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CRIME & SAFETY
St. Clair County Woman Faces Up to 15 Years for Fatal Washington Township Crash
A St. Clair County woman is facing a serious prison sentence after being charged with reckless driving, causing death in a fatal Washington Township crash, according to officials. The unidentified 27-year-old from Riley could face up to 15 years behind bars for the accident that took place earlier this year on Feb. 2. Macomb County Sheriff's Office announced that the charge had been authorized by the county prosecutor’s office, as per reports by The Detroit News.
Police Beat: St. Clair County
At about 3:30 p.m. May 6, a bomb threat was reported at the Home Depot in Fort Gratiot Township, according to officials from the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office. When the threat was found written on the wall in a bathroom stall, law enforcement was notified. Upon learning of the situation, deputies responded, calling for area bomb K-9s to respond, as well as Fort Gratiot Fire Department to stage in the area. Michigan State Police K-9 and a Port Huron Police Department K-9 responded to the store. They worked meticulously clearing the building. No bomb and nothing of concern was located. The store resumed normal business.
Port Huron Teen Dies After Skateboard Stunt Involving Moving Vehicle Goes Wrong
A Port Huron teenager has died following a skateboarding stunt that went awry, authorities confirmed. The 19-year-old was critically injured when he attempted to skateboard while holding onto a moving vehicle and subsequently fell, as reported by Hoodline. Suffering multiple facial and skull fractures, the young man was hastily transported to McLaren Macomb Hospital after the incident, which occurred just before midnight on May 9, on the 2700 block of 24th Street in Port Huron.
6 arrested for stealing 400+ cars in 40+ Michigan cities
DETROIT – Six people have been arrested for an operation to steal and re-sell more than 400 cars across more than 40 cities in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties. Car theft operation. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said the people involved in this operation targeted new vehicle storage...
Michigan man who met teen on app, pushed her out of car, and shot her is sentenced
MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. (TCD) -- A 22-year-old man was sentenced after recently pleading no contest to the 2022 shooting death of a teen mother. The Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office announced that a judge sentenced Nathaniel Taylor on May 15 to 17 to 50 years for the second-degree murder of 17-year-old Taya Land, as well as two years for felony firearm.
Fallen officers honored at Peace Officer Memorial Day service in Port Huron
Law enforcement officers from across the Blue Water Area gathered at the International Flag Plaza in Port Huron Wednesday to honor colleagues who had fallen in the line of duty. The U.S. Customs and Border Patrol's Port Huron Office hosted the ceremony for Peace Officer Memorial Day, held each year...
Man found dead in Oregon Twp., death ruled suspicious
OREGON TOWNSHIP, Mich.— An 26-year-old Morgan Carr was found dead on May 4th near the Oregon Township Hall, his death has now been ruled suspicious by the Lapeer County Sheriff’s Department. In an interview with Mid-Michigan NOW, Danielle Carr Deming, Morgan’s aunt, tells us about his whereabouts from...
Cops say woman was using phone for GPS when she ran red light, killed passenger in Macomb County
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Police said a woman was using her cellphone for its GPS when she ran a red light, crashed into another car, and killed a passenger in a Macomb County intersection. The crash happened at 9:33 a.m. Feb. 2, 2024, at the intersection of 32 Mile...
Motorcyclist suffers multiple serious injuries in Macomb County crash with F-150
CHESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP, MI – A motorcyclist is in critical condition after a crash with a pickup truck in Macomb County. According to the Chesterfield Township Police Department, a 21-year-old Sterling Heights man crashed his motorcycle into a Ford F-150 after the driver, a 58-year-old Chesterfield resident, turned left in front of him on Gratiot Avenue near Carriage Way Drive.
Woman allegedly stabbed boyfriend 6 times after catching him cheating
EASTPOINTE, MI – A woman allegedly stabbed her boyfriend six times after she caught him cheating in Macomb County. WDIV-TV reported the attack occurred while the man collected his belongings to leave a home in the 24000 block of Valley Avenue in Eastpointe around 10:15 p.m. on Monday. Officials...
Former Clinton Township Officer Sentenced to Probation for Unauthorized Use of Police Database
A former officer of the Clinton Township Police was sentenced after pleading guilty to illicitly utilizing a police database to search a vehicle license plate. John Hreno, the ex-officer, was sentenced to probation and community service following his admission to the misdemeanor, according to The Detroit News. The Macomb County Prosecutor's Office disclosed Hreno's sentence of two years on probation and a requirement to fulfill 25 hours of community service.
2nd car slams into Macomb County animal shelter within 2 months
SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. (FOX 2) - The Humane Society of Macomb was repairing its building after a vehicle crashed into it back in March. But before the paint could dry, it happened again Tuesday morning. "We’ve been doing repairs the last two months, getting it fixed. We finally got to...
Security video captures thieves breaking into Macomb County car dealership
CENTER LINE, Mich. – A car dealership in Center Line is the latest to be targeted by thieves. Security video shows a group of car thieves breaking into the Crest Ford dealership on Van Dyke Avenue in Macomb County. It happened around 4 a.m. Tuesday (May 14). Center Line...
Metro Detroit men among 3 charged with sparking wildfire on Isle Royale National Park in 2022
Three men, including two from Macomb County, are facing federal charges for allegedly setting a campground fire that was not properly contained, leading to a large wildfire at Isle Royale National Park two years ago.
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