Michigan man sentenced to 9 years for armed robbery of hydroponics store
Andrew Curtis Williams, 27, of Westland, pleaded guilty in August to taking part in the robbery of Albion Hydroponics.
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Andrew Curtis Williams, 27, of Westland, pleaded guilty in August to taking part in the robbery of Albion Hydroponics.
The FBI is looking for what they call an armed robbery crew who allegedly hit at least four jewelry stores across three states over the past year.
The man admitted to robbing businesses in Westland and Garden City on Oct. 27, 2024.
Police say the two men were later found and arrested in a Meijer store parking lot after attempting to carjack a woman in Waterford Township.
When the rideshare driver dropped the suspect off at his destination, the suspect pulled out a gun and demanded the driver's wallet, cellphone and car keys.
A West Bloomfield woman has been charged in connection with multiple armed robberies at Oakland County businesses.
A woman was arrested in connection to armed robberies at Oakland County businesses Wednesday night, police said.
The armed suspect robbed a Dearborn Heights bank Wednesday afternoon.
Two men were found guilty on all charges in connection to the armed robbery that happened at a Detroit-area dispensary last year, officials said.
A suspect has been charged in connection to the armed robbery of a 19-year-old Detroit-area resident earlier this month, police said.
Police say two suspects with masks walked into a jewelry store in Dearborn and robbed the store at gunpoint.
Detroit police are seeking tips after an armed robbery happened at a Family Dollar store on Woodward Avenue last week.
Michigan State Police and Public Safety say two suspects have been arrested after a pizza delivery driver was robbed at gunpoint and assaulted on campus early Thursday.
Three people were arrested after an armed robbery occurred in the parking lot near a Michigan mall on Monday, police said.
Ferndale police say its new Flock system helped identify the suspect as James Heflin, of Oak Park, through the suspect vehicle's license plate number.
Grosse Pointe Farms middle school was placed on lockdown Thursday morning as police search for a robbery suspect.
A Detroit man has been charged with armed robbery after he allegedly pointed a fake gun at a Grosse Pointe Farms grocery store, which led to a lockdown at a school in the area.
The Detroit Police Department is searching for an armed suspect who tried to rob a 73-year-old man last month.
Two suspects were arrested in connection to armed robbery and assault.
The Detroit Police Department is looking for an armed robbery suspect.
The Detroit Police Department is searching for two suspects in connection to a home invasion, aggravated assault, and armed robbery.
Three Metro Detroit men have been charged in connection to impersonating police officers and breaking into a Ferndale home in August. During the investigation, authorities recovered 20 illegal firearms, high-capacity magazines, narcotics and more than 800 rounds of ammunition.
The Detroit Police Department is seeking information from the community regarding an armed robbery.
One man and two juveniles are facing charges after an armed robbery and shooting near Michigan Avenue, according to the Canton Public Safety Department.
According to the Ferndale Police Department, officers arrested Rayshawn Sealy, 23, of Hazel Park, on Tuesday after he was seen "casing" a 7-Eleven store near Nine Mile and Hilton roads.
Bloomfield Township police released footage of the retail theft, asking for the public's help in identifying the group.
A Michigan Department of Corrections officer has been charged with allegedly opening a cell door and allowing an inmate to attack a fellow correction officer.
It's a combination of a paperwork mishap, high leadership turnover, and the rising cost of everything that has the Howell Nature Center in a tough financial pinch.
If it clears zoning review, a 12-story building on West Liberty Street would become the first 100% affordable high-rise made possible by transit corridor rezoning in Ann Arbor, according to a city council member.
The work will take place along a five-mile stretch on Rochester Road from M-59 up to Tienken.
After years of water main breaks in Oakland County, the Great Lakes Water Authority plans an $81 million infrastructure update.
Clearer air is forecast for Metro Detroit on Tuesday, but the change in weather includes the possibility of scattered showers and thunderstorms.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan continues to grow in the hundreds each day as health officials track a parasite that can cause diarrhea and nausea after contaminated food is eaten.
A group of volunteers who oversee multiple baseball fields at Maple Glen Park in Commerce Township say one of their fields experienced damages over the weekend after someone lit off fireworks.
Bloomfield Township police released footage of the retail theft, asking for the public's help in identifying the group.
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.
The Detroit Auto Show has spent more than a century evolving alongside the auto industry. It has grown from a small, local exhibition into one of the world's premier automotive events.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
Behind every video is a true family effort.
Concerns surrounding air quality are prompting event organizers across Metro Detroit to make adjustments to their festivities or cancel altogether.
The few who aren't open for business on Thursday say it's out of concern for their employees' health and to protect their art.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Three in four American households lack the wealth to weather financial setbacks and achieve major life milestones.
The recall affects certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles.
A United Airlines employee appears to have been caught on video threatening to call ICE on a passenger last week at San Francisco International Airport.
President Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, from hockey equipment to alcoholic beverages, escalating the trade dispute between the two countries.
A state representative says these weather conditions expose the need for long-term solutions at MDOC facilities going forward.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan continues to grow in the hundreds each day as health officials track a parasite that can cause diarrhea and nausea after contaminated food is eaten.
While the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is still working to identify the source of a parasite that has caused a cyclosporiasis outbreak, a Michigan doctor says officials are closer than you think to solving the case.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan continues has topped 6,100 as an investigation into the origin of the parasite in the food supply continues.
A statewide air quality alert for Michigan is in effect through Monday due to wildfire smoke, according to the state's Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
U-M President Domenico Grasso announced Monday that Manuel will leave the role by the end of the year, as a third-party culture review found failures to act on allegations of wrongdoing within the athletic department.
A Detroit nonprofit's annual summer celebration was in jeopardy after 400 pairs of shoes were stolen from its warehouse. Thanks to the community, Hoopfest was able to move forward.
Ryan Johnson struck out five and allowed one run in five solid innings, Jorge Soler and Zach Neto delivered RBI hits and the Los Angeles Angels snapped a four-game skid with a 3-2 win over the Detroit Tigers.
Spain dominated the match, outshooting Argentina 20-3, but couldn't manage a goal in regulation — finally scoring in the second period of extra time.
Tarik Skubal pitched seven dominant innings, Spencer Torkelson homered twice and drove in four runs, and the Detroit Tigers cruised to a 7-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
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.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
With the Aug. 4 primary election in Michigan a few weeks away, CBS News Detroit is talking to candidates in local, state and federal races. Macomb County Clerk Anthony Forlini discusses his campaign for Michigan Secretary of State. Forlini received endorsement from the Michigan Republican Party and is up against Democratic candidate Garlin Gilchrist.
It's a combination of a paperwork mishap, high leadership turnover, and the rising cost of everything that has the Howell Nature Center in Howell, Michigan, in a tough financial pinch.
One of the four people who were criminally charged in connection with the hyperbaric chamber death of a 5-year-old in January 2025 has pleaded no contest in the case.
A two-year reconstruction project is set to break ground along another stretch of Rochester Road in Rochester Hills, Michigan, starting next year.
The city of Ann Arbor is one step closer to adding 343 affordable housing units to its housing stock.