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.
A boater is dead and another was hospitalized after a vessel ran aground in the Detroit River near Celeron Island early Sunday, according to police in Grosse Ile Township, Michigan.
A federal court has ordered the owner of four Leo's Coney Island restaurants in Southeast Michigan to pay more than $500,000 in owed overtime wages and damages among 143 employees, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur's office said the congresswoman was a passenger and she was on her way to a church service when her vehicle was struck on Sunday.
A man and a woman are dead after a head-on collision involving two pickup trucks in Venice Township, Michigan, on Saturday evening.
Officials in Ann Arbor, Michigan, say they are seeing an "unusually high number" of activations of the Washtenaw County Hazardous Materials Team within the city this year.
A viral TikTok with more than 400,000 views appears to show bugs throughout the produce aisle at a Kroger in Dearborn. Hear what the vido
A Stellantis employee is dead after a workplace incident in Center Line, Michigan, on Saturday, according to a company spokesperson.
The Los Angeles Dodgers made a stunning move to acquire back-to-back American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal in a blockbuster trade with the Detroit Tigers for a package that includes Dodgers prospect Zyhir Hope.
President Trump announced Saturday night that he will cancel a pending attack on Iran after he indicated that a rough framework of a peace deal had been reached.
A boater is dead and another was hospitalized after a vessel ran aground in the Detroit River near Celeron Island early Sunday, according to police in Grosse Ile Township, Michigan.
The president's visit to the Great Lakes state comes less than 100 days before midterm elections that will test his party's grip on Congress.
A 23-year-old man who pleaded guilty to conducting a criminal enterprise in connection with a Metro Detroit vehicle theft operation that Michigan officials called "prolific" has been sentenced, according to online court records.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
A major weekend in Ann Arbor as fans gear up to see country music star Morgan Wallen take over the University of Michigan Big House stadium on Friday and Saturday.
Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur's office said the congresswoman was a passenger and she was on her way to a church service when her vehicle was struck on Sunday.
Detentions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement set a monthly record high for the second Trump administration in July, internal agency data obtained by CBS News shows, as ICE widened its crackdown.
Several people were killed in a shooting Saturday afternoon at an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho, local authorities said.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The Michigan Supreme Court has ordered state regulators to reconsider a permit for a tunnel carrying an oil pipeline under the Great Lakes.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reports there have been 10,773 cyclosporiasis cases in the state during the past five weeks.
The organization is closing its Lansing, Livonia and Warren locations.
An additional 33 Michigan residents have required hospital care for cyclosporiasis as an outbreak continues to be tracked, state health officials said on Thursday.
More than 10,000 people across 70 counties in Michigan have reported cases of cyclosporiasis during the past five weeks, state health officials said.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has now grown to more than 9,600 cases.
Max Clark homered on his second night in the big leagues and the Detroit Tigers beat the Athletics 8-6 on Saturday night before trading star pitcher Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The Dodgers made a stunning move to acquire back-to-back American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal in a blockbuster trade ahead of the deadline.
Davis Riley shot a 7-under 63 to reach 15 under and took a one-shot lead at Detroit Golf Club, where the relatively easy course will give a lot of players on the tightly-packed leaderboard a chance to win the last Rocket Classic.
The Detroit Lions have signed free-agent linebacker Devin White. The Lions announced the signing on their X account, but provided no details of the deal.
Cameron Young birdied seven of his first eight holes in the second round of the Rocket Classic and thought he had a shot at the lowest score in PGA Tour history.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
Drier start to the work week
Sources told CBS News the military is considering a major strike against Iran's energy infrastructure amid concerns over a possible cyberattack that targeted several U.S. States. Oliva Rinaldi reports.
After three weeks of getting to know Detroit police officers, more than 20 kids got to take home a new bike. Veronica Ortega explains how the bikings with cops program is helping boost community connections.
Police in Redford Township are trying to piece together what led to what they say was a homicide in Redford Township early Saturday. It happened in the area of Glendale and Woodbine Avenue.
Scattered showers taper off by the end of the day on Sunday