Former Michigan funeral home director sentenced in $1 million embezzlement scheme
A former Michigan funeral home director is headed to prison for his role in a $1 million embezzlement scheme, state prosecutors said.
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A former Michigan funeral home director is headed to prison for his role in a $1 million embezzlement scheme, state prosecutors said.
A White Lake woman has been sentenced to a year in jail and to pay over $630,000 in restitution for embezzlement against her grandmother.
A Wayne County woman could spend up to 20 years in prison for embezzling more than $2 million from her employer.
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.
Carson Hocevar used to regularly attend Cup races at Michigan International Speedway as a fan, hoping to see a victory by his favorite driver, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Now the Spire Motorsports driver can inspire the next generation as a home state favorite on the 2-mile oval.
A person has been arrested in connection with two attempted home invasions in Livonia, Michigan, that happened last month, which involved a suspect described by witnesses as wearing a white protective-style suit.
An inmate serving time at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility in Michigan has died, state officials said Saturday. The incident marks the third inmate death tied to the institution in a span of a month.
Community violence intervention groups, local organizations and law enforcement partners joined forces on Saturday to send a message that it's time to put an end to gun violence in Detroit.
Police in Toledo, Ohio, reported that there were believed to be at least two shooters. No suspects have been arrested.
An inmate serving time at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility in Michigan has died, state officials said Saturday. The incident marks the third inmate death tied to the institution in a span of a month.
Police in Toledo, Ohio, reported that there were believed to be at least two shooters. No suspects have been arrested.
The Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office says a body recovered from a retention pond in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on Friday is believed to be that of a 24-year-old man who went missing on Monday.
Adam Schingecz says another Pride display in Pinckney was removed.
Madison Heights, Michigan, city employees are working to repair six water main breaks that happened on Friday night, officials said.
American Axle, which is headquartered in Detroit, is a Tier 1 supplier to General Motors. UAW members have launched a strike at its Three Rivers site.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Stellantis unveiled a nearly $70 million five-year strategic plan with the launch of new vehicles — including hybrids and EVs — over the next five years.
From classic cruisers to new memories still being made, the Woodward Dream Cruise remains a celebration of Michigan's automotive culture.
If you are planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, remember that the cost of gas this year is noticeably higher than last year.
Joe Negri, known to many as Handyman Negri on "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood," has died at the age of 99, just days shy of his 100th birthday.
Stephen Colbert, former host of "The Late Show," is helping raise money for the Michigan nonprofit Monroe Community Media after appearing on a broadcast of the organization's community access program "Only in Monroe" earlier this month.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
For three days, Detroit is the epicenter of techno music with this Memorial Day weekend tradition, and the music lovers made sure to attend the final day of the Movement Festival on Monday.
Police in Toledo, Ohio, reported that there were believed to be at least two shooters. No suspects have been arrested.
Golden Tempo made Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner and the second woman to train a Belmont Stakes winner.
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin says his agency is prepared to facilitate trade and travel at the Gordie Howe International Bridge.
The additional payouts come from uncashed settlement funds and will be issued to eligible claimants beginning on June 9.
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Now out of the hospital, Tavaun Clark says he's focused on recovering and getting back to what he loves most, playing football this summer.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, the two people are accused of providing federal authorities with false statements after arriving at the McNamara Terminal on Jan. 25, 2026.
West Nile virus has been detected among mosquitoes in two locations near Grand Rapids, the Kent County Health Department said.
A Northville dentist is facing 43 felony charges in an alleged Medicaid fraud scheme.
Michigan lawmakers are considering bills to allow doctors to prescribe life-ending medication to terminally ill patients.
Carson Hocevar used to regularly attend Cup races at Michigan International Speedway as a fan, hoping to see a victory by his favorite driver, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Now the Spire Motorsports driver can inspire the next generation as a home state favorite on the 2-mile oval.
Golden Tempo made Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner and the second woman to train a Belmont Stakes winner.
The Detroit Tigers notched only two hits in a 4-0 loss to the Seattle Mariners on Saturday afternoon.
Detroit general manager Manon Rhéaume wasted little time in beginning to stock her PWHL expansion team by signing four players, including forward Daryl Watts landing the league's first four-year contract.
As President Trump prepares to watch the New York Knicks take on the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden, officials are planning for a heightened security posture, sources said.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
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President Trump is spending the weekend in New Jersey after a roundtable with farmers in Wisconsin on Friday. During the discussion, Mr. Trump discussed the higher-than-expected employment figures for the month of May. Wendy Gillette reports.
The heat arrives next week.
Community groups want to put an end to gun violence in Detroit. Hundreds of people attended the annual Silence the Violence rally on the city's east side on Saturday. Organizers say the event is about honoring people who have died as a result of gun violence, bringing awareness to ongoing struggles and showing support to those in need.
The Rosedale Grandmont Baseball League in Detroit says it canceled tryouts and practices on Saturday after being alerted by police about talks online of a teen takeover. Julia Avant reports from Stoepel Park where the takeover was supposed to take place.