Mid-Michigan man accused of embezzling $400K from 82-year-old
Prosecutors say more than $300,000 was obtained by the victim through changes to his will and trust that benefited Sprague rather than his children and grandchildren.
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Prosecutors say more than $300,000 was obtained by the victim through changes to his will and trust that benefited Sprague rather than his children and grandchildren.
A Wyandotte, Michigan, man charged with embezzling more than $166,000 from his former employer was sentenced to two to 20 years in prison.
A former Michigan funeral home director pleaded no contest to over two dozen charges in a $1 million embezzlement scheme, according to the Michigan Attorney General's Office.
A former chamber of commerce treasurer from Yale, Michigan, is facing two felony charges for allegedly embezzling over $35,000 from the organization.
Prosecutors say the woman allegedly forged a quitclaim deed transferring the victim's property to her and sold the property a month later.
A Detroit judge and three other Detroit residents are facing federal charges, accused of embezzling $273,000 from vulnerable adults.
A Wayne County woman accused of embezzling more than $2 million from her employer, General RV in Wixom, has pleaded guilty.
A Michigan funeral director accused of embezzling more than $192,000 is heading to trial, according to the Michigan Attorney General's office.
The former employee of a moving company in Metro Detroit is charged with wire fraud in a federal criminal complaint for allegedly stealing over a quarter of a million dollars from her employer.
A Warren police officer is accused of embezzling money from a youth charitable organization that works with children who are interested in law enforcement.
A former PNC Bank teller is accused of embezzling $80,000 from customer accounts over 11 months.
A Wyandotte man is facing multiple charges, including three counts of embezzlement, for allegedly stealing more than $166,000.
A former employee of Russell Stover Chocolates in Dundee, Michigan, is accused of embezzling more than $60,000 from the store.
A Michigan pair accused of embezzling more than $900,000 from a vulnerable 87-year-old man will stand trial.
A Wayne County woman is accused of allegedly embezzling more than $2 million from her employer.
The former CFO of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, who was sentenced for embezzling $40 million, was denied a request to extend his time out of jail before surrendering.
Todd Edward McIntyre, 28, of Novi, is charged with one count of embezzlement.
A Wyandotte man has been charged with embezzling more than $166,000 from his Canton Township employer.
Dana Nessel charged the Chatfields in April 2024 with 13 felony charges.
Authorities say a Brink's truck driver in Detroit allegedly stole over half a million dollars from 12 ATMs serviced by the company.
A former president of a United Steelworkers union in Ypsilanti, Michigan, is sentenced to six months in prison for stealing $58,000 from the union.
Smith, 52, is also responsible for $48 million in restitution and will be on supervised release for three years once he serves out his sentence.
William Smith's defense team submitted a sentencing memorandum, asking that the court impose a fair sentence and a just sentence and not one driven by sensationalism and other improper influences."
Federal prosecutors are seeking an 18-year sentence for former Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO William Smith for embezzling more than $40 million from the Conservancy.
The woman is accused of embezzling money and using the man's credit cards and opening a few in his name, the sheriff's office said.
A University of Michigan program showcases prison art and highlights how creativity helps people survive incarceration and rebuild their lives.
The company says there was a mix-up between diesel and regular gasoline. The error has caused many customers a trip to nearby auto shops.
More than a year after the hyperbaric chamber explosion that led to the death of 5-year-old Thomas Cooper, the criminal case against the owner of the Oxford Center and its three employees continues heading to trial.
It's a flavor so iconic that it's even made its way out of the glass at one bar that has celebrated its release since the beginning.
Slotkin was in Detroit on Monday for a roundtable hosted by the James Beard Foundation.
While several airports have experienced hours-long security line waits, TSA wait times have remained consistent at Detroit Metro Airport during the partial shutdown.
A woman whose remains were found in 1977 in California has been identified as a Michigan native, with her death considered a homicide.
A young Dearborn Heights man is going viral on social media after taking pothole repairs into his own hands.
A University of Michigan program showcases prison art and highlights how creativity helps people survive incarceration and rebuild their lives.
The company says there was a mix-up between diesel and regular gasoline. The error has caused many customers a trip to nearby auto shops.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line, a system that reshaped industrial production and helped make automobiles more accessible to the public.
A $4.3 billion investment is going toward a battery cell manufacturing plant in Lansing, Michigan, to provide Tesla with prismatic battery cells.
The United Auto Workers says that Detroit Diesel is adding a third shift, recalling laid-off workers and hiring dozens more people.
It's a sign that Metro Detroiters are ready to say goodbye to winter and welcome spring, and the Marche du Nain Rouge is a feast for the eyes.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
Short film director Sam Davis gave a shout out to his Michigan hometown when accepting an Oscar award on Sunday.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
While several airports have experienced hours-long security line waits, TSA wait times have remained consistent at Detroit Metro Airport during the partial shutdown.
The Trump administration began deploying U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to some of the busiest airports in the country Monday morning.
Two pilots were killed and dozens of people were injured at New York's LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night when an arriving Air Canada Express plane and a fire-and-rescue vehicle collided, authorities said.
President Trump said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will assist TSA agents at airports as delays and security staffing shortages continue to worsen.
TSA representatives say employees are trying to figure out how to feed their families and keep the lights on at home.
Oakland County officials say medical debt impacts approximately 114,000 county residents.
A measles outbreak continues to expand in Southeast Michigan, with a fourth suspected case now reported in Washtenaw County.
Michigan health officials have identified a measles outbreak in Washtenaw County after three linked cases were reported since March 12.
Legislation is pending in Lansing that is intended to prohibit the sale or distribution of a substance called kratom.
A new report says Michigan should invest in primary care doctors to ease a severe shortage of physicians that has led to long wait times, higher costs and missed care.
Olivia Olson had all 27 of her points in the second half and Syla Swords bounced back from a slow start to score 26 and help second-seeded Michigan rout short-handed N.C. State.
Western Michigan has hired Kahil Fennell away from Texas-Rio Grande Valley to be its men's basketball coach.
Kim Barnes Arico has turned Michigan's women's basketball into a consistently winning program for the first time in school history.
Michigan State has advanced to the Sweet 16 for the 17th time under coach Tom Izzo, beating Louisville 77-69 on in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Yaxel Lendeborg punctuated his 25-point outing with a massive dunk in transition, and the Midwest Region's top-seeded Michigan advanced to the Sweet 16 with a 95-72 win over Saint Louis in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
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.
Drivers who fueled up last week at the Meijer Express gas station off South Groesbeck Highway in Clinton Township may be impacted by a serious mistake.
More than a year after the hyperbaric chamber explosion that led to the death of 5-year-old Thomas Cooper, the criminal case against the owner of the Oxford Center and its employees continues heading to trial.
The long winter wait is over as one of Michigan's most recognizable beers is back. Bell's Oberon makes its seasonal return, which always comes with some Oberon Day celebrations across the state.
Sen. Elissa Slotkin is raising concerns about how extreme weather and federal funding cuts are pushing up costs for Michigan farmers and ultimately for restaurants and consumers across the state.
A young Dearborn Heights man is going viral on social media after taking pothole repairs into his own hands.