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Farmington Hills driver faces charges in crash that killed motorcyclist
OXFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A 54-year-old man from Farmington Hills has been charged in a May crash that killed a motorcyclist from Orion Township. Background: Motorcyclist killed when car turns out in front of him at Oakland County intersection. Adnan Ali Eltobji was charged Friday, July 26, with a...
Lake Orion man gets 26-50 years in prison for raping, beating ex-girlfriend with baseball bat after she broke up with him
A Lake Orion man will spend the next 26-50 years behind bars after being convicted of brutally beating and sexually assaulting his ex-girlfriend.
Michigan’s Most Dangerous Cities in 2024: A Look at High Crime Rates
In 2024, Michigan’s metropolitan landscape exhibits a dramatic contrast between scenic beauty and crime-related issues. As crime rates vary around the state, many communities have emerged as hotspots for safety issues. This overview digs into Michigan’s most dangerous cities, based on current crime statistics and trends. The investigation focuses...
'Part of the court family': Judge breaks down during hearing for suspect accused of killing police officer
MELVINDALE, Mich. (FOX 2) - Judge Richard Page fought back tears as he faced the man accused of killing Melvindale police officer Mohamed Said on Thursday. Michael Lopez, 44, appeared in Page's courtroom via Zoom for his arraignment on 12 charges stemming from Said's murder Sunday. Page denied Lopez bond before announcing that he and Judge John Courtright would be disqualifying themselves from the case due to their connections to the officer.
Police searching for armed suspect who assaulted person, causing severe injuries on Detroit's west side [PHOTOS]
Police are asking for tips from the public as they work to identify and locate a suspect in an aggravated assault on Detroit’s west side. Investigator’s say he attacked a person then fired a shot at the ground.
A rise in coyote sightings in this Metro Detroit neighborhood has police alerting residents
(CBS DETROIT) – A Metro Detroit area police department is alerting residents to an uptick in coyote sightings around the community recently.Northville Township police said residents should contact a private animal control service if they need one, since the department doesn't have one. They also shared some safety tips regarding coyotes from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Coyotes should be naturally afraid of people, and residents are advised to never feed them or try to tame them. Residents should be aware that outside food sources, such as garbage and pet food, can attract coyotes, and so can bird feeders and gardens since...
Historical marker unveiled at site of Algiers Motel, where police killed 3 black teens in 1967
DETROIT (FOX 2) - On July 26, 1967, three Black teens were fatally shot by police while six others were brutally beaten. Now, 57 years later, a historical marker is at the site to acknowledge a tragic piece of history and honor the victims. Lee Forsythe, Rodney Davis, Larry Reed,...
Leader of drug ring that ran out of Detroit motel sentenced
DETROIT – The leader of a large drug trafficking ring that operated out of a Detroit hotel was sentenced Wednesday, July 24. Darrick Bell, 55, was convicted in June 2022 on three drug-related charges. He was acquitted on one count of sex trafficking and the jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict on four other sex trafficking charges.
24-year-old man shot several times, killed in Detroit, police say
(CBS DETROIT) - The Detroit Police Department is investigating after a 24-year-old man was shot and killed last month. The incident happened at 12:54 a.m. on Saturday, June 29, near Third Street and Gladstone Avenue.When officers arrived, they found the victim, Lance Avery, in the roadway with multiple gunshot wounds. Avery died from his injuries at the scene.Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call the Detroit Police Department's Homicide Unit at 313-596-2260, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up or submit a tip on DetroitRewards.tv. A $1,000 reward is being offered for information that moves the case forward.
VIDEO: Detroit man ejected after car rams into his food truck
DETROIT (WXYZ) — Raphael Williams was working inside his parked food truck with his son a few weeks ago in Detroit when a car ran straight into him at full speed. Both he and his son were ejected and injured. SURVEILLANCE VIDEO OF THE IMPACT:. It all happened in...
A Fascinating Discovery Exonerated a Michigan Barber After Nearly Four Decades of Wrongful Imprisonment
After spending nearly 40 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit, a Michigan man is finally free as new evidence prompted a judge to throw out his conviction on July 23. Suggested Reading. Paul Clark was sentenced to life in prison after being convicted in 1987 for...
Suspect arrested after stolen vehicle runs out of gas
HAZEL PARK/ EASTPOINTE — A woman stands accused of leading Eastpointe and Roseville police on a high-speed chase using a stolen vehicle, only for police in Hazel Park to capture her when the car ran out of gas. The suspect is Ryann Parkes, 34, of Taylor. She was arraigned...
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