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Woman's body found in rural area of Washtenaw County
(CBS DETROIT) - Michigan authorities are investigating after a woman was found dead in a rural area in Washtenaw County on Sunday.In the afternoon, officers were dispatched to a rural area in eastern Northfield Township after receiving a report of a dead body, according to a release from the township's police department. They located a woman's body along Earhart Road, just north of 6 Mile Road, according to police sources. Northfield Township police say they have been working with the Michigan State Police Crime Lab and the Washtenaw County Medical Examiner's Office to investigate. No other information has been released, but police say "there is no evidence to suggest any danger or threats to residents of the township at this time." "In maintaining the integrity of this investigation, no other information will be released at this time," Northfield Township Police Lt. David Powell said in the release. "As the investigation progresses, information that can be released will be shared with the public." Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Roberts at robertsj@northfieldmi.gov, Officer Guerrero at guerreroj@northfieldmi.gov or Lt. Powell at powelld@northfieldmi.gov. People can also contact the department at 734-449-9911.
Police Chase Ends With Crash On Grand River
A police chase ended with a crash in front of the Kohl’s department store in Genoa Township this afternoon. It happened around 2:45pm and authorities from multiple agencies were on scene, including the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office and Michigan State Police. Livingston County Sheriff Mike Murphy tells WHMI...
Man's body recovered from Harris Lake in Pontiac
PONTIAC, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a man's body was recovered from Harris Lake in Pontiac.Steve Huber, public information officer for the sheriff's office, said authorities were at the lake on Tuesday after they were alerted about the body at 12:30 p.m. Huber told CBS News Detroit that the 38-year-old man was believed to be homeless and they were working to notify the family.It was unclear if the man accidentally drowned or if there was foul play.An autopsy is set for Wednesday.The sheriff's office did not release any additional information.
Clarkston Man Charged in Howell Tattoo Parlor Shooting Resulting in Death
A 48-year-old Clarkston man has been charged in connection to a fatal shooting at a Howell tattoo parlor. Jeremy Michael Heath faces charges of carrying a dangerous weapon with unlawful intent, felony firearm, and carrying a concealed weapon after the incident at Metro Studios Ink, according to CBS News Detroit. The shooting resulted in the death of Sean Thompson, 46, of Howell.
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...
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.
Gunfire strikes Ann Arbor-area home
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – Police are investigating after bullet holes were found in a Washtenaw County home. A resident in the 4000 block of Lilac Lane in Pittsfield Township called police around 9:30 a.m. Sunday, June 30, after finding evidence of bullet holes in the home, according to Patrick Gray, Pittsfield Township police spokesperson.
2 injured in Ypsilanti-area shooting
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – Two people were injured Sunday in a shooting near Ypsilanti. A 33-year-old woman was shot in the buttocks and a 24-year-old man was shot in the leg around 4:15 p.m. Sunday, June 30, according to Eugene Rush, Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson. If you...
Man charged with drunk driving after Canton crash that injured 2
CANTON, Mich. (FOX 2) - A Northville man is facing drunk driving charges stemming from a crash in Canton that hurt two other people last week. Police say Ryan Emery, 44, was intoxicated when he hit another vehicle at Canton Center and Ford roads around 11 p.m. Thursday. Two Canton...
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 leads police on several pursuits, crashes into another vehicle in Howell
HOWELL, Mich. (FOX 2) - After leading police on several pursuits, a 60-year-old man was taken into custody after causing a crash in downtown Howell while fleeing on Tuesday. According to a police release from the Ingham County Sheriff's Office, several calls were made to 911 regarding a reckless driver on westbound I-96 near the Ingham and Livingston county line.
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.
Nurse paralyzed from the neck down after being thrown from horse in riding accident
GRASS LAKE, Mich. (WXYZ) - A Michigan nurse is staying positive despite a horseback riding accident that left her paralyzed, turning her world upside down. Dawn Rammage and Brianna “Bri” Engel met while working as nurses at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. Sparks flew, they dated, got engaged and then married in 2019.
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