists). Malfeasance took place, in this case the Sheriff intervened in an arrest (of a family member (brother) who also is employed by him as a deputy).The State of Michigan defines malfeasance as a wrongful act done intentionally, the law is applicable to elected officials and carries a maximum charge of a 5-year felony - I'll let you draw your own conclusion. I returned to work that night, November 6, 2022, to be told the information listed above and knew had I used my position of authority to do the same thing, I would have to face a departmental internal investigation which would be a charge of malfeasance and likely would have lost my command rank, face a suspension and ultimately, this is an offense for which a Lieutenant could be fired from his job for. The Administration holds supervision accountable, supervision holds the deputies accountable but who holds the Sheriff accountable? He can't just get his brother out of jail, approve a sloppy report that is untrue, and do so without having to be accountable to someone. …power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts, absolutely - Lord John Acton English Politician 1887 I took a few days to think this over, do some fact checking and made a decision that if there is to be accountability, if we are to be transparent, then errors, omissions and most definitely, intentional wrong acts are to be called on the carpet - even if it is the Sheriff; as a shift supervisor, was I going to do the right thing, or just let it pass? I knew what was right and I sat down and explained to my parents what had happened, and that accountability is for everyone, not just the few, but making a report would likely be the end of my career. My parents answered with this, if doing the right thing ends your career, then so be it - if you take a shot at an elephant, you had better not miss or you'll get stomped. Again, I am happy to fill in the details and answer any questions, but in the element of keeping your attention, I will move forward with a timeline of events and you can read between the lines / draw your own, informed conclusion, and decide if what took place (which is not in dispute), was a violation morally, ethically, criminally as well as against the departments policies which he himself (Sheriff Mat King) needs to be governed by - hold him accountable and - cast your vote for, or against, in the 2024 election! EVENT TIMELINE Sunday November 6, 2022 - SCCSO report # 220041543 OWI Arrest Tuesday November 8, 2022 - social media posting regarding the arrest / the alcohol level / the intervention into release (this date of the public release provided through an internal interview) Wednesday November 9, 2022 - I make a decision to report the Sheriffs actions after a conversation with my parents Thursday November 10, 2022 - call HR director and make appointment to meet the following Monday (unavailable to meet Friday) Monday November 14, 2022 - make my report regarding the wrongful action taken by Sheriff King, to the HR director / she advised "…everyone here knows about this" Tuesday November 15, 2022 - 24 hours after reporting to HR, I get a phone call from the Captain that he and the Undersheriff have "a few questions for me" and would like me to be in the office on Thursday November 17 Thursday November 17, 2022 - I call at about 830 a.m. and request a venue change (meeting was to be at 10am) from the Captain and I would like to meet HR office (I felt uneasy on the both the timing and the fact that 11 days after the arrest they now have "a few questions." At this meeting, the Undersheriff wants to know why we are here; he is upset about being brought downtown from his office; at this time, the words / questions seem to be investigatory in nature / I ask if there is an investigation open and he said there is not. But he pushes for why we are here and eventually I am forced to tell him about reporting the Sheriffs actions regarding the release from Lapeer County and felt I needed this to be held in a neutral setting with the HR director present. Friday November 18,2022 - I get a call from HR director that after speaking with the county administrator and legal counsel, they have no authority to investigate these allegations (criminal(, they can only look into policy / county handbook and contractual complaints in regards to the Sheriff. Wednesday November 23, 2022 - I get an email from the Captain that there IS NOW an investigation open into those involved in the arrest from seventeen (17) days prior; oddly enough, an internal is opened days after the Undersheriff finds out I reported the Sheriff's action to HR Thursday - Sunday Thanksgiving break with the Sheriff / Undersheriff / Captain out of the office Monday November 28, 2022 - first interviews conducted regarding the internal investigation (# 22-11) Wednesday November 30, 2022 - I am called in for an interview and find this is an investigation not into the OWI arrest / but rather into "who leaked the details of the arrest to social media" on November 8, 2022 with the name / blood alcohol level / fact that the Sheriff got his brother out of jail Friday December 2, 2022 - interview conducted with an employee who was NOT part of the arrest nor even working on November6, 2022 Friday December 9, 2022 - a week later, I am told I have 36 hours (Friday 130p.m. until noon Monday December 12, 2022 to either retire or face discipline (I was to be summoned to the Sheriff's office on Wednesday December 14, 2022 if I didn't sign a letter to retire); of course we all know what that means and it was keep your pension and leave, or else - it was clear to both myself and the POAM Union business agent this was retaliation for making the report on the Sheriff So draw your own conclusions / look into the details / get your own reports through FOIA / call the Sheriff and question his dedication to his constituents - ask him if he got his brother out of jail / ask him if he does this for everyone who gets arrested - of course he won't answer you and no, he doesn't get everyone out of jail, just his brother - committing a wrongful act intentionally. He violated department policy by using his position of authority to gain advantage / favor and as an elected official, he may have committed a crime, a 5-year felony for which he needs to be interviewed for by the press and by you - the voters He failed you and the department when this happened; a real leader takes ownership / is transparent / self-reporting and instead, Sheriff Mat King did what Joe Biden did, he hid in his basement. Number one (1), he should have not interfered (remember the conflict of interest I tried to help him avoid) and gotten his brother out of jail (no one else gets out after only 3 hours on a High BAC charge; number two (2), the very next day, Monday November 7, 2022, he should have issued a press release and avoided the embarrassment from hearing it on social media /it seems as if he was covering up a wrongful act, and number three (3), he should have met with each of his four (4) road patrol shifts, his Detectives and the members of the Drug Task Force and communicated what happened, that we will move forward together, and affirm that the arrest and the incident was done right and that he approves of the actions that were taken - but no, he failed in his role as a leader and you should hold him accountable I have been patient as I waited for my retirement date (January 21, 2023) to arrive; on February 8, 2023 I made a criminal report to the Third District Regional Office of the Michigan State Police and detailed the events in a taped, 2 hour meeting (I have the names of those who attended) and this report is listed as #35-1211-23 and handled by Detective / Sergeant Bryce Willoughby. I will tell you that there was no investigation done, after waiting 3 months I made a FOIA request and was shocked that there was no investigation done; no one made any phone calls / no interviews were conducted and none of my information was verified. This wasn't pursued and I will tell you that the little bit that was typed, was not accurate; Willoughby couldn't be bothered to investigate a felony charge being leveled against a sitting Sheriff in the State of Michigan - even the MSP, the elite agency in the state, failed to investigate - look it up / send a FOIA request and you'll see that this was buried by the Blue Wall. I requested a meeting once I realized that there was no police report / no investigation (which in and of itself is misconduct on behalf of the MSP), and got one with First Lieutenant Patrick Roti, who is Willoughby's supervisor; and in that meeting, Roti compared this allegation (remember its a 5-year felony to abuse the powers the office as an elected official) to a 10 over speeding ticket; saying its wrong, but not wrong enough. Roti even said to me that I needed to remember that these (Sheriff and others) , are not "normal people,"; can you believe that - here is a MSP Supervisor telling me that they are granting special treatment because Sheriff King is not a "normal person!" We should all be offended by this type of attitude. Yes readers, power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely. I reported a wrong, and for that, I find myself being forced into retirement by a threat made from the Sheriff and then take my case to the Michigan State Police and find out there was no investigation and they compared it to a speeding ticket; a 5-year felony for abuse of office is equal to 65 in a 55 zone is what was being inferred. Before leaving, I asked what would happen if I threw a rock through one of the windows in the office we sat in, would you (Lt Roti) come after me in the parking lot? Or would I have to break more than one - it would be wrong to break one, but would it be wrong enough? Roti said he would take what I said from the meeting (we did have a solid, polite exchange of ideas as well), and call the Attorney Generals office and relay my position - and the Lieutenant said to me, on Tuesday June 13, 2023, "I do what I say I'm going to do;" well here I am, thirteen (13) days later and not a response from him - don't hold your breath, because, and this is funny, you'll turn blue, but not the right Blue Vote people / vote at the ballot box / vote with your phone calls / vote by asking the Sheriff if he did the right thing / vote by asking the county commissioners to ask for an investigation / vote with a voice not a pencil - next time you, a family member, friend goes to jail - just have the Sheriff get you out / equal justice, right? Retired Lieutenant Scott E. Jones Times Herald Article listed below: https://www.thetimesherald.com/story/news/2022/12/09/st-clair-county-sheriff-deputy-placed-on-suspension-following-drunk-driving-conviction/69715943007 https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/

Editors Note: This video is an editorial, the thoughts, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed in this program are not necessarily those of GBS Media or Blue Water Healthy Living. Tiffany Turke discusses with Eileen why she has decided to run for St. Clair County Commissioner in District 7.She went from a career in broadcast journalism to a farmer's wife to a local activist to a political candidate. She believes that people are looking for new leadership. They want their voices heard especially when it comes to the industrialization and urban development. https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/

Editors Note: This video is an editorial, the thoughts, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed in this program are not necessarily those of GBS Media or Blue Water Healthy Living. Eileen Tesch speaks with Constitutional Attorney, Katherine Henry, about her background as an attorney and that she knew in kindergarten that she wanted to be a lawyer. Katherine also talks about the Constitution and explains why it is the supreme law of the land. https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/

Editors Note: This video is an editorial, the thoughts, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed in this program are not necessarily those of GBS Media or Blue Water Healthy Living. Eileen Tesch speaks with Candidate for Macomb County Sheriff, Scott Budnick. Scott talks about why he is running for Macomb County Sheriff, how he feels a change is needed and how we need to get back to the basics of law enforcement. For more information visit https://scottbudnickforsheriff.com/home https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/

Editors Note: This video is an editorial, the thoughts, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed in this program are not necessarily those of GBS Media or Blue Water Healthy Living. Ret. Lt. Scott Jones from the St. Clair County Sheriff's Department sits down with Eileen to share how he made the difficult decision to become a whistle-blower regarding the misconduct of Sheriff Mat King and the attempted cover-up of the arrest of his brother, Deputy Marcus King.Scott explains why it was so important that the public needed to know the truth. Here is a link to a Times Herald Article regarding Deputy Marcus King: https://www.thetimesherald.com/story/news/2022/12/09/st-clair-county-sheriff-deputy-placed-on-suspension-following-drunk-driving-conviction/69715943007/ Below is an email written by Ret. Lt. Scott Jones. I would like to bring to your attention an issue I have with actions taken by Sheriff Mathew King beginning on November 6, 2022 as a result of the arrest of one of his deputies, Marcus King on a charge of OWI / High BAC >.17 and in the weeks following to include an article published by the Times Herald and posted online November 23, 2022 in which he gave false / misleading information to the public / his voters. I believe he engaged in Misconduct in Office (Milton, 257 Mich. App. 467,471 (2003) regarding report CR 220041543 in addition to events transpiring subsequent to the incident; the elements of this are - 1) prove the defendant is a public officer 2) the misconduct occurred in the exercise of the duties of the office OR under color of said office 3) the behavior is corrupt CORRUPT DEFINED - having or showing a willingness to act dishonestly for personal gain Once established / investigated, M.C.L. 750.505 provides that this charge under malfeasance (Malfeasance is defined as a wrongful act done intentionally), is a felony and carries a 5-year sentence / or a fine not more than $10,000.00. I submit to you the following actions taken by him that are misconduct and that they were done under his duties and color of office. ACTS OF MISCONDUCT 1) used his power / authority as a Sheriff of Saint Clair County to have his brother released from the Lapeer County Jail after being lodged for an OWI arrest. A datamaster result of .18, which has already been accepted by the courts as evidentiary, and the release time (by policy is .03) was to have been 12 o'clock noon, Sunday. November 6, 2022. In documentation from Lapeer County Jail, Marcus King was released at 5:15 am to Deputy Damon Duva and was not taken to the Saint Clair County Jail to continue the arrest (custody); this is contrary to what he (Sheriff King) said to the Times Herald and therefore to the public from an interview posted November 23, 2022. Using his authority (color of office), Sheriff King got his brother released from jail when no other citizen would have been afforded the same perk, in fact, if you were to inquire of Sheriff King, I doubt he calls and gets other citizens out of jail when they are arrested for the same offense. This act is misconduct in office by an elected official AND it is a Saint Clair County Policy / Procedure violation as well. Had I, as a Lieutenant, used my position to get a family member out of jail on the same charge, I would be accountable to that P/P and would be suspended / investigated / disciplined - and this breach of duty / public trust would likely lead to termination. In this case, the Sheriff has no accountability as he is the highest-ranking person at the Sheriff's Department and is not going to investigate himself and no one else can either. I can attest to his intent as he made a call to me at 4:03 am the morning of November 6 and told me to " un-f*** this and get my brother out of jail." I took a screenshot of the date / time I received this three (3) minute call in which he additionally told me that "Damon is wheels up and headed there (Lapeer County Jail) now." There is no booking card showing Marcus King remained in custody and was lodged at the SCCJ after being picked up in Lapeer County. A FOIA was filed for jail records regarding Marcus King and the reply was "no such document exists." Misconduct #1 - using position to get an employee / brother released from jail; violating department policy (his own policy which he authored) and malfeasance by elected official (wrongful act done with intent / malfeasance is included with misconduct in office) 2) Sheriff King mis-appropriated State of MIchigan Grant funding and personnel by sending Deputy Damon Duva to Lapeer County Jail to pick up his brother. Deputy Duva is paid by a grant from OHSP (Office of Highway and Safety Planning) to patrol secondary roads in Saint Clair County, the car and gas is grant funded as well. Deputy Duva, as noted in his own supplemental report (CR 220041543), was sent to Lapeer County by Sheriff King, of this there is no dispute - it happened. Deputy Duva's workday was scheduled as 6a - 6p but he was "on the road" by 4am at the direction of Sheriff King as indicated by the documented release time from jail in Lapeer County noted on the booking card as being released at 5:15 am. The Google map distance from the St Clair County Jail to Lapeer County Jail is 50.1 miles / 48 minutes - from this we can extrapolate back and reasonably conclude he began his shift at 4am, not 6am. Deputy Duva, per department policy, is to fill out a daily report to account for his time / workday when scheduled as he was on November 6, 2022. Schedule Express, which is the vendor used by the SCCSO, showed he worked that day 6a - 6p without any alteration. There is no daily report for that shift filed with the Sheriffs Office (policy violation), nor was one filed, as required by the grant, with OHSP for those 12 hours of pay. The dispatch CAD system does not show Unit 251 responded to any calls for service / made a traffic stop / issued a citation on that day. In the 30-day window for November reporting to OHSP, that is the only document missing; FOIA was submitted, and that document does not exist. Oddly enough, Deputy Duva did a supplement report to the OWI arrest indicating he gave a PBT (result .03), to Marcus King (at 9am) November 6, 2022 and yet even that is not recorded anywhere - not in a daily / not on body camera / in-car camera or was it even witnessed (nothing in the report shows a person / persons witnessing this PBT being performed), it's just an entry made 17 days (November 23rd) after the day of the arrest. The significance that it was added at this late date, is not only a department policy violation as priority reports (those where there is an in-custody arrest) are to be done the day of, or the day following an arrest report. In a shocking coincidence, not only was November 23rd, 2022 the date that Deputy Damon Duva added his supplemental report, it was also same day Sheriff King ordered Captain Pohl to open an Internal Investigation into those involved in the arrest for leaking information to social media about this arrest AND it just happened to be the same day Sheriff King entertains the Times Herald reporter and lies to the public, go figure. When a FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) was submitted for the PBT information, it was reported by Lt. Scott Baldwin that this information does not exist. The supplement report by Deputy Damon Duva does not include the serial number of the PBT, or the car number from which the PBT was assigned / obtained. These PBT's have the ability to record test date / time / result yet there is nothing to prove that a test was given, or the result is true. SCC Jail policy provides that PBT's are to be administered before releasing persons in-custody for OWI (drunk driving); in this case, there is no record of a PBT being given, nor was a PBT witnessed (nothing in the supplemental report submitted by Deputy Damon Duva states name of any witness to this PBT). The jail records this information on the booking forms and the PBT is given in an area where there are cameras to verify it was done. In this case, there is no booking form indicating a PBT given, nor does any video exist of this test. We have to believe a supplemental report not only filed 17 days late, but believe a report of a PBT being administered to Marcus King by his and his brothers (Sheriff Mat King) friend, Union President Deputy Damon Duva, and the published result of .03 at 9am (which is medically / scientifically / mathematically impossible). Misconduct #2 - misappropriation of state funding (OHSP Grant), use of department personnel for gain 3) The police report, CR 220041543, which has been reviewed by Sheriff King as well as other command staff (tracking of all who reviewed the report is available under a tab "activities," in the CLEMIS report module) shows false information that has been approved / finalized. The false information would be the reporting of a BAC of .03 at 9am that is based on a PBT given at 9am; the PBT cannot be proven as previous FOIA request showed information does not exist and each of the following which include - the PBT was not witnessed. the PBT is not on body camera. the PBT is not on any in-car camera. the PBT serial number or Unit # was not put in the report. Additionally, the accepted declination / evaporation of alcohol is accepted (by this department as well in their math using a release time from jail) is .015 per hour. Using this number, multiplying the difference between test time (2:06am), and the PBT time (9am). which is seven (7) hours. 7 X .015 = .105 We take this medically / scientifically based math number and subtract it from an evidentiary BAC of .18 to determine the persons current BAC as it would relate to the report. .18 (206am test) - .105 = .075 at 9am per medically accepted / scientifically determined and department reliant numbers show that the reported BAC of .03 is not possible. If you're familiar with this number of .015 per hour, as are ALL police officers, especially those who are assigned specifically to traffic enforcement (as is Deputy Duva) and each command officer who have read / viewed this report, they know such a result is not possible and know the report is false and yet, it was approved. Oddly enough, it just so happens that this "magic" number has been reported happens to be the EXACT BAC needed to be released from jail per the Saint Clair County Jail policy - crazy huh? When doing the math for elimination of alcohol. it will show that at 9am, the BAC (blood alcohol level) would have been .075 / well above the .03 needed to be released per St Clair County Jail Policy. This narrative in the report is obviously wrong and any deputy / supervisor and the Sheriff know it is impossible. Misconduct #3 - Sheriff reviewed / approved of a false police report 4) In an interview with TH reporter Laura Fitzgerald, posted online November 23, 2022, seventeen (17) days after the arrest, Sheriff King is quoted on four specific things in which he misleads his constituents / and anyone out of county who may have read the article. Under color of office, he revealed the below information - 1) Marcus King "was arrested and lodged first at the Lapeer and then St Clair Couty jails......" this is not true as he was never booked into (lodged) at the jail here in St Clair County. A FOIA request was submitted and was answered that "no such record exits." This would be the first false / mis-leading statement made to the public. 2 / 3) Sheriff King said an internal investigation was opened immediately after they learned of the arrest, and he (King) recused himself: this will be false / mis-leading statements numbers two (2) and three (3) again, not true as the internal investigation would only be opened after the criminal portion was adjudicated ( per Undersheriff James Spadafore when I asked this question in a November 17th, 2022 meeting) which was in December of 2022. There is an email that shows that an internal investigation was opened November 23rd, seventeen (17) days later and it indicates Captain Matthew Pohl was directed to do so by the Sheriff, which is well after him stating that he opened an internal investigation immediately; he was not truthful. Secondly, Sheriff King was involved in the investigation as he was present for the interview of Deputy "John Doe," (name omitted at this time to protect current employee) and was actively involved in my personal part of the internal (as proven by a document he issued and signed); again, not truthful with the public. You will also note the Sheriff used word play in the last paragraph when he said that "...Marcus King will be treated no more favorably or no more harshly than any other employee given the same circumstances." In regard to this statement, again made by the Sheriff, Marcus King was treated more favorably as he was removed from custody at the Lapeer County Jail, seven (7) hours before he was to be sober and released per Lapeer County policy and Marcus King was not lodged / transported to / held in the Saint Clair County Jail - he did get favorable treatment and he received treatment not afforded to the public because Sheriff Mat King abused his authority. At no time would any deputy or supervisor be able to do these same things (as they are against not only the oath we take but contrary to his (Sheriff Mat KIngs) own Policy and Procedures that he has signed off on and holds hid people accountable to. Actions taken by anyone else would result in administrative leave, an Internal Investigation and then suspension or dismissal and yet the Sheriff did this and needs to be accountable to someone, or you would expect that, right? 4) Lastly, the Sheriff indicates that Marcus King was released when he was legally allowed to operate a motor vehicle; this is a politician pulling the wool over the eyes of his public. Instead of saying he was released in accordance with jail policy (which is .03 BAC), he carefully words it to say "released when legally allowed to operate a motor vehicle". The reason he says it that is because he, and everyone else knows, that it was not possible to be at a .03 level at 9 am when Marcus King was released. He (Sheriff King) knew the report was wrong, when doing the math, he knew that at 9am, that Marcus King was likely at .075 which allows a person to "legally" operate a motor vehicle; this allowed him to avoid saying that his brother was released in accordance with jail policy (.03). While the statement is true, that at .075, a person is legally allowed to operate a motor vehicle, the Sheriff is admitting to the police report being false, but isn't caught in the lie that his brother was released per jail policy.........so he misleads by misdirection, by avoiding the term "jail policy", he admits to the report being false - you can't have it both ways / and in this case acknowledges two wrongs; the first that the report is false and the second that his brother was released against jail policy - Misconduct #4 - knowingly gave information to the public, under the color of office, that was false / mis-leading. To you, the Saint Clair County Board of Commissioners, the people of the County of Saint Clair, I submit this information / misconduct as probable cause that the offense did occur, and that the Board should move to prepare and send a letter to the Michigan Attorney General asking for an investigation into these actions. While any one of these four things appear to be minor in nature, it is the accumulated acts that show misconduct / abuse of office in the matter of the arrest of his brother, a deputy sheriff whom he employs, and Sheriff King appears to have used his office for personal gain. I further submit to you, the Board of Commissioners and the citizens of the county, the Sheriff is a department head and is not held accountable at his own department, no one in the building, no deputy, supervisor, Captain or Undersheriff can issue discipline /open an internal investigation of the Sheriff. Neither can the County Administrator or Board of Commissioners take any actions to investigate / sanction Sheriff King for his misconduct (HR Director Diane Barber said she would speak with County Administrator Keri Hepting and Legal Counsel Gary Fletcher regarding my report to her and then she called me November 18, 2022 stating that there is "nothing we can do" as it relates to my complaint to HR regarding the actions of the Sheriff). HR advised they can only address employee personal complaints and contractual issues in regards to the Sheriff as he is an elected official. I inquired if the Board of Commissioners had any authority and was advised they may be able to request an investigation be opened but a Sheriff can only be removed by a recall election or an order from the Governor - he is, in this matter, above the law and untouchable. Accountability can come from the voters in 2024, but he should be given the opportunity to address this letter and "clear" himself of any misconduct which is being alleged. To do this, I ask the County Board to look into this issue and if they feel the need to recuse themselves, then please send a letter to Lansing to have a fair / impartial investigation conducted. Understand that the Sheriff, in his career as a deputy, a Sergeant and as a Lieutenant, has sworn to hundreds of warrants during his career in which people were arrested and charged with crimes - now he is in a position where probable cause exists that misconduct in office was committed and he should face the same scrutiny as those whom he has sworn out warrants for. He failed to uphold his Oath of Office where he swore to," ... faithfully discharge the duties of the Office of Sheriff...." and failed again in carrying out his own Mission Statement as posted on the website where it states "...the St. Clair County Sheriff Office is committed to the values of integrity and honesty in our interaction with the community." When a statement "they can't touch me, I'm an elected official," is made behind closed doors to his command staff, he was partly correct; he can't be the subject of an internal investigation as he is the Sheriff, the county cannot pursue an investigation (as I learned when I filed a report with Human Resources (Diane Barber) regarding his behavior), nor can the Board of Commissioners. The only accountability is to the Governor or an expensive recall election - or you can choose not to re-elect him in 2024. Scott E. Jones Lieutenant - Retired Saint Clair County S.O. https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/

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