Oakland County mother says state of Michigan has failed daughter who has severe autism

An Oakland County mother said the state of Michigan abandoned her when she tried to depend on the system to help her severely autistic daughter.

‘I wonder if that was her taking her last breath’: Neighbor shares conversation with man accused of spiking wife’s cereal with heroin

Michigan man charged in wife’s spiked cereal murder due back in court

Christy Ann Thompson Harris was found dead in September of 2014 in the bedroom of the home she shared with Jason Harris.

Romance scammers are taking advantage of vulnerable women online to get money

Investigators have always thought online dating impostors were following a script, or a playbook, and now it appears in many cases that’s exactly what’s happening.

Neighbor testifies at preliminary hearing of man accused of killing wife by spiking cereal with heroin

What the Michigan man accused of murder wife by spiking cereal with heroin said in deposition

A Michigan man has been charged with murder after allegedly killing his wife by spiking her cereal with heroin.

State to replace potentially deadly guardrail ends in Michigan after Defenders investigation

Just days after the Local 4 Defenders exposed a potentially deadly hazard on Metro Detroit roads, state officials have changed their tune and will replace a certain type ...

Introducing you to special agents who prevent tragedies in Metro Detroit

The Joint Terrorism Task Force Threat Response Unit in Detroit investigates threats to Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.

Metro Detroit freeway guardrails linked to driver injuries, deaths in other states

As the summer travel season begins in Metro Detroit, there's a growing concern among drivers about a potentially deadly hazard on the roads.

Michigan man went to music festival a year ago, not seen since

An Oakland County man mysteriously disappeared last year at a music festival. There have been reports of him panhandling and word of him possibly joining a cult. Investig...

Defenders: Ypsilanti man secretly tapes relative, boyfriend during sex acts

A hidden camera investigation by the Local 4 Defenders revealed an Eastern Michigan University employee is accused of installing secret cameras to capture video of his re...

Warren mayor continues to dodge questions in police racism lawsuit

Mayor Jim Fouts has been accused of being racially insensitive, but he insists that the alleged tapes of him speaking disparagingly aren't real and have been edited toget...

Lawsuit filed alleging Pontiac school officials ignored protocol regarding sexual abuse in schools

A Pontiac school principal alleges she was transfered for reporting sexual misconduct.

Man uncovers new details of his brother's unsolved Sterling Heights homicide

Jim Sanderson retired as a criminal investigator, but that hasn't stopped him from investigating the death of his brother. Sanderson has conducted his own investigation a...

Father of baby born in Macomb County Jail supports lawsuit for defendants who can't afford bail

The justice system was built to assume people are innocent until proven guilty, but thousands of Metro Detroiters who have been arrested but haven't been convicted may no...

Defender's share exclusive details from federal investigation into Detroit demolitions

The Local 4 Defenders learned new details of a multi-million dollar federal investigation into Detroit's $250 million demolition program.

Former addicts work as peer recovery coaches to help guide others in Canton Township

Answering the call when an addict needs help is much more of a passion than a job for Allison Herrst and Michele Baldori.

Experts warn parents: Minors have been selling illicit content on social media

Teenagers are selling naked pictures of themselves on social media platforms that some parents don't know exist.

Former Sen. Virgil Smith accuses Wayne County prosecutor of retribution in growing legal battle

There's a legal battle brewing between former state Sen. Virgil Smith and Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy.

Local 4 Defenders ride along with Troy police officer busting distracted drivers

Local 4 Defender Karen Drew rode along with Troy police officers as they busted distracted drivers.

Businessman Robert Carmack targets Detroit mayor Mike Duggan with new banners

Businessman Robert Carmack had two new banners fly over City Hall targeting Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.

Distracted driving in Michigan: What's included, potential fines and penalties

Michigan's distracted driving laws include more than just using your phone in the car.

Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick claims lawyer's relationship with judge affected his trial

Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is claiming his lawyer had a personal relationship with the judge in his case and it had a negative impact on his chances of a fair ...

Robert Carmack promises more plane banners targeting Detroit mayor during key court hearing

From mobile billboards to banners flying over the Detroit Tigers' Opening Day, businessman Robert Carmack has been a constant thorn in the side of Mayor Mike Duggan.