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Alleged carjacker nabbed in Oakland County
An Auburn Hills man is facing charges of carjacking and other crimes in connection with an alleged July 17 incident. Zahir Hashim Abdul Aziz, 20, is accused of waving down a female driver in an Auburn Hills parking lot off South Opdyke Road as if he needed help, then threw her out of her vehicle, struggled with her and then stole the car — hitting two others in the lot as he drove off.
Clarkston motorcyclist killed in crash
It’s been a deadly past few weeks for motorcyclists in Oakland County, with yet another killed in a crash. On Thursday evening, a 41-year-old Clarkston man died at an area hospital after he was hit by another vehicle on Telegraph Road near 12 Mile Road in Southfield while on this motorcycle, officials said.
I-696 closing briefly in Oakland County
Eastbound I-696 will be closed from M-10 to Lahser Road from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, July 20. Also the southbound US-24 (Telegraph Road) ramp to westbound I-696 will close at 10 a.m. Monday, July 22, and remain closed for about two months. Both closures in Southfield are weather dependent and...
Do You Live In One Of Michigan’s Most Boring Cities?
If you live in Genesee County, Saginaw County, or Oakland County, you might live in one of Michigan's most boring cities. The following counties are also home to some of Michigan's sleepiest cities,. Calhoun County. Washtenaw County. St. Clair County. Wayne County. Lenawee County. Road Snacks used Census data, population...
Sudden Oakland County swim death underscores water safety in Michigan
The death of a 21-year-old Highland Township man, who authorities said drowned on Tuesday while swimming with a buddy in Independence Township's Townsend Lake, underscores why water safety is so important — especially now. Nationwide, more drownings occur in July than any other month, and overall, they appear to...
Police: Unionville man killed after breaking into house
ORION TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJRT) - A Unionville man was shot and killed after police say he broke into the home where his ex-girlfriend was staying. The Oakland County Sheriff's Office says 67-year-old Galen Gavitt of Unionville broke into the home in the 1200 block of Elkhorn Road in Orion Township just after 10 a.m. Wednesday, where his 62-year-old ex-girlfriend was living.
21-year-old Michigan man drowns in Oakland County lake
OAKLAND COUNTY, MI -- Divers recovered the body of a 21-year-old Highland Park man who drowned Tuesday in Townsend Lake while out swimming with a friend. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the lake in Highland Township around 1:40 p.m. where they met with the person who was swimming with the victim.
Firefighters in 2 Oakland County cities battle house fires
Firefighters in two Oakland County cities battled house fires Tuesday, July 16. The Troy Fire Department responded to a fire at about 2 p.m. in the area of John R and Wattles roads. The fire was confined to the home’s basement and there were no injuries. The cause of the...
Detroit-Area Residents Fall Prey to Jury Duty Scam Impersonating Oakland County Deputies
Residents in the Detroit area are being targeted by fraudsters impersonating Oakland County deputies, threatening legal consequences over supposedly missed jury duty. CBS News Detroit reported these scams initially emerged in February and April and have been persistently plaguing the community. Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard is leading the cautionary...
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