Pontiac mother accused of abandoning kids given $29k bond for welfare fraud
Kelli Bryant's bond in this case is the same amount that she is accused of illegally collected from the health department. The money was intended for her kids - who she had left to live in an apartment by themselves.
Oakland County man accused of possessing 35 hard drives of child sexual abuse material
Tens of thousands of images and videos of child sexual abuse material were uncovered at the home of a Oakland County man, who is an IT expert with computers.
Pontiac mom accused of abandoning children has communication suspended after violation
The Pontiac mother accused of abandoning her three children to live in squalor is now accused of violating a court order to communicate with their caretaker.
Pontiac mom has jail communications suspended after 'flagrant violation of court order,' judge rules
The mother of three kids who were found living in squalor in a Pontiac apartment had her jail communication privileges revoked for a week following concerns she had violated a court order.
Suspect pleads guilty in Oakland County Deputy Reckling's murder case
It was the first domino to fall in the convictions against a trio of men accused of ambushing and killing an Oakland County Sheriff's deputy.
Pontiac mother charged with abandoning kids accused of calling their caregiver from jail
A Pontiac mother currently in jail after she allegedly abandoned her children in a filthy home for years is accused of calling their caregiver repeatedly despite being ordered not to.
Pontiac woman stabbed for wearing someone else's clothes
A young mother was stabbed at an apartment in Pontiac, and the Oakland County Sheriff's Office says this was the result of a fight over clothing.
COVID-19 Five Years Later: Demand for food & shelter remains high in Metro Detroit
Half a decade has passed since the COVID-19 pandemic stopped the world in its tracks, with its effects still being felt years later.
Welfare fraud charges added for Pontiac mom charged with abandoning 3 kids for years
Kelli Bryant, the mom charged abandoning her three kids in Pontiac, is charged with welfare fraud as the prosecutor says she received almost $30,000 from the state, which was meant for the kids she's accused of leaving to live alone in filth.
Family of woman, children who froze to death in Pontiac files lawsuit: 'They ignored a mother'
The family of a Pontiac mother and two children who froze to death two years ago is suing Oakland County Sheriff's deputies who they say failed to properly help her despite knowing she was in the midst of a mental health crisis.
$250 million bond for Pontiac mom accused of abandoning kids dropped significantly
A huge bond set for Kelli Bryant, a Pontiac mother accused of abandoning her children for years, was dropped significantly during a court hearing Friday.
Pontiac mother in court, attorney believes social media may lead to unfair trial
The Pontiac mother accused of abandoning three of her kids returned to court on Tuesday.
Pontiac School District addresses rumors of school closures and changes
Rumors of potential widespread changes in the Pontiac School District spark fear and uncertainty as the district’s superintendent is speaking out to squash the rumors.
Pontiac man set on fire while sleeping during Facetime prank wants justice
"People were actually telling these people what to do to me - and I’m having seizures, I can’t even defend myself," Trimble said. "They saw me sleep and it was like an artist seeing a blank canvas."
Cleaner details horrific conditions inside Pontiac home where children lived alone for years
A woman tasked with cleaning out the filthy home where three Pontiac children lived alone for years detailed what she saw inside the condo.
Pontiac child abandonment case leads to proposed changes to Michigan school code
After three children were found living alone in a filthy Pontiac home for years, Michigan lawmakers are pushing to change what happens when a student leaves a school.
CARE House aids Pontiac children's recovery after being allegedly abandoned by mother
Three children are recovering and receiving support after being found living in deplorable conditions after their mother, 34-year-old Kelli Bryant of Pontiac, allegedly abandoned them for years.
$250M bond: Why Pontiac mom charged with abandoning kids for years got such high bond
The Pontiac mom charged with abandoning her kids for 4+ years is being held on a $250 million bond. Here's why it's so high.
Pontiac mother arraigned on three child abuse charges, given $250 million bond
The judge settled on a high cash bail after determining she could not deny the mother bond.
'This is horrendous': Former sister-in-law reacts after children found abandoned in filthy Pontiac home
A former sister-in-law of a Pontiac mother accused of leaving her children alone in squalor for years reacted to her arrest, saying that she didn't even know the kids were in her custody. Kelli Bryant is now charged with child abuse.