Family loses everything in Eastpointe apartment fire allegedly started by Detroit EMT
Lives have been changed forever because of the arson fire as Local 4 spoke with a mother and grandmother who lost the home she had there less than two months after losing her sister.
Man accused of starting fire that destroyed part of Eastpointe apartment complex
Police have arrested a 31-year-old man who is accused of starting a fire at an Eastpointe apartment complex that forced several residents to relocate, and caused significant damage to the building.
Man found hiding in garage after pointing gun at Eastpointe cops who tried to use tasers, police say
A man was found hiding in a garage minutes after he pointed a gun at Eastpointe police officers who were trying to subdue him with tasers, authorities said.
Court paints picture of how Eastpointe teen Zion Foster disappeared, where her body could be
A clearer picture of what happened the day Eastpointe teen Zion Foster disappeared and where her body might be started to emerge during the sentencing for her cousin.
Eastpointe family fights to fix broken water pipe
Saturday (March 26) morning, Jason Colthorp received a text from homeowner Petrice Miller-Orear. The text said that the rep from the management company that owns the house next door was now saying permission is not granted, and we were back at square one, so Colthorp got involved once again Monday.
Eastpointe family left without running water for three weeks
It started with sewer water backing up into the basement that made life awful for a family in Eastpointe. Turns out that they had a broken pipe in the yard, which a contractor started to fix this week. Itโs now been three weeks without water, and things have only gotten worse.
Man steals car in Clinton Township, flees police in Eastpointe, arrested in Detroit, officials say
A man who stole a car in Clinton Township managed to escape Eastpointe police during a chase before being arrested in the backyard of a home in Detroit, officials said.
Arrests made in Texas, Kansas after woman shot, man killed at Eastpointe apartment
Police have arrested two people -- a man in Texas and a woman in Kansas -- linked to a shooting that left a woman injured and a man dead at an Eastpointe apartment.
Eastpointe police search for missing girl; family believes sheโs being held against her will
Eastpointe police are searching for a missing girl whose family believes she is being held against her will.
Police say Detroit man killed friend, left body in abandoned car, claimed self defense
Police have arrested a Detroit man who killed his friend during an argument, left the body in an abandoned car and then called authorities to say he acted in self defense, officials said.
Detroit resident charged in murder of man found fatally shot inside Eastpointe home
A Detroit resident has been charged in connection with the murder of a man who was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds inside an Eastpointe home, authorities said.
Eastpointe sex offender arrested for exposing himself to young girls at park, police say
A registered sex offender was arrested earlier this week for exposing himself to young girls at an Eastpointe park, police said.
Driver flees police with 3 children in car after selling heroin to undercover Eastpointe officers
A driver tried to flee Eastpointe police with three children in his car after selling heroin to undercover officers, authorities said.
โIt was absolutely terrifying,โ -- Doorbell camera captures shooting in Eastpointe neighborhood
EASTPOINTE, Mich. โ A surveillance camera captured the chaotic moment when shots broke out in an Eastpointe neighborhood early Friday morning. One woman was sitting on her porch to have a cigarette before bed when the shots were fired. โI was just sitting there and I heard a car coming towards me and the shot started going. My heart was pounding for a good hour and a half afterwards.โThe womanโs doorbell camera was recording as shots were fired between two cars driving through the quiet neighborhood. And when the second, third and fourth shot went off, thatโs when I realized it was gunfire and how close it was,โ she said.
Man injured in shooting in Eastpointe neighborhood
EASTPOINTE, Mich. โ A man was injured in a shooting in Eastpointe Wednesday afternoon. The shooting happened at a home on Veronica Avenue in the area of Kelly and East Eight Mile roads. Witnesses said the shooting happened during an argument between two men. The victim was taken to the hospital. His condition is unknown.
Man, woman in custody after thousands view video of Eastpointe puppy abuse
EASTPOINTE, Mich. โ A a man and a woman are in custody after thousands of people viewed a social media video of a puppy being abused, Eastpointe police said. Isaac Brooks Sanders and Kershanna Seaborn turned themselves in Wednesday on charges related to the video, authorities said. Isaac Brooks Sanders (WDIV)Kershanna Seaborn (WDIV)In the video, Sanders can be seen abusing a puppy while Seaborn watched, according to officials. On Thursday, Eastpoint detectives received a court order for the surrender of the puppy involved in the case, officials said. Police said the puppy will be held in a safe place until the case is over.
Eastpointe police searching for 'Peeping Tom' caught on camera outside child's bedroom
Eastpointe police searching for 'Peeping Tom' caught on camera outside child's bedroomPublished: August 25, 2020, 11:26 pmEastpointe police said an individual was caught on home surveillance looking into a child's bedroom. For more information: https://www.clickondetroit.com/.
30-year-old man stabbed multiple times in Eastpointe
EASTPOINTE, Mich. โ A 30-year-old man was stabbed multiple times on Saturday at around 2:40 p.m. in the 24000 block of Schroeder in Eastpointe. The victim was hospitalized and his condition is unknown. Police say the victim and attacker both knew each other. Authorities are still collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses.
Eastpointe man builds bomb to try to kill rats, damages 2 houses instead
EASTPOINTE, Mich. โ An Eastpointe man built a homemade bomb to try to kill rats at his home, but instead, he damaged two houses and got arrested, police said. Eastpointe police were called around 4:15 p.m. Wednesday to a home in the 16800 block of Veronica Avenue. Investigators said a homeowner found what he believed was a better way to kill rats than using poison. The homeowner had constructed a homemade bomb to try to kill the rats, according to authorities. โOfficers did not find any dead rats at the scene, so bombing may be an ineffective way to kills rats,โ Eastpointe police posted on Facebook.
Eastpointe police seek man who told Family Dollar cashier he was armed during robbery
EASTPOINTE, Mich. โ A man told an Eastpointe Family Dollar cashier he was armed when he robbed the store Monday morning. Police said the man entered the store at 18040 9 Mile Road at 9:15 a.m. He told the cashier he had a gun and kept his hand in his pocket as he demanded cash, police said. When the cashier handed the man money, he fled in an unknown direction. He was wearing a zip-up black hoodie, black pants, black shoes and dark-colored glasses.
Teens facing felony charges after trashing Eastpointe church, police say
EASTPOINTE, Mich. โ A church in Eastpointe is in need of major repair work, and three teenagers are facing felony charges in connection with the vandalism. Two of the charged teens are just 13 years old. Lt. Dave Ernatt, with Eastpointe Police, said that from there, the teens ransacked the kitchen and knocked over some boxes of food. Two 13 year old teens were arrested at the scene. โBreaking and entering of a building to commit a crime and commit damage, thatโs a felony charge."