Garden City man uses โtruth or dare,โ blackmail to make girls perform sex acts on selves, family, pets
A criminal complaint broke down how a Garden City man used games of โtruth or dareโ over Snapchat to receive nude images of young girls and then blackmail them with those images to force them to perform sex acts on themselves, siblings, and pets.
Wayne County families clean up after powerful afternoon storms
A lot of cleaning up to do after straight-line winds blew through Dearborn Heights, parts of Westland, Inkster, Garden City, and Detroit, bringing down large trees and power lines. DTE is reporting about 23,000 customers are still without power.
Detectives go for test drive in suspected Oakland County bank robberโs truck, arrest him
A suspected Oakland County bank robber who told a teller โpeople would dieโ if he didnโt receive money was arrested after detectives confirmed his identity by taking a test drive with him in his pickup truck, which he put up for sale, officials said.
Michigan GOP group launches ballot drive to โtightenโ voting laws, making it harder to vote for many
A group of Republican operatives in Michigan are launching a ballot drive to change voting and election laws, making it harder to vote for thousands, while evading a potential veto from Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Garden City police investigating after man, woman found dead in apparent murder-suicide
GARDEN CITY, Mich. โ Police said a man and woman were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide early Wednesday afternoon in Garden City. At about 12:29 p.m., authorities received a call about a man firing a gun at a woman in front of a home on Windsor Street near Henry Ruff Road. Responding officers found the two people outside of a home from apparent gunshot wounds. Police said a firearm believed to have been used in the shooting was found nearby. Police said both people were not members of the community, and at the time of the incident, the woman was in the city working on a home on Windsor Street.
Redford Township break-in suspect arrested after chase, accused of fighting with officers
REDFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. โ A 49-year-old Garden City man is accused of breaking into restaurants before leading police officers on a chase and injuring one of them Monday in Redford Township. Police said Mark Joseph Tulik broke into two restaurants in Redford Township. Officers stopped his vehicle near 5 Mile Road and Chatham Street but he fled. Police pursued but called off the chase when the suspectโs vehicle traveled into oncoming traffic near Michigan Avenue and Venoy Road. Police said a Redford Township officer received several stitches in the elbow region after fighting with the suspect.
Families forced out of homes after fire erupts at apartment building in Garden City
GARDEN CITY, Mich. โ Firefighters from multiple cities spent hours Wednesday night at the Bentley Square Apartments in Garden City after fire broke out in a first floor apartment. Investigators are still working on a cause as 911 callers believed it was electrical and started on a back patio. Firefighters went inside immediately to make sure everyone was out and started an interior attack on the blaze. We had to go defensive because it got inside the walls... and up in the second and third floor,โ said Garden City fire Lt. Daniel Neault. โMy apartment is completely trashed with smoke damage, water damage and fire damage if it hit there,โ said Taylor Sheldon.
Garden City offering COVID-19 vaccination appointments March 15
GARDEN CITY, Mich. โ Garden City will be making COVID-19 vaccinations available to residents 65 and older and those 50 or older with pre-existing conditions on Monday, March 15, 2021. The vaccinations will be administered at the Maplewood Community Center (31735 Maplewood, Garden City) between 9 a.m-3:30 p.m.As of Tuesday, the city said it is not sure if this will be a single dose vaccine (Johnson & Johnson) or a two-dose vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna). Residents must provide valid ID proving they are a Garden City resident when they arrive at Maplewood Center at their appointed time. You are not eligible to receive the Covid-19 vaccination if you have had a flu shot, shingles shot or any other vaccination in the last 14 days. Michigan COVID-19 vaccinations: How to find appointments, info on phases
Garden City police release details in fatal shooting in confrontation with DEA
Alonte Damar Murphy was fatally shot in front of a Garden City home on Feb. 24, 2021. GARDEN CITY, Mich. โ Police released details Saturday night regarding the fatal shooting of a 22-year-old man in Garden City. READ: Garden City family demands answers in fatal shooting in confrontation with DEAAccording to authorities, the incident began Feb. 24, just after 1:15 a.m. when a person entered the Garden City Police Department and said they had been the victim of domestic violence involving a firearm. Garden City police said they are unable to release further details until Michigan State Police complete its independent investigation into the fatal shooting. More: Metro Detroit CrimeThe National Domestic Violence Hotline offers confidential support 24/7 at 800-799-7233.
Garden City family demands answers in fatal shooting in confrontation with DEA
GARDEN CITY, Mich. โ A local mother is demanding answers from police after her son was shot during an investigation. UPDATE: Garden City police release details in fatal shooting in confrontation with DEAAlonte Murphyโs mother said he was shot outside his home Wednesday in Garden City. Autina Murphy was remembering her 22-year-old son, Alonte Murphy, Friday night. And they didnโt have to do him like that.โAdLocal 4 was there on Pardo Street in Garden City that night. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration said they were assisting Garden City Police Department with an investigation and members of DEA Detroit Task Force were involved in the shooting.
Tracking Metro Detroit snow totals on Feb. 16, 2021
Here we are tracking just how much snow is on the ground in Metro Detroit on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021. A bit further north -- in St. Clair County -- weโre seeing reports of more than 13 inches of snow -- 13.1 inches in Columbus, 11.5 inches in Lakeport, 5. 8 inches in Yale, 15.5 inches in Marysville and 12 inches in Peck (Sanilac County). In Genesee County, 9.5 inches in Flint and 8.2 inches in Grand Blanc. Forecast: Several inches of snow on the ground, more on the wayAdWeather resources:
Riverview man who allegedly held knife to girlfriendโs throat charged with domestic violence
RIVERVIEW, Mich. โ Riverview resident Kyle Duke, 21, was arrested on Sunday for physically assaulting his 19-year-old girlfriend from Garden City. On Sunday at around 5 p.m. officers were called to an apartment complex in the 17000 block of Fort Street in Riverview. Duke allegedly repeatedly punched and kicked his girlfriend to prevent her from calling police for help. The victim stated that Duke held a knife to her throat. Weโre grateful that the victimโs injuries were not more significant given the alleged involvement of a knife during the incident.
Grandparents fatally stabbed in Garden City double murder-suicide
GARDEN CITY, Mich. โ A Metro Detroit family is in shock after losing a grandfather and grandmother in a fatal stabbing Wednesday, just before Christmas. According to authorities, three people have died in an apparent murder-suicide case after a man threatened to kill himself during a 911 call. RELATED: โShe didnโt deserve thisโ -- Grandmother killed in potential murder-suicide in Garden CityOrtega, a grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother, had been stabbed to death. Her husband, 81-year-old Juan Ortega, was rushed to the hospital with stab wounds, where he succumbed to his injuries. More: Metro Detroit crime news
Garden City apparent murder-suicide: Grandparents killed after man makes concerning 911 call
Maria Ortega, 77, was killed in an apparent murder-suicide in Garden City on Dec. 23, 2020. GARDEN CITY, Mich. โ Sources and Garden City police told Local 4 three people have died in an apparent murder-suicide case after a man threatened to kill himself during a 911 call. Garden City police received a call at 10:52 a.m. Wednesday from a man in his 20s who said he was going to kill himself, officials said. The scene of an apparent murder-suicide in Garden City on Dec. 23, 2020. Garden City police continue to investigate the incident.
Police find 2 dead, 1 injured at Garden City home after apparent murder-suicide 911 call
GARDEN CITY, Mich. โ Two people, including a 77-year-old grandmother, were found dead Wednesday in an apparent murder-suicide in Garden City, according to police. UPDATE: Grandparents killed after man makes concerning 911 callOfficials said they received a call at 10:52 a.m. Wednesday that led them to the home. The 911 call came from an unidentified man who told dispatch he was going to kill himself and that the location should be tracked, officials said. RELATED: โShe didnโt deserve thisโ -- Grandmother killed in potential murder-suicide in Garden CityItโs believed the person who made the call was a relative in their 20s. Maria Ortega, 77, was the other person killed, police believe.
โShe didnโt deserve thisโ -- Grandmother killed in potential murder-suicide in Garden City
GARDEN CITY, Mich. โ Police are investigating what they believe is a murder-suicide in Garden City that left a 77-year-old grandmother dead. Police said they found the body of Maria Ortega, a grandmother of 10 and also a great-grandmother, inside the home. โShe was the most generous person we know of and she was always there when we needed her,โ said Sandy Quintana. โItโs just so hard right now because it was so unexpected.โGarden City police released few details about the investigation. โMy grandmother was the most supportive and generous person that I know of.
These neighborhoods shine bright with holiday light shows
Jump in the car with the family and hit the road! There are a lot of neighborhoods in Metro Detroit that have homes with holiday light shows that are like seeing a professional show. Kila Peeples found a couple of holiday light shows that are worth checking out after hours. One is the Bostick Family home on Sheridan Street in Garden City which has lights dancing to a playlist of songs that range from traditional holiday music to movie soundtracks. Another home Kila went to is the Busch Family light show, where you can see music videos and celebs dancing on a tree during the 45-minute show,Watch the video above to see how amazing these light shows (and the families that run them) are!
Metro Detroit weather: Cool sunshine
DETROIT โ Tuesdayโs storm played out pretty much as expected in southeastern Michigan. Highs rebounding into the low 40s (5 degrees Celsius), although the breeze will obviously make it feel cooler. Todayโs sunrise is at 7:44 a.m., and todayโs sunset is at 5:02 p.m.Mostly clear Wednesday evening, then becoming partly cloudy late at night. Mostly cloudy Thursday night, with lows near 30 degrees (-1 degree Celsius). Mostly cloudy Friday night, with lows in the mid to upper 20s (-3 to -2 degrees Celsius).
View: SE Michigan snowfall totals for Dec. 1-2, 2020
Local 4 meteorologist Paul Gross was born in Detroit and has spent his entire life and career right here in southeast Michigan. Paul has researched, written and produced eight half-hour documentaries for WDIV, as well as many science, historical and environmental stories.
Metro Detroit restaurants offer free meals to those alone on Thanksgiving
Knowing that, some Metro Detroit restaurants came up with a solution. โIโm an emotional guy, I feel for those people,โ said Joe Ciamillo. Joe Ciamillo and his sister, Ashley Ciamillo, own Joeโs Italian Take-Out on 23 Mile Road in Shelby Township. โEspecially older people who really look forward to being with their family,โ Joe Ciamillo said. โWe usually get together with our family for Thanksgiving.โAnyone who has to celebrate Thanksgiving alone due to COVID-19 can get a free meal from Joeโs Italian Take-Out.
How Detroitโs Wayne 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. Overall, Wayne County was a definitive vote for Biden -- 68.12% of the vote. 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). Share it with Trust Index๐ง Sign up for our Election Results newsletter to get election results updates sent right to your inbox:
Garden City reports water service interruption
GARDEN CITY, Mich. The city of Garden City is reporting a water service interruption on Tuesday. According to the city, water service has been interrupted throughout the city due to work being done by the Great Lakes Water Authority. Restoration efforts are underwayWhen water is restored it could result in brown water to areas of the City, reads a statement from the city. Please check your water before doing laundry or avoid doing laundry at all if you see any discoloration of your water. Running your faucets if you see brown water after the water work is complete will eliminate the problem.
25,000 children in Wayne County to receive masks through $200,000 donation
WAYNE COUNTY, Mich. A $200,000 two-part donation is set to provide masks to about 25,000 children in Wayne County, Wayne County Commission announced Thursday. The Commission approved the donation from Ballmer Giving LLC of Bellevue, Washington. The other half of the donation will be allocated toward the Save-A-Life Program for convalescent plasma donation as a treatment for COVID-19. This is a wonderful gift and we are very grateful to receive it, Commission Chair Alisha Bell said in a news release. According to the release, Ballmer Giving LLC was created by Steve Ballmer, who is the former Microsoft CEO and current Los Angeles Clipper owner.
ClickOnDetroit NIGHTSIDE report -- Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Elise Ramsey, an investigator with the Michigan Humane Society, said shell go anywhere to stop animal cruelty. Officials believe Cyber Criminals are looking to target thousands of students learning online in Michigan. U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to deploy federal agents to cities across the country, including Detroit, amid ongoing national protests. Activists have been trying to stop students and teachers from attending in-person summer school in Detroit. On Tuesday, judge Arthur Tarnow ruled that all summer school students must be tested for coronavirus (COVID-19) in the next two days in order for classes to continue.
Garden City man charged after post seeking sex with dogs triggers undercover investigation
GARDEN CITY, Mich. โ A Garden City man was charged after posting an ad seeking sex with dogs that triggered an undercover investigation and led to the discovery of an injured rabbit, according to authorities. Elise Ramsey, an investigator with the Michigan Humane Society, said sheโll go anywhere to stop animal cruelty. A recent case in Garden City was incredibly disturbing, she said. Ramsey answered the ad and began an undercover text exchange with the poster, exposing sickening and exhausting evidence, she said. The big picture is going to be much better.โCharges in the case were approved last Friday against Jacob Peltz, 27, of Garden City.
Garden City man charged after post seeking sex with dogs triggers undercover investigation
Garden City man charged after post seeking sex with dogs triggers undercover investigationPublished: July 21, 2020, 6:40 pmA Garden City man was charged after posting an ad seeking sex with dogs that triggered an undercover investigation and led to the discovery of an injured rabbit, according to authorities.
Garden City residents complain about smell from vacant house full of cats -- want something done
GARDEN CITY, Mich. โ Residents in Garden City said an empty house full of cats has been a problem for years but the city hadnโt been doing anything about it. They said there are at least two dozen cats living in that house -- and the smell, especially when itโs hot outside, can be unbearable. Local 4 crews were there on Wednesday afternoon when police went to the house and broke down the front door. Videos show cats cramped on window sills, couches, tables and cages piled high with piles of feces and food on the floor. She collects cats from local shelters and leaves them in the house.
Garden City man accused of targeting, killing sex workers in Detroit
GARDEN CITY, Mich. A Garden City man is facing charges after he allegedly targeted and killed sex workers in Southwest Detroit. MORE: Man accused of deliberately, repeatedly striking pregnant woman in hit-and-runLawrence Paul Mills III is accused of murdering two women and assaulting two other women. Detroit police Chief James Craig described what Mills allegedly did. Craig said Mills allegedly hit and wounded a 34-year-old woman on Oct. 16, 2017. Mills is also accused of striking another victim with his vehicle on Dec. 22, 2017.
Garden City Hospital to resume non-emergency procedures
GARDEN CITY, Mich. โ Garden City Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, has started to schedule elective surgeries and procedures. This comes after coronavirus (COVID-19) guidelines were announced by state and local health officials. The hospital is following guidelines that were established by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, the American College of Surgeons, American Society of Anesthesiologists, Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses and the American Hospital Association. Patients and visitors will be required to pass through a hospital screening station where their temperatures will be taken before the enter the building, according to a news release. All patients and visitors are asked to wear a mask at all times.
Snow emergencies issued in Metro Detroit for Feb. 25-26 -- view list here
With several inches of snow expected Tuesday night into Wednesday, several Metro Detroit communities are issuing snow emergencies. Bookmark these pages:Communities will issue snow emergencies to alert drivers that vehicles should be moved from city streets to make way for snow plow trucks. Here is the list of snow emergencies:Wayne County:Garden City -- in effect 8 a.m. Wednesday until further notice -- โFor the safety of your vehicles and for snow removal purposes, vehicle parking is prohibited on City streets during a snow emergency. Vehicles may not be put back in the street until the snow emergency has been cancelled,โ reads a statement from the city. Southgate -- in effect from 8 a.m. Wednesday until 4 p.m. ThursdayMacomb County:Fraser -- in effect 6 p.m. Tuesday until further notice -- the city is asking residents not to park vehicles on any city street after 8 p.m. so city plows can clear all surface streets.
Garden City police buy ballistic vests, helmets for firefighters
GARDEN CITY, Mich. โ Garden City police gifted the cityโs firefighters with ballistic vest and helmets this week. According to police, the vests and helmets would be used if there is an active shooter situation because the police and fire departments are developing a response to such situations. The police decided to pay it forward after K-9 Rudy received a donated ballistic vest. The Garden City Kiwanis hosted a special fundraiser to purchase Rudyโs body armor.
Garden City police seek man wanted in connection with home invasion
GARDEN CITY, Mich. โ Garden City police are looking for a man wanted in connection with a home invasion last month. Police said the man broke into a home at about 2 p.m. on Jan. 30. Police did not specify the exact location of the home because of the ongoing investigation, but they said it was between Ford Road and Marquette Street and between Hubbard Street and Venoy Road. Officials provided photos of the man and a vehicle. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 734-793-1717.
Garden City police K-9 Rudy receives donated body armor vest
GARDEN CITY, Mich. โ A fundraiser helped purchase a body armor vest for Garden Cityโs police K-9, Rudy. The Garden City Kiwanis hosted the special fundraiser to get Rudy the vest. He was presented with his new gear Monday. RELATED: Meet Zeke, the Wayne Police Departmentโs new therapy dogThe dog is a staple of the cityโs police department. He attends many community events and even dons a bow tie at the high schoolโs prom each year.
Man faces charges after Garden City bank robbed at gunpoint
GARDEN CITY, Mich. โ A man is facing charges after police say he robbed a bank in Garden City at gunpoint Wednesday. Michael Allen Harris is charged with bank robbery, armed robbery, assault with intent to rob while armed, carrying a concealed weapon, assault with a dangerous weapon and four counts of felony firearm. Police said a call was received around 1:45 p.m. about an armed robbery at the DFCU Financial on Merriman Road, near Warren Road. When officers arrived, they saw a man who matched the description of the robber and a foot pursuit ensued. When police caught the man, later identified as Harris, they said they recovered a handgun, ski mask and money taken during the robbery.
The Taco Stand Taqueriaโs Garden City location opens this week
GARDEN CITY, Mich. โ The Taco Stand Taqueriaโs newest location is slated to open this week. The popular Downriver taco joint will open its Garden City restaurant Friday at Ford and Inkster roads. Its other locations are in Allen Park and Taylor.
Downriverโs The Taco Stand Taqueria announces Garden City location
GARDEN CITY, Mich. โ The Taco Stand Taqueria is coming to Garden City. The popular Mexican eatery has two other locations in Allen Park and Taylor. The newest one will open at Inkster and Ford roads, the restaurant announced Monday in a Facebook post. An opening date hasnโt been revealed yet.
Man charged with attacking woman at Garden City Hospital sentenced to mental health care facility
GARDEN CITY, Mich. โ A man charged with attacking a woman while she brought dinner to her father at Garden City Hospital was sentenced Wednesday to a mental health care facility. John Deliz is accused of attacking Andrea Murphy, 45, in June. Police said Deliz was in a bed and had an IV in his arm when he got up and punched Murphy in the face. Sentencing in Garden City attackLocal 4 cameras were in court Wednesday as Deliz was sentenced in the Garden City case. Deliz was sentenced to a mental health care facility, and Murphy was told thereโs no time for a tether and no guarantee Deliz wonโt walk out the front door.
Garden City man, 75, charged with shooting caregiver, her uncle
GARDEN CITY, Mich. - A 75-year-old Garden City man has been charged with 10 felonies after he shot his caregiver and her uncle, police said. Garden City officers were called at 11:01 a.m. Monday to a home in the 180 block of Belton Street, according to authorities. A 62-year-old Garden City man had been shot outside the home, police said. He was treated by emergency medical officials before being taken to a nearby hospital, authorities said. The 42-year-old Garden City woman was found and taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, officials said.