Monroe warns residents about scam phone calls impersonating police
The Monroe Public Safety Department and the Monroe County Sheriff's Office are warning residents about scam phone calls impersonating police.
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The Monroe Public Safety Department and the Monroe County Sheriff's Office are warning residents about scam phone calls impersonating police.
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Traffic from Windsor to Detroit via the Ambassador Bridge was disrupted early Tuesday as a result of a truck crash.
There is a chance for morning showers on Tuesday, then brightening up to mostly sunny skies. There will be hot temps around 92 in the afternoon with possible gusty storms late.