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A teenager is facing charges in an Oakland County hit-and-run that killed a 13-year-old girl and injured five other people, and the county prosecutor wants to try that teen as an adult.

The Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office amended criminal charges in the March 22 Walled Lake crash that killed 13-year-old Piper Carrothers.

The family of a 13-year-old girl killed in a horrible crash wants answers, and Tuesday, the prosecutor’s office responded.

Exclusive video Monday night shows teens fleeing during a Walled Lake police chase from last March that destroyed a family and gives new context to the needless and terrible crime, leaving one teenager dead and two others facing felony charges.

Two teenagers from West Bloomfield and Commerce Township have been charged in a four-car Oakland County crash that left a 13-year-old girl dead and five other people injured.

Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Crash Investigators have begun turning over the complicated and voluminous file to prosecutors that could help determine what criminal charges should be filed in the hit-and-run traffic death of a 13-year-old girl from Commerce Township.

A 13-year-old girl died while five others were injured in a hit-and-run accident after a driver fled from Oakland County police.

The girl who was killed Wednesday in a four-car crash at a Walled Lake intersection was a middle school student, the district’s superintendent confirmed.

Police are looking for two people who on Wednesday night fled the scene of a four-vehicle crash that left a girl dead and others injured in Walled Lake.

A child succumbed to their injuries after being involved in a hit-and-run crash in Walled Lake.

Here’s where you can find Michigan general election results for Walled Lake on Nov. 8, 2022.

A Walled Lake man is accused of sexually assaulting a child in Ferndale and police are concerned there could be more victims.

Family members impacted by the Oakland County shooting that made national headlines last month are sharing the story of how online conspiracy theories influenced the shooter’s motive.

On this Tasty Tuesday, we're pleased to announce that you can hit The Beach anytime of the year -- at the restaurant in Walled Lake, that is.

An Oakland County man who killed his wife and dog, shot his 25-year-old daughter, and then died in a shootout with police had been radicalized by an online conspiracy that claims the COVID pandemic was planned and the 2020 election was stolen, according to his youngest daughter.

The 21-year-old daughter of a man who police said killed his wife, the family dog and severely injured his 25-year-old daughter said her father was radicalized by QAnon.

Oakland County detectives are continuing to investigate the shooting that took place in Walled Lake on Sunday morning and trying to identify a possible motive.

A Walled Lake man was shot and killed by police after fatally shooting his wife and injuring his daughter at their home early Sunday morning.

A Walled Lake man fatally shot his wife and their family dog as well as injured his daughter Sunday morning.

The boil water notice that was issued on Monday for Walled Lake, Commerce Township, has ended. Officials say that the city-wide Boil Water Advisory in Novi remains in effect.

A boil water advisory has been issued for all Walled Lake, Commerce Township, and Novi residents after a loss of pressure occurred due to a temporary power outage at a Great Lakes Water Authority station on Monday.

Thanks to her efforts, a local cheerleader’s dreams are coming true, and her team now has something new to cheer about.

From tropical drinks to their mouthwatering seafood, The Beach Tiki Bar and Boil in Walled Lake will have you feeling like you’re on vacation.

A Pontiac man, his brother and his mother have been taken into custody nearly four years after fishermen came across a bloody murder scene that helped police discover the body of a 20-year-old man in a lake.

A Walled Lake man is accused of enticing a 13-year-old Canton Township girl for sex after her parents blocked his phone due to previous encounters, officials said.

The concept of snow days has undoubtedly changed for many Michigan schools thanks to remote learning during the COVID pandemic.

A Southeast Michigan dispensary is prepared to offer free marijuana to adults who prove they donated blood or plasma in an effort to aid a severe national blood and plasma shortage.

A precautionary boil water notice has been issued in Commerce Township and Walled Lake after a water main break caused a loss of pressure.

A precautionary boil water notice has been issued in Commerce Township and Walled Lake after a water main break caused a loss of pressure.

The Blood Cancer Foundation of Michigan (BCFM) has partnered with Benstein Liquor in Walled Lake to select a single barrel of Woodford Reserve Bourbon with a portion of each sale benefiting the foundation.

Walled Lake Central High School is closed for the day on Wednesday after going into lockdown Tuesday over a false report of shots fired.

Walled Lake Central High School was placed under a lockdown on Tuesday morning after police received a report of shots fired at the school, but police have cleared the scene.

A boil water notice has been lifted for Commerce Township, Novi and Walled Lake following a water main break in Farmington Hills that impacted several areas.

A massive water main break in Farmington Hills is impacting several Metro Detroit communities and it will be days before water service is back to normal.

A massive water main break in Farmington Hills damaged multiple homes and several Metro Detroit communities are now under boil water advisories.

A boil water advisory has been issued for all Novi, Walled Lake and Commerce Township residents after a water main break caused low water pressure for many in the city on Sunday.

Here are this morning's top stories.

Track live election results for Walled Lake in the 2021 Michigan General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 2.

Picture this, sipping on a cold beer and noshing on a gigantic burger while overlooking the water ... that’s what you’ll find at Driftwood Bar and Grille in Novi.

It sounded like any other thunderstorm until the winds picked up. The next thing people in the area of Maple and Commerce roads in Walled Lake heard was trees being uprooted. Poles were sheared off and there was the crackle sound of power lines snapping.

It's been a decades long effort to save an important piece of local history and pay tribute to the family that once called it home.

The Farmington Public Schools Board Education voted 7-0 in favor of appointing Dr. Christopher Delgado as the district's new superintendent.

Here are tonight's top stories.

Three people appeared before a judge for the alleged crimes against a mother and her two children in their Walled Lake home.

Police are investigating an early morning home invasion in Walled Lake.

Police are investigating an early morning home invasion in Walled Lake.

DETROIT – In addition to the nearly 16,000 COVID-related deaths in Michigan over the last year, we know the pandemic has been devastating to businesses. AdThere have been a few bright spots with some businesses seeing an uptick in businesses due to the pandemic. Dimitri Polychronou owns Earl’s Dry Cleaning. People have been great to work with during this pandemic,” Millen said. AdThe majority of locally-owned businesses have really struggled, but there is hope of things improving as vaccine distribution expands.

Parents say Girl Scouts were barred from selling cookies near Walled Lake marijuana shop, officials say otherwiseDETROIT – Girl Scout troops in Metro Detroit were reportedly prohibited from selling cookies outside of a marijuana dispensary in Walled Lake, but local organization leaders say that the troops were given false information. Click here to read more. WATCH Local 4 News at 11Metro Detroit weather: Sunny Friday ends with colder temps, clear skiesFriday evening will be mostly clear and chilly. After plenty of sunshine and highs near or just above 40 degrees, temperatures fall to the 30s at dinnertime. AdWhile some restaurants and bars welcome the news, some say it isn’t worth it.

WALLED LAKE, Mich. – Girl Scout troops in Metro Detroit were reportedly prohibited from selling cookies outside of a marijuana dispensary in Walled Lake, but local organization leaders say that the troops were given false information. Last weekend, Oakland County Girl Scouts were welcomed outside of the Greenhouse of Walled Lake cannabis store by owner Jerry Millen, who authorized the girls to sell cookies outside of his dispensary. Following their successful sales, several more Girl Scout troops asked Millen if they could also sell cookies outside of Greenhouse, which Millen approved. Ad“Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan (GSSEM) does not have a policy prohibiting troops from selling cookies at or near any legally operating business. The national Girl Scouts organization, Girl Scouts of the USA, does discourage troops from selling at locations where the girls cannot legally enter, however, there is no policy prohibiting selling at such businesses,” the statement reads.

WALLED LAKE, Mich. – A father-daughter duo from Walled Lake wrote a book together about feeling beautiful with the skin you are in. The book centers around a biracial child who has questions of why her skin is different than her parents. “She was kind of struggling identifying herself and her mom,” Nevaeh Tucker’s father Antonio Tucker said. AdNevaeh Tucker’s father is Black and her mother is White. Nevaeh and her father hope that children and adults of all races will take the time to read and share the book.

DETROIT – Community members are coming to together in Walled Lake to help restore this historic house. Watch this inspiring story above. If you’d like to help, contact Greenhouse of Walled Lake: info@greenhouseofwalledlake.com. More: Black History Month section

OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. – About 20 to 25 murder cases are reported a year in Oakland County, said Karen McDonald, the new county prosecutor. But there have been seven murders reported since December. “If this trend continues, we are looking at a large amount of homicides,” McDonald said. Ad“I absolutely think it is COVID related,” McDonald said. Ad“We are trying not to incarcerate individuals that are not a public safety threat for a variety of reasons,” she said.

The Greenhouse of Walled Lake is teaming up with UBaked Cannabis Company to offer free pre-rolled joints to people who have received a COVID-19 vaccine and can prove it. WALLED LAKE, Mich. – The Greenhouse of Walled Lake is teaming up with UBaked Cannabis Company to offer free pre-rolled joints to people who have received a COVID-19 vaccine and can prove it. The “pot for shots” COVID-19 vaccination promotion runs from Jan. 22 through Feb. 28. You need to bring in written proof that you’ve received a COVID-19 vaccine and you’ll be given a free pre-rolled joint with no purchase necessary. Jerry Millen, Founder and owner of GreenhouseThe Greenhouse of Walled Lake is located at 103 East Walled Lake Drive in Walled Lake, Michigan.

DETROIT – A Walled Lake business owner was sentenced to two years in prison on Tuesday, the Department of Justice announced. As the owner of Bayside, Semma was responsible for collecting and paying to the IRS Bayside’s employment taxes. He also did not pay approximately $1.3 million in employment taxes that were due. In 2012, Semma sold The Coliseum for approximately $5.9 million, but did not file an individual income tax return or pay taxes for that year. Semma previously pleaded guilty on Aug. 28, 2019, to one count of employment tax fraud and one count of failure to file his individual income tax return.

The 2020 General Election will be held on November 3. You can find results for Walled Lake here. Live results: Michigan General Election Results for Nov. 3, 2020 Find Race ResultsFind more election results and news on the Decision 2020 page. 🌟 Become an Insider 🌟Introducing WDIV Insider: A new way for loyal Local 4 fans to gain access and customize your ClickOnDetroit news experience. Learn more about WDIV Insider - and sign up here!

WALLED LAKE, Mich. – Walled Lake Consolidated Schools has delayed its return to in-person learning following a security breach. According to a letter sent to parents, the district’s grading and scheduling systems, bus route creation software and other key systems were impacted. Here’s the entire letter sent to parents:Dear Parents/Guardians:With the recent hack of Walled Lake Schools' network on Oct. 10, 2020, our ability to sufficiently prepare for the Nov. 4 scheduled return to in-person learning has been compromised. · The following table illustrates the new transition timeline: Revised Timeline 20-21We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your continued patience. This targeted computer hack of Walled Lake Schools was impossible to anticipate and the timing could not have been worse.

WALLED LAKE, Mich. – A Walled Lake Consolidated School District teacher received the Michigan Lottery’s Excellence in Education award. Michelle Fiebke-Lang, retired Mary Helen Guest principal, said, “Sarah has served on numerous WLCSD District and school committees. As a parent in the District, Sarah continues to serve as the Guest PTA secretary." Dodds has been an educator for 16 years, all with Walled Lake Consolidated School District. We feel blessed to have her as a Gator," said Glengary principal RosaLeigh Johnson.

WALLED LAKE, Mich. – In an email sent to parents late Sunday, the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools District said a system outage has been linked to a cyberattack. The hack will not impact virtual learning, the district said. Superintendent Kenneth Gutman said virtual learning will proceed as normal when classes resume Monday morning. Walled Lake school officials said there is a possibility credentials and other information was taken. As communicated earlier today, Our Path and My Path virtual learning will continue, uninterrupted, for all students in WLCSD tomorrow.

WALLED LAKE, Mich. – In an email sent to parents late Sunday the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools District said a system outage has been linked to a cyberattack. The hack will not impact virtual learning, the district said. Superintendent Kenneth Gutman said virtual learning will proceed as normal when classes resume Monday morning. The District has a cyber security insurance policy which provides us access to these and other experts in the field. As communicated earlier today, Our Path and My Path virtual learning will continue, uninterrupted, for all students in WLCSD tomorrow.

COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, Mich. Four teenagers broke into Walled Lake Central High School through a roof hatch early Wednesday morning, according to authorities. The teens -- from Commerce Township, Clarkston, Livonia and Grosse Pointe Farms -- had allegedly entered the school through a roof hatch that had not been completely secured. Officials say the group was in possession of a fire extinguisher that they removed from the school. One of the teens reportedly injured his leg after jumping off of the roof of the school. Officials say the boy was taken to a hospital for treatment and his vehicle was impounded.

OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. Several Oakland County residents were left without a home due to fires started by lightning strikes Saturday night and Sunday morning. Firefighters in Commerce Township and Walled Lake battled a two-alarm fire at condominiums on Addington Drive near Pontiac Trail, around 9 p.m. The American Red Cross helped several tenants of a Rochester Hills apartment on Galloway Court, near Butler Road Sunday. Fire crews reported they were called at about 5:30 a.m. No injuries were reported. Just hours later, firefighters battled a heavy fire at a home in Bloomfield Township, near Wing Lake Road.

WALLED LAKE, Mich. The coronavirus pandemic has put so many fundraisers on hold with some cancelled all together, but for one Walled Lake family used it as an opportunity. The Drew Crew is a nonprofit that raises money so others with spinal cord injuries can live a more independent lifestyle. But with the pandemic, the Drew Crew saw no safe way to hold their annual fundraising golf tournament. Maybe we should get a storage.Orchard Grove Community Church in Walled Lake gave them a space to keep collecting. The Drew Crew has until Sunday to reach their million can goal.

WALLED LAKE, Mich. The Walled Lake Consolidated Schools district will begin the 2020-21 with remote learning only. The district said the Walled Lake Schools Board of Education voted on Tuesday at its special meeting to adopt the WLCSD Return to Learn Plan. The district will begin the 2020-21 school year online and conduct school with remote learning only until at least Friday, Oct. 30. More: Heres what Michigan school districts have planned for the fall amid the pandemicThis decision was not made lightly. After reviewing survey data from District parents, survey data from the WLCSD staff, and thousands of survey comments and emails, the Board of Education concluded it is in the best interest of the entire school community to start the school year virtually as to ensure the safety of everyone, reads a statement from the district. The district recently conducted a survey of parents with the following results:

WALLED LAKE, Mich. Mercer Beach in Walled Lake have been closed down to reduce the transmission of COVID-19, police said. The Walled Lake Police Department said the closure is because the Mercer Beach is consistently overcrowded and unable to operate without violating Governor Whitmers Executive Order 2020-151.The Police Chief determined a closure is necessary to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 to protect Walled Lakes public health and ordered the following:Police officers to close the beach with the necessary barricades until further notice Remove any violators by first issuing a warning. If they fail to comply, officers are authorized to remove/arrest violators under Chapter 50 section 50-33 of the Walled Lake Code of Ordinances. Post signage (Beach Closed by Police Order) at entrance of the beach to notify to the members of the public. Police said failure to cooperate in all of the actions described above is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 90 days or a fine of not more than $500.00, or both.

WALLED LAKE, Mich. A Walled Lake teacher is out of a job after tweeting support for President Donald Trump -- but its unclear if thats the reason the district fired Justin Kucera. Kucera, 28, lost his job as an AP World History Teacher at Walled Lake Western. On Tuesday, the Superintendent of Walled Lake schools, Kenneth Gutman, released the following:When media stories/issues that garner public attention arise, we want to keep you informed around the District response. As a matter of policy and practice, Walled Lake Schools does not comment on current and/or former employees as it relates to specific personnel issues. In the Walled Lake Schools educational setting we encourage positive discourse and working together to make decisions that benefit our community.

Educators have said theyre feeling frustrated because theyve had to work with smaller budgets for the new school year. Officials said they have been putting together a budget, with some budget cuts. MORE: Michigan State University publishes guide for K-12 schools reopening amid pandemicKenneth Gutman is the superintendent for the Walled Lake Consolidated School District. The district was forced to cut 50 teachers from its budget on Thursday night. Gutman is also the vice president of the Tri County Alliance for Public Education, which represents more than half a million schools and 40 percent of the states student population.

CLAWSON, Mich. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been a crushing blow to many small businesses in Metro Detroit. PREVIOUS STORY: Clawson dry cleaner struggles to stay afloat during coronavirus shutdownTo say business has been slow in Metro Detroit would be an understatement. Dimitri Polychronou, the owner of Earls Dry Cleaning in Clawson, sent staff members home in March. Help Me Hank checked on Polychronou in March, and he was obviously concerned. You can hear from Polychronou and Millen in Hank Winchesters full video above.

Two Henry Ford Health nurses will be publicly honored at the upcoming NASCAR race amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Symons, from Livonia, is an ICU nurse at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. Her name will be displayed just above the drivers door handle of NASCAR driver and Rochester Hills native Brad Keselowskis car. Palmer, from Walled Lake, is an emergency department nurse at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital. MORE: NASCAR picks up at tricky Darlington after 10-week hiatusNASCARs upcoming racing schedule can be found here.

The grand opening of the Michigan Air Line Trail, a segment of the Great Lake to Lake Trails-Route 1, has been postponed due to weather conditions, according to trail manager John Hensler. The original ribbon-cutting ceremony was initially scheduled for Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the junction of Air Line and the M-5 Trail, according to a joint release from Commerce Township, Walled Lake and Wixom. This story will be updated when the new event date is announced.

Voters in Keego Harbor, Walled Lake, Allen Park and Lincoln Park will decide on marijuana businesses proposals on Tuesday. In Lincoln Park, voters will consider allowing two medical and two recreational marijuana shops. Follow the results for these proposals here:Friday was the first day LARAs Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) began accepting applications for recreational marijuana businesses. Its been a year since Michigan voters approved recreational marijuana usage and 11 years since medical marijuana was approved. More: Michigan Marijuana NewsResults for Downriver communities:Results in Oakland CountyWoodward Corridor:Other Oakland County:

The Michigan Air Line Trail, a segment of the Great Lake to Lake Trails-Route 1, will open Nov. 13 at 10 a.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the junction of Air Line and the M-5 Trail, according to a joint release from Commerce Township, Walled Lake and Wixom. Ribbon-cutting ceremony Nov. 13 at 10 a.m. at the the junction of Air Line and the M-5 Trail in Commerce TownshipThe 5.5-mile trail will run from Wixom Road east to Haggerty Road, with eight road crossings. It also features multiple trail entrances and plazas along the route. The Commerce, Walled Lake and Wixom Trailway Management Council oversees the construction of the trail, headed by trail manager John Hensler. The Great Lake to Lake Trails-Route 1 stretches 275 miles from Port Huron to South Haven through 34 communities of farms, small towns and cities.

Drew Angerer/Getty ImagesDETROIT - Iron Laboratories, LLC, a Walled Lake marijuana safety compliance facility that had its license summarily suspended in August, has settled with the Marijuana Regulatory Agency, according to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Products were recalled in August after testing positive for chemical residue of bifenazate, cadmium, arsenic and chromium. The settlement requires the company to pay a $100,000 fine, update its procedures and provide data and reports to the MRA for a year. "It is imperative that our safety compliance facilities and all of our licensees adhere strictly to the law and the administrative rules. The diligence with which our enforcement team investigated and brought these issues to light demonstrates the commitment that the MRA has in protecting marijuana patients here in Michigan."

A viral Facebook post by a dancer in Florida has more than 1,500 comments and nearly 500 shares as the dance community in Orlando and Walled Lake share eerily similar experiences. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

A viral Facebook post by a dancer in Florida has more than 1,500 comments and nearly 500 shares as the dance community in Orlando and Walled Lake share eerily similar experiences. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

A viral Facebook post by a dancer in Florida has more than 1,500 comments and nearly 500 shares as the dance community in Orlando and Walled Lake share eerily similar experiences. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

A viral Facebook post by a dancer in Florida has more than 1,500 comments and nearly 500 shares as the dance community in Orlando and Walled Lake share eerily similar experiences. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

A viral Facebook post by a dancer in Florida has more than 1,500 comments and nearly 500 shares as the dance community in Orlando and Walled Lake share eerily similar experiences. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

DETROIT - Here's what is coming up on Local 4 News at 11:CSC allegationsA viral Facebook post by a dancer in Florida has more than 1,500 comments and nearly 500 shares as the dance community in Orlando and Walled Lake share eerily similar experiences. Wayne-Westland lawsuitA lawsuit has been filed against the Wayne-Westland school district by the current superintendent who is on paid leave during an investigation into alleged misconduct. Asylum survivorA woman who embarked on a dangerous journey to escape her home country won her asylum case in Detroit. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

Job TitleNew & Used Car SalesCompany Name:Shuman CDJRLocationWalled LakeJob TypeFull TimeJob SummarySell New & Used VehiclesResponsibilities and DutiesGreet and guide customer as they appear on the lot to proceed into the sales processAssist the customers to find a vehicle that meets their needs by using the current inventoryEnhance the sales process by demonstrating the vehicles features on the lotAssist customers in the completion of their sales applicationsAssist management to increase sales by inspecting the lot's vehicles daily, reporting any problems to management