Feds Want 3-Year Prison Sentence For Notorious Impostor
Federal prosecutors are recommending three years in prison for a Detroit-area impostor who inspired an award-winning film about being someone else.
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Federal prosecutors are recommending three years in prison for a Detroit-area impostor who inspired an award-winning film about being someone else.
William Street Jr. has convictions going back decades and even fooled the Detroit Tigers into giving him a tryout in the 1970s.
Police in Bloomfield Township are investigating a disturbing case of identity theft involving a 6-year-old girl.
Police are hoping the public can help identify three suspects who are fraudulently acquiring iPhones from Target stores in the metro Detroit area.
William Street Jr. has convictions going back decades and even fooled the Detroit Tigers into giving him a tryout in the 1970s.
A Detroit-area man who inspired a 1989 award-winning film about impersonating others is in trouble again for being someone else.
"The Tax Division has zero tolerance for stealing the identities of the deceased..."
Eleven people have been charged with running identity theft and credit card fraud schemes in southeastern Michigan.
Authorities say cash bribes were used to get fraudulent police reports on credit card transactions to help improve credit scores for clients of a consulting company.
If you recognize the male photographed, please contact the Canton Police Department at 734-394-5400. Callers may remain anonymous.
A man who police say plays a major role in a large identity theft ring has been arrested at an abandoned house in Detroit.
Snyder signed several bills Thursday, including a five-bill package that creates criminal penalties for using "skimmer" devices to record information off ATM cards.
Homeland Security agents are looking for a man wanted on suspicion of aggravated identity theft.
A 64-year-old Redford man is jailed after living several months in a trailer home with a dead body.
The latest events and meetings from Michigan's technology-focused companies, groups, institutions and individuals.
Eight individuals were indicted by a federal grand jury in Detroit on charges relating to identity theft, United States Attorney Barbara L. McQuade announced Friday.
The Better Business Bureau of Eastern Michigan has divided scams into nine major categories and picked the top scam in each, plus our Scam of the Year.
A man with ties to Michigan is wanted by the FBI for his alleged participation in a credit card fraud scheme.
Residents and small businesses are encouraged to take an important step in identity protection by attending BBB's Secure Your ID Day community shred and computer recycling event on Saturday, October 22 at the BBB Office parking lot in Southfield.
Because college students are so susceptible to identity theft, the Better Business Bureau recommends that they take several simple steps to help protect themselves on campus.
Authorities say a Detroit-area waitress created dozens of credit cards with information stolen from restaurant customers.
The Better Business Bureau of Detroit and Eastern Michigan and the Federal Trade Commission urges consumers to think ahead before surfing the Web on a Wi-Fi hotspot.
Over the weekend, Citigroup, Inc., Walgreens, TiVo, Inc., Capital One Financial, Best Buy, Chase Bank and other large U.S. companies became victims of data breaches after a computer hacker hacked into the client customer files of online marketer Epsilon. Information obtained by the hacker included customer names and e-mails but did not include any financial or other sensitive information.
Eastern Michigan University Thursday offered more information on the possible identity theft committed against students believed to have been committed by two former student employees.
Oakland County officials say medical debt impacts approximately 114,000 county residents.
A woman whose remains were found in 1977 in California has been identified as a Michigan native, with her death considered a homicide.
Iranian state media said there was no "direct or indirect communication" with President Trump.
The Trump administration began deploying U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to some of the busiest airports in the country Monday morning.
A fatal crash happened on I-96 after a passerby had taken two children, ages 4 and 8, out of a disabled car, but the driver was still inside.
The Trump administration began deploying U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to some of the busiest airports in the country Monday morning.
Gas prices in Michigan are up 33 cents per gallon as compared to a week ago, AAA-The Auto Club Group says.
A woman whose remains were found in 1977 in California has been identified as a Michigan native, with her death considered a homicide.
Two pilots were killed and dozens of people injured at New York's LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night when an arriving Air Canada Express plane and fire and rescue vehicle collided, authorities said.
Oakland County officials say medical debt impacts approximately 114,000 county residents.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line, a system that reshaped industrial production and helped make automobiles more accessible to the public.
A $4.3 billion investment is going toward a battery cell manufacturing plant in Lansing, Michigan, to provide Tesla with prismatic battery cells.
The United Auto Workers says that Detroit Diesel is adding a third shift, recalling laid-off workers and hiring dozens more people.
It's a sign that Metro Detroiters are ready to say goodbye to winter and welcome spring, and the Marche du Nain Rouge is a feast for the eyes.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
Short film director Sam Davis gave a shout out to his Michigan hometown when accepting an Oscar award on Sunday.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
The Trump administration began deploying U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to some of the busiest airports in the country Monday morning.
Two pilots were killed and dozens of people injured at New York's LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night when an arriving Air Canada Express plane and fire and rescue vehicle collided, authorities said.
President Trump said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will assist TSA agents at airports as delays and security staffing shortages continue to worsen.
TSA representatives say employees are trying to figure out how to feed their families and keep the lights on at home.
Police found that five Barbie packages containing fentanyl were sold. They have all been recovered.
Oakland County officials say medical debt impacts approximately 114,000 county residents.
A measles outbreak continues to expand in Southeast Michigan, with a fourth suspected case now reported in Washtenaw County.
Michigan health officials have identified a measles outbreak in Washtenaw County after three linked cases were reported since March 12.
Legislation is pending in Lansing that is intended to prohibit the sale or distribution of a substance called kratom.
A new report says Michigan should invest in primary care doctors to ease a severe shortage of physicians that has led to long wait times, higher costs and missed care.
Olivia Olson had all 27 of her points in the second half and Syla Swords bounced back from a slow start to score 26 and help second-seeded Michigan rout short-handed N.C. State.
Western Michigan has hired Kahil Fennell away from Texas-Rio Grande Valley to be its men's basketball coach.
Kim Barnes Arico has turned Michigan's women's basketball into a consistently winning program for the first time in school history.
Michigan State has advanced to the Sweet 16 for the 17th time under coach Tom Izzo, beating Louisville 77-69 on in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Yaxel Lendeborg punctuated his 25-point outing with a massive dunk in transition, and the Midwest Region's top-seeded Michigan advanced to the Sweet 16 with a 95-72 win over Saint Louis in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
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.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
As the partial government shutdown continues, some Transportation Security Administration workers across the U.S. have called out over missed paychecks. Long lines have grown at some airports, but locally, the Detroit Metro Airport seems to be the opposite.
According to Detroit folklore, the Nain Rouge ("Red Dwarf") cursed the city after founder Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac attacked the creature in 1701. The annual Marche du Nain Rouge celebrates the legend with a costumed parade.
The Lebanese American Community in Metro Detroit gathered for an event to support friends and family home in Lebanon, offering prayers and raising money to help those in need.
Detroit police said they were looking for a woman who was last seen Saturday at Hollywood Casino. She was reported found on Monday morning.
Good morning Fam! Happy Monday, expecting a few scattered snow showers today, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. North northwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Warming by mid week.