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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...
Man accused of kidnapping and killing a two-year-old girl pleads guilty
LANSING, Mich. (WJRT) -The man accused of kidnapping and killing two-year-old Wynter Cole-Smith has pleaded guilty. According to the attorney general's office, 27-year-old Rashad Mallek Trice pled guilty to one count of first-degree murder and first-degree criminal sexual conduct. On July 2, 2023, Trice sexually assaulted and stabbed his former...
Michigan woman, dog die in Oakland County house fire
(CBS DETROIT) - A 37-year-old Michigan woman and her dog died in a house fire Sunday, officials said.Authorities received a call from an acquaintance of Lakeisha Arnae Moton of Pontiac, who reported that she wasn't getting a response when she tried to get in contact with Moton. Oakland County deputies and Waterford fire officials responded to Moton's home in the 600 block of Raskob just after 1 p.m.When they arrived, they found a fresh layer of soot covering the home, and they found Moton lying unresponsive in the hallway of the single-story home. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities also say the fire likely began in the home's kitchen. A dog was in a kennel inside the house at the time of the fire and also died. An autopsy revealed that smoke inhalation was the cause of death and that the manner of her death was accidental.
Man's body pulled from lake in Pontiac, Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating
A man has been found dead in an Oakland County lake. Members of the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department and other first responders were on the scene Tuesday, at Baldwin Rd. and Montcalm in Pontiac.
Alleged tattoo studio shooter was suspect in 2009 Oakland County murder
HOWELL — The Daily has confirmed Jeremy Michael Heath, 48, who faces open murder charges for a shooting at Metro Studios Ink in downtown Howell, was also a suspect in a high-profile Oakland County murder in 2009. The open murder charge was announced by the Howell Police Department on Tuesday, July 2, joining charges of carrying a dangerous weapon with unlawful intent, felony firearm and carrying a concealed weapon. Heath was arraigned on those charges Monday. ...
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...
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.
Open Murder Charge Filed Against Man In Tattoo Shop Shooting
An open murder charge has now been filed against a man charged in connection with a fatal shooting at a tattoo parlor in downtown Howell. 48-year-old Jeremy Michael Heath of Clarkston was initially charged with carrying a dangerous weapon with unlawful intent, felony firearms, and carrying a concealed weapon. The...
Domestic violence suspect, victim stabbed while fighting for knife in Royal Oak Township home
ROYAL OAK TOWNSHIP, Mich. (FOX 2) - Both a domestic violence victim and suspect suffered stab wounds while fighting for a knife inside a Royal Oak Township home on Sunday afternoon. According to Michigan State Police, the victim was being strangled at the home in the 2100 block of Wyoming...
More than 20 shots fired between people in two cars on 8 Mile near Mound Tuesday morning; Warren Police investigating
Warren Police detectives are investigating after more than 20 shots were fired between people in two cars along 8 Mile Road near Mound Rd., Tuesday morning.
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...
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.
Detroit-area couple stab each other during domestic struggle after man allegedly strangles woman
(CBS DETROIT) - A Detroit-area couple received stab wounds during a struggle that ensued after a woman fought to free herself after a man strangled her, police said. At 4 p.m. on Sunday, officers responded to the 21000 block of Wyoming St. in Royal Oak Township after receiving a report of an assault that involved a knife. When they arrived, they saw a 36-year-old man walking away from the house covered in blood. He was taken to a local hospital. An investigation revealed that the man assaulted the woman inside the home, and she had fought to get free as she was being...
Clinton Township man arraigned for impersonating firefighter
MOUNT CLEMENS — A Clinton Township man was arraigned on June 21 for allegedly twice pretending to be a firefighter. Jason Edward Barnes, 47, allegedly came to the scene of a homicide and described himself as a fire captain and showed a badge on May 5. He attempted to use the credentials to enter the crime scene. Later that same month, Barnes allegedly showed up to the scene of a fire in firefighter gear and spoke with officials.
Suspect arrested after allegedly making terrorist threat against Farmington Hills police officer
FARMINGTON HILLS — A man who allegedly made a terrorist threat against a Farmington Hills police officer has been arrested and remanded to the Oakland County Jail. According to a press release, on May 23, the Farmington Hills Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle operating without insurance. Shawn Bonner, 24, and his two young children were passengers in the vehicle, driven by Bonner’s girlfriend, the children’s mother.
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