Downriver Man Charged With Stealing Police Cruiser To Flee Crash Scenes
A 27-year-old Downriver man is facing several charges after investigators say he was involved in several accidents and then stole a police cruiser to flee the scene.
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A 27-year-old Downriver man is facing several charges after investigators say he was involved in several accidents and then stole a police cruiser to flee the scene.
State police say Jamie Thomas Garcia died last Tuesday when he was struck by a vehicle in Rose Township.
The school's principal said the girl was the fourth student to be hit by a car near the school in the past two months.
State police say the vehicle probably has extensive front-end damage and may have damage to its windshield.
Detroit police have released a composite sketch of a hit-and-driver suspected of killing a 55-year-old woman on the city's west side last month.
An unidentified male was crossing the southbound lanes of Telegraph when a newer model, silver, Dodge Charger -- traveling south on Telegraph -- disregarded the traffic light and struck the victim.
Detroit police are searching for the driver of a dark-colored Grand Prix who struck and killed a 55-year-old woman on the city's west side.
One person is hospitalized and another is on the run after a chain-reaction accident sent a vehicle crashing into a gas line at a Mount Clemens duplex, setting off a fire.
Investigators have classified a crash in Warren that took the life of a 62-year-old woman as a hit-and-run -- and they're looking for the driver who fled the scene.
Lieutenant Anthony Greene is asking witnesses to come forward.
Police say the man was walking along the road when he was hit by a white-colored vehicle that quickly fled the scene.
Sonia Tartt left six children, 12 grandchildren and one great-grandson behind.
The bus driver had a blood alcohol level more than twice the legal limit, according to police.
A jury convicted 28-year-old Jordan Dunn of first-degree murder in the death of 42-year-old Ben Berlin.
Police allege that Cortney Shields was behind the wheel of a car that hit Smith on May 19, she later died of the injuries she sustained in the accident.
Detroit police are investigating yet another fatal hit-and-run accident.
Authorities say Kamari was struck May 19 while standing near an ice cream truck on Detroit's west side and died Monday at Children's Hospital of Michigan.
Kamari Smith was just trying to get some ice cream when she was struck by a driver who then fled the scene.
After the collision, the 30-year-old man stopped and got out of his vehicle, saw what had happened and then took off running on foot, police said.
Police say Kamari Smith was crossing the street to buy ice cream when she was hit.
Police say a 25-year-old woman was riding her bike home from work when she was killed by a hit-and-run driver, who was later arrested.
Officers then realized the driver's 5-year-old child was in the back seat, along with empty liquor bottles, a marijuana pipe and marijuana.
The incident was one of three hit-and-run accidents reported on Monday.
A witness said a little girl was on her way to buy ice cream when she was critically hurt in an hit-and-run accident on Detroit's west side.
State police are investigating after a body was found on the side of a busy freeway Monday morning.
Cade Cunningham had 13 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter and the Detroit Pistons rallied to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 122-116 on Friday night.
In Oakland County, Michigan, some scammers are working hard to make sure their pockets end up delightful this holiday season.
A 71-year-old Michigan man is in critical condition after suffering a medical emergency, causing him to strike a utility pole in Macomb County.
Michigan Army veteran Ed Bambas, 88, started working again after losing his pension. But thanks to the kindness of strangers, he received a life-changing gift to allow him to retire a second time.
The Plymouth Township Police Department says it is investigating a "suspicious situation" after a man allegedly approached two middle school students while holding a pocket knife.
Michigan Army veteran Ed Bambas, 88, started working again after losing his pension. But thanks to the kindness of strangers, he received a life-changing gift to allow him to retire a second time.
In Oakland County, Michigan, some scammers are working hard to make sure their pockets end up delightful this holiday season.
A 71-year-old Michigan man is in critical condition after suffering a medical emergency, causing him to strike a utility pole in Macomb County.
Southeast Michigan has a couple of chances for snow over the weekend.
Legionella bacteria were found through water testing in the building late Thursday after an employee was diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease.
Slower adoption of electric vehicles was cited as the reason for pending layoffs at GM's Factory Zero.
Yanfeng will close its Romulus production facility, located at 9800 Inkster Road.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $3.06 per gallon, which is 1 cent more than last week but 3 cents less than at the same time a year ago.
Most of the intersections and roundabouts that made the 2024 list are in Southeast Michigan.
Avancez said a change in customer orders will result in layoffs during December at its Hazel Park location.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
RoboCop has found a permanent home in Detroit — all 11 feet and 3,500 pounds of him.
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
More than 75 dazzling displays lined up to march down Woodward Avenue, led by Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, who served as grand marshal for the parade.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
Michigan State has received a $401 million gift from Greg and Dawn Williams, supporting the university's and athletic department's fundraising initiatives with the largest donation to the school and one of the richest in college sports history.
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
A former autoworker was given back his retirement through the kindness of strangers.
Many people living with MS are limited from taking nature walks shown to improve mental health, so Hala Darwish is bringing Mother Nature to them.
Legionella bacteria were found through water testing in the building late Thursday after an employee was diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease.
The new guidelines are effective at all DMC locations, including the Children's Hospital of Michigan.
The sheriff's office says closure for Building 38E is effective Friday through the weekend.
Women who have a doula are 47% less likely to have a cesarean delivery and a 29% lower chance of having a preterm delivery, according to a study published in the National Library of Medicine.
Cade Cunningham had 13 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter and the Detroit Pistons rallied to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 122-116 on Friday night.
Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch tore his left Achilles tendon against the Dallas Cowboys, according to a person familiar with the situation.
Michigan State has received a $401 million gift from Greg and Dawn Williams, supporting the university's and athletic department's fundraising initiatives with the largest donation to the school and one of the richest in college sports history.
Jahmyr Gibbs and the Detroit Lions have beaten the Dallas Cowboys to stay atop the NFC wild-card race.
Adam Fantilli tied it with 1:31 left in the regulation with his second goal of the game, Kirill Marchenko had the shootout winner and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-5 on Thursday night.
The Detroit show will attract hundreds of thousands to the area as automakers, tech companies and more gravitate to downtown Detroit.
This week on Michigan Matters, Carol Cain speaks with retail owners and entrepreneurs ahead of the holiday season.
Hundreds of thousands will line up along Woodward Avenue for America's Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit.
This week's roundtable discusses the economic outlook as the critical fourth quarter of 2025 plays out.
Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield was overwhelmingly elected as mayor.
Businesses in Oakland County are dealing with customers using fake cash this holiday shopping season. CBS News Detroit's Terell Bailey spoke with a business owner in Oxford whose store was hit.
An 88-year-old Army veteran from Michigan went viral after sharing his story about having to find work after losing his pension. After a GoFundMe raised over $1 million, Ed Bambas was surprised with the check on Friday.
Light snow arrives on Sunday morning to kick off a week of on-and-off snow showers.
For this week's Furry Fridays, meet Zade and Pumpkin! You can find these two pets and more at Michigan Humane.
A University of Michigan professor is getting national recognition for her research aimed at relieving depression symptoms in people living with multiple sclerosis, and she's doing it not with antidepressants or pharmaceuticals, but with technology and nature.