Oakland County man pleads no contest to beating, choking 9-year-old son
Read full article: Oakland County man pleads no contest to beating, choking 9-year-old sonThe man accused of beating and choking his 9-year-old son in Pontiac, because the boy fell asleep on the couch, pleaded no contest to his charges.
9-year-old went to hospital weighing 33 pounds. Now Oakland County parents, brother face charges
Read full article: 9-year-old went to hospital weighing 33 pounds. Now Oakland County parents, brother face chargesA 9-year-old boy showed up to an Oakland County hospital weighing 33 pounds, and now his parents and their oldest son are facing charges.
Pontiac couple in decade-long relationship dead in apparent murder-suicide; 5 kids left behind
Read full article: Pontiac couple in decade-long relationship dead in apparent murder-suicide; 5 kids left behindA woman and her boyfriend of 10 years were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide in Oakland County, officials said.
Oakland County couple in 10-year relationship found dead in apparent murder-suicide, sheriff says
Read full article: Oakland County couple in 10-year relationship found dead in apparent murder-suicide, sheriff saysA Pontiac woman and her longtime live-in boyfriend were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide on Thursday, officials said. They leave behind five children ranging in age from four to 15.
Person in ski mask seen lingering near bus stops for Oakland County school, police say
Read full article: Person in ski mask seen lingering near bus stops for Oakland County school, police sayOakland County Sheriff’s Office detectives are investigating reports of a suspicious person near two bus stops for Spring Mills Elementary School in Highland Township.
Oakland County man charged after welfare check uncovers ‘severely decomposed’ body
Read full article: Oakland County man charged after welfare check uncovers ‘severely decomposed’ bodyThe cause and manner of the woman’s death remain unknown and are pending further examination, though police have labeled the death suspicious.
Morning 4: Woman’s intuition saves her from man accused of posing as father to lure babysitter -- and other news
Read full article: Morning 4: Woman’s intuition saves her from man accused of posing as father to lure babysitter -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Initial chemical spill call at Rochester elementary school turns into death investigation by police
Read full article: Initial chemical spill call at Rochester elementary school turns into death investigation by policeWhat started as a chemical spill outside McGregor Elementary School in Rochester is now a death investigation.
Police respond to chemical spill near Rochester elementary school; all students, staff reported safe
Read full article: Police respond to chemical spill near Rochester elementary school; all students, staff reported safeThe Rochester Police Department and the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office are handling a situation regarding a chemical spill in the parking lot of McGregor Elementary.
Oakland County Sheriff’s Office disputes Stellantis’ claim of stolen mechanical bull
Read full article: Oakland County Sheriff’s Office disputes Stellantis’ claim of stolen mechanical bull“I find this to be very frustrating and a tremendous waste of valuable investigative time,” Bouchard said. “Now, we’re pivoting to see if a crime was committed by the filing of a false police report.”
Teen shot in wrist during party at Oakland County park; suspect arrested
Read full article: Teen shot in wrist during party at Oakland County park; suspect arrestedA 16-year-old from Clarkston has been arrested after he allegedly shot another teen in the wrist during an argument at a party in Oxford Township, police said.
Auburn Hills man accused of exposing himself to pre-teen girls turns himself in
Read full article: Auburn Hills man accused of exposing himself to pre-teen girls turns himself inA 32-year-old Auburn Hills man who was accused of twice exposing himself to a group of pre-teen girls was arrested after he turned himself in to Oakland County Sheriff’s Office deputies.
‘Sexual predator’ keeps exposing himself to groups of girls in Oakland County, police say
Read full article: ‘Sexual predator’ keeps exposing himself to groups of girls in Oakland County, police sayAuthorities are looking for a man who allegedly exposed himself to a group of young girls outside of Shake Shack and Barnes & Noble stores in Rochester Hills last week.
Oakland County sheriff’s deputies search for missing man in White Lake
Read full article: Oakland County sheriff’s deputies search for missing man in White LakeA lot of boaters are hitting the water this Fourth of July weekend, and the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office marine unit is out in full force to keep everyone safe.
Oakland County Sheriff’s Office holds annual Peace Officers Memorial Day Awards Ceremony
Read full article: Oakland County Sheriff’s Office holds annual Peace Officers Memorial Day Awards CeremonyThe Oakland County Sheriff’s Office honored deputies, first responders and local citizens at its annual Peace Officers Memorial Day Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, recognizing those who went above and beyond in moments of crisis.
Pontiac man accused of sex trafficking woman for over a year gets $1 million bond
Read full article: Pontiac man accused of sex trafficking woman for over a year gets $1 million bondA Pontiac man accused of sex trafficking a woman for more than a year is being held in the Oakland County Jail on a $1 million bond.
Woman injured after crashing into vehicle while driving the wrong way on M-59, says sheriff’s office
Read full article: Woman injured after crashing into vehicle while driving the wrong way on M-59, says sheriff’s officeA woman was injured after driving the wrong way on M-59 Sunday night and crashing into another vehicle.
Why didn’t abandoned Oakland County kids ask for help? Here’s what the sheriff said.
Read full article: Why didn’t abandoned Oakland County kids ask for help? Here’s what the sheriff said.Here's what the Oakland County sheriff had to say about why three kids never asked anyone for help while they were living alone for years after being abandoned by their mother.
How didn’t schools notice that 3 Oakland County kids were abandoned?
Read full article: How didn’t schools notice that 3 Oakland County kids were abandoned?Three Oakland County kids didn’t attend school for years after they were abandoned by their mother and left to live alone. Here's how the schools didn't notice what was happening.
How to help the 3 children that were left to live alone for years in Oakland County
Read full article: How to help the 3 children that were left to live alone for years in Oakland CountyThe Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is collecting donations for three children who were left to live alone for years at a rental house in Pontiac after being abandoned by their mother.
3 children left to live alone for years in Oakland County -- what we know
Read full article: 3 children left to live alone for years in Oakland County -- what we knowThe Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is collecting donations for three children who were left to live alone for years at a rental house in Pontiac after being abandoned by their mother.
Search intensifies for man who attacked 10-year-old Oakland County girl
Read full article: Search intensifies for man who attacked 10-year-old Oakland County girlAuthorities are continuing to search for the man accused of attacking a 10-year-old girl while she was asleep inside her Oakland County home.
Sheriff’s office searching for suspect accused of breaking into Orion Township gas station
Read full article: Sheriff’s office searching for suspect accused of breaking into Orion Township gas stationThe Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the suspect accused of burglary at a gas station in Orion Township.
Authorities in Oakland County searching for suspect responsible for over a dozen break-ins
Read full article: Authorities in Oakland County searching for suspect responsible for over a dozen break-insThe Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man accused of breaking into cars and homes in Rochester Hills.
Oakland County Sheriff’s Office alerts residents to holiday scammers posing as deputies
Read full article: Oakland County Sheriff’s Office alerts residents to holiday scammers posing as deputiesThe Oakland County Sheriff’s Office has warned residents about scammers posing as deputies this holiday season.
Second arrest made in Rochester Hills murder involving fake DTE workers
Read full article: Second arrest made in Rochester Hills murder involving fake DTE workersThe Oakland County Sheriff’s Office has arrested the second man accused of posing as a DTE Energy worker to kill a man and tie up a woman in Rochester Hills.
Murder suspect who posed as DTE worker arrested in Louisiana; 1 still at large
Read full article: Murder suspect who posed as DTE worker arrested in Louisiana; 1 still at largeOne suspect has been arrested for allegedly posing as a fake DTE worker to enter a Rochester Hills home and killing the homeowner. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office said the suspect was arrested Saturday in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Officials release footage of impostor DTE workers in Oakland County business owner murder
Read full article: Officials release footage of impostor DTE workers in Oakland County business owner murderOfficials have released Ring camera footage of the imposter DTE workers who murdered a Rochester Hills man and duct taped his wife after entering the couple’s home in Oakland County.
Unoccupied boat was ‘running circles’ in Elizabeth Lake before running out of gas
Read full article: Unoccupied boat was ‘running circles’ in Elizabeth Lake before running out of gasAn unoccupied boat was “running circles” in a Waterford Township lake before it ran out of gas, according to the sheriff’s office.
Authorities seek tips regarding Troy mother who vanished nearly 40 years ago
Read full article: Authorities seek tips regarding Troy mother who vanished nearly 40 years agoThursday will mark 39 years since Cindy Louise Moore was last seen. Anyone with information is urged to contact the the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office at 248-858-4950.
Oakland County sheriff’s deputy faces lawsuit for shooting, killing man in Pontiac
Read full article: Oakland County sheriff’s deputy faces lawsuit for shooting, killing man in PontiacA man was shot and killed by an Oakland County Sheriff's Deputy after a struggle and a car crash in Pontiac back in August 2023.
Pontiac man charged after detectives find ‘large quantity’ of child sexually abusive material
Read full article: Pontiac man charged after detectives find ‘large quantity’ of child sexually abusive materialA Pontiac man is facing felony charges after detectives said they found a “large quantity” of child sexually abusive material on his laptop and mobile devices.
Oakland County Sheriff’s Office announces new life-saving drug for reversal of opioid overdoses
Read full article: Oakland County Sheriff’s Office announces new life-saving drug for reversal of opioid overdosesThe Oakland County Sheriff's Office announced its latest effort to protect residents as it becomes the first law enforcement agency in the United States to equip its deputies with the life-saving nasal spray OPVEE to treat overdoses of natural and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl.
Oakland County Sheriff’s Office warns residents not to fall for latest sex offender scam
Read full article: Oakland County Sheriff’s Office warns residents not to fall for latest sex offender scamOakland County Sheriff's Office warned residents not to fall for the latest telephone scam, which uses the Sheriff's Office name and fictitious command staff to target registered sex offenders.
Swerving car jumps curb, hits 3 pedestrians, sends them flying in Pontiac
Read full article: Swerving car jumps curb, hits 3 pedestrians, sends them flying in PontiacThree pedestrians were critically injured Saturday when a driver lost control of a vehicle on a Pontiac street and ran into them on the sidewalk.
Waterford Township officer catches 18-year-old impersonating police in traffic stop
Read full article: Waterford Township officer catches 18-year-old impersonating police in traffic stopAn 18-year-old was caught impersonating an officer after attempting to make a traffic stop with an Oakland County off-duty police officer.
Off-duty Waterford Township officer foils 18-year-old police impersonator stunt during traffic stop
Read full article: Off-duty Waterford Township officer foils 18-year-old police impersonator stunt during traffic stopAn 18-year-old was caught impersonating an officer after attempting to make a traffic stop with an Oakland County off-duty police officer.
Man who was last seen at Pontiac hospital found dead behind church blocks away
Read full article: Man who was last seen at Pontiac hospital found dead behind church blocks awayOfficials say that a man who went missing after he walked away from a Pontiac hospital last week was found dead behind a nearby church.
Oakland County man dead, 2 injured in crash after driver pulled into traffic, was hit by SUV
Read full article: Oakland County man dead, 2 injured in crash after driver pulled into traffic, was hit by SUVOne man is dead and two people are injured after a traffic crash took place in Independence Township on Saturday.
Mother, 2 children found dead in Pontiac; Oakland County officials investigating
Read full article: Mother, 2 children found dead in Pontiac; Oakland County officials investigatingA mother and two children were found dead in Pontiac over the weekend, sparking an investigation by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office.
Police still looking for BMW driver who hit, killed Michigan State University student in Oakland County
Read full article: Police still looking for BMW driver who hit, killed Michigan State University student in Oakland CountyInvestigators are still searching for the driver of a BMW who is accused of fatally hitting a 22-year-old pedestrian in Oakland Township on New Year’s Day.
Oakland County police searching for driver involved in hit-and-run that left 22-year-old man dead
Read full article: Oakland County police searching for driver involved in hit-and-run that left 22-year-old man deadThe Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run that took place early Sunday morning in Oakland Township.
Woman killed in hit-and-run after fleeing from altercation inside vehicle in Rochester Hills
Read full article: Woman killed in hit-and-run after fleeing from altercation inside vehicle in Rochester HillsPolice are seeking information about a driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run that occurred in Rochester Hills on Saturday morning around 2:21 a.m.
Deputies recover handguns, ammunition from home after Oxford teen threatens to kill Jewish people
Read full article: Deputies recover handguns, ammunition from home after Oxford teen threatens to kill Jewish peopleA 14-year-old from Oakland County was arrested after threatening Jewish people online, according to police.
Deputies plan special day for 3-year-old boy battling cancer in White Lake Township
Read full article: Deputies plan special day for 3-year-old boy battling cancer in White Lake TownshipA three-year-old boy battling cancer in Oakland County gets a big surprise Tuesday night, thanks to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office and the White Lake Township police and fire departments.
Oakland County deputy fired for trying to meet 15-year-old girl for sex, officials say
Read full article: Oakland County deputy fired for trying to meet 15-year-old girl for sex, officials sayAn Oakland County deputy was fired for trying to meet up with a 15-year-old girl for sex, according to officials.