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CRIME & SAFETY
Lock ‘Em Up, Michigan! Thieves Love Stealing These 10 Cars
Let's face it: We live in Michigan, which is full of adults who grew up playing Grand Theft Auto, which gamified the act of stealing cars. Don't get me wrong; I've put my fair share of hours into GTA and honestly had a ton of fun committing fake crimes. However, it wasn't until after I began lifting cars in the digital world that the thought crept into the real world.
WARNING: Alarming Scam Targets Michigan Residents’ Bank Accounts
Fraud in Michigan is on the rise as scammers find new ways to steal personal information and cash from residents of the Great Lakes state. Authorities are warning that a scam that surfaced months ago continues to threaten Michigan residents and their bank accounts. Alarming Scam Targets Michigan Residents' Bank...
Michigan authorities reopen cold case of 19-year-old girl who went missing in 1987 after road trip with her boyfriend
(CBS DETROIT) - Authorities have reopened the cold case of Cassandra Durham — a 19-year-old Maryland girl who was reported missing after heading to Northern Michigan to visit her boyfriend's family.In the summer of 1987, Durham and her boyfriend left their Baltimore home to visit his grandparents in Roscommon. Michigan State Police say the couple was believed to be driving a 1980 Honda Civic station wagon and stopped in Ohio to visit Cedar Point on the way. It is alleged that the Honda broke down in the Detroit area, and Durham's boyfriend has purchased a new vehicle, an Oldsmobile Cutlass.When the boyfriend...
Michigan man, 67, fatally wounded after breaking into ex-girlfriend's home
ORION TOWNSHIP, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - Police said a man broke into a home to attack his ex-girlfriend and was shot and killed by the woman's stepson in Orion Township Wednesday morning.It happened just after 10 a.m. at a home on Elkhorn Lake Road in Orion Township.Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard said the 62-year-old woman had previously lived with the suspect, identified as 67-year-old Galen Gavitt, for 17 years in another county.Authorities said she had obtained a personal protection order against him after his alleged threatening behavior, including threats that he was going to kill her.Police said she sought refuge at...
48-Year-Old Jennifer Lee Wilson Indiana Mother Arrested in Michigan After 10-Year-Old Son’s Mysterious Death Ruled a Homicide
Jennifer Lee Wilson Arrested: Alleged Role in Son’s Death Sparks Shock in Northwest Indiana Community. Michigan Arrest in Dakota Levi Stevens Case – Details of Tragic Incident Unfold. According to NBC Chicago, in a heartbreaking development, Jennifer Lee Wilson, a 48-year-old woman from northwest Indiana, has been arrested...
Wisconsin man sentenced to prison for coercion of a minor in Michigan
MICHIGAN (WLUC) - U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark Totten announced Wednesday that Todd Stafford, 60, of Baileys Harbor, Wis., was sentenced to 156 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release. Stafford is convicted of coercion and enticement of a minor and two counts...
Police investigating killing of 2 horses near Michigan border
Officials are investigating after determining that two horses were intentionally killed near the Michigan border. The Iron County Sheriff’s Office in Wisconsin said July 13 that the horses found near Carey on April 26 died from intentional blunt force trauma. If you purchase a product or register for an...
MSP looks for leads in Union Twp. gun thefts
UNION TWP. — Michigan State Police are looking for the man who broke into a home on Sid Road off Adolph Road Sunday afternoon and stole multiple guns. The owner reported 11 firearms, including multiple rifles and shotguns, missing from the home just before 6 p.m. MSP said the break-in occurred after 5 p.m.
Donald Trump survives assassination attempt; Michigan reacts
LANSING — A broad array of Michigan officials condemned political violence Saturday night after former President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. Trump is "fine" and was being treated at a local medical facility after the shooting, according to his campaign. One rally...
Man sentenced for sending death threat to Michigan election worker
An Indiana man was sentenced to 14 months in prison for sending a communication that included death threats to an election worker in Michigan shortly after the November 2020 election. According to court documents, on or about Nov. 10, 2020, Andrew Nickels, 38, of Carmel, called the clerk of a...
Michigan State Police Giving Electric Forest Vibes For Best Cruiser Contest
You hear so many negative stories in the news these days, that I really cherish those little viral moments when we see people getting along and having a good time. One of my favorites as of lately, are the Michigan State Police officers that showed up to Electric Forest for good times (and vibes.)
Michigan, Watch Out For This New Government Imposter Scam
Another day, another scam. Thieves are constantly coming up with different ways to steal our information and funds. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel Warns of New Government Imposter Scam. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning about a new government imposter scam targeting residents. Scammers pose as representatives offering "free...
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