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Manhunt underway for suspect who killed Melvindale police officer in line of duty, $20k reward offered for information leading to arrest
A manhunt is underway for the suspect who shot and killed a Melvindale Police officer in the line of duty. This is a developing story and information is limited at this time.
Michigan Man Wins Lotto After Following This Advice From His Dad
Mom's and dad's give their kids all kinds of advice to try and help them make the best decision possible as they navigate their way through life. One Michigan man took the simple advice his father gave him and it ended up having a dramatic impact on his life for the better.
Suspect in killing of Detroit synagogue leader Samantha Woll cleared of premeditated murder but could face 2nd trial
A Wayne County, Michigan jury has found the suspect in the murder of Detroit synagogue leader Samantha Woll not guilty of premeditated murder, following five days of deliberations. The jury remains deadlocked on charges of felony murder and home invasion, and found the defendant Michael Jackson-Bolanos, 29, guilty of lying...
'There is Overwhelming Evidence that Michael Jackson-Bolanos Took Our Beloved Samantha’s life'
The family of slain Detroit synagogue president Samantha Woll responded Thursday after a Wayne County Circuit Court jury found defendant Michael Jackson-Bolanos not guilty of first-degree premeditated murder or second-degree murder, but deadlocked on charges of felony murder and home invasion. He was convicted on a charge of concealing facts or misleading police, which carries a maximum penalty of two years in prison.
Upgrades coming to McNamara Terminal at DTW airport
Extensive upgrades are being made at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and travelers going through the McNamara Terminal are sure to take notice. Airport officials announced Tuesday that upgrades to 67 restrooms are underway. According to airport officials, every restroom undergoing renovations is being stripped down to the studs and...
The 4 Leo’s Coney Island branches run by man who shredded workers’ overtime cards
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. – Four Leo’s Coney Island branches in Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne counties are owned by a man accused of shredding the time cards that included his workers’ overtime hours. The United States Department of Labor announced the accusations against Kyriakos “Ken” Vlahadamis, the operator...
Detroit judge dismisses case against alleged Beavis graffiti artist
A man accused of being a Detroit-area graffiti artist has beaten the charges against him. A judge on Thursday dismissed six felony counts of malicious destruction of property against Bryan Herrin, of Hazel Park, who Wayne County prosecutors alleged was responsible for spraying faces of the character from “Beavis and Butt-Head” throughout Detroit. The charge is punishable by up to four years in prison. ...
Jury reaches not guilty verdict on first-degree murder charge in Samantha Woll case
In a mixed verdict that may land the defendant back on trial, a Wayne County jury has acquitted Michael Jackson-Bolanos of premeditated, first-degree murder for the death of Samantha Woll, the beloved synagogue leader and political activist whose fall 2023 stabbing death devastated the metro Detroit Jewish community and continues to torment her family. ...
Michael Jackson-Bolanos Acquitted of First-Degree Murder in Detroit Synagogue Leader's Death; Mistrial Declared on Other Charges
In a recent trial that has captivated Michigan’s Wayne County, a jury acquitted Michael Jackson-Bolanos of premeditated first-degree murder in the 2023 stabbing death of Detroit synagogue leader Samantha Woll, as reported by CBS News Detroit. However, the jurors couldn't reach a consensus on the felony murder and home invasion charges, leading Wayne County Circuit Judge Margaret Van Houten to declare a mistrial on those counts; this impasse may reroute Jackson-Bolanos back to court.
Northville prepares for roundabout construction, 'challenging summer' in 2025
NORTHVILLE — Details are beginning to emerge about detours and traffic management as the city embarks on a plan to build Wayne County’s first roundabout at the Seven Mile and Sheldon roads intersection in 2025. Residents can learn about the project and ask questions during a public information...
Samantha Woll murder trial ends with mixed verdict
A Wayne County jury acquitted Michael Jackson-Bolanos of premeditated, first-degree murder in the death of synagogue leader Samantha Woll, the Free Press reports.The big picture: The jury found him guilty of lying to police but remained deadlocked on felony murder and home invasion charges. They returned a not-guilty verdict on premeditated murder.A July 25 pretrial hearing is scheduled for the two deadlocked counts, according to the Free Press. Prosecutors must decide by next week if they're going to retry the case on those charges.Between the lines: The more than monthlong trial ended with five days of jury deliberation, Channel 4...
Detroit Jury Reaches Not Guilty Verdict in Samantha Woll Murder, But Deadlocks on Second Murder Charge
After deliberating five days, a Wayne County Circuit Court jury on Thursday found Michael Jackson-Bolanos not guilty of first-degree premeditated murder and second-degree murder in the fatal stabbling of Samantha Woll, president of a downtown synagogue. Jurors found him guilty of concealing facts or misleading police, but deadlocked on a...
Tony Saunders helped Wayne County avoid bankruptcy. Now he's trying to avoid jail.
The Tony Saunders saga just keeps getting worse, with his latest criminal charge yielding new revelations about the former Wayne County CFO's problems with women. Your first clue things are headed in the wrong direction for Wayne County Executive Warren Evans' former right-hand man was my use of the phrase "latest criminal charge" in the first paragraph. ...
Metro Detroit Duo Charged With First-Degree Murder in Melvindale Shooting, Facing Life Imprisonment If Convicted
Two individuals from Metro Detroit have been formally charged in the fatal shooting of a man in Melvindale, as reported on Tuesday by the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office. According to CBS News Detroit, Taiwan Antonelli Cox Jr., 20, of Detroit, and Curtis Damon Harris, 17, of Ecorse, were arraigned this week, facing first-degree murder and felony firearm charges in relation to the death of Frederick Coleman, also 20, from Detroit.
Restrooms at McNamara Terminal undergoing major restorations at DTW
(WXYZ) — The bathrooms at the McNamara Terminal at Detroit Metro Airport are getting upgraded, officials announced this week. According to the Wayne County Airport Authority, 67 restrooms at the terminal are getting upgraded. RELATED WATCH: See inside the Detroit Air Xpress, a new shuttle running between DTW &...
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