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Grand Blanc woman who was hit by vehicle while walking her dog dies
GRAND BLANC, MI – A Grand Blanc woman who was hit while walking her dog on Grand Blanc Road near Davis Street has died. Pamela Moorman, 64, was critically injured in a pedestrian crash on July 15. Her dog did not survive the collision at the scene. If you...
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.
Man killed Oakland County artist during argument over paint supplies, jury says
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – A man killed an Oakland County artist during an argument over paint supplies, a jury determined. Oakland County prosecutors said Malcolm Otis Draper Jr., 24, of Pontiac, went the home of Anthony Russell Holcomb, 47, of Auburn Hills, around 8 p.m. Dec. 5, 2023. Holcomb,...
Oakland County man charged with killing on-duty Melvindale police officer
MELVINDALE, Mich. – An Oakland County man has been charged with killing an on-duty Melvindale police officer. Michael Lopez, 44, of Southfield, was pulled over at 12:34 p.m. Sunday, July 21, 2024, at a car wash near the intersection of Oakwood Boulevard and Clarann Street in Melvindale, officials said.
Owner of Several Leo’s Coney Islands Accused of Fraudulent Wage Practices
The franchise owner who operates several Leo's Coney Island locations in Michigan is being accused of fraudulent wage activity, essentially cheating employees out of money they've earned. Kyriakos 'Ken' Vlahadamis is being investigated by the United States Department of Labor for defying overtime regulations and shortchanging employees for wages they've...
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.
Michigan authorities seek tips after family of four injured in hit-and-run crash
(CBS DETROIT) - Authorities in Southeast Michigan are seeking tips from the public after a family was injured in a hit-and-run crash while they were driving home from a camping trip, officials said. The incident happened at 5 p.m. on Saturday on southbound US-23, south of Highland Road in Livingston County. A small gray compact sedan was heading southbound on US-23 and tried to use the left shoulder to pass a pickup truck pulling a travel trailer that was in the left lane, according to the sheriff's office.The pickup truck tried to merge into the right lane to avoid the sedan, but the sedan swerved into the left lane and hit the front driver side of the truck. Authorities say the sedan kept driving while the truck rolled down the embankment. The people in the truck, a family of four who were returning home from a camping trip, sustained minor injuries. They were released at the scene.Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Livingston County Deputy Uzoni at 517-546-4842.
Handy man accused of stealing from elderly woman, skips pre-trial
FOX 2 - It's the return of the "Handyman from Hell." James Walsh: "I'm done talking." Rob Wolchek: "Okay. Are you gonna go to trial?" James Walsh: "Yes. I never was not going to." Walsh will be in court - and Shamus the bail bondsman is going to make sure...
Victim of racial incident with Burton officer gets settlement
BURTON, Mich. (WJRT) - The victim of an alleged racially charged incident involving a Burton police officer will receive a $400,000 settlement from the city. The settlement for Anthony Miller was reached during civil litigation over the incident, which occurred on Feb. 1, 2023. Miller hit former Burton Police Det....
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...
$2,500 reward offered for information related to Sunday's shooting
GENESEE COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - Crime Stoppers of Flint & Genesee County are offering a $2,500 cash reward for information leading to an arrest from Sunday's fatal shooting in Flint. On July 21, 30-year-old Shanquice "Que Que" Love was found shot to death in the Travel Inn parking lot on...
Suspect in Flint homicide released on 6-month tether, gets 2 years of probation
FLINT, MI – A 38-year-old Flint man has been released on bond after pleading no contest to reduced charges related to the shooting death of Monte Alexander in August 2023. James Wade Greer was sentenced by Genesee County Circuit Court Judge David J. Newblatt on July 12. If you...
15 Year Old Saves Elderly Woman From Lake St. Clair
After reading this story about the 15 year old who saved an elderly woman from the Lake St. Clair, you will want to go say thank you to the parents for raising such an amazing kid. Around noon yesterday, the Coast Guard responded to a call of a submerged car...
Woman Killed, Another Wounded in Flint Shooting; Police Seek Witnesses
A fatal shooting in Flint on Sunday afternoon resulted in the death of a woman and left an additional individual hospitalized with injuries deemed not life-threatening. The incident occurred on the 2000 block of S. Dort Highway around 2 p.m., as reported by WNEM. Flint Police Department officers arrived at the scene to find a woman with a deadly gunshot wound.
Second suspect pleads guilty to killing man, hiding body in Flint
FLINT, MI – A second suspect has pleaded guilty to killing a man and hiding his body in a vacant building on the city’s northeast side. Celine Castilleja, 31, pleaded guilty to manslaughter, tampering with evidence, concealing the death of an individual and removing a dead body without permission from a medical examiner.
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