Macomb Township man arrested after impersonating cop, attempting to pull over real police officer
A Macomb Township man was arrested after claiming to be a Detroit police officer and attempting to pull over an off-duty officer.
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A Macomb Township man was arrested after claiming to be a Detroit police officer and attempting to pull over an off-duty officer.
Authorities say Christopher James "Chris" Smith was last seen leaving McLaren Oakland Hospital in Pontiac on March 29. His body was found behind a church six days later.
Authorities are investigating after Wayne County deputies fired shots at a Ferndale man Tuesday morning. After shots were fired, the man stabbed a deputy in the leg.
Three people were injured in a crash in Pontiac on Thursday after two cars were racing and crashed into a third car that was doing donuts in an intersection.
Authorities say a 22-year-old man was taken into custody after stabbing his 76-year-old father to death in Commerce Township.
Kore Darnell Adams Jr., 15, left his home in Pontiac on March 20 and has not been seen since. Authorities say he has answered occasional phone calls but will not say where he is and refuses to return home.
A 5-year-old boy with special needs in Orion Township died after being found in a neighbor's above-ground pool.
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, about 3,500 infants a year die in the United States from sleep-related deaths.
Authorities fatally wound a Dearborn Heights man after he shot and killed his father-in-law and injured his mother-in-law and wife.
Crime Stoppers is now offering a $10,000 reward for information on an arrest in connection with a fatal crash in Orion Township that killed 31-year-old Thomas James Schleicher.
The woman accused of fleeing to Thailand after a hit-and-run crash that killed a Michigan State University student is back in Michigan.
The crash happened on Feb. 21 shortly before 8 a.m. on Lapeer Road in Orion Township when an unidentified driver crashed into a road sign that went airborne and into Tom Schleicher's car.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is offering a reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to the arrest after a Pontiac man was fatally shot Wednesday night.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is searching for a suspect who shot a woman during a robbery at a Boost Mobile store over the weekend in Pontiac.
An 81-year-old Independence Township man died on Sunday after crashing an ice sailboat at the Pontiac Lake Recreation Area in White Lake Township.
A sheriff's deputy sent to search for a Detroit-area mother and her two young sons whose bodies later were found frozen in a field has resigned.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man who walked away from McLaren Oakland Hospital Sunday night, wearing a hospital gown, socks and holding a blanket.
A teenage boy from Highland Township was killed after being hit by a school bus on Thursday. It happened at the intersection of Duck Lake Road and Cooley Lake Road in Highland Township.
Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard shared a deep dive into the timeline of events leading up to the deaths of a Pontiac mother and her two sons.
South Main Street is a major roadway in downtown Clarkston with hundreds of drivers passing through daily. Some of those drivers don't follow the speed limit. As a result, one family is left mourning the loss of their pet.
A suspect who stole a 64-year-old woman's purse in Birmingham earlier this month has been arrested in Las Vegas.
The sheriff's office identified the victims as Monica Cannady, 35, Kyle Milton, 9, and Malik Milton, 3. Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard confirmed the cause of death was hypothermia.
Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $2,000 for information that leads to an arrest in connection to the fatal shooting of a Pontiac man on Tuesday.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is searching for a driver after a Shelby Township man was fatally struck Sunday morning.
As New Year celebrations kick off this holiday weekend, that means a boost in law enforcement on the roads.
The Detroit Pistons are out of the NBA playoffs after falling to the Cleveland Cavaliers 125-94 on Sunday night at Little Caesars Arena.
Two Michigan health systems and Detroit Public Schools are getting $86.4 million in grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for costs that were needed to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, the agency said.
The Detroit Police Department says it's working to promote "safe and responsible behavior" after over 100 juveniles were detained during two large gatherings in Detroit on Saturday night.
The World Health Organization this week declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a "public health emergency of international concern."
Sunday's win at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, is only his second PGA tour victory, after winning the 2024 Wyndham Championship.
The Detroit Pistons are out of the NBA playoffs after falling to the Cleveland Cavaliers 125-94 on Sunday night at Little Caesars Arena.
Officials in Berkley, Michigan, are investigating after around 100 pamphlets with antisemitic content were found in the area on Saturday, according to the city's Department of Public Safety.
The Detroit Police Department says it's working to promote "safe and responsible behavior" after over 100 juveniles were detained during two large gatherings in Detroit on Saturday night.
Police in Dearborn, Michigan, are seeking the public's help in finding a missing 13-year-old boy who was last seen on Wednesday, officials said.
A Michigan community college student will be the first female welder to represent the United States at a worldwide competition described as the Olympics of the skilled trades.
Michigan is demanding repayment of $35 million from the American Center for Mobility, a key player in autonomous vehicle development.
A bipartisan bill introduced in Washington, D.C., by Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and Congressman John Moolenaar would prohibit the importation, manufacture or sale of Chinese cars in the United States.
Michigan's average diesel price on Sunday is $6 — the highest ever recorded by the American Automobile Association.
Ford Motor Company is recalling over 179,000 vehicles due to a front seat issue that can increase the risk of injury in a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
A vote by UAW Local 2093 members will be on May 11. The UAW says that if approved, workers could walk out of the Three Rivers facility starting on May 31.
The Library of Congress revealed this year's list of 25 recordings to be preserved for future generations on the National Recording Registry.
With summer not far behind, the city of Detroit is preparing for the highly anticipated 2026 Ford Fireworks next month.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
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.
The World Health Organization this week declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a "public health emergency of international concern."
Sunday's win at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, is only his second PGA tour victory, after winning the 2024 Wyndham Championship.
The Senate's rulemaker delivered a blow to GOP plans to fund security for President Trump's overhaul of the East Wing of the White House.
Ronda Rousey used her signature armbar to stop Gina Carano just 17 seconds into a comeback bout between the two MMA fighters.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino joked that if someone does pay $2 million for a ticket to the World Cup final, "I will personally bring him a hot dog and a Coke."
Two Michigan health systems and Detroit Public Schools are getting $86.4 million in grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for costs that were needed to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, the agency said.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Teen tobacco use in Michigan is rising again, prompting calls for increased prevention spending.
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Sunday's win at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, is only his second PGA tour victory, after winning the 2024 Wyndham Championship.
The Detroit Tigers were defeated by the Blue Jays 4-1 on Sunday after Toronto's Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered and scored twice, and Kevin Gausman pitched six shutout innings.
A Michigan community college student will be the first female welder to represent the United States at a worldwide competition described as the Olympics of the skilled trades.
The Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers will square off for Game 7 of their playoff series on Sunday night with a trip to the Eastern Conference finals on the line.
Ronda Rousey used her signature armbar to stop Gina Carano just 17 seconds into a comeback bout between the two MMA fighters.
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.
Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
Things will feel very different by mid-week
The Berkley Department of Public Safety is seeking evidence after around 100 pamphlets were found at homes on Saturday. Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter described the flyers as "hateful and cowardly."
Detroit Pistons players say they're prepared ahead of their playoff game Sunday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Matt Finkel shares how the the team is feeling ahead of Game 7 and Julia Avant speaks with fans who are hopeful the Pistons can advance to the Eastern Conference finals.
The Detroit Pistons and the Cleveland Cavaliers will battle at Little Caesars Arena on Sunday. The winner advances to the Eastern Conference finals. The manager of McShane's Irish Pub in downtown Detroit said she's making sure their draft beer is stocked up for the game.
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