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Michigan father 1st charged under new safe gun storage law after son shoots himself in the face
Michigan prosecutors charged a father for violating the state's newly enacted safe storage law after his son allegedly got a hold of a firearm and shot himself in the face in their home. Theo Nichols' 8-year-old son was in "extremely critical condition," at a Detroit hospital following the April 19 incident, police in Warren, Michigan, said at a news conference Wednesday. Investigators said the boy used a chair to access the handgun which was "unsafely" and insecurely stored on top of a kitchen cabinet. "In the wake of this tragic incident, we are reminded of the profound responsibility that comes with gun ownership," Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido said in a statement.
Four Flock cameras approved by Clawson City Council
CLAWSON — With a swift discussion April 16, four ALPR Flock Safety Falcon cameras were approved by the City Council in a 4-1 vote. Council member Matthew Binkowski did not vote in favor of the Flock camera system. In an email response, Binkowski said that he voted against the system “as I was concerned about privacy issues as well as potential for abuse. Also, it seemed as though there were little additional benefits for Clawsonites for the yearly outlay of funds that must be expended.”
Michigan State Police trooper comes to the rescue when call comes in about dog running loose along I-96
Michigan State Police say a lucky pooch is looking for a forever home after a rescue on the freeway in the Detroit area this week. A trooper jumped into action when a call came in about a loose pooch on I-96.
Michigan Police Are Trying To Figure Out Who Keeps Pooping On The Headstones In A Local Cemetery
Rest in...poop? Michigan police are on the hunt for a serial pooper who's apparently been hitting up the local cemetery to leave his...well, presents on the headstones of various graves. Apparently it's been happening at the Northview Cemetery in Dearborn, Michigan since February, when the first report came in of somebody dropping a deuce on a gravesite. And since then, it's happened a total of seven times, each to a different headstone. As of right now there aren't any leads into the shitty situation, but police are working to identify the grave dropper. Now, I know what you're thinking? Can't they just send the...
Michigan Man Charged with Weapon and Drug Offenses Following Erratic Behavior in Washington Township
A Michigan man has been arrested after being caught with a trove of suspicious items including drugs, ammunition, and a concealed knife in Macomb County. Jessie Webber, 21, was detained on Monday evening in Washington Township. According to The Detroit News, authorities were alerted to a man carrying multiple bags and displaying erratic behavior, loitering around a Porta Pottie.
Murder investigation continues as killer of Detroit neurosurgeon remains at large
DETROIT – A year after the killing of Detroit neurosurgeon Dr. Devon Hoover, the killer remains on the run. Hoover was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds in the attic of his Boston-Edison home on April 23, 2023. There were no signs of forced entry, which police said indicates...
Warmup, rain heading for Metro Detroit: What to expect and when
4Warn Weather – Layer up! We are waking up to near-record low temperatures this morning. But even though it’s a frigid start, we will turn milder today under mostly sunny skies. A freeze warning in effect for Southeast Michigan this Thursday morning was set to lift at 8 a.m.
Walled Lake Contractor Sentenced to 3-20 Years for Swindling Homeowners in Garage Scam
A Walled Lake man who swindled homeowners out of big bucks under the guise of building them new garages has been sentenced to hard time. Artemio ‘Temo’ Sessions, 56, was slapped with a 40-240 month prison term on Tuesday for pulling off a string of scams through his bogus business, Garages R Us.
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