Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. So, let’s get to the news.
Teen says he was zip-tied, tortured in couples’ Plymouth Township home linked to dog mauling
Plymouth Township police said a disturbing series of investigations tied to the same household has led to disturbing charges, including child abuse, torture, unlawful imprisonment, and narcotics trafficking.
“To have someone mauled, and then to uncover all of these other allegations afterward, it’s very concerning,” Plymouth Township Police Chief James H. Knittel Jr told Local 4.
Livonia woman says she fought off masked intruder seen on Ring camera during attempted break-in
A Livonia woman says she fought off a masked man who appeared to be trying to break into her family’s home in the area of Newburgh Road and Six Mile Road early Wednesday.
Police are asking neighbors to report anything suspicious as investigators work to identify the suspect.
Victoria Williams said when she got home from work, she initially didn’t notice a notification from her family’s Ring camera facing their deck. As she prepared to let her dog out, she realized something was wrong.
Police find human remains inside home during missing persons search on Detroit’s east side
Police said they’ve found human remains inside a home during their missing persons search on Detroit’s east side.
The incident occurred on Wednesday (May 13) while following up on a tip related to their ongoing missing-persons search.
Grosse Pointe Woods doctor convicted in opioid prescription and tax fraud scheme
A Grosse Pointe Woods doctor has been convicted of failing to declare and pay taxes on income from illegally selling prescriptions, and of failing to declare and pay taxes on income received from corporations he controlled, which were registered in the names of others.
Peter Nwoke, 50, was convicted on charges related to the operation of his medical practice, Divine Medical Care and Divine Medical Services.
Weather: Warmer days ahead for Metro Detroit with scattered rain chances
After a chilly, fall-like Wednesday, temperatures begin to rebound today. Morning conditions remain cool, with afternoon highs reaching only the low to mid-60s which is about 5 to 10 degrees below normal. However, it’s definitely an improvement from yesterday. Expect a mix of sunshine and clouds through the day. Lows drop back into the seasonal 40s tonight.