Eastpointe man sentenced for drunk driving crash that killed motorcyclist
The fatal crash took place at the intersection of Holland and Rosalind, when Compton disregarded a stop sign, hitting the side of the bike.
Eastpointe approves road diet for Nine Mile, shrinking from 5 to 3 lanes
The city council approved the plan 3-2, though not without intense scrutiny from public and private individuals. One member who spoke called the idea "stupid.:
Eastpointe police find 60 shell casings during shooting investigation, 1 injured
Investigators say one victim with multiple gunshots was taken to an area hospital by a family member.
Eastpointe issues advisory due to lead levels in drinking water
The city of Eastpointe is issuing a public advisory after samples from some homes found elevated levels of lead in drinking water.
Eastpointe man confesses to shooting stepson after barricaded incident, police say
The Eastpointe Police Department says they received a call just before 11 p.m. from a woman screaming “He killed my baby."
Decapitated deer head left in pick-up truck in Eastpointe, disturbing neighbors
While the deer head is disturbing neighbors, police said no laws are being broken.
Michigan-wide warrant sweep ends in arrests of 9 unlicensed builders
From Detroit to Lansing and from Saginaw to Wayne counties, a wide operation across the state led to the arrests of nine people. Some suspects are still missing.
20-year-old fled Eastpointe police in stolen vehicle, drove into a field before arrest
Police found a firearm on the suspect's person and another in the vehicle after he was arrested.
Eastpointe mayor gets 6 months probation for small business fraud with $10K Covid money
Outgoing Eastpointe Mayor Monique Owens was sentenced to six months probation for fraudulently applying for a $10,000 grant under the “CARES ACT Small Business Fund" on Thursday.
Eastpointe man fatally stabbed mom, dumped body in storm drain, police say
Justin Jackson's mom went missing in June. Police located her body shortly after executing a search warrant at her last known location. He was given a $10 million bond after pleading not guilty.
Missing persons case shifts to possible murder investigation after body found in Eastpointe drain
Months after Samantha Guinther disappeared, the case is now being treated as a homicide after police believe her body was found in a storm drain in Eastpointe.
Eastpointe missing person case now a possible homicide after police make gruesome discovery
An Eastpointe woman who was reported missing months ago is believed to have been murdered and police said they found a body near her home Wednesday afternoon.
'This is crazy': Speeding SUV slams into home of sleeping Eastpointe family
The SUV had just slammed into the side of Deidre's bedroom. Immediately she and her husband went to check on their kids.
Eastpointe mayor pleads no contest after fraudulently receiving $10,000 grant
Monique Owens received $10,000 from a Macomb County grant after she lied on the application stating her business was 51% veteran owned.
Eastpointe court closed over combination of broken A/C, sewage issues
“They can't take the odor, they're getting headaches, they have problems breathing," the Macomb County prosecutor said of the courthouse.
Man sues Eastpointe police for $50 million in robbery he didn't commit leading to 7 years in jail
Macomb County Prosecutor Pete Lucido’s Conviction Integrity Unit got him out of prison in March of this year.
Exoneree files $50M lawsuit against police after spending 7 1/2 years in prison for crime he didn't commit
A man who spent more than seven years in prison for a Macomb County robbery he didn't commit is now suing police for $50 million. Mack Howell was sentenced to 25–50 years in prison after he was convicted of robbing an Eastpointe 7-Eleven store.
Police: St. Clair Shores man shot brother at family reunion party
“These serious charges serve as a stark reminder that even at family gatherings, gun violence can forever alter lives," said Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido.
Zion Foster case: Jaylin Brazier returns for second day of preliminary hearing
Jaylin Brazier, the cousin charged in the murder of Zion Foster who disappeared on Jan. 4, 2022, will return to court for the second day of a prelminary hearing on Wednesday.
Eastpointe mayor ousted, millages approved across Metro Detroit during August Primary
It was a busy election day with several mayoral positions up for grabs around the region.