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Detroit man, 21, drowns at Kensington Lake; 10th drowning in Oakland County this year
MILFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (FOX 2) - For the 10th time this year, and the fourth time since July 6, a person has drowned in an Oakland County lake. Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard called today's drowning a tragic accident that has become too frequent. At about 6 p.m. today a...
Lake Orion Man Sentenced to 26-50 Years for Rape and Assault of Ex-Girlfriend in Oakland County
In Oakland County, a harrowing case has reached its conclusion as Adam Richard Williams, a 35-year-old man from Lake Orion, has been condemned to 26-50 years of incarceration for a brutal assault and rape of his ex-girlfriend. According to WWJ Newsradio, Williams's crimes included home invasion, sexual assault, and domestic violence, which occurred on July 31 and August 1, 2023, following the end of his relationship with the victim.
Flint police seize three sports cars after illegal drag racing
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - Three sports car owners are without a ride after the Flint Police Department caught them drag racing recently. Flint police seized two Chevrolet Camaros and a Dodge Challenger after the owners were caught in alleged drag races on streets around the city during a targeted enforcement campaign.
Almont police officer accused of lying to police about son’s crash placed on paid leave
LAPEER COUNTY, MI – An Almont police officer has been suspended with pay after she was criminally charged for giving false information to a peace officer. Amanda Szymanski, 45, and her son were charged in connection with a Dryden Township crash that left a delivery driver with life-threatening injuries.
Flint Community Seeks Justice as Police Offer $2,500 Reward for Information on Fatal Travel Inn Shooting
Flint, Michigan is grappling with the aftermath of a fatal shooting that claimed the life of 30-year-old Shanquice "Que Que" Love. The tragedy occurred on Sunday, July 21, in the parking lot of the Travel Inn, located on Dort Highway. Flint authorities are now turning to the public in hopes of securing information that to lead may to an arrest.
$2,500 worth of goods stolen in retail shoplifting
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Michigan AG to ask US Supreme Court to rule on tainted evidence in Danielle Stislicki murder trial
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – In a major new development, the battle over whether powerful evidence should be included in an Oakland County murder trial could go to the U.S. Supreme Court. Local 4 has been closely following the murder case -- and the fight over evidence in the case...
Suspect charged in first Flint homicide of 2023 sentenced to prison
FLINT, MI – A Flint man was sentenced to prison time after pleading guilty to the city’s first homicide of 2023. Ryan Lamar Cooper, 32, will serve at least seven years and two months to a maximum of 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter. He has been in jail for more than 1,500 days.
Clarkston Teenager Messiah Battle Fatally Shot, Police Seek Leads and Offer $2,000 Reward
Tragedy struck the Springdale Glen Apartments in Clarkston as a teenage boy was fatally shot and found lying on an exterior stairwell. The victim, identified as 17-year-old Messiah Battle, was discovered with multiple gunshot wounds in the early hours of last month. The Clarkston Police Department, responding to the incident, continues to actively seek information regarding the circumstances that led to the teen's untimely death.
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