Oakland County business owner charged with auto theft, forgery
Mark Orlando Watts is charged with three counts of receiving and concealing a stolen motor vehicle and one count of license plate forgery.
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Mark Orlando Watts is charged with three counts of receiving and concealing a stolen motor vehicle and one count of license plate forgery.
In early April, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approved a nine-month pilot program to deploy drones equipped with license plate readers in the county. However, residents shared concerns about privacy and cost.
One man died, and his wife was injured, in the aftermath of a house fire on Wednesday evening in Independence Township.
A Pontiac man is in custody while deputies investigate the stabbing death of his father's girlfriend, the Oakland County Sheriff's Office reported.
A Pontiac man was arrested after deputies found child sexually abusive material in "plain view" in his home while performing a welfare check on his mother, authorities said.
A man faces multiple charges, including murder, in the aftermath of a shooting Saturday in Pontiac.
A Rochester Hills couple is dead and two other people are seriously hurt after a crash on Saturday in Orion Township, the Oakland County Sheriff's Office said.
A 28-year-old man is dead and another man is in custody after a shooting during what the Oakland County Sheriff's Office said was an apparent robbery in Pontiac, Michigan, on Saturday afternoon.
A controversial decision by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is now drawing mixed reactions across the community.
It was a packed house inside the commissioner's meeting as residents voiced their frustrations over the vote allowing the sheriff's office to use drones from the company Flock Safety.
On Wednesday, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners will vote on "Project Prove It," a proposed nine-month pilot program between the Oakland County Sheriff's Office and the company Flock Safety.
One of the men accused of planning a mass shooting at a Pontiac high school graduation last June learned his fate in court on Tuesday.
Artificial intelligence technology was used to create at least some of the more than 40,0000 child sexually abusive images that resulted in multiple felony charges, prosecutors say.
A Pontiac man was fatally injured after he was struck by a vehicle on Woodward Avenue on Monday morning.
Officers from Bloomfield Township, Troy and Southfield worked to identify and locate a suspect in an April 1 bank robbery.
Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard says that his team is committed to keeping everyone safe, especially as families gather during Passover.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office says it is setting the record straight about a man arrested in Wisconsin after an antisemitic image of Sheriff Michael Bouchard was shared.
Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard hosted a press conference to discuss the attack on Temple Israel and how the community moves forward.
In the wake of the Temple Israel attack in West Bloomfield, Michigan, the focus on the safety of our region's faith communities is at an all-time high.
The number of first responders who reported smoke inhalation injuries after responding to the Temple Israel attack is now over 50.
A Pontiac man has been charged in connection with an August 2025 fatal crash that killed a mother and her two sons.
Two people were arrested, and authorities are seeking a third, amid an investigation into a human trafficking scheme operating in Metro Detroit.
Three men are in custody after a 19-year-old man was found fatally shot Monday near Proud Lake in Commerce Township, Michigan.
The death of a man whose body was found on Monday in Oakland County is being investigated as a homicide, authorities said.
Students told CBS News Detroit on Friday that they expected more in response from the university to the stabbing.
Pat Caputo, a longtime Detroit sports columnist whose work extends to newspapers, TV and radio, died on Thursday after a battle with cancer, his family shared on social media.
The insurance company's contract with the healthcare system ends on June 30, and negotiations for a new one have been unsuccessful so far.
The Detroit Tigers' Triple-A manager says he was fired this week after sending an "inappropriate" text message to a female colleague.
Cities in Michigan are rethinking "No Mow May" policies due to concerns about ticks and limited benefits for pollinators.
Scientists and mariners are working on updated maps of the Great Lakes, with survey work taking place this year.
The insurance company's contract with the healthcare system ends on June 30, and negotiations for a new one have been unsuccessful so far.
Dale Warner, a Michigan man accused of killing his wife, Dee Warner, was ordered to serve up to 70 years in prison on charges of second-degree murder and tampering with evidence in her death.
Pat Caputo, a longtime Detroit sports columnist whose work extends to newspapers, TV and radio, died on Thursday after a battle with cancer, his family shared on social media.
Dearborn Public Schools says some students were accidentally served non-halal pepperoni pizza during the month of Ramadan.
A Mount Clemens man is accused of threatening a postal carrier after being asked to secure his dog.
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 organization says its executive committee will oversee operations and lead the search for the next leader, under the leadership of DADA president Katie Coleman and Auto Show chairman Lincoln Phillip.
General Motors has announced production investments at its sites in Romulus, Saginaw and Toledo.
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.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
American passengers who left the MV Hondius cruise ship in April are being monitored for hantavirus in at least five states, health officials said.
Americans on tight budgets are getting hit especially hard by surging fuel costs, forcing some to make hard choices.
Sonny Gray pitched five innings in his return from injury and the Boston Red Sox finished a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers with a 4-0 win.
Tigers manager A.J. Hinch also received a one-game suspension and an undisclosed fine.
A proposed $250 million settlement would compensate millions of consumers who bought the iPhone 16, iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max.
The insurance company's contract with the healthcare system ends on June 30, and negotiations for a new one have been unsuccessful so far.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.
Fire department leaders say the rescue reflects the kind of instinctive courage firefighters train for, but also something that goes beyond routine duty.
Pat Caputo, a longtime Detroit sports columnist whose work extends to newspapers, TV and radio, died on Thursday after a battle with cancer, his family shared on social media.
The Detroit Tigers' Triple-A manager says he was fired this week after sending an "inappropriate" text message to a female colleague.
After being overlooked for much of his career, Daniss Jenkins has played himself into a key role with the Detroit Pistons.
Sonny Gray pitched five innings in his return from injury and the Boston Red Sox finished a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers with a 4-0 win.
More than 300 PGA professionals from all over the country were hoping to earn a spot in this year's PGA Championship.
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.
It's a look at the critical relationship between Canada, Michigan and the U.S. on this week's Michigan Matters.
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
Michigan Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib introduced a bill on Thursday that would increase penalties on DTE Energy and similar utility companies for seeking rate hikes within two years of Clean Air Act violations.
Michigan Auto Law, a law firm, has released its top 20 list of Michigan's most dangerous cities for car crashes.
Alabama's governor called a special session to redraw the state's congressional map before the 2026 elections. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Dearborn Public Schools says some students at O.L. Smith Middle School were accidentally served non-halal pepperoni pizza during the month of Ramadan.