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Fireworks accident leaves man dead in Genesee County
CLAYTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJRT) - A man is dead after a firework explosion on Independence Day in Clayton Township. Investigators from the Clayton Township Police Department say a large firework went off near a 32-year-old man at a residence in the 1000 block of North Van Vleet Road. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Missing Michigan Teen Found on Miami Live Stream
One of the biggest miracles on social media just happened after a missing 17-year-old from Michigan popped up on a live stream in Miami, Florida. Troy Coleman, a teen from Mt. Morris Township went missing from Flint, Michigan on May 21st. To make matters worse, Coleman is schizophrenic, which could put him in more danger without his medication. The missing person case was allegedly becoming a death investigation after he was missing for a couple of months with no leads to his whereabouts. Then like magic, many strange moments came together thanks to social media.
Flint police continue investigation into drive-by that left family in fear
FLINT, Mich. - We have an update on the non-fatal drive-by shooting that left a Flint family shaken up. The shooting happened on the city's north side just before 12:30 a.m. on June 23, leaving children scared and their mother frustrated. She contacted us about the case saying the investigation...
POLICE: Fenton man leads officers on high-speed chase, crashes after carjacking
Police are releasing video of a high-speed chase that ended in a crash with police having guns drawn as they approach the suspect. The incident happened on Tuesday afternoon. Michigan State Police say that deputies with the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office attempted to make a traffic stop on Tuesday morning. That vehicle sped off, and police terminated the pursuit.
Flint Twp. fire station closed during ‘brownout’
FLINT TWP., Mich. (WNEM) - A so-called “brownout” could mean longer wait times during an emergency in Flint Township. According to Flint Township’s firefighters union, Station 1 is closed for 24 hours due to staffing shortages. That means calls will be diverted to Station 2 and Station 3.
Ingham Co. Sheriff breaks down Tuesday’s “complex” chase
A Fenton man is currently behind bars after authorities say he drove recklessly through Ingham and Livingston counties for hours. 6 News sat down with Ingham County Sheriff Scott Wrigglesworth, who says that deputies were determined to make an arrest
Suspect in custody after leading police in Ingham, Livingston counties on multiple road pursuits
MASON — A Genesee County man was in custody on Tuesday following a series of police road pursuits in Ingham and Livingston counties and a home invasion and auto theft in Leroy Township, officials said. The suspect, 60, was arrested by Michigan State Police and the Livingston County Sheriff's Office after crashing into another vehicle east of Howell, the Ingham County Sheriff's Office said in a news release. ...
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