Oakland County business owner charged with auto theft, forgery
Mark Orlando Watts is charged with three counts of receiving and concealing a stolen motor vehicle and one count of license plate forgery.
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Mark Orlando Watts is charged with three counts of receiving and concealing a stolen motor vehicle and one count of license plate forgery.
The vehicle's owner told police that when she returned to her vehicle after dining at a restaurant, she found the suspect sitting inside.
A vehicle storage lot in the area of Mack Avenue and Connor Street was entered early Wednesday.
Several vehicles were stolen from a storage lot near the Stellantis Assembly Plant in Detroit.
Two 15-year-old boys were taken into custody after a Michigan State Police helicopter was used to track down a stolen vehicle in Detroit on Saturday night, the state agency said.
Police are encouraging residents in Northville Township to stay alert after a woman's car was robbed at a local day care.
The Ann Arbor Police Department is searching for a man after a dog was fatally shot during an attempted vehicle break-in on Sunday morning, officials said.
An Ohio man was arrested Friday after allegedly leading deputies into a cornfield after authorities were investigating a stolen motorcycle.
Three men were charged in connection with allegedly stealing infotainment systems from Dodge Ram trucks across Metro Detroit.
Three Detroit men were arrested amid an investigation into high-end vehicle thefts in Southeast Michigan over the past year.
Southfield Police have assigned a detective to investigate a trend in auto-related thefts in the city.
A Madison Heights, Michigan, man facing 34 charges related to auto theft was sentenced to up to 20 years in prison.
Twelve members of an alleged large-scale auto theft ring targeting vehicles across more than 40 municipalities in Michigan have been sentenced.
The suspects were identified as Detroit residents in their early to mid-20s.
Authorities received reports that Ram's V8 bucking mechanical bull was stolen; however, those claims may not have been true.
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A Warren, Michigan, man is facing charges for allegedly stealing a truck and trailer from Warren Mott High School, according to the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office.
Police say the car appears to have been in the lake for several years and that it was previously reported stolen.
In late June, the same 12-year-old was arrested for stealing several vehicles from a Pontiac business.
A man accused of stealing a Jeep from a dealership, leading police on a high-speed chase and killing a woman in a crash pleaded no contest to several charges.
Authorities uncovered the alleged theft ring after investigating theft at a dealership in Pinckney, Michigan, in March 2024.
Thieves took eight Corvettes from the lot of a Kentucky automobile plant where the legendary muscle car is built.
Four people allegedly involved in an organized car theft ring are behind bars after the quick response efforts of Southfield police.
The sheriff's office said the vehicles were valued at more than $1.5 million.
Authorities in Wayne, Michgian say a Mitsubishi Outlander was stolen at gunpoint Thursday night.
Police say the shooting stemmed from a dispute involving several young adults.
Two people are in custody after a shooting left two dead and another person injured at the Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn, police said.
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Hundreds of thousands of Michigan residents were without power as severe storms and strong winds rolled through the state Friday evening.
In just over a month, six freeway shootings have been reported across Metro Detroit.
Two people are in custody after a shooting left two dead and another person injured at the Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn, police said.
Police say the shooting stemmed from a dispute involving several young adults.
Hundreds of thousands of Michigan residents were without power as severe storms and strong winds rolled through the state Friday evening.
This Fourth of July holiday weekend, law enforcement in Oakland County will step up patrols on the lakes. It's part of a nationwide campaign called Operation Dry Water.
The 2027 budget includes no new statewide taxes or fees and preserves the state's rainy-day fund, according to lawmakers.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The Hitsville USA campus is undergoing a $75 million donor-funded expansion that includes a theater, recording studio, and immersive exhibits, with a grand reopening planned for 2027.
Grammy Award-winning rapper and recording artist Ludacris won't be performing at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan, after initially being billed for the event due to an "unforeseen scheduling conflict," according to organizers.
National Detroit-style Pizza Day is June 23, a date tied to a dish that traces its roots to a Detroit neighborhood bar and a Sicilian family recipe from 1946.
Crews have been preparing all morning, getting everything ready for the show just after 10 p.m.
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CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations.
Federal safety regulators are urging consumers to stop using the recalled fireworks and return them for a full refund.
As Americans endure another bout of extreme heat, experts say small thermostat adjustments and other energy-saving steps can help reduce soaring cooling costs.
President Trump hasn't committed to a firm number of people who will receive clemency — he's scheduled to have a meeting on pardons Friday afternoon, sources said.
Cyclosporiasis isn't deadly, but state health officials say it can cause diarrhea, nausea, bloating and cramps.
The heat wave can even be dangerous if you don't take extra precautions to stay cool.
An investigation into cyclospora cases has expanded into seven Michigan counties, as health officials seek to determine the cause of the gastrointestinal illness.
DaVita says its Novi dialysis center will resume patient services July 2 after third-party reviews of equipment and water quality found no problems, as a state investigation into a patient death and multiple hospitalizations continues.
Officials say the source of the infection is currently unknown. The department did not say how many cases were confirmed in the county.
The Rangers matched a season high with 17 hits en route to their seventh victory in eight games.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Camilo Doval forced in the go-ahead run with a bases-loaded walk in a four-run 11th inning that gave the Tigers a 6-2 victory over the Yankees on Wednesday.
The 33-year-old played in Detroit during the 2024 and 2025 seasons, helping the team make back-to-back playoff appearances.
Riley Greene hit two of Detroit's four homers off Cam Schlittler as the Tigers beat the Yankees 9-3 on Tuesday night and sent New York to its season-worst sixth straight loss.
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While cleanup continues tonight, more storms are on the way overnight into Saturday morning.
Two young men were killed, and another was injured on Friday afternoon after a shooting inside Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn, Michigan, sending shoppers and employees running for safety.
Two people are in custody after a shooting left two dead and another person injured at the Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn, Michigan, Friday afternoon, police said.
Strong storms and high winds rolled through Southeast Michigan on Friday, causing significant damage.
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