Stop-and-go traffic sparks road rage dispute in Oakland County; shots fired through back windshield
Two drivers got into a road rage dispute overnight while waiting in stop-and-go traffic on a freeway in Oakland County, and it led to shots being fired from a minivan through the other vehicle’s back windshield, police said.
Man goes to parents’ Oakland County home, uses brother’s old phone to download nude photos of children
A 39-year-old man was arrested for going to his parents’ home in Oakland County while they were out of town and using his brother’s old phone and a work laptop to download pictures of nude children, authorities said.
3 letter carriers charged for taking bribes from Farmington Hills man to help him steal credit cards
Three letter carriers have been charged for accepting bribes from a Farmington Hills man to help him steal credit cards from other people and intercept fraudulent COVID unemployment benefits he sent to homes along their routes, officials said.
Farmington Hills man bribes letter carriers to get credit cards, steals COVID unemployment benefits
A 28-year-old Farmington Hills man bribed letter carriers to obtain other people’s credit cards and later expanded his scheme to have those carriers intercept fraudulent COVID unemployment benefits he had filed for and sent to homes along their routes, officials said.
21 Metro Detroiters from 14 cities named in doctor-run opioid scheme tied to painful back injections
Twenty-one people from at least 14 different cities in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties have been named in a doctor-run scheme that involved addicted patients and drug dealers agreeing to painful, unnecessary back injections in exchange for opioids, federal officials said.
‘Yes, I am a monster’: Waterford man exploits at least 10 kids through blackmail, child porn, more
A self-described “sick monster” from Waterford Township has been sentenced to decades in prison after he sexually exploited at least 10 children through means such as blackmail, child pornography and assault.
Oakland County teen throws chemical mixture on dad, leaving him unconscious, covered in burns, police say
An Oakland County teenager has been charged for concocting a dangerous mixture with drain cleaner and throwing it on her father, leaving him unconscious with burns all over his body, officials said.
Man, woman from Pontiac arrested in car containing drugs, cash, officials say
ORION TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A man and a woman from Pontiac were arrested overnight after a deputy found them inside a car containing drugs and cash, officials said. A 19-year-old Pontiac woman sitting in the front passenger seat admitted to having a large amount of suspected narcotics in her clothing, according to the deputy. She turned the suspected narcotics over and was taken into custody without incident, authorities said. AdA K-9 unit arrived and conducted a search, alerting deputies to the center console and front seat areas of the vehicle, according to officials. Deputies said they found narcotic paraphernalia, a smaller sum of cash and suspected narcotics in the center console.
Orion Township man arrested after neighbor sees woman trying to escape mobile home through window
ORION TOWNSHIP, Mich. – An Orion Township man was arrested for beating his pregnant girlfriend after a neighbor saw the woman trying to escape through a window of the mobile home, only to be pulled back in, according to police. A neighbor called police and told them a woman had made several attempts to exit the mobile home, only to be pulled back inside, deputies said. When officials went to the front door, they were met by a woman, and a man was in the living room, according to authorities. AdThe 22-year-old Orion Township man told deputies he and his pregnant girlfriend, an 18-year-old Orion Township woman who also lived at the home, got into an argument about money, according to authorities. Police said the man told them he told his girlfriend to leave, but when she tried to do so he stopped her because she doesn’t have anywhere else to go.
Law enforcement warns public of scams on the rise in Metro Detroit
Then the scammers showed up on her doorstep. Police believe this scam is happening all over Metro Detroit and are on the rise. Ad“One said they were a West Bloomfield police officer another said FBI,” she recalled. That’s a whole different escalation.”Lawson said scams like this are on the rise in every city in Metro Detroit. More: Metro Detroit Crime News
Suspected barricaded gunman who was shot by police dies at Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak
A barricaded situation in Royal Oak ended Feb. 27, 2021 after the suspected gunman was fatally shot by police. (WDIV)ROYAL OAK, Mich. – The suspect in Saturday’s barricaded gunman incident in Royal Oak was pronounced dead Sunday morning by a physician at William Beaumont Hospital, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office confirmed. Sugg was shot by police Saturday night after a several-hour standoff in Royal Oak. Police said deputies and the Royal Oak Fire Department administered aid to the man and he was rushed to the Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Royal Oak Police Department at 248-246-3456.
Barricaded situation in Royal Oak ends, 34-year-old suspected gunman shot by police
ROYAL OAK, Mich. – A barricaded gunman situation in Royal Oak ended Saturday night when the suspected gunman was shot by police and rushed to a hospital. Police added he was heavily armed, wearing body armor and barricaded himself inside the Royal Oak residence. Authorities said communication was reestablished with the suspected gunman after the drone was disabled. Police said deputies and the Royal Oak Fire Department administered aid to the man and he was rushed to the Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Royal Oak Police Department at 248-246-3456.
Hazel Park detective arraigned on charges of embezzlement, conducting criminal enterprise
HAZEL PARK, Mich. – A former detective with the Hazel Park Police Department faced a judge Thursday on suspicion of stealing money meant to help the department. Sean Boucher, 45, of Warren, is accused of embezzling more than $65,000 in public asset forfeiture funds. It took several years for the case to make it to Thursday’s arraignment. Boucher had been under the investigation of the FBI for a while and their findings suggest there’s a clear breach of public trust. Boucher was given a $50,000 personal bond, but he is required to hand over his passport and can’t leave the state of Michigan.
Hazel Park detective charged with embezzling forfeiture funds, conducting criminal enterprise
HAZEL PARK, Mich. – Multiple felony charges have been filed against a Hazel Park police detective on suspicion of conducting a criminal enterprise and embezzling more than $65,000 in public asset forfeiture funds. “As a member of law enforcement, you pledge your professional life to the service of others, which is grounded in trust with the community in which an officer serves,” said attorney general Dana Nessel. The public asset forfeiture funds are used to support law enforcement operations through training, equipment and other resources. AdAuthorities allege Boucher embezzled about $68,000 for his own personal use over the course of several incidents between 2013 and 2017. Police said Boucher was placed on administrative leave Sept. 11, 2017 by the Hazel Park Police Department and suspended the following day.
Clawson police investigating first murder in city since 2004, officials say
CLAWSON, Mich. – Police in Clawson are investigating the first murder in the city since 2004, officials said. When police arrived they found the suspect outside of the victim’s home and he was placed under arrest. Police said they found a man who had been fatally shot inside the suspect’s home. READ: Clawson police find body while investigating assaultNo information has been released regarding the victim. The suspect is a 37-year-old man from Clawson.
Clawson police find body while investigating assault
CLAWSON, Mich. – Police discovered the victim of a homicide while investigating an assault Sunday in Clawson. Police said they found the suspect leaving the home when the arrived and he was placed under arrest for assault. During the investigation, police officers went to the suspect’s home, where police said they found the body of a man who had been shot to death. The suspect was described by police as a 37-year-old white man from Clawson. Police believe there are no additional threats to the public and the only suspect has been arrestedThe investigation is ongoing.
Clawson police find body while investigating assault
CLAWSON, Mich. – Police discovered the victim of a homicide while investigating an assault Sunday in Clawson. Police said they found the suspect leaving the home when the arrived and he was placed under arrest for assault. During the investigation, police officers went to the suspect’s home, where police said they found the body of a man who had been shot to death. The suspect was described by police as a 37-year-old white man from Clawson. Police believe there are no additional threats to the public and the only suspect has been arrestedThe investigation is ongoing.
Southfield police find 16-year-old Detroit girl with gunshot wound in back of car after reports of shots fired
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – Police said a 16-year-old girl from Detroit is in a hospital after being shot in Southfield. Southfield police responded to reports of a shooting on Friday at 2:50 a.m. in the area of 8 Mile Road and Lahser Road. Officers found a 16-year-old Detroit girl in the back seat of the vehicle who was bleeding. Police said the investigation revealed that the girl had been shot by a known subject. Police said the girl is in stable condition at an area hospital.
Michigan State Police investigating death of 3-year-old in Oakland County
HOLLY TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Michigan State Police troopers have opened an investigation in Holly Township after a 3-year-old child was found dead Sunday. The incident happened at the Groveland Manor mobile home park off Dixie Highway. Police said the mother’s boyfriend has been taken into custody. No additional details have been released. More information is expected to be made public on Monday.
Oakland County Narcotics Enforcement Team investigate home, club and uncover drugs, arctic foxes
PONTIAC, Mich. The Oakland County Narcotic Enforcement Team (NET) launched an investigation into a residence in the 30 block of Dakota Street -- and into an illegal underground rave club, which had been operating at 125 N. Saginaw in Pontiac. Two arctic foxes were also found being held in the backyard and turned over to Oakland County Animal Control. Police said information found at the Dakota Street residence led to them discovering the underground rave club on Saginaw Street. The business was known as the Uptown Music Club, and didnt have a business license to operate either. All three men have a pretrial conference scheduled at 50th District Court at 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 8.
Bloomfield Township police investigating after package stolen from homeowner’s porch
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Police responded to a larceny complaint captured on a homeowner’s Ring doorbell video, Bloomfield Township police said. The larceny happened in the 500 block of Pineway Circle on Aug. 18. Police said a tall man wearing a 3 teal winter mask, gray sweatshirt and dark pants stole a package from the homeowner’s porch at 4:43 a.m. The suspect tried to open the front door, but it was locked. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bloomfield Township Police at 248-433-7755.
Investigating into fatal shooting in West Bloomfield continues
WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich. Police are still investigating the events leading up to a fatal shooting that happened in West Bloomfield on Wednesday. A 47-year-old man who was shot in the stomach was taken into custody by Farmington Hills and West Bloomfield police as he attempted to leave the scene. The homeowner was shot multiple times but is expected to be OK. ORIGINAL STORY: West Bloomfield shooting: 1 killed, 2 injured at home on Chase CourtIt was a great effort (by police). We have multiple scenes, multiple investigations going.More: Metro Detroit Crime
One killed, two injured in shooting in West Bloomfield
WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich. One person has died and two other people have been injured in a shooting in West Bloomfield early Wednesday morning. The incident happened in the area of 14 Mile and Drake. That intersection is closed until further notice. An investigation is underway now. Stay with Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit for updates.
Police investigating after 1 killed, 2 injured in shooting at West Bloomfield home
WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich. Police are looking for answers after a shooting in a quiet West Bloomfield neighborhood Wednesday morning. ORIGINAL STORY: West Bloomfield shooting: 1 killed, 2 injured at home on Chase CourtIt happened in the 6000 block of Chase Court, near 12 Mile and Halsted roads. A 47-year-old man who was shot in the stomach was taken into custody by Farmington Hills and West Bloomfield police as he attempted to leave the scene. The homeowner was shot multiple times but is expected to be OK. We have multiple scenes, multiple investigations going.West Bloomfield police detectives are obtaining search warrants as the investigation continues.
Timeline of Wednesdays fatal West Bloomfield shooting
WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich. Police are looking for answers after a deadly shooting in a quiet West Bloomfield neighborhood Wednesday morning. Police said 10 shots were fired in the driveway of a home in the 6000 block of Chase Court, near 12 Mile and Halsted roads. READ: Police investigating after 1 killed, 2 injured in shooting at West Bloomfield home1:08 a.m. -- Homeowner returns home from work1:11 a.m. -- A black Dodge Charger drives by. 1:15 a.m. -- First West Bloomfield Police cruiser arrives. 1:17 a.m. -- Second West Bloomfield police cruiser arrives.
2 charged after detectives in Lyon Township stop a vehicle with equipment used to impersonate police
LYON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – On Saturday, officers in Lyon Township stopped a suspicious vehicle in the area of 400 Boyne Street. An Oakland County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Deputy arrived on scene to assist in a search for narcotics. On Saturday, officers in Lyon Township stopped a suspicious vehicle in the area of 400 Boyne Street. (Oakland County Sheriff's Office)On Saturday, officers in Lyon Township stopped a suspicious vehicle in the area of 400 Boyne Street. Both posted bond and are no longer being held at the Oakland County jail.
19-year-old woman shot inside Ferndale home
FERNDALE, Mich. – A 19-year old woman is in the hospital after being shot while lying in bed. ORIGINAL STORY: 19-year-old woman shot multiple times while sleeping at Ferndale homeIt happened on West Bennett near Eight Mile and Woodward. Neighbors know each other and there is not a lot of crime. Ferndale Police are looking into why someone shot inside a home on the street, that injured a 19-year old girl, “She was not sleeping. She was in her bedroom, we’re not sure what stage she was in, but she was not sleeping,” said Ferndale Police.
Police: Man with knife threatens others over drunk man vomiting in Oakland County restaurant
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. – Police are investigating a violent confrontation that happened at a Rochester Hills restaurant Saturday morning at about 2:45 a.m. According to authorities, an Oakland County Sheriff’s deputy observed a potential disturbance inside the Ram’s Horn Restaurant on Rochester Road. Police said inside the restaurant was a physical fight and one of the men involved was armed with a knife. Police said the fight started when a drunk man vomited in a bucket at a table. A man from another table reportedly took out a large pocket-knife, approached the table and requested one of the men at the table do something about the vomiting man.