Ex-employee shoots Michigan business owner in parking lot, police say
RIVERVIEW, MI – A business owner was allegedly shot by a former employee in a parking lot on Thursday, April 14, in southeast Michigan, WDIV Local 4 reports. Riverview police officers responded around 6:09 p.m. on Thursday to a report of shots fired in the 11000 block of Longsdorf Avenue. They discovered the business owner shot in the parking lot. Employees told police that Nathan Scott Bottrell, 32, of Riverview, had shot the owner and then had fled on a bicycle, the report said. Bottrell is charged with aggravated assault with intent to commit murder, assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, felonious assault and three felony firearm violations.
mlive.comMetro Detroit high school boys and girls basketball scores from Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 29-30
Most scores are reported through the Associated Press and the MHSAA. To add your missing score, email japurcell@mlive.com with the results. Stats from the game are accepted too. BOYS BASKETBALL SCORESWEDNESDAY SCORESDetroit Catholic Central 74, Bloomfield Hills 36Detroit Martin Luther King 52, Ann Arbor Huron 46Detroit Renaissance 65, Canton 61Flint Carman-Ainsworth 60, Detroit University Prep 55Madison Heights Bishop Foley 46, Marysville 39Milford 52, Detroit Lincoln-King Academy 36North Farmington 66, Detroit Loyola 48Salem 48, Plymouth 46 (OT)St. Clair 52, Dearborn Advanced Tech Academy 38St. Clair Shores Lake Shore 54, Warren Cousino 53Walled Lake Northern 84, Ypsilanti Community 49Wyoming Tri-unity Christian 53, Allendale 32THURSDAY SCORESAuburn Hills Avondale 64, Riverview 53Clarkston 55, Sterling Heights Stevenson 37Croswell-Lexington 42, Rochester Hills Stoney Creek 36Dearborn Divine Child 72, Harrison Township L’Anse Creuse 64Detroit Martin Luther King 80, Saginaw 47Detroit Southeastern 66, Detroit Jalen Rose Leadership Academy 54Grosse Pointe South 53, West Bloomfield 46Lake Leelanau St Mary 60, Flat Rock 46Orchard Lake St. Mary’s 70, Ferndale 51Pontiac Notre Dame Prep 72, Adrian 60Port Huron Northern 60, Troy Athens 57Riverview Gabriel Richard 58, Monroe 56Romulus Summit Academy North 48, Kalamazoo Central 42Warren De La Salle 77, Detroit Pershing 49GIRLS BASKETBALL SCORESWEDNESDAY SCORESCarleton Airport 50, Wyandotte Roosevelt 36Chelsea 55, Riverview 41Detroit Renaissance 60, Saginaw 39Dexter 54, Brownstown Woodhaven 13Dundee 60, Warren Fitzgerald 21Monroe 58, Flat Rock 51Redford Westfield Prep 66, Ann Arbor Pioneer 41Redford Westfield Prep (B Team) 65, Mt. Clemens 33Salem 56, Plymouth 26Williamston 62, Detroit University Prep 28THURSDAY SCORESPlymouth Christian Academy 70, Bridgeport 23Redford Westfield Prep 60, Grand Blanc 48Redford Westfield Prep (B Team) 54, Warren Michigan Collegiate 9
mlive.comRiverview councilman-elect charged in alleged drunken driving crash
RIVERVIEW, MI – A newly elected city councilman has been charged with OWI and leaving the scene of an accident for an incident that allegedly occurred just hours after he was elected. David Robbins, 34, of Riverview, was elected to the Riverview City Council earlier this month. Robbins was elected Nov. 3 as one of seven members of the Riverview City Council. He is accused of leaving the scene on foot, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy said. “A dangerous event was put in motion by the defendant’s alleged actions leading to these criminal charges,” Worthy said in a statement.
mlive.comBrooklyn Columbia Central takes volleyball district
Brooklyn Columbia Central won its second straight district volleyball title Friday, beating Hudson 25-11, 25-13, 25-20. Bailey Surque had 14 kills, 13 digs, seven aces and a block. Sydnee Miller had 13 digs. Brooklyn Columbia Central will play Riverview Gabriel Richard Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the regional semifinal at Sand Creek. In regional play at Dansville, Jonesville will play Napoleon Tuesday at 5 p.m. while Dansville will play Pewamo-Westphalia Tuesday at 7 p.m.
mlive.comBaby alligator found walking in Metro Detroit street
RIVERVIEW, MI – Police are investigating after a baby alligator was found walking in a Wayne County street. Fox 2 in Detroit reports the reptile was found near Marsha Street and Hale Street in Riverview just after 10:30 p.m. on Sunday. Michigan law does not specifically prohibit having a pet alligator. However, Riverview city ordinances prohibit having any wild animals except for racing pigeons. This place trains officers how to catch themThe alligator is with a local reptile expert, the TV station reported.
mlive.comCheck out Metro Detroit high school football scores from Week 4
The following scores are collected from either the Michigan High School Athletic Association or the Associated Press. These are score from Friday, Sep. 17, or Week 4 of the football season. Allen Park 34, Lincoln Park 20Ann Arbor Father Gabriel Richard 14, Riverview Gabriel Richard 7Belleville 58, Livonia Stevenson 0Berkley 1, Ferndale 0Birmingham Groves 21, Birmingham Seaholm 14Bloomfield Hills 38, Auburn Hills Avondale 6Canton 55, Northville 27Carleton Airport 48, Grosse Ile 7Clarkston 56, Southfield Arts & Technology 27Clarkston Everest Collegiate 42, Allen Park Cabrini 12Dearborn 55, Westland John Glenn 13Dearborn Divine Child 42, Southgate Anderson 0Detroit Catholic Central 28, Detroit U-D Jesuit 14Detroit Cody 38, Detroit Communication Media Arts 6Detroit Community 50, Melvindale Academy for Business & Tech 0Detroit East English 1, Detroit Western 0Detroit Osborn 1, Detroit Collegiate Prep 0Detroit Voyageur College Prep 18, Rochester Hills Lutheran Northwest 7Gibraltar Carlson 28, Trenton 27Harrison Township L’Anse Creuse 35, Sterling Heights 14Howell 58, Plymouth 0Livonia Churchill 49, Wayne Memorial 8Livonia Clarenceville 37, Macomb Lutheran North 30Macomb Dakota 27, Clinton Township Chippewa Valley 23Madison Heights Lamphere 47, Warren Lincoln 0Marine City 41, Warren Fitzgerald 12Melvindale 22, Garden City 8New Baltimore Anchor Bay 35, Utica Ford 0New Boston Huron 41, Monroe Jefferson 25Novi 28, Brighton 16Oak Park 30, North Farmington 24Oxford 51, Lake Orion 27Port Huron 31, Fraser 14Redford Union 28, Dearborn Heights Crestwood 20River Rouge 1, Hamtramck 0Riverview 34, Flat Rock 0Rochester Adams 49, Rochester 10Romulus 1, Dearborn Heights Annapolis 0Roseville 43, Grosse Pointe North 9South Lyon 31, Detroit Country Day 7Stockbridge 68, Pontiac 40Troy 17, Farmington 7Troy Athens 43, Royal Oak 35Walled Lake Northern 36, Waterford Kettering 10Walled Lake Western 21, South Lyon East 14Warren De La Salle Collegiate 21, Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice 16Warren Michigan Collegiate 1, Mount Clemens 0Warren Mott 30, St Clair Shores Lakeview 27Warren Woods Tower 55, Warren Cousino 22West Bloomfield 24, Rochester Hills Stoney Creek 10White Lake Lakeland 35, Waterford Mott 28
mlive.comDetroit Lions name Riverview’s Derek McLaughlin Week 3 Coach of the Week
Riverview coach Derek McLaughlin earned his 50th Riverview coaching victory Friday in a win over New Boston Huron. On Tuesday, he added the Detroit Lions High School Coach of the Week honor after Riverview improved to 3-0. McLaughlin is in his eighth season as the head coach at Riverview, leading the Pirates to five playoff appearances and one regional title. Before coming to Riverview, McLaughlin spent two years as an assistant five as a head coach at Southgate Anderson. In its 25th season, the Lions Coach of the Week program has awarded $467,000 to Michigan high school football programs.
mlive.comMiami-Dade school board slaps down DeSantis' ban on face mask rules, becoming the third county in Florida to ignore the governor's crusade against mask mandates
The decision comes one day after education officials in the state voted to investigate and possibly punish two counties that have flouted the ban.
news.yahoo.comMichigan man charged with 28 felony counts after allegedly shooting at police
RIVERVIEW, MI – A man is facing 28 felony counts after he allegedly fired a semi-automatic rifle at police officers when they went to his home for a welfare check last week, authorities said. Ireland then allegedly emerged the from the house holding a semi-automatic rifle and wearing a tactical vest. He retreated inside then house and allegedly opened fire at the officers. Ireland was arraigned on March 30 in the 27th District Court in Riverview. His probable cause conference is set for 9 a.m. on Friday, April 9, in the 28th District Court in Southgate.
mlive.comDownriver man faces 28 charges after allegedly firing on police officers
RIVERVIEW, Mich. – Daniel Ireland is facing 28 charges after reportedly firing on police officers who were checking on him Saturday. ORIGINAL STORY: Downriver man taken into custody after firing on officers, police sayAccording to authorities, officers responded to a home located just west of Young Patriots Park and the Riverview Community Center to check on the welfare of Ireland. Police said he was not home, but they saw him driving toward the residence as they were leaving. According to authorities, an off-duty police officer who lived nearby was familiar with the man, called him and the suspect surrendered without incident. AdPolice said officers did not return fire and no injuries were reported.
Downriver man taken into custody after firing on officers, police say
RIVERVIEW, Mich. – A man in Riverview was taken into police custody Saturday afternoon after reportedly firing on police officers who were checking on him. Update: Downriver man faces 28 charges after allegedly firing on police officersAccording to authorities, officers responded to a home located just west of Young Patriots Park and the Riverview Community Center to check on the welfare of a 31-year-old man. Police said the man parked his vehicle, entered the home and exited a few moments later with a tactical vest and a semi automatic gun. Police said he fired several shots at officers, striking a police cruiser and a nearby vehicle before he went back inside his home. AdAccording to authorities, an off-duty police officer who lived nearby was familiar with the man, called him and the suspect surrendered without incident.
Riverview man who allegedly held knife to girlfriend’s throat charged with domestic violence
RIVERVIEW, Mich. – Riverview resident Kyle Duke, 21, was arrested on Sunday for physically assaulting his 19-year-old girlfriend from Garden City. On Sunday at around 5 p.m. officers were called to an apartment complex in the 17000 block of Fort Street in Riverview. Duke allegedly repeatedly punched and kicked his girlfriend to prevent her from calling police for help. The victim stated that Duke held a knife to her throat. We’re grateful that the victim’s injuries were not more significant given the alleged involvement of a knife during the incident.
COVID-19 vaccinations begin in Michigan nursing homes
RIVERVIEW, Mich. – On Monday, there was a lot of excitement and anticipation as the first nursing home patients in Michigan began receiving COVID-19 vaccinations. Nearly 140 patients and some of the staff at Rivergate Terrace Care Center were among the first to get their shots. Nursing homes and long term care facilities were some of the hardest hit places by COVID-19. “There are about 91,000 people including residents and staff at nursing facilities, and it is expected to take about three weeks to complete vaccinations. We are pleased that more than 5,000 long-term care facilities – including more than 400 skilled nursing facilities – have been enrolled in the program in Michigan to receive the safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine,” said Khaldun.
Troy police arrest 7 impaired drivers in 10 days: Locations, driver info, what happened in each case
TROY, Mich. – Troy police made seven impaired driving arrests over the final 10 days of November. He was asked to perform field sobriety evaluations and performed poorly, officers said. He then refused to take a preliminary breath test and was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving, according to authorities. She also refused to cooperate during the field sobriety tests and turned down a breath test, according to officials. A 30-year-old Troy woman admitted to drinking alcohol after the officer noticed the smell coming from inside her car, according to authorities.
Man charged after seen on video throwing dog down stairs at Riverview apartment
RIVERVIEW, Mich. – Police said a man has been charged with animal neglect and cruelty after a Ring video showed him throwing a dog down a set of stairs inside a Riverview apartment building. According to the Riverview Police Department, the man, identified as Jacob McMillan, turned himself in and was arraigned on the misdemeanor charge Wednesday. On Nov. 10, officers received calls about the video -- posted on social media -- capturing a man throwing the pit bull in the Riverview Crossings apartment building. Police identified McMillan through witness reports. A detective on the case spoke with apartment management, who stated that McMillan did not live in the apartment.
How Detroit’s Wayne County suburbs voted in 2020 presidential election
We’re taking a closer look at how Metro Detroit voted for president in the Nov. 3 General Election. Overall, Wayne County was a definitive vote for Biden -- 68.12% of the vote. In Oakland County, Biden won with 56.36% of the vote -- 433,982 total votes for the Democrat. Macomb County was the lone member of the tri-county region to vote red -- 53.28% of the vote was for Trump in Macomb County (264,535 votes). Share it with Trust Index📧 Sign up for our Election Results newsletter to get election results updates sent right to your inbox:
Vote 4 The Best: 14 Women-Owned Small Businesses in Metro Detroit
Here are a few businesses and organizations that were honorable mentions YOU nominated in our special Vote 4 The Best ‘Editors Pick’ edition. 14 women owned businesses in Metro Detroit:(The above were selected from nominations in Editors Pick, NOT from winners of the main V4TB contest. Editors Pick is different from our main Vote 4 The Best contest. Other Vote 4 The Best picksOur Sponsor -- We’d like to thank Wallside Windows for their longtime sponsorship of Vote 4 the Best and their support of southeast Michigan’s local businesses. Learn more about WDIV Insider - and sign up here!
Michigan General Election Results for Riverview on Nov. 3, 2020
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Man starts coughing on Riverview officers, claiming he has COVID-19 during arrest
RIVERVIEW, Mich. – An Allen Park man started coughing on Riverview officers and claiming he had COVID-19 while they tried to arrest him for squealing his tires and excessive noise, police said. Jerid Pardo, 30, of Allen Park, was pulled over Wednesday (Oct. 7) in Riverview for excessive noise and squealing his tires, according to authorities. During the traffic stop, Riverview officers said they realized Pardo’s license was suspended, so he was arrested. Police needed Pardo’s keys to tow the car, but while they retrieved the keys, Pardo started resisting arrest, according to officials. Officers got control of Pardo, but he started actively coughing on both officers and claiming he was infected with COVID-19, police said.
Vehicle at Riverview gas station vandalized, police seek suspect
RIVERVIEW, Mich. – Police are looking for a person wanted in connection to the vandalism of a vehicle at a gas station in Riverview. According to authorities, at about 7 a.m. Sept. 7, the suspected vandal damaged a vehicle at the Mobil Gas Station located near the intersection of Fort Street and Pennsylvania Road. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Riverview Police Department at 734-281-4214. More: Metro Detroit crime news
Riverview under citywide boil water order
RIVERVIEW, Mich. – The city of Riverview is under a boil water order until further notice while it experiences a water shutoff. Here’s a statement from the city:“The city is currently experiencing a city-wide water shutoff from GLWA due to a valve replacement project. We are working with GLWA to get the water turned back on.”Riverview police said the city is under a boil water order until further notice. Water service is restored however this caused the city of Riverview to need to issue a boil water advisory. It is expected that this boil water advisory will last 48 hours so that sampling can be done to ensure water quality.
Coronavirus death toll at neighboring care facilities in Metro Detroit may be worst in US
RIVERVIEW, Mich. – Kathy McGuire lost her 87-year-old mother, Sara, to coronavirus (COVID-19). On June 15, Whitmer ordered that all nursing home staff and residents be tested for coronavirus. McGuire’s mother was a resident in Rivergate Terrace in April when she got sick. In March and April, Rivergate insiders and families told Local 4 that COVID-19 was spreading like wildfire. “I would ask her why would you not come forth to protect our senior citizens, loved ones in nursing homes, who were the most vulnerable?” McGuire said.
Families protest Downriver nursing home after 20 residents die of COVID-19
RIVERVIEW, Mich. – A protest was held Wednesday outside Rivergate Terrace Nursing Home in Riverview after 20 residents died from coronavirus. They are not cleaning or doing anything in there.”Officials with Rivergate Terrace Nursing Home said two weeks ago that seven residents died of COVID-19. Four more died at Rivergate Health, next door and 72 staff members have tested positive for coronavirus. Families said both facilities are too short staffed to care for 300 residents. “Help these people men and women risking lives.”Residents are now being tested as Rivergate received 50 tests Wednesday.
73-year-old woman dies from amid state investigation of COVID-19 at Riverview nursing home
RIVERVIEW, Mich. – A woman said she found out her mother was sick by peering through the window of the Rivergate Terrace Nursing Home in Riverview. On Wednesday the woman’s 73-year-old mother died, and according to her family it was because of coronavirus (COVID-19). Tracy Estrada said details of her mother weren’t coming out of Rivergate Nursing Home so she went there herself and had to look through her window, and what she saw was alarming. She said she saw staff wearing protective gear and her mother was shaking. Local 4 has learned from insiders at Rivergate that coronavirus was spreading to residents and staff like wildfire for weeks.
‘My heart is broken’ -- Downriver nursing home under investigation after COVID-19 deaths
RIVERVIEW, Mich. – Metro Detroit nursing homes have been badly impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19). April 11 update -- Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases up to 23,993; Death toll now at 1,392“My heart is broken," said Carol Albin. "My mom was my best friend.”Albin’s 81-year-old mother was a resident at Rivergate Terrace Nursing Home in Riverview. Albin didn’t know coronavirus was in Rivergate Terrace Nursing Home and wasn’t told her mother had suddenly came down with symptoms. “If I lose him, I don’t know if I can handle this," Albin said.
‘Extremely upsetting’: Family shocked to hear 7 residents at Metro Detroit nursing home have died from COVID-19
RIVERVIEW, Mich. – Metro Detroit nursing homes have been badly impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19). At Regency Nursing Home in Livonia, 15 people have died, while six people at SKLD, also in Livonia, have died. It was also recently reported that seven people at Rivergate Terrace Nursing Home in Riverview have died from COVID-19. How easily the virus spreadsHow easily a virus spreads from person-to-person can vary. Some viruses are highly contagious (spread easily), like measles, while other viruses do not spread as easily.
‘It’s not safe there’ -- COVID-19 outbreak reported at Downriver nursing home
RIVERVIEW, Mich. – Rivergate Terrace Nursing Home in Riverview is a massive rehabilitation home that has become a COVID-19 hot spot. RELATED: Riverview nursing home management accused of downplaying coronavirus outbreak that killed 7A former employee spoke with Local 4 after walking out Friday. As we received notification of each positive test, any resident who was known to have contact with the resident who tested positive was immediately isolated. Three of the 21 residents who tested positive have returned to our facility and are under the isolated care of our facility associates. "We have been and will continue to follow all CMS, CDC and state and local health department guidelines concerning COVID-19.
Riverview nursing home management accused of downplaying coronavirus outbreak that killed 7
RIVERVIEW, Mich. – Seven residents at a nursing home in Riverview have died from the coronavirus (COVID-19), and management is accused of downplaying the outbreak and putting residents and workers in danger. The outbreak happened at the Rivergate Terrace near the intersection of Pennsylvania Road and Fort Street in Riverview. McGuire said she fully expected her 87-year-old mother, Sara, to rehab from a fall at Rivergate Terrace and then return home. Nursing home statementHere is a statement from Sujata Chaddha, interim executive director at Riverview Terrace:"Twenty-one Rivergate Terrace residents have tested positive for COVID-19 as of April 9, along with 15 associates. As we received notification of each positive test, any resident who was known to have contact with the resident who tested positive was immediately isolated.
Multiple residents die from COVID-19 at Wayne County nursing home
RIVERVIEW, Mich. – Rivergate Terrace Nursing Home in Riverview is a massive rehabilitation home that has become a COVID-19 hot spot. Officials with the nursing home have confirmed seven residents have died and many more testing positive for COVID-19. As we received notification of each positive test, any resident who was known to have contact with the resident who tested positive was immediately isolated. Three of the 21 residents who tested positive have returned to our facility and are under the isolated care of our facility associates. We have been and will continue to follow all CMS, CDC and state and local health department guidelines concerning COVID-19.
Alpacas brighten day for Riverview nursing home residents
RIVERVIEW, Mich. – While nursing home residents can’t have guests during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, some surprise visitors dropped by to brighten their day Thursday. Three alpacas paid a visit to the Rivergate Terrace Nursing Home in Riverview. Fin, Thunder and Lego spent time outside the windows of residents. They are currently stuck in their rooms because of COVID-19. The animals will return to the nursing home when the pandemic ends so the seniors can meet them up close.
Riverview police: Missing 17-year-old girl believed to be in danger found safe
RIVERVIEW, Mich. – Riverview police said a 17-year-old girl who was reported missing was found safe Thursday. Police said Summer Marie Johnson was last seen leaving Riverview Community High School on foot. Police believed she may have been in danger.
Riverview police: Missing 17-year-old girl believed to be in danger
RIVERVIEW, Mich. – Riverview police believe a missing 17-year-old girl is in danger. UPDATE: Missing girl found safePolice said Summer Marie Johnson was last seen leaving Riverview Community High School on foot. Johnson does not have a cellphone with her, and police said she may have a cognitive impairment. She stands 5 feet, 3 inches tall and weighs 103 pounds. She was last seen wearing dark blue jeans, a black jacket and a dark-colored shirt.
Contractor arrested for taking payments without completing jobs in Riverview
RIVERVIEW, Mich. – A contractor in Riverview has been arrested for taking money from residents for handyman services and never completing the jobs, police said. Vincent Matte Augostino, 52, was arrested Wednesday. Augostino is a contractor who operates under the name “A-1 Handyman,” officials said. On at least two occasions in 2019, Augostino collected money for jobs that he never completed, according to police. Riverview police had been searching for Augostino before Wednesday’s arrest.