Oakland County Officials Wary Of 911 Calls After 3 'Swatting' Cases In A Week
Authorities in Oakland County are trying to find out who is behind three emergency calls that all turned out to be cases of "swatting."
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Authorities in Oakland County are trying to find out who is behind three emergency calls that all turned out to be cases of "swatting."
West Bloomfield police respond to an emergency call only to fall victim to a growing trend.
Police are on the scene outside a condo complex where a man claimed to have shot his wife and a neighbor.
Police sources said the situation involved a female custodian who was apparently assaulted by her ex-boyfriend.
A frantic search for a parolee in West Bloomfield ended peacefully, early Wednesday evening.
Police are searching for three people who posed as armed FBI agents, apparently in an attempt to break into a home in a tony Oakland County suburb.
It's a happy ending to a romantic tale.
A West Bloomfield High School teacher has been cleared of charges that he sexually assaulted a female student.
A $17,000 reward is now being offered for tips leading to an arrest in the case.
"It was just very easy to go to downtown Birmingham, for $10 you buy a little packet and it's all there."
Kids with special needs often end up on the sidelines when it comes to organized sports, but a metro Detroit non-profit is working to change that.
Police are investigating after an elderly woman was attacked in broad daylight at her home in West Bloomfield.
Jesse Palter can't remember a time when she wasn't performing, so it only made sense that she would pursue a career as a singer.
A police chase across several cities ended after the suspect crashed through the front of a popular Oakland County restaurant.
Police believe the body had been in the water for several days.
A West Bloomfield woman is dead, the victim of a deadly crash on I-94 in Pittsfield Township.
An overflow crowd gathered together at a West Bloomfield church to mourn the death of two children in an accident on Sunday on Sylvan Lake.
A dive team has recovered the body a 21-year-old Beverly Hills man who went missing while swimming with friends.
Officials say a West Bloomfield family was able to escape to safety after a fire broke out at their home overnight as they were sleeping.
The Jewish Community Center in West Bloomfield was evacuated after two "suspicious" briefcases were spotted in the bushes.
A 75-year-old Oakland County woman is asking a judge for a minimum sentence of a year in prison for killing her grandson.
A 60-year-old woman is in critical condition, hit by a car that was backing down a side street.
Jury deliberations are underway in the case of Sandra Layne, the West Bloomfield grandmother accused of shooting her grandson to death last year.
A 75-year-old woman sobbed on the witness stand as she told jurors how she repeatedly shot her teenage grandson after he kicked her in the stomach and demanded cash.
Testimony will resume for a fourth day in the case of 75-year-old Sandra Layne, who claims she shot 17-year-old Jonathon Hoffman in self-defense.
The Michigan attorney general's office charged six people with election law violations, alleging that five voted while not being U.S. citizens and alleging that a sixth registered a non-citizen spouse to vote.
Federal authorities say the fugitive is connected to a significant federal fraud investigation.
Hershey said the Halloween-shaped candy, which had sparked a lawsuit over the product's lack of detail, will return in its familiar oval shape.
A motorcycle rider died in the aftermath of a two-vehicle crash on Tuesday in Oakland County.
John James, who won the Republican primary on Aug. 4 for the Michigan gubernatorial seat, has named his running mate.
Federal authorities say the fugitive is connected to a significant federal fraud investigation.
The Michigan attorney general's office charged six people with election law violations, alleging that five voted while not being U.S. citizens and alleging that a sixth registered a non-citizen spouse to vote.
John James, who won the Republican primary on Aug. 4 for the Michigan gubernatorial seat, has named his running mate.
As anti-Islam protesters allegedly plan to come to next week's city council meeting in Dearborn, police are telling residents that it's best to just avoid them.
Michigan gas prices continue a roller coaster ride on the pricing signs, with an 11-cent per gallon spike in just one day, AAA said Thursday.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $4.15 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Dodge unveiled the return of the Super Bee on Thursday during a media preview for Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge at M1 Concourse in Pontiac.
As a special Goodyear Auto Service Center, the store will display the company's products, technology and heritage.
The president's visit to the Great Lakes state comes less than 100 days before midterm elections that will test his party's grip on Congress.
A 23-year-old man who pleaded guilty to conducting a criminal enterprise in connection with a Metro Detroit vehicle theft operation that Michigan officials called "prolific" has been sentenced, according to online court records.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
A major weekend in Ann Arbor as fans gear up to see country music star Morgan Wallen take over the University of Michigan Big House stadium on Friday and Saturday.
Hershey said the Halloween-shaped candy, which had sparked a lawsuit over the product's lack of detail, will return in its familiar oval shape.
Jo Adell homered and Angel Martínez had three hits as the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Detroit Tigers 6-4 to snap a three-game skid.
Certain salsas, guacamole, pico de gallo and prepared jalapeño products at Whole Foods are among the products recalled over possible salmonella risk.
A single ticket sold in Illinois won the biggest Powerball jackpot of the year, $1.04 billion, in Wednesday night's drawing, the game says.
The CPI report was in line with economists' expectations, marking the second consecutive month with cooler price pressures.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The fungus can live on surfaces, move from person to person and, in some cases, resist the drugs used to treat it. For people who are already sick, the fungus can become life-threatening and, in some cases, fatal.
State and federal health officials say cyclosporiasis cases are slowing down, and contaminated lettuce is no longer on the market.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says it has counted 12,218 cyclosporiasis cases in the state as of Aug. 5.
Despite more than 11,500 cyclosporiasis cases statewide, Michigan health officials say residents should continue eating fresh produce and follow washing and handling steps to reduce their risk of illness.
Jo Adell homered and Angel Martínez had three hits as the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Detroit Tigers 6-4 to snap a three-game skid.
Kevin McGonigle drove in three runs, Drew Anderson tossed four innings of one-run ball in his fourth start of the year, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-4.
The Detroit Lions will be without starting center Cade Mays for a "significant" amount of time after the free agent addition suffered a wrist injury.
Hao-Yu Lee drove in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning with a pinch-hit single and the Detroit Tigers beat the San Francisco Giants 3-1 in the rubber game of their series.
The Detroit Lions are signing veteran quarterback Josh Dobbs, according to NFL media. The move comes after the team placed QB Teddy Bridgewater on the reserved/retired list on Sunday.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Morning fog will give way to some afternoon sunshine, but cloud cover returns. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter explains if we'll see any rain.
It's become increasingly common for K-12 schools to ban student access to cell phones during the school day. Dr. Molly O'Shea, a Metro Detroit pediatrician, explains what parents can expect.
Flash flooding causes extensive damage in Indiana and Ohio, while firefighters deal with a wildfire in Nevada. CBS News has a report of severe weather across the country this week.
Dearborn police will step up police presence at the Aug. 18 council meeting. A lottery player in Illinois won the $1B Powerball jackpot. Those headlines and other top stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.
The Detroit Lions are gearing up for their first preseason game on Thursday. Meanwhile, the Michigan State Spartans are preparing for their football season opener.