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Couple found dead inside Ypsilanti apartment
YPSILANTI TWP., Mich. (FOX 2) - Police in Ypsilanti are working to find out what led to the deaths of a young child's parents. A wellness check at Huron Heights Apartment Complex led to the discovery as neighbors and close family friends want to know what happened to a couple found dead after a welfare check.
Ann Arbor police looking to ID young men in 'alarming' incident who held up photo of monkey on doorbell camera at Black family's home
Ann Arbor police are asking for help identifying two young men connected to what they describe as “an alarming incident” at a home in the Foxfire subdivision on the city’s north side.
Road rage leads to shooting on I-94
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – Police are asking for the public’s help investigating a shooting on a Washtenaw County freeway. A road rage incident led to shots fired between a black Equinox and a black Charger around 4 p.m. Thursday, July 18, on eastbound I-94 near M-52 in Sylvan Township, Michigan State police said in a release.
Former Michigan Football Player Dead In Drowning Accident
A former University of Michigan football player died in a drowning accident over the weekend. He was 22 years old. Andre Seldon Jr., a former top 100 recruit who transferred out of Michigan, died in an apparent drowning accident. He was reportedly doing some cliff diving when he went into the water ...
Over $100,000 in Harley Davidson bikes stolen as thieves crash through Taylor store
TAYLOR, Mich. (FOX 2) - It took only two minutes for five thieves to break into a Taylor Harley Davidson dealer and make off with their intended target. As they crashed through a service door, security cameras were rolling at Motown Harley Davidson in Taylor off Telegraph just after midnight Thursday.
Driver sentenced to prison for crash in Dundee that claimed passenger's life
MONROE — An Ohio man has been sentenced to at least 17 years in prison for leading police on a lengthy pursuit that ended with a fiery crash in downtown Dundee that claimed his passenger's life. Kim Lynn Fitch Jr. 32, of Napoleon, Ohio, had fled a traffic stop...
Monroe County Community on High Alert as Sheriff's Office Investigates Two Assaults on Women
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is actively investigating two assaults on women reported to have taken place in Monroe Township. As detailed by The Detroit News, the first of these incidents occurred in the early hours on Monday in Waterloo Park, while the second took place on Wednesday night in a wooded area along Frenchcreek in the Meadowbrook Mobile Home Community. Both assaults have drawn concern from local authorities and the community alike.
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.
One woman dead, Taylor resident in critical condition after morning crash
One woman is dead and another is in critical condition after a crash early Friday morning in Dearborn. The Dearborn Police and Fire departments responded to what was initially referred to as a significant vehicular crash in the area of Michigan Ave. and Nowlin Street at 7:59 a.m. A preliminary...
Man in stolen car zooms down Telegraph wrong way, police shut down road
Taylor police officers are being credited with avoiding a potential deadly catastrophe. It took some quick decision making to locate and arrest the suspect, who was driving a stolen vehicle. According to Police Chief John Blair, the ordeal began at about 10 a.m. Thursday when officers on patrol were alerted...
Suspect in killing of Detroit synagogue leader Samantha Woll cleared of premeditated murder but could face 2nd trial
(JTA) — 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 to the police....
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