Man attempts to use potato as gun silencer in Pontiac double murder, sheriff says
Authorities say it appears a man used a potato in an attempt to silence his gun when he shot and killed two people inside a Pontiac apartment Tuesday morning. Despite this, a neighbor heard the gunshots and called 911.
Taylor teen remanded to jail after fatally stabbing sister
A 13-year-old Taylor girl accused of murdering her sister while babysitting her will remain in jail as her case moves through the legal system.
Historic Palmer Woods home burns down, owner committed to restoration
Crews are on the scene of a large house fire near in Detroit's Palmer Woods neighborhood on Wednesday morning.
Samantha Woll murder: Why her family was convinced Michael Jackson-Bolanos would be convicted
The murder of Samantha Woll rocked the Jewish community in Detroit - but the not guilty verdict against Michael Jackson-Bolanos shocked her family to their core.
Apartment fire destroys unit at Taylor Ponds complex, 6 people displaced
Although only one living space can be seen heavily damaged by fire, other residents in neighboring units were forced from their homes due to shared attic space.
Suspect fatally shot by Detroit police on city's east side after opening fire at officers
The shooting took place at Chandler Park Drive and Canyon Street Tuesday night.
2 Sterling Heights police officers charged over use of force, making K9 bite arrested suspect
"In this incident, deploying a K9 on a suspect already on the ground and well-surrounded by officers is not only horrific but illegal," Nessel said.
Teen charged as adult in fatal stabbing of Detroit man he met on dating app
Law enforcement and the victim's boss believe the 17-year-old targeted the 64-year-old man because he was gay.
2 men shot to death in Pontiac apartment, suspect on the run
“Witnesses said a subject ran from the apartment after the shooting," according to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office.
CA drug bust: $1.7 million worth of fentanyl seized, some found in packages of raw meat
Inside a cooler, officers found multiple packages of carne asada beef, which were used to conceal the 11 pounds of fentanyl.
Michigan grandfather sentenced to prison after grandson killed with unsecured gun
A man whose loaded, unlocked shotgun was used in the accidental death of his 5-year-old grandson was sentenced Monday to more than three years in prison for violating Michigan’s new gun storage law.
Man who lured teen au pair to Michigan to kidnap, rape her gets life in prison
A Michigan man will spend the rest of his life in prison after luring an au pair to his home to kidnap and rape her. Authorities said Arisknight Winfree also lured another au pair to his home and made child porn of children.
Expungement fair in Oak Park offers free help clearing criminal record
People with criminal records can check if they are eligible to clear the conviction during a free expungement fair later this month at the Oak Park Public Library.
Man shot with crossbow while breaking into Monroe County home
A man suffered injuries that required surgery after he was shot with a crossbow while breaking into a Monroe County home early Tuesday.
13-year-old Taylor girl who stabbed sister to death due in court for bond hearing
A teen girl accused of murdering her younger sister in Taylor is due in court Tuesday for a bond hearing.
Guilty: Handyman from hell gives up trying to build a defense in court
James Walsh has always maintained his innocence, asserting he was "eager to present his case to a jury." However, on Monday, he changed his tune.
Food delivery dispute at Detroit factory ends with worker dead, security guard in custody
A mother says her son was shot by a security guard at his Detroit factory job over a food delivery dispute. The 31-year-old worker died after he left the scene in his vehicle and crashed into a light pole.
Suspect in Southfield rabbi's home invasion wore distinctive clothes; held on $750K bond
Southfield Police Chief Elvin Barren is planning an update on Monday after a rabbi and several University of Michigan students were held at gunpoint during a home invasion last week.
Anti-Semitic flyers left on Northville driveways
According to Northville police, plastic bags containing “flyers showing hostility toward or discrimination against people who are Jewish" and corn kernels were left at numerous homes in the Ridge Hill and Grande Vista subdivisions.
2 minors arrested, 1 flees after losing control of stolen car in Eastpointe
The vehicle spun around and crashed while attempting to use an exit ramp to leave the highway, Eastpointe police said. The minors began fleeing on foot; two were arrested while one escaped.