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Deadly crash on Detroit's east side leaves two men dead, mangled vehicle
DETROIT (FOX 2) - A deadly accident on Detroit's east side left two people dead after a crash involving a semi truck. Two men died after the vehicle they were in collided with a semi truck around 3:10 a.m, according to Detroit police. The mangled remains of the vehicle involved...
With rapist on the loose, fear grips NW Detroit neighborhood
(CBS DETROIT) – Community activists were back Thursday in Northwest Detroit handing out flyers containing the sketch of a suspect police say raped an 80-year-old woman.The attack that occurred Sunday night in the area of Memorial Street near the Southfield Freeway has shaken neighbors like Lawanda Thomas."For this to happen. It's just terrible," Thomas said. "I worry about my mom; she's 74. [We're] making sure every door is locked; no way a person can break in."Thomas has lived in this neighborhood for over 40 years, but it's her first time dealing with the anxiety of knowing a suspected rapist could still...
Woman stole Oakland County woman's identity, bought over $12K in gold jewelry, new phone, sheriff's office says
The search is on for a woman accused of racking up more than $14,000 in charges after allegedly stealing a Commerce Township woman’s identity. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office says she bought gold jewelry and a new phone.
Changes may be coming soon to controversial parking meters in Royal Oak
ROYAL OAK, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - "We've got to look for a parking spot where we don't have to pay, makes it harder to get our deliveries done," said Andrew Langdon, a delivery driver in Royal Oak. In addition to businesses and residents complaining about the city's parking meters, delivery drivers say it's making their job more difficult too. Langdon says the current five-minute grace period isn't enough time to park, get in and out of a restaurant and back in his car. He said it forces some drivers to cancel orders from restaurants in downtown Royal Oak. "A lot of times we...
This Detroit Couple Bought A $6,500 House Destined For The Wrecking Ball And Renovated It Into A Beauty — See Inside
Kyle Dubay and Bo Shepherd just got $410,000 for the home they bought as a decrepit property from the Detroit Land Bank Authority in 2019. Kyle Dubay, 34, and his partner, Bo Shepherd, 32, make a living giving old treasures a new life. The salvagers are always on the lookout...
Son stabbed his 76-year-old father to death in Oakland County, deputies say
OAKLAND COUNTY, MI – A Michigan man was arrested after he allegedly stabbed his father to death. According to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred in a home in the 3400 block of Sutton Road in Commerce Township at 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
Detroit down payment assistance program offers up to $25,000 -- Here's who qualifies
DETROIT (FOX 2) - A new program aims to make it easier to own a home in Detroit by offering down payment assistance. Qualifying Detroiters will be eligible for up to $25,000 in down payment assistance. It is geared toward renters in the city, though people who lost their home to foreclosure in 2010 through 2016 can also use the program.
Volunteers canvassing Detroit neighborhood for rapist say they spotted suspect
DETROIT (FOX 2) - Volunteers canvassing a Detroit neighborhood in search of a rapist believe they encountered the suspect Thursday. Police and activists are looking for a man who dragged an 80-year-old woman out of her home and sexually assaulted her Sunday. According to Chief James White, the suspect approached...
People can't believe that Detroit is actually east of Atlanta. Here's why it's true.
As the old saying goes, “the map is not the territory,” and sometimes maps can be misleading. David Blattman, head of production at Barstool Sports, shared four unbelievable facts about U.S. geography on Twitter, all of which appear to be wildly incorrect, but aren't.“These geography facts have left me speechless,” Blattman wrote on Twitter.Alaska is the northernmost, westernmost & easternmost state.You can travel north, south, east, or west in Stamford, CT & the next state you hit is NY.Reno is further west than LA.
Dads Against Predators group confronts man trying to allegedly meet 13-year-old in Harrison Township
FOX 2 (WJBK) - Robert Lee is a self-styled vigilante who works to expose child predators. "It’s the same story every time," he said. Video of his latest confrontation shows the suspect, Sinan Kalemaj claiming "I didn't meet no little girl." But text messages, say otherwise - allegedly from...
Volunteers looking for rapist believe suspect walked by them on Detroit's west side
FOX 2 cameras were rolling for an interview when activists believe a man who walked by is a suspect accused of raping an 80-year-old woman in the area over the weekend. He ran away before he could be stopped.
Six Saloons That Were Speakeasys During Prohibition, 1920-1933: Detroit, Michigan
Prohibition lasted for 13 years in America, from 1920 to 1933. Residents of Earth had been drinking alcoholic beverages for thousands of years – and now all of a sudden American booze consuming was banned. So what were we supposed to do?. No one wanted to be arrested and...
Sign leads to blight violation for Brightmoor fish restaurant
A Detroit restaurant owner got permission from his neighbor to put a sign on his building. However, that sign led to a blight violation for Scotty Simpson's Fish and Chips, a longtime business in Brightmoor.
New security measures on the way for some Metro Detroit schools
OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - America is no stranger to mass shooting incidents. From concerts to movie theaters, we've seen a lot. Strengthening security measures is a topic of conversation.Certain school districts throughout Oakland County are in for some security upgrades. The goal is to make it even more difficult for someone to walk through the school's door and cause harm."We do Pontiac schools with security guard services. Every school has different things they're looking for. Oakland County is a little unique because those are just very large camera surveillance upgrades," said Ruby Patros, founder of a local security...
State expands relief program for homeowners with past-due property taxes
A state program is now available to more Detroiters and others who have back property tax debt. The state received more than $242 million in American Rescue Plan funds from the federal government to administer the Michigan Homeowners Assistance Fund (MiHAP). Applicants must be homeowners who meet income qualifications and can demonstrate a hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Suspect brandishes fake firearm during road rage incident on Metro Detroit freeways
DETROIT (FOX 2) - A road rage incident Thursday morning had led to the arrest of a Detroit man after he was caught on camera pointing a firearm at a driver. The alleged felonious assault occurred on eastbound I-96 near I-94 when two vehicles became involved in a confrontation. Shortly afterward, the victim traveling in a third vehicle tried near the two drivers tried passing both to avoid the confrontation.
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