Fraser man sentenced for drowning girlfriendโs 6-year-old child with special needs
Hunter Locke-Hughes, 22, of Fraser, was sentenced for his first-degree child abuse (Life felony) and involuntary manslaughter (15-year felony) convictions for drowning his girlfriendโs 6-year-old special needs child.
County of Macomb Enforcement Team seize drugs, more than 19K pills, guns, vehicles, over $145K
The County of Macomb Enforcement Team (COMET) executed five search warrants in Fraser, Chesterfield Township, and Clinton Township, resulting in the seizure of crack cocaine and over 19,000 pills, including methamphetamine, that were pressed to resemble prescription Adderall pills and Xanax pills.
54-year-old man killed in Southfield pedestrian crash
Police say the driver stayed at the scene of the Southfield pedestrian crash and alcohol was not a contributing factor. SOUTHFIELD, Mich. โ A 54-year-old Fraser man was killed in a Southfield pedestrian crash that happened around 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The victim was crossing 9 Mile Road and Providence Drive when a driver struck him. Police say the driver stayed at the scene of the crash and that alcohol was not a contributing factor. As of 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday 9 Mile Road was closed from Providence Drive to Greenfield Road.
CVS expands COVID-19 vaccination appointments in Michigan: How to register
CVS has expanded locations offering the COVID-19 vaccine in Michigan. How to register:You must register in advance right here (click here) -- there will be a link to Michigan under the โVaccine available in select CVS Pharmacy locationsโ dropdown. You can also do this through the CVS Pharmacy app. More: Looking for COVID-19 vaccines in Metro Detroit: Track openings, clinics, appointmentsAdRelated:How to schedule COVID vaccine appointment at Rite Aid in MichiganMeijer has COVID-19 vaccination clinics at stores across Michigan. The state of Michigan announced Friday, March 12 that every resident 16 and older will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine starting April 5.
How Metro Detroit schools are managing safety and concerns
Itโs a struggle every day for every district -- how do local schools balance COVID safety and prevent panic from spreading when the inevitable case is reported? Itโs a phone call that no parent wants to receive -- a confirmed case of coronavirus is at their childโs school. While his son is currently quarantined and that is unnerving, Mathis said heโs satisfied with how the Fraser Public School District is handing COVID for students in face-to-face learning. As of March 4, there are 11 cases of COVID throughout the district -- 11 teachers and nearly 150 students are quarantined. Thatโs less than 1% of the district with 70% of its students opting for five-days a week face-to-face learning.
โI felt like a part of me left with itโ -- Ashes of Navy Veteran stolen along with Jeep in Macomb County
FRASER, Mich. โ A Macomb County man is grieving not only his fatherโs untimely death, but the theft of his fatherโs remains and the rest of his belongings. Heโs said he doesnโt care about the Jeep, he just want his fatherโs belongings back. Thereโs paintings in there of my father,โ Justin said. Justinโs now offering a $15,000 reward for his fatherโs belongings, but he fears it may be too late for the vehicle. Plans were being made to make sure his father remains were honorably laid to rest.
Have you ever tried puffy tacos?
Soon people were returning for her signature puffy tacos, and they switched the menu over to Tex-Mex cuisine. Besides their puffy tacos, you can get other Tex-Mex favorites including nachos, enchiladas, burritos, and fajitas. Currently, their Fraser, Macomb and St. Clair Shores locations are open for take-out only. Fraser, MI. MI 48044El Charro St. Clair Shores24401 Harper Ave.St. Clair Shores, MI.
Fraser schools aims to bring students back to face-to-face learning
FRASER, Mich. โ At a time when numerous school districts are reversing course and pulling what students from in-person learning, the Fraser Public Schools Administration is doing the opposite. Fraser Public Schools Administration has a target date of Nov. 30 to bring back as much as 70% of its 5,000 students. Wright Lassiter spoke about the importance of following COVID-19 safety protocols during a virtual panel conversation among Michigan hospital leaders. โIn the Henry Ford system, our Henry Ford Macomb Hospital has the highest volume by far. It has twice the inpatient volume that Henry Ford Hospital has, and Henry Ford Hospital has more than two times the number of beds that exist in Henry Ford Macomb Hospital.โRead more here.
How Detroitโs Macomb County suburbs voted in 2020 presidential election
Weโre taking a closer look at how Metro Detroit voted for president in the Nov. 3 General Election. Detroitโs election turnout was 49.56% -- 250,138 total votes out of 504,714 registered voters. In Oakland County, Biden won with 56.36% of the vote -- 433,982 total votes for the Democrat. Macomb County was the lone member of the tri-county region to vote red -- 53.28% of the vote was for Trump in Macomb County (264,535 votes). It was the tightest of the three major Metro Detroit counties.
Fraser sinkhole: $12.5 million settlement announced in case
FRASER, Mich. โ Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller announced a $12.5 million settlement for a lot where a home was condemned and demolished because of a 2016 sinkhole in Fraser. It is the largest settlement ever acquired by Macomb County. Overall, 23 homes had to be evacuated -- three condemned including two damaged so badly, they had to be demolished. Neighbors John and Helen Finegen said they are happy to finally find some closure in the situation and thanked the commissioner. What theyโve done, theyโve done a good job,โ said John Finegen.
Local 4 News at 4 -- Sept. 29, 2020
DETROIT โ Hereโs what you missed on Local 4 News at 4 (watch the episode above). Pressure from COVID-19 pandemic raises concerns about teacher burnoutThe coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has put unprecedented pressure on parents, students and teachers. Weโre going to focus on concerns about the risk of teachers becoming burned out.
Local 4 News at Noon -- Sept. 29, 2020
DETROIT โ Hereโs what you missed on Local 4 News at Noon (watch the episode above). Officials announce settlement in 2016 Fraser sinkhole caseThe Macomb County Public Works commissioner announced the details of a settlement that was reached in the 2016 Fraser sinkhole case.
Settlement reached for 2016 Fraser sinkhole case
FRASER, Mich. โ Macomb County Public Works commissioner Candice Miller will announce a settlement in the Fraser sinkhole case on Tuesday involving three contractors. A sinkhole developed on Christmas Eve in 2016. Nearly two dozen homes were evacuated and three houses later were condemned. At the time, the collapse threatened to dump raw sewage into thousands of basements in the county through the broken pipe. However, the companies argued that that wasnโt the case and they shouldnโt be held responsible.
VIDEO: Macomb County woman charged with arson on suspicion of burning Jeep
HARRISON CHARTER TOWNSHIP, Mich. โ Sydney Parham, a 26-year-old woman from Fraser, was charged with arson in connection to a Wednesday Harrison Township vehicle fire. According to authorities, Macomb County Sheriffโs deputies were dispatched at about 8 a.m. to the San Remo Villa Apartment complex on Union Lake Road on reports of a vehicle fire. Harrison Township Fire Department responded and extinguished the fire. Police said they located Parham in a vehicle that matched the description of the suspect vehicle. Parham was taken into custody, checked out medically, and lodged at the Macomb County Jail.
Answering 3 popular questions about coronavirus outbreak
DETROIT โ Thereโs a lot of information and misinformation out there about the coronavirus, so Local 4 is letting viewers submit questions so we can find verified answers. Dr. Frank McGeorge will continue to work to get the most accurate information available on the outbreak. Local 4 received three questions from Pontiac, Highland Township and Fraser about where or not the flu shot or pneumonia vaccine can prevent a coronavirus infection. A viewer from Macomb Township wanted to know if the claim that COVID-19 sickens people for 10 to 15 days is true. Remember that about a month ago, there were questions about whether the coronavirus could spread from person to person.
Man dies after assault at St. Clair Shores bar
ST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich. โ A man has died after an assault Sunday at a St. Clair Shores bar, police said. UPDATE: Man charged with murder after assault at St. Clair Shores barPolice said a call was received around 1 a.m. about a 47-year-old man who was unconscious at Kapones Sports Tavern at 24301 Harper Avenue. When police arrived, the St. Clair Shores man was on the ground and was bleeding from his face. The man, a 33-year-old from Fraser, was identified and arrested without incident about 4 p.m. Sunday. Anyone with information is asked to call the St. Clair Shores Police Department Detective Bureau at 586-445-5305.
Man in critical condition after assault at St. Clair Shores bar
ST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich. โ An assault early Sunday at a St. Clair Shores bar left a man in critical condition. UPDATE: Man dies after assault at St. Clair Shores barPolice said a call was received around 1 a.m. about a 47-year-old man who was unconscious at Kapones Sports Tavern at 24301 Harper Avenue. When police arrived, the St. Clair Shores man was on the ground and was bleeding from his face. The man, a 33-year-old from Fraser, was identified and arrested without incident about 4 p.m. Sunday. Anyone with information is asked to call the St. Clair Shores Police Department Detective Bureau at 586-445-5305.
Roseville officer hit by driver with frosted windows
ROSEVILLE, Mich. โ A Roseville police officer was involved in a crash around 7:30 a.m. Saturday that was caused by a driver with frosted windows. Police say a Fraser resident was entering the eastbound 13 Mile roadway Saturday and collided with a Roseville Police Unit. The Fraser resident did not defrost the windows of his vehicle. As a result, the Fraser resident was issued a corresponding violation. The Roseville officer was transported to the hospital to be evaluated and is expected to return to work this week.
Fraser woman accused of seriously injuring motorcyclist while driving drunk
ROSEVILLE, Mich. - A Fraser woman has been charged with seriously injuring a motorcyclist while driving drunk in Roseville, officials said. Monique Johnson, 42, was driving a white 2015 Chrysler 200 around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday on Groesbeck Highway north of Hayes Road in Roseville, according to authorities. She turned left into oncoming traffic in an attempt to pull into a parking lot, but struck a black 2018 Harley-Davidson motorcycle, officials said. The 32-year-old Roseville man on the motorcycle was taken to a nearby hospital in serious condition, medical officials said. She is charged with operating while intoxicated causing serious injury, operating while intoxicated -- third offense, operating with a suspended, revoked or denied license causing serious injury, and operating with a suspended, revoked or denied license.