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.
Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian-vehicle crash Tuesday night in Taylor.
The House is set to vote Wednesday on the SAVE America Act, which would implement strict new requirements for registering to vote and casting ballots.
The owner of the Ambassador Bridge met with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick hours before President Trump threatened to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, the New York Times reported.
The Federal Aviation Administration has halted all flights into and out of El Paso until very late on Feb. 20 for what it calls "special security reasons."
Two days after the confetti fell on Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, one Detroit native is still processing the weekend of a lifetime.
The owner of the Ambassador Bridge met with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick hours before President Trump threatened to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, the New York Times reported.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Ontario Premier Doug Ford say they expect the bridge to still open on time.
Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian-vehicle crash Tuesday night in Taylor.
Residents and business owners in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, near 11 Mile Road and Little Mack, experienced a rare weather phenomenon on Tuesday
The House is set to vote Wednesday on the SAVE America Act, which would implement strict new requirements for registering to vote and casting ballots.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Lead singer and frontman Dee Snider said he suffers from degenerative arthritis and has had several surgeries over the years.
The House is set to vote Wednesday on the SAVE America Act, which would implement strict new requirements for registering to vote and casting ballots.
The owner of the Ambassador Bridge met with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick hours before President Trump threatened to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, the New York Times reported.
The Federal Aviation Administration has halted all flights into and out of El Paso until very late on Feb. 20 for what it calls "special security reasons."
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Ontario Premier Doug Ford say they expect the bridge to still open on time.
FBI Director Kash Patel posted videos of a person outside the home of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Savannah Guthrie, on the morning of her disappearance.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Two days after the confetti fell on Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, one Detroit native is still processing the weekend of a lifetime.
The GameAbove Sports Bowl, which is hosted annually by Ford Field, will be canceled ahead of the 2026 season, the venue announced on Tuesday.
The Detroit Tigers announced Tuesday that they signed Justin Verlander, a 42-year-old free agent, to a one-year, $13 million deal.
A fight broke out between the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets in the third quarter of Monday night's game, and four players were ejected.
Cade Cunningham had 33 points and nine rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons hung on to beat Charlotte 110-104 on Monday night, snapping the Hornets' nine-game winning streak in a wild game that included a fight and four player ejections.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
Lake Erie was nearly frozen over - then a 100-mile crack developed in the ice. Here's a look at what residents and authorities in the Cleveland, Ohio, area are noticing.
The U.S. Department of Justice has allowed more names and details to be found in the Jeffrey Epstein files.
A frost quake resulted in property damage in St. Clair Shores. The search continues for a missing Wyandotte man. Other top stories and weather.
The investigation into the whereabouts of Nancy Guthrie in Arizona led to one person being detained in connection with the case - but he has since been released. CBS News has this report
Authorities say at least nine people are dead, with 25 others injured, after a shooting in the Canadian province of British Columbia.