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.
A man's comment during the Warren City Council meeting Tuesday night has led to an open investigation involving the Secret Service.
A massive fire has essentially destroyed a St Clair County Sheriff's Office storage facility early Wednesday. While no one was hurt, the building holds evidence. So what does this mean for pending court cases in the county?
The Detroit Pistons faced a shell of the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night in a possible NBA Finals preview.
It has been four decades since Eugene Gardella, Peggy Buchman, Carrie Karle, and their three other siblings learned that their mother, 44-year-old Belinda Gardella, was fatally stabbed.
From 1973 to 1994, Channel 62 was Black-owned and operated, providing jobs and training in journalism for African Americans as well as providing local programming and news to Detroit's Black community.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered her final State of the State address as Michigan's governor on Wednesday night.
A Pontiac mother accused of abandoning her children to live in squalid conditions was in court on Wednesday.
A man's comment during the Warren City Council meeting Tuesday night has led to an open investigation involving the Secret Service.
A massive fire has essentially destroyed a St Clair County Sheriff's Office storage facility early Wednesday. While no one was hurt, the building holds evidence. So what does this mean for pending court cases in the county?
Whitmer, who reached her two-term limit, touched on various topics, including the economy, education and the roads.
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.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
The Detroit Pistons faced a shell of the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night in a possible NBA Finals preview.
Lawyers say China's government intervened and helped get charges dropped against three Chinese scientists at the University of Michigan.
Justin Verlander and Framber Valdez will receive the final payments from their new contracts with the Detroit Tigers in 2039, with the team deferring $31 million of the $128 million it committed to the pitchers.
About 50 million workers lack access to employer-sponsored retirement plans, a hurdle to setting aside money for old age.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Michigan lawmakers required schools to adopt a cardiac emergency response plan for the current school year if the Legislature appropriated "sufficient funds," but funding wasn't dedicated in the education budget.
What started as food poisoning for a young boy in Clinton Township turned into years of organ failure.
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.
The Detroit Pistons faced a shell of the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night in a possible NBA Finals preview.
Justin Verlander and Framber Valdez will receive the final payments from their new contracts with the Detroit Tigers in 2039, with the team deferring $31 million of the $128 million it committed to the pitchers.
Detroit Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker has decided to return for an 11th season.
Elliot Cadeau had 15 points and L.J. Cason scored 11 of his 14 points in the second half as No. 3 Michigan beat Minnesota 77-67 on Tuesday night to clinch at least a share of the Big Ten title for the first time in five years.
Connor Hellebuyck stopped 41 of Team Canada's 42 shots in the Olympic gold medal match.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
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.
A man's comment during the Warren City Council meeting Tuesday night has led to an open investigation involving the Secret Service.
A massive fire has essentially destroyed a St Clair County Sheriff's Office storage facility. While no one was hurt, the building holds evidence. So what does this mean for pending court cases in the county?
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered her final State of the State address as Michigan's governor on Wednesday night.
It has been four decades since Eugene Gardella, Peggy Buchman, Carrie Karle, and their three other siblings learned that their mother, 44-year-old Belinda Gardella, was fatally stabbed. Today, more than 40 years later, Belinda's children say all they want is for someone to be held accountable.
From 1973 to 1994, Channel 62 was Black-owned and operated, providing jobs and training in journalism for African Americans as well as providing local programming and news to Detroit's Black community.