Alligator found with turtle during narcotics search in Detroit, police say
Alligators are not permitted as pets in Detroit, but police say one was found during a narcotics raid in the city.
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Alligators are not permitted as pets in Detroit, but police say one was found during a narcotics raid in the city.
Mark Rosenthal with Animal Magic says the woman found the alligator in her recently deceased son's room about a week after she laid him to rest.
A video posted by the Michigan nonprofit Animal Magic showcased an alligator the agency rescued from a Detroit woman's home. The gator had belonged to the woman's son, but he died recently, and the reptile was still at the home.
The reptile has since been taken to the Great Lakes Serpentarium in Westland.
Visitors to parks and outdoor areas are also urged not to approach wild animals, regardless of size.
A 5-foot alligator was spotted in a storm pipe during a routine inspection in Oviedo, Florida, and the video has drawn thousands of views.
A 4-foot alligator was rescued after being found outside a drug house on Monday in Ecorse, Michigan.
Police responded to Summit Driver in Sterling Heights around 8 a.m. Thursday for a report of a loose alligator.
Police said a man was found dead inside the home on Detroit's east side. Also inside was a caged alligator and a German shepherd.
Officials said the reported sighting has not been confirmed in Kent Lake, but they posted signs around the lake "out of an abundance of caution," urging visitors to call Metroparks police if they see the alligator.
Self-proclaimed owner Tony Cavallaro said he treated his pet alligator Albert "than most people take care of their kids."
The gator was found with his heart "beating three beats per minute."
Kalamazoo Public Safety officers found an interesting suspect on Tuesday: an alligator crossing a neighborhood road!
A 4-foot alligator escaped from its cage in a home on Hamlin Street in Owosso July 15.
For the first time in nearly five decades, a small group of hunters in North Carolina will be able to hunt alligators this year.
Vets believe the gator lost it in a fight with another gator and just like humans losing a limb, the injury affected his ability to do everyday things.
Customers on a Spirit Airlines flight probably weren't expecting to hear that an alligator was keeping them from getting to their destination.
Putting his foam head on the line, the Florida Gators mascot shielded a boy from a foul ball and it was caught on camera.
For the second time this month, a rust-colored alligator has turned up in the Carolinas.
The photo shows a raccoon riding on the back of an alligator.
Torii Hunter claims he didn't actually kiss an alligator.
Before new Detroit Lions wide receiver Kevin Ogletree would move in with Lions safety Louis Delmas, he told Delmas that a certain longtime house guest would have to go.
A 5-foot-long alligator that was abandoned on Detroit's east side has found a home -- at least temporarily.
A 28-year-old Waterford man was ticketed earlier this week for participating in an array of illegal activities.
A west Michigan man says he was mowing his lawn when he found an alligator trapped in the window well of his basement.
Ford has issued two recalls affecting nearly 1.74 million of its cars in the U.S., due to software issues impacting the vehicles' rearview camera displays that could increase crash risks.
A man and woman are dead, and another person was taken to the hospital after a head-on crash between two cars in Lodi Township, Michigan, on Friday afternoon, according to the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office.
Ziaire Williams made two 3-pointers in the final three minutes and the Brooklyn Nets ended a 10-game losing streak by rallying to beat the Detroit Pistons 107-105.
President Trump on Saturday told reporters, without citing evidence, that he believes a deadly strike on a girls' primary school in southern Iran last weekend was "done by Iran."
Police in Detroit are asking for the public's help after they say an individual stole a handgun and credit cards from a truck on the city's west side last month.
An EF-3 tornado moved through Union City, Michigan, during Friday night's severe storms in the southwest part of the state, according to the National Weather Service.
A water main break in Farmington Hills, Michigan, that happened early Saturday has spurred a boil water advisory for Walled Lake and a portion of Novi, according to the Great Lakes Water Authority.
At least two tornadoes were reported in Southwest Michigan on Friday amid severe weather, according to CBS Detroit's Chief Meteorologist Ahmad Bajjey.
Michigan Medicine will drop thousands of Blue Cross Blue Shield members if a deal isn't reached.
Ford has issued two recalls affecting nearly 1.74 million of its cars in the U.S., due to software issues impacting the vehicles' rearview camera displays that could increase crash risks.
For the first time in 15 years, Stellantis is not issuing a profit-sharing distribution to UAW-represented employees.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
A restaurant celebrating rock music in the era of the legendary band Kiss is set to open in Royal Oak.
Six Flags is selling off some of its North America amusement parks, including Michigan's Adventure in Muskegon.
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.
Faster Horses, a multi-day country music festival, will not return this summer to Michigan International Speedway.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
Ford has issued two recalls affecting nearly 1.74 million of its cars in the U.S., due to software issues impacting the vehicles' rearview camera displays that could increase crash risks.
The zipper head on the recalled HALO Magic Sleepsuits poses a danger to babies, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
All six service members died during an unmanned aircraft system attack in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait.
Italian Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, 68, is currently the Holy See's ambassador to the United Nations in New York.
Matthew Tkachuk had his sixth career hat trick and the Florida Panthers beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-1 on Friday night to snap a four-game losing streak.
Michigan Medicine will drop thousands of Blue Cross Blue Shield members if a deal isn't reached.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Water testing has detected "low levels" of Legionella bacteria at two more Oakland County government buildings.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
Henry Ford Health and Teamsters Local 332 remain locked in a labor dispute over a nurses' contract.
Ziaire Williams made two 3-pointers in the final three minutes and the Brooklyn Nets ended a 10-game losing streak by rallying to beat the Detroit Pistons 107-105.
Oksana Masters has competed at every Paralympics since 2012 and is the most decorated American Winter Paralympian.
Matthew Tkachuk had his sixth career hat trick and the Florida Panthers beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-1 on Friday night to snap a four-game losing streak.
Former University of Michigan coach Sherrone Moore has pleaded no contest to a pair of misdemeanor charges.
Detroit Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker says he has requested a release from the team.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
An EF-3 tornado ripped through Union City, Michigan, on Friday night, damaging several homes, according to the National Weather Service. Julia Avant spoke with a resident who saw the twister moving his way before he and his family took cover in a basement.
Breezy and dry overnight and Sunday
A water main break that happened Saturday near the border of Farmington Hills and Novi in Michigan is flooding streets and closing down businesses. Areas surrounding the break are under a boil water advisory. Veronica Ortega reports on where crews are in the repair process.
At least four people are dead and 12 are injured after multiple tornadoes were reported in Southwest Michigan on Friday. Julia Avant reports from Union City where rescue teams spent hours on Saturday making sure people were accounted for.
The Detroit Red Wings were relatively active ahead of the trade deadline on Friday. The Wings made three trades this week, including bringing in a top veteran name to help support the defense.