CRIME

Man faces new charges after Detroit police say he set woman who is pregnant with twins on fire

1 arrested after man calls 911 to say he’d been shot in the head, Adrian police say

Youth pastor from St. Clair County charged with criminal sexual conduct involving 4 children

How a father and son used drug addiction, violence, sex dates to run a Detroit prostitution house

A father and son have been sentenced for using crack cocaine, heroin and threats of violence to force women with addictions to go on sex dates as part of the duo’s drug and prostitution house in Detroit.

Police: Man dies after being shot several times at Detroit restaurant

A man has died after being shot several times Saturday night at a restaurant on Detroit’s west side, police said.

Police arrest cousin of missing Eastpointe teen Zion Foster

The cousin of a teenage girl who went missing from Eastpointe was arrested Saturday on a felony warrant related to the case.

Macomb County sheriff testifies at Eric Smith’s embezzlement hearing

Former Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith appeared via Zoom on Friday for his preliminary exam in his embezzlement hearing.

Detroit man accused of pouring lighter fluid on pregnant girlfriend, setting her on fire

Detroit police found a woman severely burned inside the basement of a home after her boyfriend poured lighter fluid on her and set her on fire, according to authorities.

33-year-old Detroit man dies after being shot, crashing car into Oak Park apartment building

A 33-year-old Detroit man has died after he was shot and then crashed his car into an apartment complex in Oak Park.

Officials seize over 2,027 pounds of marijuana from trailer in Port Huron

Officials seized over 2,027 pounds of marijuana Thursday from a trailer coming into Port Huron from Canada.

Canton man gets 19 years in prison for sexually exploiting girl since she was 5 years old

A Canton Township man has been sentenced to 19 years in prison after he told a young girl to make pornographic videos on a cellphone around 30 times, officials said.

Farmington Hills pharmacist sentenced to prison for role in $9.8 million fraud scheme

A Dearborn Heights man who worked at a pharmacy in Farmington Hills has been sentenced to prison for his role in a $9.8 million fraud scheme.

Man shot, killed outside Oak Park apartment complex

A 33-year-old man was shot and killed outside of an apartment complex Thursday night.

News Brief, 1/21/2022, 7 a.m. Update

Here is a 7 a.m. news update for Metro Detroit on Jan. 21, 2022

Police: Housekeeper stole items totaling $570K from homes in several Metro Detroit communities

A housekeeper is accused of stealing from families in several Metro Detroit communities including Grosse Pointe, Sylvan Lake, West Bloomfield and Birmingham.

Man charged after Detroit officers find severely burned woman who could barely move

A man is facing charges after officers said they discovered a woman with severe burns who could barely move lying on a bed in a Detroit basement.

Boyfriend charged with murdering, dismembering missing Detroit mother

The boyfriend of a Detroit mother who was reported missing last month has been charged with killing her and dismembering her body, officials said.

Police link white car to attempted abduction of 12-year-old at Canton bus stop

Police have linked a white car to the attempted abduction of a 12-year-old boy at a bus stop in Canton Township.

West Bloomfield housekeeper stole luxury, sentimental items from at least 20 people, police say

A housekeeper from West Bloomfield is accused of stealing luxury and sentimental items from at least 20 people throughout Southeast Michigan.

Former priest from Oakland, Wayne sentenced for sexual abuse of teenagers

A former priest from Oakland and Wayne counties has been sentenced to prison for sexually abusing teenagers.

Ann Arbor resident wakes up to man in bedroom, stolen items

Police are looking for a man who invaded a house on the 1000 block of Michigan Avenue this weekend.

Boyfriend in custody after remains believed to belong to mother of 4 found in attic

Police said all signs are pointing to the human remains police discovered at a home on Detroit’s west side as belonging to a missing mother of four.

Ex-Detroit city councilman sentenced to 2 years in prison for bribery

Former Detroit City Councilman Andre Spivey has been sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to a bribery charge in connection with the federal probe into a Detroit corruption scandal.

Man charged with involuntary manslaughter after 1-year-old Roseville girl dies from head injury

A 28-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of a 1-year-old Roseville girl.

Detroit police Chief James White updates 2 missing person cases

Detroit police Chief James White updated two missing person cases and provided more information on human remains that were discovered earlier this week.

‘All things point to’ human remains found at Detroit home being missing mother of 4, chief says

All signs are pointing to the human remains police discovered at a home on Detroit’s west side belonging to a missing mother of four, authorities said.

Man tried to abduct 12-year-old Canton boy from bus stop, police say

Police are investigating after a 12-year-old boy said a man tried to abduct him at a bus stop near College Park Mobile Homes in Canton Township.

Ex-Detroit city councilman sentenced to 2 years in prison for bribery

Former Detroit City Councilman Andre Spivey has been sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to a bribery charge in connection with the federal probe into a Detroit corruption scandal.

Pontiac father accused of shaking 3-month-old son for crying

A Pontiac father is facing a child abuse charge after he told police he shook his 3-month-old son because he became frustrated with the boy’s crying, authorities said.

2 shot by person with high-powered rifle in Monroe, police say

At least two people were shot in Monroe overnight by someone with a high-powered rifle, according to police.

Both sides await sentencing for former Detroit City Council member Andre Spivey

As we inch closer to sentencing for former Detroit City Council member Andre Spivey, one of the most significant deciding factors in how severe his sentencing will be is how much he’s cooperated with the FBI during this investigation.

Police believe remains found in Detroit home belong to missing mother of 4

Human remains were found inside a home on Detroit’s west side and they’re believed to belong to a missing mother of four.

1 arrested after shots fired at deputies on Detroit’s east side

One person has been taken into custody after shots were fired at deputies on Detroit’s east side, police said.

Former Michigan State football star Malik McDowell accused of being naked in public, attacking officer

Former Michigan State football star Malik McDowell has been arrested in Florida on accusations that he walked naked into a children’s learning center and attacked an officer.

Detroit police seek man who killed worker, robbed market on city’s west side

Detroit police are searching for a man who shot and killed a worker while robbing a market on the city’s west side.

Teens assault 79-year-old man, commit home invasion in Ann Arbor, police say

Police are looking for four teens accused of home invasion and assault on a 79-year-old man in Ann Arbor.

Police looking for men accused of assaulting 79 year old Ann Arbor resident

Four men pretending to have car trouble assaulted a 79-year-old Ann Arbor man just before 3 a.m. on Monday.