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CRIME & SAFETY
Chesterfield Township police officer hit by fleeing vehicle
A Chesterfield Township police officer was injured Monday morning after being hit by a vehicle occupied by a pair of fleeing suspects. Around 11 a.m., three males entered the Walmart store on Marketplace Boulevard and stole over $1,000 worth of merchandise, according to police. Walmart loss prevention recognized at least one of the individuals, who has stolen from other area Walmart stores previously, and contacted police while the suspects were leaving the store.
Macomb County police search for 2 men who injured an officer while fleeing from crime scene
MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. – Police in Macomb County are asking for help in finding two men who injured an officer while fleeing from a crime scene. Two of the three men were suspected of shoplifting $1,000 worth of merchandise from a Chesterfield Township Walmart on Monday (July 15) at 11 a.m.
Teen charged with fatal shooting through apartment door headed to trial
KALAMAZOO, MI -- Jamyre Cameron Thompson was bound over for a trial to face a charge of open murder in a recent killing of a man shot through the front door of a Kalamazoo apartment. Thompson, 19, is charged with open murder and other counts in the April 9 killing...
Appeals court throws out part of sworn statement by defendant in child death
ROSEVILLE — “I need a lawyer.”. This was the sentence that caused the final part of an hourslong statement by Kimora Hodges to be thrown out of court, overturning the initial ruling by Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Diane Druzinski. On May 30, the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled in a 2-1 decision that the detective interrogating Hodges did not respect her right to an attorney.
Warren man accused of smothering wife, 70, with pillow
A Warren man is being held without bond after Macomb County authorities accused him of smothering his 70-year-old wife with a pillow in their home. James Hentges, 71, is charged with killing his wife, Cheryl, on Saturday, authorities said. He then tried to kill himself, but failed; he then called 911, the county Prosecutor's Office said in a release Tuesday.
14-Year-Old Drives BMW Through Showroom Window During 8-Dealership Crime Spree
A crew of car thieves hitting dealerships in the Detroit Metro Area made off with a pricy luxury car by blasting through the showroom window last week. The good news? The thieves are potentially down one member; a 14-year-old boy now in police custody. Suggested Reading. Learn How BMW Names...
Macomb County man sentenced for crash that killed 1, injured tow truck driver
DETROIT – A Macomb County man has been sentenced for a crash that killed one person and injured a tow truck driver. Officials said Dylan Bradford, 27, of Detroit, was involved in a crash at 2:58 a.m. Jan. 1, 2024, at the intersection of Hayes and Young streets on the city’s east side.
Macomb County man gets second murder charge after brother dies
A Macomb County man accused of shooting his mother and brother had his charges changed after his brother died from his injuries. The shooting happened at 4:34 p.m. July 5, 2024, at a home on Harper Avenue, just south of King Drive in Clinton Township. Officials said Corey Deyshaun Cook,...
Washington Twp. man guilty of killing his wife in shootout sentenced
Matthew Louis Mollicone has been sentenced by Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Matthew Sabaugh for his May 2024 conviction. Mollicone was found guilty by a Macomb County jury for the death of his wife during a shooting with another man after an eight day jury trial by Macomb County Assistant Prosecutor Steve Fox.
Attorney general’s office announces probe into Feb. SHPD arrest
STERLING HEIGHTS — The Michigan Department of Attorney General is investigating Sterling Heights police officers’ conduct during a Feb. 25 arrest that followed a domestic violence report and a high-speed chase. According to the Sterling Heights Police Department, its officers arrested suspect Gary Young, who they said was...
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