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A 26-year-old woman was killed in a hit-and-run in Van Buren Township just a few weeks ago. The alleged driver was arrested hours later, and now investigators are saying a new tool was vital in making that happen.

A 31-year-old Warren man has been charged in connection with a burglary in Harper Woods.

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Officials said they found a cache of weapons and Nazi memorabilia after they arrested a white Warren man who pointed a green laser at a Black man’s chest, yelled a racial slur, and fired shots.

The surprise deal by Senate Democrats on a pared-down bill to support families, boost infrastructure and fight climate change is likely to jump-start sales of electric vehicles.

Police across the nation are warning their residents to not fall for this latest scheme. Scammers are setting up outside of popular shopping centers, “playing” violin and asking for donations to help pay for things like rent and food.

Eric Boatwright, 25, and Jayquan Washington, 21, are accused of being involved in the shooting which took place at the Mobil gas station on 27035 Van Dyke Avenue on July 21, 2022, police say.

Warren, who previously worked with Levin on the Build Green Act, said that the planet is on fire as she rattled off a plethora of things Democrats need to do to address climate change

MUSKEGON, MI – Four Democrats are on the August primary ballot for the new 87th state House district in Muskegon County. The newly drawn 87th House district is entirely within Muskegon County and includes urban Muskegon and Muskegon Heights and more rural areas north of North Muskegon along the shore and east along M-120 to Twin Lake. He serves on the Foundation for Muskegon Community College and the Parties in the Park Board of Directors and is a past president of JCI Greater Muskegon. He attended Mona Shores High School and Muskegon Community College. Equity in Funding programs continue to expand opportunities for more than 20,000 high school students seeking to attend college.

Metro Detroiters gathered at the gun store in Eastpointe to protest gun violence after a Detroit officer was killed last week.

OAKLAND COUNTY, MI – A Michigan man is facing five felony charges in connection with the sex trafficking of a minor, authorities said. In 2017, investigators received a tip about a minor being sex trafficked. They conducted an undercover commercial sex operation by responding to an online advertisement. The victim told investigators that the defendant had her regularly performing commercial sex for several months through posting ads online. Madison-Cranford was arraigned in Oakland County’s 46th District Court on charges of minor sex trafficking, a 20-year felony; prostitution – accepting earnings, a 20-year felony; prostitution – transporting female, a 20-year felony; conducting a criminal enterprise, a 20-year felony; and third-degree criminal sexual conduct, a 15-year felony.

A Warren man posted advertisements online and forced a girl to have commercial sex for several months so he could make money, officials said.

KALAMAZOO, MI -- The Kalamazoo Mall was alive Saturday, July 9 with the sounds, sights and taste of Black culture. Kalamazoo community members and beyond gathered on the Mall for the 32nd annual Black Arts Festival hosted by the Black Arts and Cultural Center. Jackie Brown traveled from Indiana to enjoy the Black Arts Festival. She said she felt the festival was rich in culture and had a lot to offer, in part because Kalamazoo is a college town. Brown was intrigued by the dichotomy between “Vintage in the Zoo” on one end of the Mall and the Black Arts Festival on the other.

A mother-son duo, a husband and wife, and senior citizens were arrested for a massive fake designer goods scheme in Warren after officials found 2,022 counterfeit items stacked “floor to ceiling” during a search of four kiosks and two homes.

Artist Sofia Warren shadowed New York legislator Julia Salazar to write the graphic memoir "Radical: My Year With a Socialist Senator."

A Bloomfield Hills man accused in the murder of a Warren father, his girlfriend, and his 6-year-old son was finally sentenced Wednesday, two weeks after court proceedings were delayed by his virtual outburst.

Four Michigan doctors who were accused of being involved in a Warren prescription drug scheme have been acquitted of all charges after a six-week trial.

A mother-son duo, a husband and wife, and senior citizens were arrested for a massive fake designer goods scheme in Warren after officials found 2,022 counterfeit items stacked “floor to ceiling” during a search of four kiosks and two homes.

There was a massive counterfeit of goods bust involving purses, sunglasses, and other merchandise with brand names like Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Versace. The items weren’t authentic, and now several people face charges in a big counterfeiting bust.

A video of a teenager’s arrest in Warren grew popular two weeks ago, leading to the officer-involved put on leave.

Gas prices in Michigan broke records this month but it’s not just customers who are eager for relief.

A 27-year-old Warren woman was shot in the leg by her estranged boyfriend, who police arrested six days later, officials said.

A big bust in a Madison Heights home, as police say neighbors had no idea they were living next to a man with drugs, dozens of guns, and thousands of rounds of ammo.

Diane Warren will finally be able to thank the Academy this November.

A man convicted of murder in the slayings of a 6-year-old boy and two adults in Warren had an outburst at his sentencing hearing on Wednesday.

WARREN, MI -- A Michigan man who lost a hand and was severely burned after a bomb detonated inside his garage Saturday was on a federal watch list, according to police. Fox 2 Detroit reports Warren Police Commissioner Bill Dwyer confirmed the man -- who is in his 30s -- was on a watch list prior to the explosion and now, additional search warrants have been issued as the investigation continues. Witnesses reported seeing the man flee from the garage and asking if anyone had seen his dog after the blast. Along with losing a hand, the man suffered several second and third-degree burns to his body, according to police. Previously, police had incorrectly stated the man lost both of his arms in the explosion.

A man who was injured when a bomb exploded in his Warren home Saturday was reportedly on a federal watch list.

Officials say a semi-truck crash has shut down 10 Mile Road in Warren on Monday (June 13) afternoon.

WARREN, MI -- Police say a Warren man in his 30s lost both his arms Saturday after a bomb he was handling inside his garage detonated unexpectedly. The explosion occurred around 3:10 p.m. at a home located on Gentner Street near 8 Mile Road and Gratiot Avenue. Police say the man was under investigation prior to the explosion and a search warrant was conducted after the blast. As part of the investigation into the explosion, police found several other bombs at the man’s house along with several different guns and thousands of rounds of ammunition. READ MORE:Man seriously injured in Northern Michigan shooting, one in custody2 groups exchange gunfire after argument outside liquor store near Kalamazoo1 dead, 1 seriously injured in Allegan County motorcycle crash

Police say that a man who was injured Saturday when a bomb exploded at his Warren home actually lost both of his arms and not just one hand, as it was initially reported.

According to police, the owner of the home was handling an explosive device described as a bomb.

A man’s hand was blown off Saturday when an explosive device he was handling exploded at his Warren home, police said.

A Warren police officer is off the streets Monday (June 6) night because of an arrest captured on camera.

A 24-year-old Warren man was killed over the weekend when a suspected drunken driver turned in front of his motorcycle, causing a crash in Oakland County.

Our Kim DeGiulio takes us to Warren De La Salle Collegiate High School to introduce us to their Lacrosse team. The Pilots were a fan favorite in our 4Frenzy contest, resulting in six awards.

A neighborhood crime took place in Westland after a business that specializes in supercharged vehicles had three of them disappear overnight.

The Michigan Board of State Canvassers is set to meet this week to determine who will appear on the ballot for the 2022 gubernatorial primary election in August after five GOP candidates reportedly failed to submit enough nominating signatures.

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash after fleeing Warren police officers who were trying to pull the 31-year-old over for speeding, authorities said.

Two people were arrested in connection with a Sterling Heights road rage case after they cut off other cars and gave the driver of a minivan the middle finger, causing the vehicles to crash into each other and sparking a shooting, officials said.

Two Detroit men and a Warren woman helped a former Michigan resident who is currently in prison operate a $2.2 million scheme that involved submitting 240 fraudulent COVID unemployment insurance claims, officials said.

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.

A family-owned doughnut shop is closing its doors after serving the Warren community for 43 years.

A $1 million winning Powerball ticket expired today, and the prize went to the state School Aid Fund.

Taking a chance on a game that caught her eye paid off for a Macomb County woman who won $2 million playing the Michigan Lottery’s $2,000,000 Multiplier Spectacular instant game.

Mayor Jim Fouts shared his vision for Warren at his annual State of the City address.

A Michigan Lottery player is sitting on a winning Powerball ticket worth $1M, and it expires this week.

There’s so much to be angry about and none of it is new. It’s simply exhausting.

Two people are hospitalized after a driver fled police during a traffic stop in Warren.

The cryptocurrency industry is lobbying against legislation that targets sanctioned Russian corporate giants and oligarchs.

A coffee shop has expanded from its initial location in Dearborn to include a location in Warren, with a new facility on the Wayne State University campus planned to open soon.

Christina Warren collects T-shirts, mugs and other items from companies that promised huge changes, but failed to deliver — often in spectacular ways.

The USPS has launched Connect Local in 17 locations across Metro Detroit in an effort to help small businesses get packages out to local customers faster.

WARREN, MI – A jury has found a Detroit-area man guilty on all 15 counts related to the 2020 deaths of a father, his 6-year-old son and his girlfriend, FOX 2 Detroit reports. Bahri was also found guilty in the murder of Tukoyo Moore, the boy’s father. RELATED: Execution-style murder of 6-year-old Michigan boy, two others, was about ‘drugs and money,’ police sayTukoyo Moore’s body was found in a burned vehicle in Detroit, the report said. Bahri is expected to be sentenced to life in prison on June 15, the report said. He is convicted of three counts of felony murder, three counts of first-degree murder, one count of fourth-degree felony arson, one count of mutilating a body, and seven counts of weapons charges.

It will be the fourth day on the stand in Fairfax County Circuit Court for Depp, who is suing his ex-wife for libel.

“Shame on Kevin McCarthy,” Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren said.

“Shame on Kevin McCarthy,” Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren said.

The following is a transcript of an interview with Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts that aired Sunday, April 24, 2022, on "Face the Nation."

A jury convicted a Detroit-area man of all 15 criminal counts against him for the slayings of three Warren residents, including a 6-year-old boy.

A judge issued a ruling on Thursday in favor of the Warren City Council and against mayor Jim Fouts.

Joanna Withrow is fighting to recover from three gunshot wounds after she was carjacked last week in Warren.

WARREN, MI – A man who fell 25-50 feet into a well was trapped until a cleaning crew found him and called for help Tuesday morning, April 19, in Warren, WDIV Local 4 reports. At 7:05 a.m., Warren firefighters responded to the scene in the area of 9 Mile and Hayes roads and extracted the man from the well, the report said. He was placed on a stretcher and taken to a hospital by ambulance. It’s unclear how the man fell into the well, the report said. READ MORE:Ex-employee shoots Michigan business owner in parking lot, police sayMan dead, teen shot by intruder at Michigan homeMan allegedly wrapped grandmother in plastic, stuffed her in freezer to die

WARREN, MI -- An 18-year-old faces multiple felony charges after he allegedly carjacked a mother of four at a Warren gas station last week. According to Fox 2 Detroit, Javon Oliver, was arraigned Monday on charges of assault with intent to murder, carjacking, armed robbery and other weapons offenses for the April 14 carjacking. Prosecutors also say that Oliver gave Withrow no opportunity to comply with any demands, he just started shooting after approaching the car. According to WDIV-Detroit, Hayes was charged with carjacking, armed robbery, carrying a concealed pistol and two felony firearm violations. McCall is charged with carjacking, armed robbery, receiving and concealing a stolen firearm, carrying a concealed pistol and three felony firearm violations.

Three people were arrested last week after a woman was shot and carjacked at a Warren gas station, police said.

A man was rescued Tuesday after he fell 25-50 feet into a well in Warren, firefighters said.

A woman and two men are facing a string of charges including attempted murder and carjacking after an attack at a Warren gas station.

Free tax filing is a "failure" thanks to corporate sabotage, the Massachusetts Democrat charged.

Three people have been arrested in connected with a carjacking and shooting in Warren early Friday morning that left a woman in critical condition.

Angels manager Joe Maddon ordered the second bases-loaded intentional walk of his career and only the third in the majors since at least 1950, and Shohei Ohtani homered twice to lead Los Angeles past the Texas Rangers 9-6.

WARREN, MI -- A woman is in critical condition and police are searching for her attackers after she was carjacked Friday morning at a gas station on Eight Mile between Ryan and Mound roads. After shooting the woman, one of the suspects stole her 2015 Nissan Altima with the license plate ELB3299. The Altima fled westbound on Eight Mile Road, according to police. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the suspects or either vehicle involved in the incident is asked to contact the Warren Police Department. READ MORE:Candidates for Michigan governor stake positions on fatal Grand Rapids police shootingOfficer who responded to Genesee County sergeant’s crash didn’t have body, dash cams: Sheriff

DETROIT -- A Warren man was sentenced to 10 years in prison Tuesday with five years supervised released following his incarceration after he was convicted of coercion and enticement of a minor. Marvin Booker, 30, has been in custody since March 2020 after he exploited a 16-year-old girl into performing sexual acts for men for money. According to a release from the Department of Justice, Booker advertised the girl online for dates with men, during which she was paid for performing sexual acts. Booker would drive the girl to her dates and then keep some of the money she was paid while being trafficked.

Officials say 30-year-old Marvin Booker, of Warren, was sentenced to 10 years following five years of supervised release for coercion and enticement of a minor.

WARREN, MI -- An 8-year-old girl has died from smoke inhalation following an apartment fire last week, according to Fox 2 Detroit. Mayor Jim Fouts confirmed the girl’s death days after the fire ripped through an apartment building, leaving 16 families displaced. The girl was initially listed in stable condition at Children’s Hospital of Michigan following the March 23 fire. However, the damaged caused by the smoke led the to girl’s death over the weekend. Investigators believe the fire at the Warren Manor Apartments started in a first floor apartment before it spread to the entire building.

WARREN, MI -- A 46-year-old man was shot and killed Wednesday at a gas station, but police say the shooting does not appear to be random. According to Fox 2 Detroit, the victim was shot in the parking lot of the Marathon gas station located at 22063 Ryan Road. The victim was shot around 2:55 p.m. after the suspect got into the passenger seat of the victim’s car. Although the investigation is ongoing, police say they have some suspect information already and believe the suspect and victim knew each other. READ MORE:Police identify driver killed on I-94 by swerving semitruckWoman found dead after nearly 24-hour standoff in West MichiganSurveillance video captures man setting police cruiser ablaze in West Michigan

WARREN, MI -- Two people were taken to the hospital Monday after a Detroit Police officer rear-ended another vehicle on the road while transporting a prisoner. According to Fox 2 Detroit, the driver of the civilian vehicle and one person who was in the police cruiser required medical attention following the crash that took place southbound Groesbeck near I-696 around 9 a.m.Police have not said which person in the police cruiser required medical attention and the extent of the injuries suffered have not been revealed. An investigation into the crash is ongoing. READ MORE:Northern Michigan man killed when car goes airborne, hits treeCollege students among those displaced following apartment explosion, fire in U.P. Man arrested in middle of U.S. 131 after police chase, ditching crashed car, carjacking another vehicle

WARREN, MI – A man is in jail for allegedly abusing 3-month-old twins and a cat, causing serious head injuries to all three victims, police said. Investigators learned that the injuries were sustained at the Extended Stay Hotel in Warren and executed a search warrant. They discovered the injured cat in the room; it is now in the care of Macomb County Animal Control. Darius Julius Hammond-Swan, 32, is charged with two counts of first-degree child abuse, one count of assault with a dangerous weapon, one misdemeanor count of cruelty to an animal and one misdemeanor count of domestic violence. He is lodged in Macomb County Jail.

One electricity company put people in a queue for its website due to surging demand.

After the best year in history to be among the super-rich, one of America’s 745 billionaires wonders: “What’s enough? What’s the answer?”

Dundee’s wrestling team, ranked No. 1 in Division 3, scored 231.5 to win by 50.5 over Hudson, the top team in Division 4, in the Hudson Super 16.

He said the human remains found have not yet been confirmed to be Latima Warren, however there is reason to believe that the remains do belong to Ms. Warren.

Whitmer scheduled similar conversations across the state this week seeking input on the agenda she will unveil at next week’s State of the State address. Whitmer said she’s considering how to strategically use these funds to boost the economy and support working families. The annual State of the State speech is typically held in front of lawmakers at the Michigan Capitol. In 2021 and 2022, Whitmer opted to deliver remarks without an in-person audience due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Sometimes State of the State (addresses) are fanfare and theatrics, that’s never really been my style,” Whitmer said.

On Jan. 10, Dearborn Police were dispatched to a breaking and entering alarm at a cell phone store in the area of Warren and Greenfield.

WARREN, MI -- A 16-year-old student at Lincoln High School in Warren was arrested Wednesday after police allegedly found a handgun magazine in his possession. According to Fox 2 Detroit, faculty were alerted to the student after other students in class said he made a threat toward the school and they saw him brandishing a handgun. Two students who were in class with the suspect called 911 and the school resource officer was in the classroom within three minutes of the calls being placed. The teen was placed under arrest and that’s when officers found the magazine, but police have not said if it was loaded or not. The school was placed on lockdown when the incident took place and students were eventually sent home for the day following the arrest of the suspect.

WARREN, MI -- Prosecutors are expected to seek murder charges following the death of a Warren man who was allegedly stabbed by his wife during an argument. According to Fox 2 Detroit, Shakina Thomas-Alexander was previously charged with assault with intent to murder and given a bond of $500,000. However, following the victim’s death, murder charges are now expected. Thomas-Alexander is accused of stabbing her husband -- Daetorian Thomas-Alexander -- in the back during an argument at their home in the 20000 block of Audrey. Shakina Thomas-Alexander is being lodged at the Macomb County Jail.

A 23-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the death of a woman who was shot and killed last June at a party in Warren. According to the Associated Press, Ashinay Horton-Starks was arrested last week by police in Bismarck, North Dakota but further details about the arrest have not been released. Horton-Starks was listed as an inmate at the Burleigh Morton Detention Center as a fugitive from justice on a homicide warrant, but no charges have been officially filed. The AP reports a bail hearing for Horton-Starks has yet to take place. READ MORE:Teenager shot in New Year’s Eve armed robbery of Saginaw Family Dollar storePolice investigating woman’s homicide in Port HuronKalamazoo police seize stolen firearms, narcotics during traffic stop

The Massachusetts Democrat said she has contracted a breakthrough case and is experiencing mild symptoms.

The United States has a dirty-money problem.

Maximus is taking over Navient's federal student-loan accounts next year, and Warren worried those borrowers will be subject to "abusive practices."

WARREN, MI -- A 34-year-old man has been charged with first-degree homicide after he allegedly beat his girlfriend to death with a hammer Monday. Fry was taken into custody and formally charged with Harvey’s murder Tuesday. Fry was already due in court on Tuesday for a separate domestic violence charge that involved Harvey. The day prior to the alleged murder, a friend of Harvey’s called police because they were worried about their friend. They were called back to the house the next day for Harvey’s death.

The seventh annual Celebrate Michigan's Military event took place Saturday, Nov. 13, and was by far the most successful CMM to date. A sold-out gathering at

The Detroit automakers are asking their roughly 153,000 plant employees represented by the UAW to voluntarily submit their Covid-19 vaccination status.

DETROIT, MI — Michigan regulators say they’re planning to fine FCA Stellantis over mounting air pollution violations at assembly plants in Warren and Detroit. In a letter to FCA plant managers in Detroit and Warren, EGLE staff said the equipment violations are considered “high priority” by the EPA. The state says Stellantis can resolve them though an agreement that includes a monetary penalty and compliance plan. “Although the plant is operating within its permitted emission limits, correcting this condition is our top priority,” Brieda wrote. The increase in emissions at the Detroit facility was “offset” by reductions at the Warren facility within the permit despite knowledge of pre-existing high levels of asthma in the census tracts closest to the Stellantis plant.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker has ousted Bishop E. L. Warren from the Illinois State Police Merit Board, moving to further overhaul an agency where its former finance officer is charged with theft.

The plan includes an "electric Light Reconnaissance Vehicle," or eLRV, based on the upcoming Hummer EV for potential use by the Army.

WARREN, MICH. -- Michigan hunters looking to give back this season can donate meat to help families in need. The non-profit Michigan Sportsmen Against Hunger is once again working with the Michigan DNR and local vendors to channel venison donations to food banks across the state. In 2020, hunters donated a record-setting 85,514 pounds of venison to the program — nearly double the amount donated in 2019, which itself was a record-setting year.

When Sen. Elizabeth Warren ended her presidential run, rivals said she was too far to the left for voters. Now Democrats are resurrecting the ‘wealth tax’ at the heart of her campaign — at a critical moment for Biden.

Democrats on Wednesday reintroduced private-equity legislation that represents one of the largest crackdowns on the industry in decades.

Biden's spending package is going to be paid for by "billionaires who don't pay their taxes," Warren told "The View" on Wednesday.

After a week and a half of testimony, Cook County jurors have begun deliberations to answer the question: Who is ex-Northwestern professor Wyndham Lathem?

The ex-Northwestern professor charged with murder in the 2017 slaying of his boyfriend took the stand again Wednesday for questioning by Cook County prosecutors.

General Motors plans to cash in as the world switches from combustion engines to battery power, promising to double its annual revenue by 2030 with an array of new electric vehicles.