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.
Firefighters extricate driver from vehicle after crashing into Detroit funeral home
A driver of a white Ford Focus crashed into a funeral home on Gratiot Avenue and Mapleridge Street just north of E McNichols in Detroit early Friday morning.
Emergency personnel responded to the Andrews & Hardy Funeral Home just after 6 a.m. and worked for more than an hour to extricate the driver from the vehicle.
Melvindale police lieutenant to be sentenced Friday in assault, misconduct case
A Melvindale police lieutenant who was convicted last month of assault and battery and misconduct in office is scheduled to be sentenced at 9 a.m. Friday morning.
Matthew Furman was found guilty by a jury on April 23 for the two charges in connection with the alleged assault of a man during a July 2024 traffic stop, and found him not guilty of a felonious assault charge related to the same case.
Why Pontiac is fighting teen takeovers with a city-run kickback
Teen takeovers are spreading across Metro Detroit, and with them, a wave of violence.
In recent days, two separate gatherings in Detroit ended with two teens shot and injured. Now, the city of Pontiac is taking a different approach by fighting back with a city-organized event designed to give teens a safe, productive alternative.
Currently, social media posts are promoting an event that’s being labeled as part two after last Friday’s attempt.
Undercover investigation leads to closure of gas station on Detroit’s east side
A gas station on Detroit’s east side was shut down Thursday following an undercover police investigation.
The incident occurred at a BP gas station in the 4000 block of E Seven Mile Road, following allegations of illegal tobacco and marijuana sales, police said.
According to the Detroit Police Department’s Vice Unit, the business first came under scrutiny after being identified as a location allegedly selling tobacco products to minors.
Weather: Rain-free stretch ahead for Metro Detroit; ideal weather for Detroit Grand Prix
A beautiful stretch of weather is settling into Southeast Michigan, with rain-free conditions expected through at least the next seven days. Even though it is a cooler start this morning, due to the clear skies overnight, sunshine and warm temperatures will dominate the forecast today helping highs climb well above average across Metro Detroit around 80 degrees.
It will be one of the warmest days of the upcoming week, providing excellent conditions for outdoor activities. With a high UV index, make sure to have your sunglasses and sunscreen.