Dearborn teens arrested after Royal Oak armed robbery, high-speed chase to Oakland Mall, police say
Two teenagers from Dearborn were arrested this week when an armed robbery in Royal Oak led to a high-speed police chase through Royal Oak, Birmingham and Troy before ending at the Oakland Mall, officials said.
Video shows high-speed Royal Oak police chase, crash that killed 18-year-old driver
ROYAL OAK, Mich. โ An 18-year-old driver was killed overnight when he fled Royal Oak police at high speeds and crashed violently into a pole, according to officials. They terminated the pursuit at the border of Royal Oak, near 11 Mile and John R roads. Royal Oak officers saw the car, which had no license plate, heading west on 11 Mile Road near Stephenson Highway, according to authorities. Officers called Royal Oak firefighters, who used the jaws of life to free the man from the wreckage. Deputies from the Oakland County Sheriffโs Office and Royal Oak officials are investigating the crash.
70-year-old charged after man stabbed in back in Royal Oak
ROYAL OAK, Mich. โ A 70-year-old man has been charged after someone was stabbed in the back in Royal Oak, police said. Royal Oak officers were called around 2:50 p.m. Feb. 27 to the area of Judson Avenue and Greenfield Road, according to authorities. Police said a 52-year-old man had been stabbed in the back with a knife. Samuel Lee Bourne, Jr., 70, was taken into custody, officials said. Samuel Lee Bourne, Jr. (WDIV)Bourne was arraigned Friday at 44th District Court.
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. โ The suspect in Saturdayโs barricaded gunman incident in Royal Oak was pronounced dead Sunday morning by a physician at William Beaumont Hospital, the Oakland County Sheriffโs 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. โ 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.
Royal Oak man charged with felonious assault after pointing rifle at police officer
James Moss, 34, of Royal Oak was charged with felonious assault against a police officer on Jan. 1, 2021. Photo provided by the Royal Oak Police Department. ROYAL OAK, Mich. โ A 34-year-old man has been charged for felonious assault after pointing a rifle at a police officer, police say. In an attempt to speak to the man, an officer approached Mossโ front porch and rang the doorbell. Moss reportedly appeared behind the door pointing a rifle at the officer while demanding to know why they were at his home.