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Man arrested for allegedly exposing himself to women at Macomb County Target store
(CBS DETROIT) - A man is accused of "fully" exposing himself to shoppers at a Detroit-area Target store last week, police said. At about 9:28 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26, officers were at the Target store in Shelby Township for an unrelated call when a manager notified them about a man, Dequan Walker Jr., who was making shoppers uncomfortable by possibly exposing himself. When police questioned Walker, he denied the allegations of inappropriate behavior, and store employees were unable to pull up surveillance video for officers to review. The next day, the store contacted police and said they now had access to video...
Another victim in Detroit-area splash pad shooting released from hospital
(CBS DETROIT) - Another victim in the Rochester Hills splash pad shooting has been released from the hospital, the Oakland County Sheriff's Office announced on Monday.Authorities said the 30-year-old from Rochester Hills "is home resting comfortably after spending more than two weeks in the hospital," according to a news release. The sheriff's office said one more person, a 39-year-old woman, remains in the hospital for serious injuries. The woman's 8-year-old son, who suffered a gunshot wound to the head, was released on Friday. A 4-year-old boy, three men, ages 31, 42, and 78, and two women, ages 37 and 39, were also...
Driver who killed woman in crash after leading Warren police in high-speed chase charged with murder
WARREN, Mich. (FOX 2) - Following a fatal crash in Warren that stemmed from a police pursuit last Saturday, the Macomb County prosecutor has charged a 26-year-old Pontiac man with second-degree murder. James Hudson was driving a Dodge Charger and reached speeds of 100 mph before crashing into a Jeep,...
Authorities Recover Body of Missing Kayaker
Authorities recovered the body of a missing kayaker on Tuesday. The body, recovered in more than 100 feet of water near Glen Arbor, was identified as Eric Tyler Gabryel, 28, from Capac. Gabryel had been missing since the afternoon of Saturday, June 29. Gabryel, along with a 37-year old woman...
Man pleads guilty for Wynter Cole-Smith murder
Rashad Maleek Trice pleaded guilty to assaulting his former girlfriend and killing her two-year-old daughter, Wynter Cole-Smith, Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Monday in a release. Trice was charged with first-degree murder and first-degree criminal sexual conduct. The former charge mandates a sentence of life in prison without parole. “The...
Man found guilty in 2022 shooting death of 18-year-old in Washington Township
TOLEDO, Ohio — A man was found guilty of murder in the 2022 shooting death of an 18-year-old in Washington Township. Antonio Hernandez Jr., 18, was found guilty of one count of murder, one count of felonious assault and a gun specification. He was found not guilty of an additional count of murder.
Sterling Heights police ramp up patrols ahead of Independence Day weekend
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - As Metro Detroiters gear up to celebrate Independence Day, local law enforcement, including the Sterling Heights Police Department, are stepping up patrols on the roads."We're looking for any violation. If it's someone drinking or driving and coming from a party, we're looking for the driving, the bad habits…them going over a curb, them swerving in a lane," said Sterling Heights Capt. Mario Bastinelli.Bastinelli says the city will see an abundance of extra officers on duty the next several days."We're going to be out on patrol, we're going to be in the subs, driving on the...
‘Zero-tolerance approach’ -- Metro Detroit to see enhanced police presence enforcing firework safety
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. – The clock is ticking to Independence Day and ahead of all the family fun, police are reminding everyone to stay safe when lighting fireworks. ---> Warn your dogs: Michigan’s legal fireworks window opens today -- what to know about the law. You’ve probably already...
Oakland County Sheriff Bouchard speaks in wake of recent violent incidents
Metro Detroit has been hit with a string of violent incidents. From Oakland County Deputy Brad Reckling being killed in the line of duty to the mass shooting at a splash pad in Rochester.
Lucido holds workshop to focus on scams, fraud
MACOMB COUNTY — When you fill out an application online — which could include your name, home address, date of birth and mother’s maiden name — and then push the send button, where does the information go?. “Do you know where the information is stored?” Macomb...
Highlights from the 2024 Regional Youth Law Enforcement Academy
The 2024 Regional Youth Academy, concluded last week. This year the academy had 22 student participants, aged 14-18, from Auburn Hills, Rochester, Bloomfield Township, and Birmingham, and offered an in-depth look into the world of law enforcement. Over the course of the week, participants received hands-on experience with police equipment,...
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