Man arrested in series of Waterford Township–Pontiac home invasions after operation ‘Kicked-In’
Read full article: Man arrested in series of Waterford Township–Pontiac home invasions after operation ‘Kicked-In’Prentice Montrell Slaton, who was involved in a series of Waterford Township-Pontiac home invasions, has been arrested following operation “Kicked-In.”
Driver killed in Oakland County when SUV crosses center line, crashes head-on into bucket truck
Read full article: Driver killed in Oakland County when SUV crosses center line, crashes head-on into bucket truckA driver was killed when an SUV crossed the center line of a road in Oakland County and crash head-on into a bucket truck, police said.
‘Attempting to live his own Grand Theft Auto’: Oakland County boy, 12, caught stealing cars again
Read full article: ‘Attempting to live his own Grand Theft Auto’: Oakland County boy, 12, caught stealing cars againA 12-year-old Oakland County boy was arrested for the second time in a month for stealing vehicles from a local business, officials said. Last time he was caught, authorities learned he had sold a stolen car for $30.
Detroit woman rescued by bystanders after being found unresponsive in lake has died
Read full article: Detroit woman rescued by bystanders after being found unresponsive in lake has diedA 74-year-old Detroit woman who was discovered floating face down and unconscious when she was pulled from a lake in Waterford Township has died.
Bystanders rescue elderly Detroit woman found unresponsive in lake
Read full article: Bystanders rescue elderly Detroit woman found unresponsive in lakeA 74-year-old Detroit woman has been listed in critical condition after she was discovered floating face down and unconscious when she was pulled from a lake in Waterford Township.
Oakland County teacher accused of sexual relationship with student, telling another teacher
Read full article: Oakland County teacher accused of sexual relationship with student, telling another teacherAn Oakland County teacher is accused of having a sexual relationship with a student and telling another teacher about it.
Oakland County teacher told another teacher about sexual relationship with student, prosecutors say
Read full article: Oakland County teacher told another teacher about sexual relationship with student, prosecutors sayA former Oakland County teacher was arrested and charged after she told another teacher that she was having a sexual relationship with a student, prosecutors said.
Who has the best Chinese food in Metro Detroit? Vote for your favorite finalist here
Read full article: Who has the best Chinese food in Metro Detroit? Vote for your favorite finalist hereWho has the best Chinese food in Metro Detroit? You can now vote for your favorite among our Vote 4 The Best finalists!
Best tattoo parlor in Metro Detroit: Finalists for this year’s Vote 4 The Best
Read full article: Best tattoo parlor in Metro Detroit: Finalists for this year’s Vote 4 The BestWhat’s the best tattoo parlor in Metro Detroit? We’ve got our finalists for this year’s Vote 4 The Best category for best tattoo parlor.
Best Chinese food in Metro Detroit: Finalists for this year’s Vote 4 The Best
Read full article: Best Chinese food in Metro Detroit: Finalists for this year’s Vote 4 The BestWho has the best Chinese food in Metro Detroit? We’ve got our finalists for this year’s Vote 4 The Best category for best Chinese food.
Investigation underway after popular Oakland County restaurant destroyed in fire, officials say
Read full article: Investigation underway after popular Oakland County restaurant destroyed in fire, officials sayThe cause of an early morning fire at a Waterford Township restaurant is under investigation. One firefighter suffered minor injuries.
Resellers, brands, and influencers gather at Michigan Sneaker Xchange
Read full article: Resellers, brands, and influencers gather at Michigan Sneaker XchangeAt Michigan Sneaker Xchange, it’s all about the kicks, streetwear, and accessories. This style is not only seen on the streets but also on Main Street.
2 killed, toddler injured when off-road vehicle crashes into tree in Waterford Township
Read full article: 2 killed, toddler injured when off-road vehicle crashes into tree in Waterford TownshipTwo women were killed and a 3-year-old child was injured in an off-road vehicle crash in Waterford Township, according to police.
2 arrested in attempted armed robbery, carjacking of woman at Waterford Township gas station
Read full article: 2 arrested in attempted armed robbery, carjacking of woman at Waterford Township gas stationTwo men have been arrested in Waterford Township after an armed robbery and carjacking of a woman filling up her tank at a gas station.
Oakland County woman left 4-year-old strapped in stroller, sister tied up overnight, officials say
Read full article: Oakland County woman left 4-year-old strapped in stroller, sister tied up overnight, officials sayAn Oakland County woman is accused of leaving her 4-year-old daughter strapped in a stroller and her sister tied up in the backyard overnight, prosecutors said.
More felony charges issued against Oakland County man accused of sexual abuse
Read full article: More felony charges issued against Oakland County man accused of sexual abuseMore felony charges have been issued against a man who reportedly befriended parents with young boys and used their trust to spend time alone with and sexually assault their children.
Unoccupied boat was ‘running circles’ in Elizabeth Lake before running out of gas
Read full article: Unoccupied boat was ‘running circles’ in Elizabeth Lake before running out of gasAn unoccupied boat was “running circles” in a Waterford Township lake before it ran out of gas, according to the sheriff’s office.
Oakland County man accused of befriending parents to sexually assault their children
Read full article: Oakland County man accused of befriending parents to sexually assault their childrenA 21-year-old man is facing felony charges after allegedly befriending parents with young boys, gaining their confidence and using their trust to spend time alone with and sexually assault their children.
Canton Township teen badly hurt after crashing into ski boat on Oakland County lake
Read full article: Canton Township teen badly hurt after crashing into ski boat on Oakland County lakeA teenager from Canton Township was badly injured when he crashed a speeding watercraft into a ski boat on an Oakland County lake, officials said.
Concerns mount over future use of Oakland Community College campus
Read full article: Concerns mount over future use of Oakland Community College campusThe massive Oakland Community College campus has long served as a gathering place for its Waterford and West Bloomfield neighbors, but last year the college announced it was closing the campus and looked to sell the 160-acre parcel.
Oakland County man’s $4 million scratch-off ticket sits forgotten in drawer for 3 months
Read full article: Oakland County man’s $4 million scratch-off ticket sits forgotten in drawer for 3 monthsAn Oakland County man bought a scratch-off lottery ticket worth $4 million, but it sat forgotten in a drawer for three months.
Waterford Township program aims to help female entrepreneurs launch their companies
Read full article: Waterford Township program aims to help female entrepreneurs launch their companiesBefore moving into the Women In Business Working Center, Sonia Gonzalez ran her home non-medical senior care services company out of her own home.
Former President Donald Trump jets to Oakland County as MIGOP leadership is in disarray
Read full article: Former President Donald Trump jets to Oakland County as MIGOP leadership is in disarrayFormer President Donald Trump will be in Waterford Township on Saturday, stumping for votes ahead of the Feb. 27 primary and Mar. 2 GOP caucus.
Free smoke detectors available for residents of Pontiac, Waterford Township, and Lake Angelus
Read full article: Free smoke detectors available for residents of Pontiac, Waterford Township, and Lake AngelusThe city of Pontiac is working with the Waterford Regional Fire Department to offer free smoke detectors to residents.
Family confused after Waterford man found insane, not guilty for beating sleeping wife to death
Read full article: Family confused after Waterford man found insane, not guilty for beating sleeping wife to deathA man accused of killing his wife with a wrench while she was sleeping last year in Waterford Township has been found not guilty by reason of insanity, and the woman’s family is at a loss.
Waterford Township husband accused of killing wife with wrench while she slept receives insanity plea
Read full article: Waterford Township husband accused of killing wife with wrench while she slept receives insanity pleaThere has been movement in the case against a Waterford Township man accused of killing his wife. However, the wife's family is not happy with what happened in court.
‘I thought it was a joke’: Oakland County woman brought to tears by $559,000 lottery win
Read full article: ‘I thought it was a joke’: Oakland County woman brought to tears by $559,000 lottery winAn Oakland County woman said she was brought to tears when she found out she had won a jackpot worth more than $559,000 in a Michigan Lottery drawing.
11-foot pet python escapes cage at Waterford Township home, found by surprised neighbor
Read full article: 11-foot pet python escapes cage at Waterford Township home, found by surprised neighborAn 11.5-foot pet python is back home safe after escaping an enclosure in a Waterford Township neighborhood and winding up at someone else’s house.
Escaped python found after night on the town in Waterford Township
Read full article: Escaped python found after night on the town in Waterford TownshipAfter discovering a 10-foot Boa constrictor was on the loose, neighbors were concerned, so they called the Waterford Township Police Department for assistance.
Fake cop who ‘pulled over’ actual off-duty officer in Oakland County gets 1 year in jail
Read full article: Fake cop who ‘pulled over’ actual off-duty officer in Oakland County gets 1 year in jailA police impersonator whose scheme was foiled when he “pulled over” an off-duty officer in Oakland County has been sentenced to one year in jail.
Waterford Township murder case from 2009 finally wraps up with 2nd guilty plea
Read full article: Waterford Township murder case from 2009 finally wraps up with 2nd guilty pleaThe murder case centered around a 24-year-old man who was found dead nearly 14 years ago in Waterford Township has finally wrapped up.
4 teens arrested in murder of Waterford Township man found inside car in middle of road
Read full article: 4 teens arrested in murder of Waterford Township man found inside car in middle of roadFour teenagers have been arrested in the murder of a Waterford Township man whose body was found inside a car with its doors open in the middle of the road.
Dearborn Heights man tried to meet with fake 15-year-old girl for sex in Oakland County, cops say
Read full article: Dearborn Heights man tried to meet with fake 15-year-old girl for sex in Oakland County, cops sayA Dearborn Heights man is facing the possibility of decades in prison after he thought he was meeting up with a 15-year-old girl for sex in Oakland County, police said.
Waterford Township officer catches 18-year-old impersonating police in traffic stop
Read full article: Waterford Township officer catches 18-year-old impersonating police in traffic stopAn 18-year-old was caught impersonating an officer after attempting to make a traffic stop with an Oakland County off-duty police officer.
Off-duty Waterford Township officer foils 18-year-old police impersonator stunt during traffic stop
Read full article: Off-duty Waterford Township officer foils 18-year-old police impersonator stunt during traffic stopAn 18-year-old was caught impersonating an officer after attempting to make a traffic stop with an Oakland County off-duty police officer.
Student pilot gets help during emergency landing as tire flies off airplane in Waterford Township
Read full article: Student pilot gets help during emergency landing as tire flies off airplane in Waterford TownshipA student pilot on her third solo flight quickly learned what every pilot worries about, an equipment problem turning a simple flight into a life-and-death struggle.
Waterford Township officials investigate 2 fires; 1 person of interest identified
Read full article: Waterford Township officials investigate 2 fires; 1 person of interest identifiedWaterford Township officials are investigating two fires involving a building and two cars, and they have identified one person of interest.
Oakland County man accused of having gun during Instagram Live broadcast while on probation
Read full article: Oakland County man accused of having gun during Instagram Live broadcast while on probationAn Oakland County man is accused of going on Instagram Live with a Glock that had been modified into a machine gun less than a year after getting out of jail.
Latest updates from DTE as thousands are still in the dark after Michigan ice storm
Read full article: Latest updates from DTE as thousands are still in the dark after Michigan ice stormThere are some serious questions for DTE Energy as thousands in Metro Detroit are still in the dark post-Michigan ice storm.
Oakland County college closing large campus, residents concerned about what site may become
Read full article: Oakland County college closing large campus, residents concerned about what site may becomeOakland Community College is closing a large campus in Waterford and residents are concerned about what the site may become in the future.
Oakland County deputy fired for trying to meet 15-year-old girl for sex, officials say
Read full article: Oakland County deputy fired for trying to meet 15-year-old girl for sex, officials sayAn Oakland County deputy was fired for trying to meet up with a 15-year-old girl for sex, according to officials.
Zion Foster’s family waits for answers as officials are still searching a Macomb County landfill for remains
Read full article: Zion Foster’s family waits for answers as officials are still searching a Macomb County landfill for remainsOfficials are still searching a landfill in Macomb County for the remains of Zion Foster as her family waits for answers on her disappearance.
Nostalgia factor: Ypsilanti’s Game Pawn brings back retro gaming
Read full article: Nostalgia factor: Ypsilanti’s Game Pawn brings back retro gamingThe new video game and electronics store is set to open on Friday with a customized mural, store swag, a raffle for a free PlayStation 5 and other giveaways.
Oakland County businesses fighting to survive nearby construction
Read full article: Oakland County businesses fighting to survive nearby constructionDespite a whole lot of orange barrels and road-closed signs in the area, one Oakland County community wants everybody to know, yes, they are open for business as Keego Harbor finds itself surrounded by roadwork.
What police say caused head-on Novi crash that killed Waterford Township woman
Read full article: What police say caused head-on Novi crash that killed Waterford Township womanA woman was killed and a man was injured Wednesday when one truck crossed the center line and struck another truck head-on in Novi, police said.
Waterford police are looking for 2 suspects involved in making purchases with stolen credit cards
Read full article: Waterford police are looking for 2 suspects involved in making purchases with stolen credit cardsOfficials need help to identify two women involved with using stolen credit cards to make purchases around Metro Detroit.
Crews from 7 different Oakland County cities, townships help battle fire at Auburn Hills apartments
Read full article: Crews from 7 different Oakland County cities, townships help battle fire at Auburn Hills apartmentsFirefighters from seven different cities and townships around Oakland County helped battle a fire that destroyed several apartments in Auburn Hills.
It’s no myth: The story of the elephant buried at former Waterford mall
Read full article: It’s no myth: The story of the elephant buried at former Waterford mallMany believe the death and burial of a circus elephant named Little Jennie in Oakland County to be a myth. Others actually recall the event vividly.
Get Caught Up: Mother delivers powerful statement at sentencing for cousin who lied during search for Eastpointe teen
Read full article: Get Caught Up: Mother delivers powerful statement at sentencing for cousin who lied during search for Eastpointe teenAn Eastpointe mother who spent weeks searching for her missing teenage daughter only to find out her cousin had thrown the girl’s body in a dumpster delivered a powerful victim impact statement Wednesday in court.
Mother delivers powerful statement at sentencing for cousin who lied during search for Eastpointe teen
Read full article: Mother delivers powerful statement at sentencing for cousin who lied during search for Eastpointe teenAn Eastpointe mother who spent weeks searching for her missing teenage daughter only to find out her cousin had thrown the girl’s body in a dumpster delivered a powerful victim impact statement Wednesday in court.
Cousin who threw missing Eastpointe teen’s body in dumpster sentenced for lying to police, family
Read full article: Cousin who threw missing Eastpointe teen’s body in dumpster sentenced for lying to police, familyThe cousin of a missing Eastpointe teenager was sentenced Wednesday for lying to police before he ultimately admitted that he had thrown her body in a dumpster weeks earlier because she stopped breathing while they were smoking marijuana.
Could swans be causing power outages in Oakland County?
Read full article: Could swans be causing power outages in Oakland County?There have been increased power outages around Cass Lake in Oakland County lately. It doesn’t appear to be faulty wires or old transformers but swans flying into the lines. And when it happens, it’s not pretty.