Elderly Detroit Man Fends Off Intruder With Hammer
An 82-year-old Detroit man says he fended off a home intruder by hitting him on the head with a hammer.
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An 82-year-old Detroit man says he fended off a home intruder by hitting him on the head with a hammer.
Police say a man who was caught red-handed burglarizing a Macomb County home in broad daylight was swiftly taken into custody after running away from the scene.
Police have released a computer generated image of a man suspected of breaking into several homes in Auburn Hills over the last few weeks.
Two men are in custody in Macomb County, suspects in an attempted home invasion.
Police say a home invasion suspect is on the loose after his partner in crime was shot by a quick-thinking homeowner.
A woman has been sentenced to nine months in jail in a home invasion last year in Michigan where $2 in change was taken.
Four murders, six bank robberies, three business robberies, one home invasion and an auto theft were all solved in December, thanks to tips from the public.
A series of bad decisions have landed two Detroiters in the Macomb County Jail.
A 22-year-old Pontiac man who allegedly broke into homes in Oakland County could spend the next 20 years in prison.
Detroit police tell WWJ that the arrest is not in connection with the fire, but for past warrants, including a home invasion.
Police in Harper Woods are looking for a burglar who might have been shot during a home invasion near an elementary school.
Police are searching for a third suspect wanted in a series of violent crimes throughout metro Detroit.
The homeowner called police after he heard someone jiggling door handles from the outside.
A jury convicted Robinson of home invasion, safe breaking, gun theft, receiving a stolen gun, and possessing a firearm during a felony.
Three women are facing multiple felony offenses in connection with a home invasion and assault that occurred earlier this month on Detroit's east side.
It's one of the most chilling things a homeowner can watch.
Police say the teens held the homeowner at gunpoint while his 11-year-old daughter slept upstairs.
Police recovered five long guns -- including an AR-15 with a 30 round loaded magazine -- from the suspects' vehicle.
Sheriff Mike Bouchard says the 43-year-old suspect from Independence Township is facing more than one charge.
Police say a 27-year-old man who was arrested on a criminal sexual conduct complaint has been tied to several home invasions in Waterford Township.
After leading police on a two-hour goose chase, two brothers were arrested for breaking into homes in a Troy neighborhood -- and that's not the only thing they're in trouble for.
An alert neighbor is being credited with helping police in Hazel Park arrest a suspected thief who fell asleep before he could make his getaway.
Police say three 20-year-olds and a 16-year-old are facing several charges after being caught with an array of items that were taken from unlocked cars and a residence in Macomb County.
Police believe the same man is responsible for a rash of home invasions in Waterford and they need your help finding the crook.
Police say a 22-year-old man was arrested for home invasion after his buddies dropped him off in an Oakland County neighborhood following Monday's Detroit Tigers game.
A report of a hostage situation in progress Sunday in Marine City was officially declared a "swatting" incident by local police.
The investigation is at a vacant lot in the 5000 block of Oregon Street near Beechwood Street.
It's a look at the critical relationship between Canada, Michigan and the U.S. on this week's Michigan Matters.
Residents in the Northern Lower Michigan city of Cheboygan have been told to prepare for possible evacuations as the flooding risk increases.
The weather conditions on Monday for Southeast Michigan could include damaging wind gusts and hail. The severe weather risk is higher on Tuesday.
The investigation is at a vacant lot in the 5000 block of Oregon Street near Beechwood Street.
The weather conditions on Monday for Southeast Michigan could include damaging wind gusts and hail. The severe weather risk is higher on Tuesday.
Residents in the Northern Lower Michigan city of Cheboygan have been told to prepare for possible evacuations as the flooding risk increases.
A report of a hostage situation in progress Sunday in Marine City was officially declared a "swatting" incident by local police.
Gas prices in Michigan were hovering around $4 a gallon for regular unleaded fuel Monday morning, AAA says in its weekly price report.
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.
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.
The bag, called the "Gold Standard Cassette Tape," features a bold, nostalgic design inspired by classic cassette tapes.
Two years before her disappearance, Lynette Hooker temporarily split with her husband Brian, telling a friend, "Our marriage lasted 6 weeks cruising," and "It was bad. I can't be out there with him."
During a nearly 40-minute phone conversation, Brian Hooker told friends in descriptive detail what led to the incident where his wife allegedly went missing.
Pope Leo has been critical of the war in Iran and other priorities of the Trump administration, but says his comments are "not meant as attacks on anyone."
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland won the 2026 Masters Tournament at Georgia's Augusta National, claiming his second straight green jacket.
To fuel their artificial intelligence initiatives, tech companies are building massive numbers of AI data centers, with more than 4,000 in operation across the country. But some communities, wary of the environmental and financial implications, are fighting back.
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.
Many Michigan teens in severe mental health crises are sent far from home for treatment due to a lack of local resources.
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.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland won the 2026 Masters Tournament at Georgia's Augusta National, claiming his second straight green jacket.
Tarik Skubal outpitched Sandy Alcántara in a matchup of Cy Young Award winners, Dillon Dingler, Kevin McGonigle and Kerry Carpenter homered and the Detroit Tigers earned a three-game sweep with an 8-2 win over the Miami Marlins.
The Detroit Red Wings sat on the bench, stewing in stunned silence, after their latest loss sealed their fate as a franchise relegated to watching the NHL playoffs on TV.
Jesper Bratt scored his second goal with 3:34 left in the third period, helping the New Jersey Devils eliminate the Detroit Red Wings from the NHL playoff picture with a 5-3 win on Saturday.
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.
Pope Leo has repeatedly warned that violence is becoming normalized and that religious language is at risk of being misused to justify it. Tina Kraus reports.
A report of a hostage situation in progress Sunday in Marine City, Michigan, was officially declared a "swatting" incident by local police.
FBI and Detroit police officers are working on a police investigation Monday in Detroit's west side.
Residents in the Northern Lower Michigan city of Cheboygan have been told to prepare for possible evacuations as the flooding risk increases.
It’s a look at the critical relationship between Canada and Michigan/the U.S. as former Michigan Governor and U.S. Ambassador to Canada James Blanchard and Colin Bird, Canadian Consul General, appear on Michigan Matters to talk about the state of things.