MACOMB COUNTY NEWS
‘How young you want him?:’ FBI charges Warren man in child sex abuse video case
Read full article: ‘How young you want him?:’ FBI charges Warren man in child sex abuse video caseA Warren man is charged with receiving and possessing child sexually abusive material after investigators say they found dozens of explicit videos sent to him through a mobile messaging app.
Police called over drunk driver outside Oakland County Planet Fitness, what they found inside the vehicle
Read full article: Police called over drunk driver outside Oakland County Planet Fitness, what they found inside the vehicleA 59-year-old Sterling Heights man was arrested after police responded to a report of a possible drunk driver in the parking lot of a Planet Fitness.
Popular waterfront event venue reopens after devastating fire forced months-long closure in Macomb County
Read full article: Popular waterfront event venue reopens after devastating fire forced months-long closure in Macomb CountyA popular waterfront event venue in Macomb County reopened after an electrical fire earlier this year forced the facility to close for months and undergo extensive repairs.
‘The heartbeat of all of us’: Family mourns man killed in Warren police chase
Read full article: ‘The heartbeat of all of us’: Family mourns man killed in Warren police chaseA Warren police pursuit ended in tragedy early Thursday morning when a fleeing vehicle ran a red light and slammed into an innocent driver who was pulling over for sirens.
Grand Jury indicts Detroit man for crack cocaine allegedly linked to Warren motel overdose deaths
Read full article: Grand Jury indicts Detroit man for crack cocaine allegedly linked to Warren motel overdose deathsA federal grand jury in Detroit has indicted Randolph Abner III, 63, alleging he intentionally possessed with intent to distribute crack cocaine that may have resulted in the death of two people in a Warren motel room.
Sterling Heights launches fireworks safety initiative after 1,240+ calls for service since 2020
Read full article: Sterling Heights launches fireworks safety initiative after 1,240+ calls for service since 2020Sterling Heights is launching a new advocacy effort to give Michigan communities greater authority over fireworks regulations and safety measures.
Out-of-state woman arrested hours after robbing Comerica Bank in Sterling Heights
Read full article: Out-of-state woman arrested hours after robbing Comerica Bank in Sterling HeightsA woman was arrested hours after a bank robbery in Sterling Heights, following a multi-agency investigation that led authorities to recover most of the stolen money.
Detroit teen charged in connection to string of vehicle infotainment thefts in Macomb County
Read full article: Detroit teen charged in connection to string of vehicle infotainment thefts in Macomb CountyThe Sheriff’s Office says its investigating 29 thefts of Ram infotainment systems across the county since April.
Jury clears former Warren officer in high-speed chase that killed 2, families continue legal battle
Read full article: Jury clears former Warren officer in high-speed chase that killed 2, families continue legal battleFormer Warren police officer James Burke was cleared of all charges by a jury on Thursday, including two counts of involuntary manslaughter and related charges stemming from a 2024 high-speed crash that killed two men.
PWHL Detroit signs Macomb County native Taylor Girard to 2-year contract
Read full article: PWHL Detroit signs Macomb County native Taylor Girard to 2-year contractProfessional Women’s Hockey League Detroit has signed Macomb County native forward Taylor Girard to a two-year standard player agreement ahead of the team’s inaugural 2026-27 season.
We spoke to new Priority Waste CEO in a parking lot. Here’s what he said
Read full article: We spoke to new Priority Waste CEO in a parking lot. Here’s what he saidFor months, Priority Waste customers have been reaching out to us with complaints about their trash pickup service. We tracked down the company’s new CEO and spoke to him about the frustrations in a parking lot.
Clintondale High School students attend community prom after threat cancels event
Read full article: Clintondale High School students attend community prom after threat cancels eventClintondale High School students who lost their prom after a threat canceled the official event earlier this month still got their night, thanks to a community-organized celebration in downtown Mount Clemens.
Man found passed out in car with girlfriend’s body in Roseville convicted of her murder
Read full article: Man found passed out in car with girlfriend’s body in Roseville convicted of her murderA 45-year-old man from Sterling Heights has been convicted of first-degree murder in the brutal death of his girlfriend.
Troy police tip leads to arrest of Macomb County man on child sex abuse, CSAM charges
Read full article: Troy police tip leads to arrest of Macomb County man on child sex abuse, CSAM chargesA 45-year-old Macomb County man is facing multiple charges after allegedly sexually assaulting a child and possessing child sexually abusive material.
Clinton Township man accused of stabbing woman to death and stealing her car, phone, keys
Read full article: Clinton Township man accused of stabbing woman to death and stealing her car, phone, keysA Clinton Township man is facing a murder charge in connection with the death of a woman with whom he was allegedly in a relationship.
‘You made me look like an idiot’: New video shows chaotic end in stolen U-Haul chase in Macomb County
Read full article: ‘You made me look like an idiot’: New video shows chaotic end in stolen U-Haul chase in Macomb CountyNew police body camera video obtained by Local 4 shows what deputies say was the chaotic end of a chase involving a stolen U-Haul in Macomb County.
Former Warren police officer James Burke acquitted in fatal 2024 crash that killed best friends
Read full article: Former Warren police officer James Burke acquitted in fatal 2024 crash that killed best friendsA Macomb County jury acquitted former Warren Police officer James Burke of all charges Thursday, clearing him of two counts of involuntary manslaughter and related charges stemming from a 2024 high-speed crash that killed two men.
Former Warren officer found not guilty of manslaughter in high-speed crash that killed 2
Read full article: Former Warren officer found not guilty of manslaughter in high-speed crash that killed 2Former Warren police officer James Burke, who was charged with manslaughter in a high-speed crash that killed two men in 2024, was found not guilty by a jury on all charges.
Jury reaches verdict in trial of ex-Warren officer charged in deadly high-speed crash
Read full article: Jury reaches verdict in trial of ex-Warren officer charged in deadly high-speed crashA jury has reached a verdict in the trial of former Warren police officer James Burke, who is charged with manslaughter in a high-speed crash that killed two men nearly two years ago.
Warren woman bound over after 24 animals seized from ‘deplorable conditions’
Read full article: Warren woman bound over after 24 animals seized from ‘deplorable conditions’A Warren County woman waived her Preliminary Exam on a felony charge related to her alleged care of multiple animals in her home.
Police shooting that killed 15-year-old Macomb County boy ruled justified, body camera video released
Read full article: Police shooting that killed 15-year-old Macomb County boy ruled justified, body camera video releasedA police shooting that left a 15-year-old boy dead last month has been ruled justified, and newly released body camera footage shows the tense moments leading up to the deadly encounter.
Police investigate possible arson of radar trailer in Macomb County
Read full article: Police investigate possible arson of radar trailer in Macomb CountyPolice are investigating a possible arson after a Clinton Township Police Department radar trailer was found on fire along Canal Road last week, officials said.
Priority Waste CEO responds to complaints over missed garbage collections in SE Michigan
Read full article: Priority Waste CEO responds to complaints over missed garbage collections in SE MichiganResidents across southeast Michigan have had enough. Missed trash pickups, delayed collections, and unanswered phone calls have plagued Priority Waste customers for more than a year, and now, the company’s newly appointed CEO is speaking out.
Judge allows former Macomb County wrestling ref to attend middle school graduation despite felony charges
Read full article: Judge allows former Macomb County wrestling ref to attend middle school graduation despite felony chargesA Macomb County Circuit Court judge has granted a former high school wrestling referee and coach permission to attend a middle school graduation ceremony, despite a pending felony criminal case against him.
Community steps up to host prom for Clintondale seniors after gun threat canceled high school event
Read full article: Community steps up to host prom for Clintondale seniors after gun threat canceled high school eventCommunity members, alumni, and local businesses are stepping in to give Clintondale High School seniors a prom-like sendoff after the school’s prom was canceled due to a gun threat last week, about an hour before it was set to begin.
Clintondale High School prom won’t be rescheduled, district announces refunds
Read full article: Clintondale High School prom won’t be rescheduled, district announces refundsClintondale Community Schools will refund all purchased prom tickets after determining it cannot reschedule the event while an investigation into a potential safety threat remains active.
A Michigan scout saves his mom from choking, now she can watch him graduate
Read full article: A Michigan scout saves his mom from choking, now she can watch him graduateAndrew Yakubesan used his boy scout training to save his mother’s life when she began choking during dinner, now he graduates in a few days.
Mount Clemens woman sentenced to 60 days in jail, 5 years probation in child porn case
Read full article: Mount Clemens woman sentenced to 60 days in jail, 5 years probation in child porn caseJasmine Ellise Rix, 29, of Mt. Clemens, faced multiple charges of aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material and using a computer to commit a crime.
6 months after a Macomb County crash killed a 5-year-old, her father is charged with OWI
Read full article: 6 months after a Macomb County crash killed a 5-year-old, her father is charged with OWIA 31-year-old Lapeer man is facing multiple felony charges after a head-on crash on Thanksgiving killed a 5-year-old girl and seriously injured three other people in Macomb County.