Novi Man Convicted Of Killing Elderly Neighbor For Cash, Jewelry To Buy Drugs
Peter Gerard Jones faces mandatory life in prison after being convicted of first-degree felony murder.
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Peter Gerard Jones faces mandatory life in prison after being convicted of first-degree felony murder.
It's a first of a kind case in the state of Michigan.
LeAndre Childs, 18, walked in to Romulus police headquarters Thursday afternoon.
A judge has ordered a 14-year-old boy to stand trial on first-degree murder and armed robbery charges in the fatal shooting of Bilal Berreni.
The suspect is described as a handyman who apparently knew the 77-year-old victim and had been to his home in the past.
Police said evidence found in the city of Wayne led to arrests in the death of William Whitelaw.
Wayne County Judge Vonda Evans on Monday heard several motions from prosecutors and the defense before telling Bashara she'd like him to think about something...
Five bags containing 32-year-old Ramsay Scrivo's body parts were dumped off I-94 in February.
Prosecutors say the boy was 13 when he and three others killed Bilal Berreni.
A Detroit man charged in the slaying of his estranged wife whose two young children are missing will get a mental competency evaluation.
More details surrounding the case of an alleged road rage incident that left a man dead are emerging.
The judge on Wednesday said he believes Wafer acted out of panic and fear, and that he's "not a cold blooded killer."
Quagliata and Lucaj are charged with second-degree murder in the death of a man when their two cane corso dogs mauled a man while he was jogging.
Officers were called about 12:45 a.m. Friday to the apartment and found that 33-year-old James Arthur Washington had been stabbed multiple times.
Police also are looking into whether the Aug. 15 slaying may be connected to two other shootings i
A judge entered a not-guilty plea during 26-year-old Erin Justice's video arraignment on first-degree murder and weapons charges.
Scott Taylor Sr. was found unresponsive in his Bloomingdale Township home about 2:30 a.m. on Thursday by his son and a family friend.
Authorities used the tracker to confirm Doyle Mims was in the area of Tuesday's shooting when it occurred.
The U.S. Marshal Service in Detroit learned that Tate's family was planning to throw a birthday party for him in a west side neighborhood and quickly sprung into action.
A 32-year-old man who was arrested on marijuana charges is now a person of interest in last month's murder of an Armada teen.
The family of a Detroit woman shot and killed by a Dearborn Heights homeowner— has filed a civil lawsuit seeking damages in her death.
Authorities are searching a home in Goodells, in St. Clair County, as part of the investigation into the murder of an Armada teen.
A veterinarian told a Lapeer District Court judge that she warned the couple that the two cane corsos "were very aggressive" after they tried to bite her during a routine examination.
A paroled ex-convict accused of rape, torture and murder in the deaths of a Michigan couple has been convicted of all charges.
The 41-year-old is accused of killing his former girlfriend and her fiancé, chopping up their bodies and dumping the remains in the Detroit River.
The decision came after almost 100 residents packed a meeting room that lacked seating.
A Metro Detroit mother whose 34-year-old son was fatally stabbed in Livonia last week wants her son's legacy to live on. She also wants the two people arrested in connection with his death to face serious consequences.
The proposal has faced opposition from residents, with an online petition garnering hundreds of signatures.
It has been over 150 days since Ann Arbor school teachers have gone without a contract, and as the school year is about to end next week, over 1,000 teachers and supporters attended the district's school board meeting on Wednesday to demand a new, fair contract.
A 19-year-old Ann Arbor man is facing a charge of illegal possession of a machine gun after federal authorities discovered social media posts, one of which was possibly linked to a shooting in Detroit.
The decision came after almost 100 residents packed a meeting room that lacked seating.
A Metro Detroit mother whose 34-year-old son was fatally stabbed in Livonia last week wants her son's legacy to live on. She also wants the two people arrested in connection with his death to face serious consequences.
It has been over 150 days since Ann Arbor school teachers have gone without a contract, and as the school year is about to end next week, over 1,000 teachers and supporters attended the district's school board meeting on Wednesday to demand a new, fair contract.
An event organizer says those concerns are based on major misconception about drag as an art form.
Clintondale High School canceled the dance after the Michigan State Police and the Ok2Say hotline notified school officials about an hour before the event.
American Axle, which is headquartered in Detroit, is a Tier 1 supplier to General Motors. UAW members have launched a strike at its Three Rivers site.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Stellantis unveiled a nearly $70 million five-year strategic plan with the launch of new vehicles — including hybrids and EVs — over the next five years.
From classic cruisers to new memories still being made, the Woodward Dream Cruise remains a celebration of Michigan's automotive culture.
If you are planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, remember that the cost of gas this year is noticeably higher than last year.
Joe Negri, known to many as Handyman Negri on "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood," has died at the age of 99, just days shy of his 100th birthday.
Stephen Colbert, former host of "The Late Show," is helping raise money for the Michigan nonprofit Monroe Community Media after appearing on a broadcast of the organization's community access program "Only in Monroe" earlier this month.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
For three days, Detroit is the epicenter of techno music with this Memorial Day weekend tradition, and the music lovers made sure to attend the final day of the Movement Festival on Monday.
Troy Melton allowed only two runs over a career-long eight innings, Dillon Dingler drove in four runs and the Detroit Tigers finished off a three-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays with a 7-2 victory.
Safety watchdog said seat belts in certain Ford Expedition and Lincoln vehicles may inadvertently lock, preventing them from functioning properly.
Air traffic control also referred to the pilot of a small plane as "Mad Max."
Beneficiaries would continue receiving payments if Social Security's trust fund is depleted, but checks could shrink by about 24%, according to a new report.
CBS News has fired longtime 60 Minutes correspondent and former "CBS Evening News" anchor Scott Pelley one day after he had a tense and confrontational exchange with new 60 Minutes executive producer Nick Bilton.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, the two people are accused of providing federal authorities with false statements after arriving at the McNamara Terminal on Jan. 25, 2026.
West Nile virus has been detected among mosquitoes in two locations near Grand Rapids, the Kent County Health Department said.
A Northville dentist is facing 43 felony charges in an alleged Medicaid fraud scheme.
Michigan lawmakers are considering bills to allow doctors to prescribe life-ending medication to terminally ill patients.
The tentative agreement means roughly 300,000 Blue Cross members will continue receiving care at Michigan Medicine facilities as in-network services.
Robert Thompson, a sophomore at Walled Lake Western High School, examined how pressure can affect athletes' mental health and created an award-winning public service announcement.
Troy Melton allowed only two runs over a career-long eight innings, Dillon Dingler drove in four runs and the Detroit Tigers finished off a three-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays with a 7-2 victory.
Gleyber Torres hit a leadoff homer, Wenceel Pérez and Riley Greene also went deep and the Detroit Tigers routed the Tampa Bay Rays 8-0.
Colson Montgomery homered and Tristan Peters' RBI single put Chicago ahead as the White Sox rallied with two runs in the seventh inning to beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 2-1 on Sunday for their fifth straight win.
Alex Palou won the Detroit Grand Prix on Sunday afternoon after starting in the top position and leading the field through the downtown streets.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
A rezoning meeting in Taylor, Michigan, ended in chaos after a heated exchange between residents and city officials, prompting the meeting to be shut down.
Police arrested an armed man on Wednesday after he allegedly pulled out a gun and made threats at the Henry Ford Warren Hospital.
The heat kicks up a notch toward the weekend where rain chances return.
The mother of a 34-year-old man who was fatally stabbed in Livonia is speaking out.
It has been over 150 days since Ann Arbor school teachers have gone without a contract, and as the school year is about to end next week, over 1,000 teachers and supporters have come to the district's school board meeting on Wednesday evening to demand a new, fair contract.