GENERATORS

A former Wayne County Roads Division employee is accused of conspiring to steal more than $1.7 million in county funds.

A West Bloomfield house was raided Tuesday after Wayne County Roads Division workers used $1.7 million in taxpayer money to fraudulently purchase 596 generators and sell them for personal profit, officials said.

A West Bloomfield house was raided Tuesday after Wayne County Roads Division workers used $1.7 million in taxpayer money to fraudulently purchase 596 generators and sell them for personal profit, officials said.

During power outages, people turn to portable generators to keep their lights and appliances working -- but experts warn that if those generators aren’t used properly, they can cause serious consequences.