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.
Following a tumultuous week of heavy rain and overnight severe weather, a flood watch remains in effect for all of Metro Detroit through late Thursday night
Many have seen the videos of Detroit's teen takeovers, but a local organization is looking to channel that energy into something positive for the youth.
A Washington state man who was on the run for more than a decade was sentenced to prison in a 2013 criminal sexual conduct case in Michigan.
Wenceel Pérez hit a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers won their fifth straight game, beating the Kansas City Royals 2-1.
The National Weather Service confirmed on Wednesday that EF-1 tornadoes touched down in Lincoln Park and Ann Arbor during the overnight storms.
The National Weather Service confirmed on Wednesday that EF-1 tornadoes touched down in Lincoln Park and Ann Arbor during the overnight storms.
Following a tumultuous week of heavy rain and overnight severe weather, a flood watch remains in effect for all of Metro Detroit through late Thursday night
"I didn't think it would get this bad," Jillian Lors of Cheboygan County said about the high water that damaged her home.
Many have seen the videos of Detroit's teen takeovers, but a local organization is looking to channel that energy into something positive for the youth.
A Washington state man who was on the run for more than a decade was sentenced to prison in a 2013 criminal sexual conduct case in Michigan.
At a gas station in Detroit, owner Mohamad Mallah, known to customers as Big Moe, decided to give back in a big way.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $3.87 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared an energy emergency in eight Southeast Michigan counties amid rising gas prices across the state.
General Motors has announced that it's making another round of layoffs at its Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit. The latest round, the second this year, impacts roughly 1,300 workers and is due to a readjustment of operations amid declining electric vehicle demand.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
Wenceel Pérez hit a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers won their fifth straight game, beating the Kansas City Royals 2-1.
The lawsuit involved dozens of states that alleged Live Nation undermined competition and drove up ticket prices.
House Democrats introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, claiming he has "demonstrated a willful disregard for the Constitution."
Americans are receiving larger tax refunds this year due to the 2025 "big, beautiful bill," which enacted new tax deductions.
Kenley Jansen got his 479th save, moving past Lee Smith for sole possession of third place on the career list, and the Detroit Tigers rallied from an eighth-inning deficit to beat the Kansas City Royals 2-1 for their fourth straight win.
University of Michigan president-elect Kent Syverud announced Wednesday that he is being treated for a form of brain cancer.
Autism in the D is hosting a "Weekend of Inclusivity," featuring two events aimed at supporting families and highlighting gaps in autism resources across the city.
Dominic Weber and Haylie Reeves met at North Star Reach as campers in 2016.
The Detroit Health Department is hosting a Public Health Week through Saturday, April 11, to provide resources in neighborhoods.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging parents to consider moving up their children's vaccines against the measles in seven counties.
Wenceel Pérez hit a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers won their fifth straight game, beating the Kansas City Royals 2-1.
The Detroit Tigers have agreed to an eight-year, $150 million contract extension with rookie infielder Kevin McGonigle.
Kenley Jansen got his 479th save, moving past Lee Smith for sole possession of third place on the career list, and the Detroit Tigers rallied from an eighth-inning deficit to beat the Kansas City Royals 2-1 for their fourth straight win.
Former Eastern Michigan football player Freddie McGee III went viral on Monday, doing anything he possibly could to get the Lions' attention for a tryout to make the team.
Paul Reed finished with 26 points, six rebounds, three assists and three blocks and Tobias Harris scored 24 points in limited minutes Sunday, propelling the Eastern Conference's top-seeded Detroit Pistons past the Indiana Pacers 133-121.
It's a look at the critical relationship between Canada, Michigan and the U.S. on this week's Michigan Matters.
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
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.
We've seen the videos of Detroit's teen takeovers. But a local organization is looking to channel that energy into something positive for the youth.
Several homes in Cheboygan County have been damaged beyond repair amid flooding near the Cheboygan Lock and Dam Complex.
From collapsed pavement to a restaurant and an ice arena being destroyed, storms and two EF-1 tornadoes in Southeast Michigan overnight caused significant damage to businesses and homes.
At least eight tornadoes have been confirmed so far from the overnight Tuesday severe weather outbreak in Michigan.
More storm chances move in overnight and through the day Thursday.