How Warren nail salon owner, dual citizen from Dearborn Heights smuggled man into US, per feds
The owner of a Warren nail salon and a dual citizen from Dearborn Heights used a pontoon boat and a closed restaurant at the end of a desolate street to smuggle a Vietnamese man into the United States, according to officials.
Police arrest 7 suspects who tried to steal trucks from Stellantis plant in Sterling Heights
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI -- A brazen robbery attempt led to seven people being arrested Tuesday morning who are accused of trying to steal multiple vehicles from the Stellantis plant in Sterling Heights. According to Fox 2 Detroit, the group of thieves made entry into the grounds of the plant located on Van Dyke near 17 Mile Road and tried to steal several Ram trucks. Police were notified of the break in and were able to secure the property before the thieves could escape with the vehicles. As the suspects tried to flee the property, they rammed into a security gate and one suspect hit a Sterling Heights Police squad car, but no officers were injured in the incident. Anyone with any information regarding the planned theft is asked to contact the Sterling Heights Detective Bureau at 1-586-446-2825.
mlive.comSterling Heights woman feels lucky, wins $25,000 a year for life lottery prize
LANSING, MI -- A gut feeling led to a lifetime win for Rita Younan of Sterling Heights as she recently won a Lucky for Life prize worth $25,000 a year for the rest of her life. “I don’t play Lucky For Life often, but I was feeling lucky, so I decided to purchase a ticket,” said the 49-year-old Younan. “The next day, I scanned my ticket on the Lottery app ticket scanner to check it. While visiting Lottery headquarters in Lansing to claim her prize, Younan elected to receive the money as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $390,000 rather than the annuity. For the latest on Michigan Lottery, check out the official Michigan Lottery site, which also offers more information on instant tickets, raffles and other lottery games.
mlive.comMacomb County sisters charged for targeting each other in road rage incident, police say
Two sisters from Macomb County have been charged after one lied about shots being fired during a road rage incident and the other assaulted her sister while she was being arrested for fleeing officers, authorities said.
Warren police arrest 2 female relatives who targeted each other in unusual road rage incident
Warren police arrested two female relatives after one lied about shots being fired during a road rage incident and the other assaulted her while she was being arrested for fleeing officers, authorities said.
Suspect carjacks 80-year-old woman in Walmart parking lot
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI – A suspect was arrested hours after allegedly carjacking an 80-year-old woman on Saturday, Nov. 12, at Walmart parking lot in Sterling Heights, police said. Sterling Height police officers responded around 3 p.m. Saturday to a carjacking at a Walmart, FOX 2 Detroit reports. An 80-year-old woman had been assaulted and thrown out of her red Jeep Cherokee, and the suspect had driven away in the vehicle. Around 7 p.m., officers located the stolen Jeep in the parking lot of a motel. Officers approached the vehicle and attempted to take the suspect into custody, the report said.
mlive.comFamily mourns young mother killed after forklift she was driving fell on her in Sterling Heights
Dayzia Kelly was just 25 years old when the forklift she was driving early Monday fell on top of her. Her family says she took the job at Metalsa, between 17 Mile and 18 Mile roads near Van Dyke Avenue in Sterling Heights, to make money before going back to nursing school.
Forklift driver killed in accident at Sterling Heights plant
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI -- An unidentified female employee at an auto parts supply plant was killed Monday when a forklift she was driving fell on top of her. According to the Detroit Free Press, the 25-year-old New Haven woman was working at the Metalsa plant located at 40117 Mitchell Drive when the forklift turned onto its side and landed on her. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene, but her name has not been released pending the results of autopsy. Sterling Heights Police say the accident occurred around 12 a.m. According to its website, Metalsa is a supplier for Ford, General Motors, BMW, Toyota and many other international car companies.
mlive.comUnbeaten season stays alive for Norsemen
photo by mike adzimaNorth’s Drew Hill, pictured against Cousino, led the defense with eight tackles in the win over Sterling Heights. On offense, Hill had 10 rushes for 139 yards. On its way to a MAC Gold championship this year, the Grosse Pointe North football team cruised through several opponents with relative ease. Things may
grossepointenews.comGM Heritage Center relocating to former CCA headquarters in Grand Blanc Township
GRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP, MI - General Motors announced it will move its GM Heritage Center from Sterling Heights to Grand Blanc Township where the company’s former Customer Care and Aftersales world headquarters was previously located. GM stated the move will “take place in a phased approach” as the Grand Blanc Township building is currently being renovated. The move to the Grand Blanc Township facility brings GM’s heritage operations closer to GM’s original birthplace, Flint, which is also home to Factory One. The Grand Blanc Township facility sits on 34 acres of land and should provide the opportunity to expand programming with increased vehicle and archive display areas. Eventually, the GM Heritage Center expects to resume hosting events in the space.
mlive.comPolice investigate fatal shooting involving Michigan brothers
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI – A 26-year-old man is dead, and his 17-year-old brother is in police custody after a fatal shooting at their home over the weekend, police said. The shooting happened on Saturday evening, Sept. 24, at the family’s home at Sterling Estates in the area of Van Dyke Avenue and Utica Road in Sterling Heights, FOX 2 Detroit reports. Family members heard a single gunshot, fled from the home and called 911. Family members claim shooting was accidental, the TV station reports. The victim was the guardian of the 17-year-old suspect, according to a GoFundMe campaign set up to pay for memorial services.
mlive.comHere is how the Top 50 did in Week 4 of the high school football season
Muskegon Mona Shores - beat Wyoming 48-14; will host Grand Rapids Union in Week 511. Grand Rapids West Catholic - beat Holland Christian 28-14; will host Allendale in Week 514. Grand Rapids Christian - lost to Northview 22-14; will host East Grand Rapids in Week 526. Beal City - beat Lake City 23-6; will visit Evart in Week 532. Grand Rapids Forest Hills Central - beat East Grand Rapids 31-7; will visit Northview in Week 548.
mlive.com5 people convicted of operating illegal gambling business in Clio
FLINT, MI – Five people have been convicted for having roles in operating an illegal gambling site in Clio. Sam Daoud, of Sterling Heights, Brian Shufeldt of Taylor, Andrew and Christina Reip of Clio and Peter Yurian of Owosso have all pleaded guilty to gambling-related in Genesee County Circuit Court.
mlive.comPharmacy heist thwarted by officers, 1 suspect arrested
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI - A police sergeant was on the lookout for suspects breaking into local pharmacies when he witnessed the beginning of a heist – he and other officers then foiled it, officials said. It was around 3:20 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 9, when Sterling Heights police Sgt. Roeske covertly watched as a white Dodge Journey pulled up to the rear of a pharmacy on Ryan Road in Sterling Heights, according to a news release. Roeske pulled his patrol vehicle to the bumper of the suspect vehicle to block it from fleeing, body cam footage shows. Anyone with information can call the Sterling Heights Police Investigations Bureau at 586-446-2825.
mlive.comCheck out Metro Detroit high school football scores from Week 3 on Sep. 9
The following scores are collected from either the Michigan High School Athletic Association or the Associated Press. These are score from Friday, Sep. 9, or Week 3 of the football season. Belleville 59, Livonia Churchill 8Berkley 48, Pontiac 28Birmingham Seaholm 63, Auburn Hills Avondale 29Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice 26, Brownstown Woodhaven 0Carson City-Crystal 23, Riverview Gabriel Richard 20Clinton Township Chippewa Valley 33, Utica Eisenhower 7Detroit Catholic Central 45, DeWitt 38 (OT)Detroit Cody 39, Detroit Communication Media Arts 6Detroit Denby 18, Detroit Western 13Detroit Henry Ford 22, Detroit East English 14Farmington 28, Troy Athens 14Fraser 13, Sterling Heights 8Gibraltar Carlson 35, Allen Park 6Grosse Ile 50, Milan 42Livonia Franklin 50, Dearborn 33Madison Heights Bishop Foley 35, Royal Oak Shrine Catholic 7North Farmington 9, Troy 0Novi 43, Salem 10Riverview 33, New Boston Huron 7Rochester 41, Bloomfield Hills 20Romulus Summit Academy North 49, Southfield Bradford Academy 0Southgate Anderson 42, Wyandotte Roosevelt 14Trenton 24, Taylor 7
mlive.comFlint rapper Cliff Mac charged in murder-for-hire plot
FLINT, MI – A Flint rapper has been charged in a murder-for-hire plot, allegedly hiring a man to kill a Sterling Heights woman for $10,000 in cash, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. “Cliff Mac,” 31, of Flint, with conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire resulting in personal injury, murder-for-hire resulting in personal injury and using a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence. According to the indictment, Terry solicited Sims to kill a Sterling Heights woman for $10,000 in cash. On Nov. 27, 2020, Sims traveled from Grand Rapids to Flint, where he obtained a vehicle. Read more at The Flint Journal:7-year-old Flint girl’s death the result of north side gang retaliation, shooter saysMt.
mlive.comUnsuccessful city council candidate charged with forging absentee ballot applications
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI – A 27-year-old Sterling Heights man is facing felony charges for allegedly forging absentee ballot applications for the November 2021 election when he was a candidate for city council. Paul Manni lost his bid to become a Sterling Heights city councilman. Leading up to the November 2021 election, Manni dropped off about 50 absentee voter applications with his signature to the city clerk. The clerk’s staff reached out to nine of the voters to verify that they wanted an absentee ballot. All nine said they were not seeking an absentee ballot.
mlive.comFarooqi wins Democratic primary for State House District 57
Aisha FarooqiSTERLING HEIGHTS – In the primary election on Aug. 2, Aisha Farooqi won the Democratic nomination for the newly-drawn District 57 of the Michigan House of Representatives, prevailing over Marcia Squier. According to the unofficial vote totals from Oakland County, Farooqi received 2,051 votes to Squire’s 1,215. Unofficial results showed Squire narrowly won in Macomb County, where she received 1,898 votes to Farooqi’s 1,794, but it wasn’t enough. The district includes parts of Madison Heights, Troy and Sterling Heights. Farooqi, 38, a Muslim Pakistani American, is an attorney who has lived in Sterling Heights for 21 years.
arabamericannews.comMichigan projects aim to create economic vibrancy in Metro Detroit
The Michigan Strategic Fund has approved multiple projects across the state aimed at growing economic opportunities in the state. Detroit and Sterling Heights are benefiting from the funds and will have projects developing infrastructure for two headquarters.
Stellantis announces indefinite layoffs at Sterling Heights stamping plant
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI -- Stellantis has announced plans to layoff an unspecified amount of workers from its Sterling Heights stamping plant, according to WXYZ-Detroit. The automaker called the layoffs “indefinite” meaning there is no timetable for when impacted workers can expect to resume normal shifts. WXYZ reports 1,977 hourly and 207 salaried workers are employed at the Sterling Heights plant. The layoffs will begin on Monday, June 20. The state must “raise the level of our game.”Exotic, classic cars line the streets weekly in Depot Town this summerAlligator wasn’t driving during car chase, Michigan police say
mlive.comMan’s body found in burning vehicle parked at Stellantis Assembly Plant
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI -- The body of an unidentified man was found in a burning vehicle Tuesday night and police are now investigating how he got there. According to The Macomb Daily, police were called to the Stellantis Assembly Plant located at 38111 Van Dyke around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday for reports of a vehicle fire. Once they arrived, police found a deceased male inside the vehicle but do not know if he died by suicide or if his death was accidental. Police also have not determined if he was an employee at the plant. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact the Sterling Heights Police Department at 586-446-2825.
mlive.comHusband and wife found dead in possible murder-suicide
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI – A husband and wife were found dead on Monday morning inside a residence on Bangor Drive near Saal Road in Sterling Heights, WDIV Local 4 reports. Police believe this could be a murder-suicide case, the report said. Officials received a 911 call from the 87-year-old husband at 9:30 a.m. Monday. During the call, he said he’d shot his 86-year-old wife. READ MORE:Northern Michigan men suspected in deaths of 2 women sent to prison in separate caseMichigan man gets prison time for broken bones, bite marks on 15-month-old childMan found guilty in execution-style murder of 6-year-old boy, 2 adults
mlive.comMichigan man allegedly received $300 for failed contract killing
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI – A Grand Rapids man has been indicted on federal charges in an alleged contract killing gone awry, FOX 2 Detroit reports. According to the indictment filed Wednesday in federal court, Andre Sims, 23, was hired to kill a Sterling Heights woman for $10,000 in November 2020. He allegedly traveled to the woman’s home, waited for her to come outside on her way to work, blocked her vehicle and then fired several rounds into the side of her vehicle. After the incident, Sims allegedly took a Greyhound bus back to Grand Rapids where he received $300 for the failed hit, the report said. The person who hired him is referred to in the indictment as an unidentified co-conspirator.
mlive.comRemember Big Time Rush? They’re back with a huge 2022 tour and 1 Michigan show
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI - They haven’t had a headlining tour in a decade and haven’t even been together as a group in eight years. Big Time Rush has reunited and will go on a 41-show tour in 2022 with one Michigan concert. The “Forever Tour” will be at the Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill in Sterling Heights on Sunday, July 10. “We are going back on tour! We can’t thank you enough for all of your love and support over all these years and we can’t wait to see you at the “Forever Tour.”Big Time Rush 2022 tour dates:*denotes dates with Dixie D’Amelio
mlive.comTed Nugent, the ‘Motor City Madman’ to return home for 2 concerts in 2022
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI - Ted Nugent plans to return home in 2022 to perform two concerts on his “Detroit Muscle” tour. RELATED: All of Pine Knob’s 2022 scheduled concerts for its 50th anniversary seasonThis tour comes as Nugent plans to release a new album, “Detroit Muscle,” this April. “The mighty Motor City is forever globally known as the epicenter of the ultimate high energy soul-music firestorm,” said Nugent. “Everybody desperately needs a sucker punch of Detroit Muscle now more than ever. Relax, it’s good for you.”Ted Nugent 2022 tour:
mlive.comMichigan school bus driver crashes with 30-40 students onboard, drunken driving suspected
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI – A Michigan school bus driver was arrested for suspected drunk driving after she crashed with 30 to 40 students on board. According to the Sterling Heights Police Department, the crash occurred on Hall Road near Schoenherr Road in Sterling Heights around 4 p.m. on Tuesday. Police say a female was driving a Utica Community Schools bus carrying Henry Ford II High School students when the bus left the road and hit a street sign. Police said the driver was immediately arrested and taken to the Sterling Heights Police Department for processing. Utica Community Schools sent another bus to the crash scene to take home the students home who had been on the damaged bus, according to the Associated Press.
mlive.comGirl arrested for allegedly making threats to ‘shoot up’ school in Sterling Heights
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI -- Sterling Heights Police have arrested a girl after she allegedly made threats to “shoot up” Stevenson High School. According to WDIV-Detroit, the girl was arrested Thursday and is now awaiting charges from the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office. The arrest comes as police were investigating a pair of threats made toward Stevenson High School and Heritage Junior High School in recent days. Investigators believe the girl, who is now in custody, made a threat toward the high school, but have not determined where the other threat came from yet.
mlive.comInvaders struck Michigan house after family detailed trip on social media. They didn’t mention the babysitter.
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI — A home invasion likely prompted by house owners sharing too much information on social media concluded with a high-speed chase and arrest that was uploaded to a police department’s Facebook page. Sterling Height Police Department officials said a family on social media announced their plans to attend a wedding, Friday, Nov. 12, likely providing two suspects with information on when to break into the house when no one would be there. That’s when one of the officers was struck by a black Mercedes driven by a second suspect. Lt. Mario Bastianelli, spokesman for the Sterling Heights Police Department, said the suspect arrested was Najib Bashar Azooz, 24, of Shelby Township. Bastianelli said members of the public with more information about the case can contact Sterling Heights Police Department investigators at (586) 446-2825.
mlive.comMan pulled over for speeding gets help from officers to hook up new TV
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI – A man who was pulled over speeding ended up getting help from officers to hook up a new TV he had bought for his sick wife, FOX 2 Detroit reports. When Sterling Heights officers approached the vehicle driven by a 79-year-old man last week, they knew he needed help, the report said. He told the officers “everything is going wrong,” and explained his wife is sick, they have a special needs son, and he had bought a new TV for them but couldn’t figure out how to hook it up. The officers had to run to a call first, but met the man at his home an hour later to hook up the TV and showed him how it works, the report said. fire siteRollover crash sends Northern Michigan woman to hospital2 grenades found in vehicle caused Ambassador Bridge closure
mlive.comSterling Heights police looking for suspect in hit-and-run that critically injured pedestrian
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI – Police are looking for a suspect in a hit-and-run that critically injured a pedestrian. According to the Sterling Heights Police Department, a 41-year-old Detroit man was hit by a dark-colored SUV at the intersection of Metropolitan Parkway and Van Dyke Avenue at 9:17 p.m. on Oct. 3. He was transported to Troy Beaumont with critical injuries, police said. Police say the pedestrian was crossing Metropolitan Parkway in the crosswalk when he was struck by the SUV, which continued to travel east after the collision. Anyone with information is asked to call Officer Redman at 586-446-2920.
mlive.comMan shot to death in parking lot of Sterling Heights apartments
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI -- A man in his late 20s was shot and killed in the parking lot of an apartment complex early Wednesday morning, according to Fox 2 Detroit. Police were called to the complex located near the intersection of 15 Mile Road and Seaglass Drive around 1 a .m. Wednesday for reports of shots fired. Neighbors reported hearing shots fired, but no confrontation or commotion prior to the shots ringing out. Anyone with information regarding the shooting is asked to contact the Sterling Heights Police Department at 586-446-2825.
mlive.comCheck out Metro Detroit high school football scores from opening night on Aug. 26
The following scores are collected from either the Michigan High School Athletic Association or the Associated Press. Ann Arbor Huron 41, Detroit Southeastern 0Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice 35, Macomb Dakota 21Byron Center 42, Birmingham Seaholm 28Capac 22, New Haven 0Clinton Township Chippewa Valley 45, Detroit Catholic Central 20Dearborn 19, Brighton 13Dearborn Fordson 38, Canton 23Dearborn Heights Robichaud 1, Highland Park Sigma 0Detroit Leadership Academy 48, Detroit Pershing 0Detroit U-D Jesuit 34, Grosse Pointe North 13Flat Rock 34, Melvindale 6Fraser 16, Holly 7Grosse Pointe South 42, Detroit Renaissance 0Harrison Township L’Anse Creuse 21, Utica 16Hazel Park 1, Southfield Bradford Academy 0Lake Orion 33, Utica Eisenhower 7Livonia Churchill 38, Salem 21Livonia Clarenceville 34, Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood 6Madison Heights Lamphere 22, Sterling Heights 8Madison Heights Madison 34, Royal Oak Shrine Catholic 6Marine City Cardinal Mooney 28, Sterling Heights Parkway Christian 0Milford 21, New Boston Huron 20Richmond 49, Clinton Township Clintondale 18Riverview 64, Dearborn Divine Child 42Rochester 35, Macomb L’Anse Creuse North 2Rochester Hills Lutheran Northwest 27, Saginaw Valley Lutheran 0Rochester Hills Stoney Creek 48, Port Huron 17Roseville 42, Monroe 11Royal Oak 35, Ferndale 28South Lyon 48, Walled Lake Western 28St Clair Shores Lakeview 36, Dearborn Heights Crestwood 18Troy 21, Auburn Hills Avondale 0Warren Fitzgerald 64, Warren Cousino 6Warren Mott 34, Detroit Mumford 8White Lake Lakeland 41, Waterford Kettering 20Yale 28, Dearborn Heights Annapolis 8Ypsilanti Lincoln 51, St Clair Shores Lake Shore 36Zeeland East 45, Warren Woods Tower 14
mlive.comTeddy Bear Trot kicks off HAP Crim Festival of Races
FLINT, MI – Dylan Gasiewski, 5, of Sterling Heights was breathing heavy as beads of sweat ran down his forehead. Still, he smirked while crossing the finish line where a medal and a crowd were waiting to congratulate him. Dylan is one of more than 100 children who took part in the Teddy Bear Trot, a quarter-mile race at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, at Chevy Commons in Flint. The family-focused competition kicked off the HAP Crim Festival of Races. “The Teddy Beat Trot is a celebration of staying active and healthy, and it aims to introduce that idea to kids,” Joe Dimambro, director of races and training, said.
mlive.comDriver tells cops: ‘Man I’m drunk’ after falling asleep in Taco Bell drive-thru
TROY, MI -- A 28-year-old Sterling Heights man was arrested last week after he allegedly admitted to police that he was drunk after he fell asleep in the drive-thru of Taco Bell. When officers arrived, they found the man sleeping in his truck and were unable to wake him up right away. “Man, I’m drunk,” the man allegedly told officers. A breathalyzer test revealed the man had a .17% blood alcohol content and he was taken into custody. The man has been charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.
mlive.comTahini sold at Michigan store tests positive for Salmonella
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI – Michigan officials have issued a do not eat advisory for tahini sold at a Metro Detroit store. A sample of Rashi Al-Mahaba tahini sold at the Dijla Al-Furat store, 33190 Ryan Road, in Sterling Heights, tested positive for Salmonella, according to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). The labels include the date of purchase but no expiration date. The store is cooperating with MDARD to help identify a source of the contaminated product, according to a news release. Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
mlive.comTeen charged with murder related to fatal car crash after high-speed chase
The defendant is accused of fleeing from police at high speed in a stolen vehicle on Thursday, April 29, on southbound Van Dyke. He allegedly caused a fatal, three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Van Dyke and 15 Mile Road, the new release said. The driver continued into Sterling Heights, traveling at speeds over 100 mph and running red lights, police said. At the intersection of 15 Mile and Van Dyke, the Jeep crashed into a Chevy Malibu, instantly killing a 20-year-old woman. READ MORE:Car split in half, driver ejected in crash on Michigan freewayFormer U.P.
mlive.com17-year-old Detroit man accused of causing fatal crash in stolen car charged with murder
MOUNT CLEMENS, MI – A 17-year-old Detroit man accused of causing a fatal crash in a stolen vehicle has been charged with murder. The unnamed defendant is accused of traveling at a high rate of speed in a stolen Jeep southbound on Van Dyke Street last week before causing a fatal, three car crash near 15 Mile Road in Sterling Heights. Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido has charged the defendant with felony murder, second degree murder and first and second degree fleeing a police officer. “Our County is grieving the tragic death of a young woman,” Lucido said in a statement. Lucido noted that other people could be charged in connection to the incident as the multi-jurisdictional investigation continues.
mlive.com17-year-old arrested after high-speed chase leads to deadly 3-vehicle crash
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI – Vehicle thefts, reckless driving and a high-speed police chase led to a three-vehicle crash and the death of a 20-year-old woman early Friday, FOX 2 Detroit reports. A 17-year-old, who was allegedly recklessly driving a vehicle stolen from a dealership, was arrested at the crash scene in Sterling Heights, the TV station reports. The teen driver continued into Sterling Heights, traveling at speeds over 100 mph and running red lights, police said. At the intersection of 15 Mile and Van Dyke, the Jeep crashed into a Chevy Malibu, instantly killing a 20-year-old woman. After the vehicles collided, they hit a third vehicle, injuring the driver and a passenger.
mlive.comPolice K-9 help tracks down suspect who stole vehicle, led officers on 100 MPH chase
LAPEER COUNTY, MI -- A police K-9 helped tracked down a 25-year-old Sterling Heights man who stole a vehicle Sunday and led law enforcement on a 100-mile-per-hour chase across two counties. Dispatch reported that the vehicle was headed east on Interstate 69 at speeds of more100 MPH as it entered into Lapeer County, according to a Lapeer County Sheriff’s Department news release. Lapeer County Sheriff’s deputies then located the stolen vehicle headed east on I-69 near South Lapeer Road and attempted to perform a traffic stop. The Lapeer County Sheriff’s Office K-9 handler Deputy Frank Ruzika and partner Axel were able to track the suspect who had fled west through woods and a swamp, police said. Davison police responded to the scene and assumed possession of the stolen vehicle and took custody of the suspect.
mlive.comMichigan’s first Portillo’s restaurant is now open, serving its famous Chicago Italian beef sandwiches
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI - A taste of Chicago is now open in Michigan with the state’s first Portillo’s restaurant, which opened at 10:30 a.m. today at 14425 Lakeside Circle at Lakeside Mall in Sterling Heights. Portillo’s is known for its Chicago-style Italian beef sandwiches, Chicago-style hot dogs, char-grilled burgers, cheese fries, salads, Italian sausages and chocolate cake. Like at most Portillos restaurants, the drive-thru and walk-up lines will be long, but the Chicago-based chain is known for getting people through the lines fast. RELATED: Portillo’s has plans to open restaurants throughout Michigan“We’re professionals at managing our lots and getting people on and off,” said Jeff Deppe, Portillo’s director of New Restaurant Operations. It should work pretty seamlessly.”RELATED: Chicago couple brings authentic Italian beef sandwiches to Metro Detroit food standWith COVID restrictions for restaurants in Michigan now at 50%, Portillo’s does have the dining room open.
mlive.comParolee allegedly connected to recent Flint-area murder leads police on chase
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI – A parolee with a history of armed robbery, and who authorities believe is connected to a recent homicide, led police on a high-speed chase through rush hour traffic on Monday morning, FOX 2 Detroit reports. Authorities in Genessee County believe the man arrested after the chase in Sterling Heights is connected to a recent homicide in the Flint area. Sterling Heights Police were unaware of the possible connection to the Flint-area homicide when they initiated the traffic stop, the report said. Later, officers located a ski mask, credit cards that don’t belong to the suspect, in addition the victim’s cell phone and vehicle. Charges related to the Sterling Heights chase could come today, the report said.
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