MACOMB COUNTY NEWS
Former CBP officer from Macomb County sentenced for distributing child pornography
Read full article: Former CBP officer from Macomb County sentenced for distributing child pornographyA former U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer from Macomb County will spend six years in federal prison for distributing child porn.
Gas prices hit Michigan’s $8B boating industry hard as Memorial Day weekend arrives
Read full article: Gas prices hit Michigan’s $8B boating industry hard as Memorial Day weekend arrivesMichigan’s boating industry is feeling the pinch as marine fuel tops $6/gal -- well above street prices -- just in time for Memorial Day weekend.
Clinton Township man found guilty of murdering girlfriend, hiding her body for several months
Read full article: Clinton Township man found guilty of murdering girlfriend, hiding her body for several monthsA jury found a Clinton Township man guilty of murdering his girlfriend and hiding her body in the basement for at least seven months.
Yorkie named Teddy died in owner’s arms. The Sterling Heights man accused of killing him is facing felony charges
Read full article: Yorkie named Teddy died in owner’s arms. The Sterling Heights man accused of killing him is facing felony chargesA 31-year-old Sterling Heights man has been bound over on animal abuse charges after reportedly punching and killing his girlfriend’s dog.
Macomb County welcomes 3 new baby peregrine falcons to downtown Mount Clemens
Read full article: Macomb County welcomes 3 new baby peregrine falcons to downtown Mount ClemensThe Old Macomb County Building in downtown Mount Clemens has some new residents -- and they're the fastest animal on the planet.
$152M approved to upgrade Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Macomb County
Read full article: $152M approved to upgrade Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Macomb CountyLawmakers have approved a $152 million state funding package to upgrade Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Macomb County, part of a broader effort to prepare the installation for new military aircraft and secure its long-term future.
Dog sitter gets 2 charges for striking dog that escaped Macomb County home, prosecutors say
Read full article: Dog sitter gets 2 charges for striking dog that escaped Macomb County home, prosecutors sayA dog sitter in Macomb County was charged with two misdemeanors for striking a dog that escaped her care, prosecutors said.
Macomb County mom says missing son got in black SUV. Then she got messages claiming he was dead
Read full article: Macomb County mom says missing son got in black SUV. Then she got messages claiming he was deadEastpointe police are searching for a missing and endangered 17-year-old boy whose mom received messages claiming he died.
Warren hit-and-run suspect arrested hours after pedestrian killed crossing Van Dyke
Read full article: Warren hit-and-run suspect arrested hours after pedestrian killed crossing Van DykeA 24-year-old man was arrested less than 12 hours after a hit-and-run that killed a woman over the weekend in Macomb County.
How a handgun ended up in a preschooler’s backpack at a Macomb County Head Start program
Read full article: How a handgun ended up in a preschooler’s backpack at a Macomb County Head Start programA teacher’s instincts turned a routine morning into a police investigation at a Sterling Heights elementary school on Tuesday after a handgun was discovered inside a preschooler’s backpack.
Sterling Heights police respond to handgun found in bag of preschool student
Read full article: Sterling Heights police respond to handgun found in bag of preschool studentSterling Heights police responded to a elementary school after school staff reported that a handgun had been found in a student’s bag.
Macomb County man was asked to leave friends’ home. Then, he stabbed their dog, police say
Read full article: Macomb County man was asked to leave friends’ home. Then, he stabbed their dog, police sayA Macomb county man was allegedly asked to leave the Warren home of some friends after he made inappropriate comments, but police said he stabbed their dog in the process.
Several guns, cocaine found at home of Macomb County man banned from having guns, police say
Read full article: Several guns, cocaine found at home of Macomb County man banned from having guns, police saySeveral guns and cocaine were found at the home of a Macomb County man who is banned from having guns, police said.
He has 23 previous convictions. Now man with unique e-bike linked to 3 crimes in Macomb County
Read full article: He has 23 previous convictions. Now man with unique e-bike linked to 3 crimes in Macomb CountyA man with 23 previous convictions and a unique e-bike has been linked to crimes at three places around Macomb County, police said.
Man accused of leading Macomb County police chase with child in car to spend less than a year in jail
Read full article: Man accused of leading Macomb County police chase with child in car to spend less than a year in jailA Detroit man who pleaded no contest after police said he drove drunk, led Warren officers on a chase and crashed while his 9-year-old son was in the car was sentenced to jail on Wednesday.
We’re asking a family to evacuate their home in 10 minutes. Watch how they handle it
Read full article: We’re asking a family to evacuate their home in 10 minutes. Watch how they handle itHow would you respond if you were told you had to evacuate your home in just 10 minutes due to an emergency? Local 4 teamed up with a family in Shelby Township to test their preparedness -- and they have no idea what we’re going to ask them to do.
Eminem’s ex-wife, Kim Mathers, arrested again in Macomb County days after no-contest plea
Read full article: Eminem’s ex-wife, Kim Mathers, arrested again in Macomb County days after no-contest pleaThe ex-wife of rapper Eminem, Kimberley Anne Mathers, 51, of Chesterfield, was arrested again, this time in Macomb County.
A Macomb County man was banned from having guns. Police say they found several at his home -- and cocaine
Read full article: A Macomb County man was banned from having guns. Police say they found several at his home -- and cocaineA Macomb County man was arrested after police reportedly found guns, ammunition and cocaine in his home.
Redford man accused of using text messages to arrange illegal meeting with teen bound over to circuit court
Read full article: Redford man accused of using text messages to arrange illegal meeting with teen bound over to circuit courtA Redford man accused of arranging a sexual encounter with a 13-year-old girl at a public library waived his preliminary exam and was bound over to Macomb County Circuit Court on felony charges.
Ex-wife of rapper Eminem charged after alleged hit-and-run crash, pleads no contest
Read full article: Ex-wife of rapper Eminem charged after alleged hit-and-run crash, pleads no contestThe ex-wife of rapper Eminem, Kimberley Anne Mathers, 51, of Chesterfield, pleaded no contest after she was charged with an alleged hit-and-run crash.
Special needs hockey players from across country hit ice in St. Clair Shores
Read full article: Special needs hockey players from across country hit ice in St. Clair ShoresHockey players with special needs from across the country laced up their skates and hit the ice Saturday, learning new skills and making friends along the way.
Accused of drunk driving crash at 17 years old, now Macomb County man convicted of murder
Read full article: Accused of drunk driving crash at 17 years old, now Macomb County man convicted of murderHe was accused in a drunk driving crash when he was 17 years old, and now a Macomb County man has been convicted of murder.
‘Never give up’: Eastpointe teen defies odds, overcomes stroke, brain surgeries to attend senior prom
Read full article: ‘Never give up’: Eastpointe teen defies odds, overcomes stroke, brain surgeries to attend senior promSurrounded by friends and family, Destinee Hayes walked out to a standing ovation as she headed to her senior prom, a milestone her family once feared she might never reach.
‘Thank you, God’: Sterling Heights teen walks away from crash that split her car in two
Read full article: ‘Thank you, God’: Sterling Heights teen walks away from crash that split her car in twoA 19-year-old Sterling Heights woman is calling it a miracle after a crash split her car in half and she walked away with just some bruises.
Macomb County man accused of calling mail carrier racial slurs, threatening to grab gun
Read full article: Macomb County man accused of calling mail carrier racial slurs, threatening to grab gunA Macomb County man is facing multiple weapons charges after allegedly calling a mail carrier racial slurs and threatening to retrieve a rifle.
Day before trial, Warren hit-and-run driver pleads no contest in death of missing boy with autism
Read full article: Day before trial, Warren hit-and-run driver pleads no contest in death of missing boy with autismA 46-year-old Warren man accused of killing a 14-year-old boy with autism in a 2023 hit-and-run has pleaded no contest to all charges against him.
Warren community garden saved, set to expand after city council approves new lease
Read full article: Warren community garden saved, set to expand after city council approves new leaseA Warren community garden that was weeks away from being torn down now has a decade of stability and big plans to grow.