WHITE LAKE TOWNSHIP

A series of Walmart bomb threats were made in Michigan on Monday, and officials say they may be linked.

WHITE LAKE TOWNSHIP, MI – A Michigan man is dead after the iceboat he was sailing crashed Sunday at Pontiac Lake Recreation Area, FOX 2 Detroit reports. Dan Erwin, Campbell, 81, of Oakland County, was sailing a 27-foot iceboat (a sailing craft supported on metal runners) when he crashed shortly before noon about 100 yards from shore, the report said. Authorities believe Campbell hit his head in the crash; he was wearing a helmet and face shield. Campbell was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead, the report said. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

An 81-year-old Oakland County man died on Sunday after his ice sailboat crashed on Pontiac Lake.

A crowdfunding campaign launched to support Gordon has already surpassed the goal of $25,000 and is closing in on $40,000 as of Friday morning. Gordon made headlines this week after police confirmed that she returned a plastic bag she found that had nearly $15,000 in cash inside. Gordon found the bag on Jan. 21 when she stopped at a gas station while walking home from work. The crowdfunding campaign was started by the wife of one of the White Lake Police officers who was involved in the case. The goal was to raise $25,000 in order to buy Gordon a vehicle so she doesn’t have to walk anymore.

WHITE LAKE TOWNSHIP, MI -- A woman who walks more than two miles to work says even though she could have used the money, she knew that when she found nearly $15,000 in a plastic bag, she needed to give it to police. According to Fox 2 Detroit, Diane Gordon was walking home from work on Jan. 21 when she stopped at a BP gas station to buy a snack. As she was walking up to the building, she saw a plastic bag on the ground and inside the bag she could see piles of money. Although she was in need of a vehicle-- her car broke down last year -- Gordon contacted police and returned the money immediately. Once the $25,000 goal is met, the campaign is going to work with a local car dealer to purchase Gordon’s new car.

A three-year-old boy battling cancer in Oakland County gets a big surprise Tuesday night, thanks to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office and the White Lake Township police and fire departments.

Here’s where to find Michigan election results for the White Lake Township primary election on Aug. 2, 2022.

A man from White Lake Township died over the weekend after he lost control of his motorcycle and crashed into a deck in Pontiac, officials said.

A Dearborn Divine Child wrestling coach is facing multiple charges after police said he solicited sexual photos from a 15-year-old boy.

WHITE LAKE TOWNSHIP, MI -- A pair of 18-year-old men have been charged in the shooting deaths of Cameron Duckworth, 19, and Drake Mancuso, 16, both of Highland Township. Wright and Morrow were arrested following an investigation that started when police received a call Saturday morning regarding bodies being found at the Cedarbrook Estates Mobile Home Park. When police arrived, they discovered Duckworth and Mancuso near a pond in the park. The victims were deceased and had been shot multiple times according to police. Fox 2 reports that friends of the victims say the four people involved were acquaintances.

Two people have been arrested after a 16-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man were found dead over the weekend near an Oakland County pond, police said.

There was a big gathering Monday (May 23) night in Oakland County with family, friends, and community members coming together to remember two young lives cut short due to gun violence.

Two people have been arrested after a 16-year-old boy and 19-year-old man were found dead over the weekend near an Oakland County pond, police said.

WHITE LAKE TOWNSHIP, MI -- Police say two suspects are in custody in connection with the shooting deaths of two males aged 16 and 19 respectively. According to the White Lake Township Police Department, the bodies of the victims were discovered near a pond at the Cedarbrook Estates Mobile Home Park. The identities of the victims have not been released, but police say they are both from Highland Township. The identities of the suspects have not been released, but they are being held at the Oakland County Jail according to police. The case is continuing to be investigated and will be turned over to the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office for possible charges.

The planned construction of two roundabouts in White Lake Township has been delayed until 2023, according to the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC).

A convicted sex offender is back in jail, after he was arrested by Border Patrol agents from the Detroit station, for allegedly illegally re-entering the United States.

Thieves smashed their way through a glass wall at a Highland Township car dealership while making off with four high-end vehicles, police said.

Most third graders don’t have to remember to bring a firefighter helmet with them to school, but Madison Brand isn’t an ordinary third grader.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared a state of emergency for Armada Township, White Lake Township and the village of Armada due to damaged caused by severe thunderstorms and tornadoes last month.

The National Weather Service confirmed that two separate tornadoes passed through Armada in Macomb County and White Lake in Oakland County.

The National Weather Service confirmed that two tornadoes touched down Saturday (July 24) night in Metro Detroit.

Match Day is the day the National Resident Matching Program releases results to applicants seeking residency and fellowship training position. It takes place on the third Friday of March every year at most of the medical schools in the United States. READ: Newsweek names several Michigan hospitals as best in the country, world in 2021For Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, more than 120 medical students found out Friday where they’ll be doing their residency. “When a little girl says she wants to do something, just believe in her and encourage her,” Aryana Sharrak said. RELATED: Oakland University, Beaumont Health medical affiliation agreement extended for another 20 years

WHITE LAKE TOWNSHIP, Mich. – With the holidays fast approaching, we’re going to start seeing more deliveries at home. The White Lake Township Police Department has a plan to help keep packages safe by offering their front porch. Lt. Matt Ivory said you can have packages shipped to them and they’ll keep guard until you get there. READ: Amazon expands in-garage delivery service to include parts of Southeast MichiganJust change the shipping address to the White Lake Township Police Department at 7525 Highland Rd, White Lake, MI 48383. You have to be a White Lake Township resident and packages can’t be heavier than 50 pounds.

The 2020 General Election will be held on November 3. You can find results for White Lake Township here. 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!

WHITE LAKE TOWNSHIP, MI – A woman died this morning after she was hit by a vehicle while walking work in Oakland County. The 59-year-old was across the street from the Speedway where she worked around 6 a.m. today, Oct. 21, when she was struck by a vehicle, WXYZ Detroit reports. She died at the scene after attempts to save her were unsuccessful. The driver remained at the scene and was questioned by White Lake Township Police officers, the report said. READ MORE:3-year-old shot at Michigan indoor entertainment centerState police find trooper violated policies in traffic stop of Black man in SaginawMan who walked around Michigan grocery store with rifle charged with felonies

WHITE LAKE TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A Clarkston family is in mourning after a fatal incident in White Lake Township on Monday left a man dead and his stepdaughter shaken. The incident happened on Williams Lake Road on the White Lake Township, Waterford border after 6 p.m. on Monday. Officials said a massive tree fell across the road and killed Ron Ohlinger, 42. The family has set up a GoFundMe account, click here to view it. In a statement, DTE said:“We are aware of the tragic incident that occurred yesterday evening involving a tree that fell on an occupied passenger vehicle in White Lake Township.

Clarkston family in mourning after falling tree kills man in White Lake TownshipPublished: September 1, 2020, 6:12 pmThe stepdaughter of a man who was killed by a falling tree speaks out. For more information: https://www.clickondetroit.com/.

WHITE LAKE TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A 42-year-old father was killed while driving in Oakland County. The man was driving when a large tree fell onto his minivan, crushing it. Investigators are calling the incident a tragic accident. His daughter was in the passenger seat and was rushed to a hospital. READ: More local news coverage

WHITE LAKE TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A 16-year-old girl who was killed in a White Lake Township boating incident somehow ended up in the water and was struck by the boat’s propeller, investigators said. White Lake police are calling Nicole Shoup’s death a “freak accident.” They said she was with her boyfriend on Mandon Lake on Monday evening when she ended up in the water and was struck by the boat’s propeller. “Something like this can happen in the blink of an eye,” White Lake police Lt. Matt Ivory said. “Lives are changed just that fast.”White Lake police are still investigating whether Shoup jumped into the water or fell off the boat. “Anyone that’s going to go on the water that’s young -- anyone period who is going to go on the water -- I would highly encourage you to take a Coast Guard-approved boater safety course,” Ivory said.

White Lake boating death: Police say 16-year-old girl was struck by boat’s propeller in waterPublished: August 25, 2020, 5:24 pmA 16-year-old girl who was killed in a White Lake Township boating incident somehow ended up in the water and was struck by the boat’s propeller, investigators said.

WHITE LAKE TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A 16-year-old girl is dead after jumping off of a pontoon boat while it was still moving Monday on Mandon Lake in White Lake Township, police said. Police said the teen was on her friend’s boat when she jumped off the back while it was still moving. Family members have identified her as Nicole Shoup. Although police believe Shoup jumped off the boat, family members say there is no way she would have done that while the boat was moving. Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit will report more information as it becomes available.

WHITE LAKE TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Sources say a 33-year-old professional poker player was tortured before she was murdered. The night before Zhao’s remains were found, sources said Zhao met Morris at an area motel. White Lake Township police and an FBI task force tracked Morris and arrested him. After Zhao was restrained, sources said she was tortured and sexually assaulted with an object. READ: 60-year-old man charged in premeditated murder of woman found ‘badly burned’ in White Lake Township

Professional poker player tortured before being killed, sources sayPublished: August 13, 2020, 6:11 pmNew details reveal the 33-year-old woman tortured before she was killed in July. For more information, https://www.clickondetroit.com/.

WHITE LAKE TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Investigators released new information in an arrest in a massive murder investigation. The burned remains of Susie Zhao was found July 13 at the Pontiac Lake Recreation Center. READ: 60-year-old man charged in premeditated murder of woman found ‘badly burned’ in White Lake TownshipMorris is accused of murdering Zhao and setting her on fire. White Lake Township Police investigated for 24 days. READ: Suspect in custody in connection to death of Waterford Township woman found ‘badly burned’

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WHITE LAKE TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A man has been charged in the killing of a professional poker player in Michigan. READ: Suspect in custody in connection to death of Waterford Township woman found ‘badly burned’Morris was hospitalized on Tuesday after having a medical issue earlier in the day. Zhao was a professional poker player living in L.A., investigators had to consider if that had anything to do with her murder. The night before Zhao’s remains were found, sources said Zhao met Morris at an area motel. White Lake Township police and an FBI task force tracked Morris and arrested him last Friday.

WHITE LAKE TOWNSHIP, Mich. – On Saturday, police released more details about the arrest made in connection with the murder of Waterford Township resident Susie Zhao. The 33-year-old professional poker player’s body was found badly burned July 13 near the Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area. DetailsOn Thursday, detectives from the White Lake Township Police Department secured search warrants for the homicide investigation. Detectives and the FBI task force began searching for a suspect vehicle named in one of the search warrants. On Friday, at about 9 a.m. detectives were notified by the FBI task force about the location of the suspect vehicle.

WHITE LAKE TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Police said they have one suspect in custody in connection to the death of a 33-year-old woman. The burnt remains of a female were found near a park on July 13 and identified as belonging to Susie Zhao from Waterford Township. A citizen discovered the “badly burned” remains of a female body around 8 a.m. on July 13 near the Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area at Maceday Lake and Cross roads, officials said. Police identified the body as Zhao one week after she was found. Police are asking anyone who may have seen Zhao between 3 a.m. and 8 a.m. on July 11 to immediately contact White Lake Police Lieutenant Christopher Hild at 248-698-4404, ext.

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WHITE LAKE TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Police have identified burnt remains of a female found near a park on July 13 as belonging to Susie Zhao from Waterford Township. A citizen discovered the “badly burned” remains of a female body around 8 a.m. on July 13 near the Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area at Maceday Lake and Cross roads, officials said. Police identified the body as Zhao one week after she was found. Autopsy and toxicology results from the Oakland County Medical Examiner are still pending, so the cause of death is still unknown. Police are asking anyone who may have seen Zhao between 3 a.m. and 8 a.m. on July 11 to immediately contact White Lake Police Lieutenant Christopher Hild at 248-698-4404, ext.

WHITE LAKE TOWNSHIP, Mich. The burnt remains of a deceased woman were discovered near a park by a citizen on Monday morning. White Lake police say a citizen located the remains of the victim around 8 a.m. in a parking area near the Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area at Maceday Lake and Cross roads. Officials say Oakland County medical examiners arrived on the scene but no cause of death has been determined as of Tuesday afternoon. Officials say there were no recent missing persons reports in the area that matched the victims description. Anyone with information is asked to contact White Lake Police Lieutenant Christopher Hild at 248-698-4404.

WHITE LAKE TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Lakeland High School in White Lake Township was dismissed early Monday due to elevated levels of carbon monoxide, school officials said. “We are working with officials at the White Lake Fire Department to properly handle the situation,” officials said in a release. Those who ride buses waited for transportation at the field house, where carbon monoxide levels were deemed safe, authorities said. Parents hoping to pick students up from the school were asked to do so in the student parking lot. “We are evacuating out of an abundance of caution and do not believe students are in any danger,” school officials said in a release.

Cate Gillon/Getty ImagesPONTIAC, Mich. - Routine water testing by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy revealed lead and copper levels in homes that exceeded acceptable levels"The quality of our drinking water is paramount and we stand ready to support our local communities with these and future test results," Oakland County Executive David Coulter said. "Oakland County Health Division is working with communities to help them comply with revised lead rules while also distributing NSF-certified water filters to qualified households and educating the public." The testing revealed those levels in Birmingham and White Lake Township. Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash said there will be more investigation to determine the source of exposure and education the public. Water filter kits will be available to Birmingham and White Lake residents at the following locations:Birmingham City Hall, Tuesday from 4 -7 p.m.Lakeland High School in White Lake from 7 -9 p.m.Officials are asking people to take steps to prevent lead exposure:Flush cold-water pipes by running the water for five minutesUse only water from the cold-water tap for drinking, cooking and making baby formulaInstall a water filterDo not boil waterUse bottled waterClean aeratorsMore information is available in the document belowCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

WHITE LAKE TOWNSHIP, Mich. - A teacher at a White Lake Township high school who blew four times the legal limit at school appeared in court Thursday in connection with a separate drunken driving case. READ: Drunken Michigan teacher arrested at school after blowing 4 times legal limitMichael Fletcher, 44, a teacher at Lakeland High School, was arrested Wednesday. Fletcher was in court for a bench warrant on charges of drunken driving and driving with a suspended license last year. When the principal confronted Fletcher, he said Fletcher smelled like alcohol. "I've been trying to get myself clean since my last divorce, and I've got a medical issue that's detrimental," he said.

WHITE LAKE TOWNSHIP, Mich. - A teacher at a White Lake Township high school was arrested Wednesday after he blew four times the legal limit. Administrators believed the 44-year-old Lakeland High School teacher was drunk at about 8 a.m. Police had a warrant for the teacher in connection with operating while intoxicated and driving on a suspended license Oct. 4, 2018. The teacher, who is from West Bloomfield, is expected to be arraigned Thursday on charges related to driving on a suspended license and operating while intoxicated. The staff member will not be on campus while this matter is pending.

Despite the orange barrels and a sign saying the road is closed, people keep driving into a construction zone in White Lake Township. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.