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14-year-old boy arrested following police chase on mini bike in Monroe County
Read full article: 14-year-old boy arrested following police chase on mini bike in Monroe CountyMonroe County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the Woodland Beach neighborhood on reports of mini bikes being operated on the roadways.
4 sentenced to decades in prison for murder of Monroe woman at abandoned facility
Read full article: 4 sentenced to decades in prison for murder of Monroe woman at abandoned facilityThe motive was unclear, but authorities believe the murder could have been a “wedding present” for Narena Bails from Steven Bails.
Teen in pickup points gun at other driver while side-by-side on I-75
Read full article: Teen in pickup points gun at other driver while side-by-side on I-75A teenager in a pickup truck was arrested for pointing a gun at another driver several times while their two cars were side-by-side on I-75, police said.
6th person pleads in catfish murder of Monroe woman at abandoned facility
Read full article: 6th person pleads in catfish murder of Monroe woman at abandoned facilityThe sixth person involved in the catfishing and eventual murder of a Monroe woman at an abandoned facility has entered a plea in the case.
21-year-old man convicted of second degree murder in death of Frenchtown Township woman
Read full article: 21-year-old man convicted of second degree murder in death of Frenchtown Township womanBrian David Westley Smith, 21, has been convicted with second degree murder in connection with the death of Kayla Sedoskey of Frenchtown Township.
Alcohol a factor in head-on Thanksgiving crash that killed Monroe County man, police say
Read full article: Alcohol a factor in head-on Thanksgiving crash that killed Monroe County man, police sayPolice say alcohol was a factor in a fatal Monroe County car crash in which a 54-year-old man died after hitting another vehicle head-on Thursday night.
Man who was arrested for armed robbery, assault inside library in Frenchtown Township identified
Read full article: Man who was arrested for armed robbery, assault inside library in Frenchtown Township identifiedThe man who was arrested for armed robbery and assault inside a library in Frenchtown Township has been identified.
21-year-old man arrested for armed robbery, assault at library in Frenchtown Township
Read full article: 21-year-old man arrested for armed robbery, assault at library in Frenchtown TownshipMonroe County Sheriff's Office has arrested a 21-year-old man who was wanted for armed robbery and assault in Frenchtown Township.
Body of missing kayaker found on Monroe County beach 3 days after disappearance
Read full article: Body of missing kayaker found on Monroe County beach 3 days after disappearanceThe body of a kayaker who went missing in Monroe County over the weekend was found on a beach three days after his disappearance.
Police seek person of interest involved in armed robbery of Dunham’s Sports in Monroe County
Read full article: Police seek person of interest involved in armed robbery of Dunham’s Sports in Monroe CountyThe Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information about a person of interest that was involved in an armed robbery of Dunham’s Sports in Monroe County.
Pickup driver kills man while driving recklessly through traffic after Monroe County fireworks show
Read full article: Pickup driver kills man while driving recklessly through traffic after Monroe County fireworks showA 23-year-old pickup truck driver killed a man while driving recklessly through traffic after a fireworks show in Monroe County, officials said.
Man charged with in home invasion, jewelry theft in Frenchtown Township
Read full article: Man charged with in home invasion, jewelry theft in Frenchtown TownshipA 30-year-old man has been charged with second-degree home invasion as he forced himself into the victim's home and stole multiple pieces of jewelry.
How police arrested fugitive who assaulted MDOC worker after chase through Monroe County
Read full article: How police arrested fugitive who assaulted MDOC worker after chase through Monroe CountyPolice arrested a fugitive who was wanted for assaulting a Michigan Department of Corrections worker after a chase through Monroe County.
Speed, alcohol factors in motorcycle crash that killed 34-year-old, Monroe County officials say
Read full article: Speed, alcohol factors in motorcycle crash that killed 34-year-old, Monroe County officials sayMonroe County officials said speed and alcohol were both factors in an overnight motorcycle crash that killed a 34-year-old man.
25-year-old Monroe woman killed in Frenchtown Township crash
Read full article: 25-year-old Monroe woman killed in Frenchtown Township crashA 25-year-old Monroe woman was killed when she lost control of her vehicle and collided head-on with another vehicle in Frenchtown Township, according to police.
Monroe man seriously hurt after crashing motorcycle on I-75 overpass that’s closed for construction
Read full article: Monroe man seriously hurt after crashing motorcycle on I-75 overpass that’s closed for constructionA Monroe man was seriously injured after crashing his motorcycle on an I-75 overpass that’s currently closed for construction, police said.
Search continues for man believed to have drowned at Sterling State Park
Read full article: Search continues for man believed to have drowned at Sterling State ParkA man was seen clinging to a remote-controlled boat before going underwater at the Sterling State Park in Monroe County on Monday, according to police.
Frenchtown Township man arrested for vandalism in Monroe Township, officials say
Read full article: Frenchtown Township man arrested for vandalism in Monroe Township, officials sayOfficials say a Frenchtown Township man has been arrested for his part in committing vandalism to multiple businesses within Monroe Township over the past several months.
Fugitive last seen in Monroe County after escaping Ohio police arrested in U-Haul
Read full article: Fugitive last seen in Monroe County after escaping Ohio police arrested in U-HaulThe wanted fugitive who escaped from police in Ohio and then stole an SUV in Bedford Township was arrested overnight when officials pulled him over in a U-Haul, they said.
Monroe man arrested after arranging to meet with 14-year-old girl, police say
Read full article: Monroe man arrested after arranging to meet with 14-year-old girl, police sayA 33-year-old Monroe man and suspected child predator was arrested after arranging to meet up with a 14-year-old girl, police said.
Man sentenced for crime spree, shooting that left Monroe corporal in coma for 17 days
Read full article: Man sentenced for crime spree, shooting that left Monroe corporal in coma for 17 daysA 21-year-old man has been sentenced for a crime spree that ended with a shooting and left a Monroe corporal in a coma for 17 days.
Man stabbed, robbed by Monroe strangers who gave him ride on Christmas morning, police say
Read full article: Man stabbed, robbed by Monroe strangers who gave him ride on Christmas morning, police sayThree people have been charged after a man was stabbed and robbed by strangers who gave him a ride in Monroe County on Christmas morning, police said.
Officials convict man for crime spree, shooting that left Monroe corporal in coma for 17 days
Read full article: Officials convict man for crime spree, shooting that left Monroe corporal in coma for 17 daysAuthorities have convicted a 21-year-old man who went on a crime spree that ended with a shooting and left a Monroe corporal in a coma for 17 days, officials said.
Sheriff: Flat Rock man robbed, held at gunpoint, then carjacked by acquaintance
Read full article: Sheriff: Flat Rock man robbed, held at gunpoint, then carjacked by acquaintanceA man is in police custody Saturday morning after reportedly robbing an acquaintance at gunpoint and forcing him to drive around in Monroe County before stealing the vehicle altogether.
Body of Dearborn Heights man who disappeared underwater in Lake Erie recovered, identified
Read full article: Body of Dearborn Heights man who disappeared underwater in Lake Erie recovered, identifiedOfficials have recovered and identified the body of a Dearborn Heights man who disappeared underwater while swimming in Lake Erie this weekend.
Dearborn Heights man disappears underwater while swimming from boat in Lake Erie
Read full article: Dearborn Heights man disappears underwater while swimming from boat in Lake ErieA Dearborn Heights man disappeared underwater while swimming in Lake Erie this weekend and still hasn’t been found, officials said.
Woman calls 911, leads police to carjacking suspects after recognizing them on I-75 in Oakland County
Read full article: Woman calls 911, leads police to carjacking suspects after recognizing them on I-75 in Oakland CountyMichigan State Police asked media to broadcast a “Be On The Lookout” of a Honda Pilot SUV with an Alabama vanity plate reading “SOLEN.” A Local 4 viewer saw the report and was driving home when she spotted vehicle.
Canton couple killed when pickup truck crashes into side of their car in Monroe County
Read full article: Canton couple killed when pickup truck crashes into side of their car in Monroe CountyAn 85-year-old couple from Canton Township were killed Wednesday when a pickup truck crashed into the side of their car in Monroe County, officials said.
Couple taken into custody in connection with Monroe County homicide
Read full article: Couple taken into custody in connection with Monroe County homicidePolice are investigating a homicide that happened Saturday at around 3:15 a.m. in the Frenchtown Township based Pleasantville Mobile Home Community on Nadeau Road.
Motorcyclist ejected, seriously hurt after driving into ditch, hitting culvert in Monroe County
Read full article: Motorcyclist ejected, seriously hurt after driving into ditch, hitting culvert in Monroe CountyA 29-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and seriously injured after he drove off the road into a ditch, crashed into a culvert and came to rest in a Monroe County field, according to officials.
Deputies seeking person of interest in robbery at Monroe County hotel
Read full article: Deputies seeking person of interest in robbery at Monroe County hotelThe Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in identifying a woman in connection to an armed robbery at the Days Inn & Suites in Frenchtown Township.
Staff, guests held at gunpoint, forced to ground during robbery at Monroe County hotel
Read full article: Staff, guests held at gunpoint, forced to ground during robbery at Monroe County hotelHotel staff members and guests were held at gunpoint and forced to the ground during a robbery in the middle of the afternoon, Monroe County deputies said.
Man in custody after 25-year-old stabbed to death in Monroe County
Read full article: Man in custody after 25-year-old stabbed to death in Monroe CountyFRENCHTOWN TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Police are investigating after a 25-year-old Monroe man was stabbed to death. Police said there was another 25-year-old man in the hotel lobby who was taken into custody. He is being held in the Monroe County Jail. AdMichigan State Police, City of Monroe Police Department, Monroe Community Ambulance and the Frenchtown Fire Department assisted at the scene. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Detective Bureau at 734-240-7530.
Michigan General Election Results for Frenchtown Township on Nov. 3, 2020
Read full article: Michigan General Election Results for Frenchtown Township on Nov. 3, 2020The 2020 General Election will be held on November 3. (Note: Due to an increase in mail-in voting, clerks are expecting delayed results, up to multiple days. Find more election results and news on the Decision 2020 page. 🌟 Become an Insider 🌟Introducing WDIV Insider: A new way for loyal Local 4 fans to gain access and customize your ClickOnDetroit news experience. Learn more about WDIV Insider - and sign up here!
Armed man ties up manager while robbing Monroe County Applebee’s
Read full article: Armed man ties up manager while robbing Monroe County Applebee’sFRENCHTOWN TOWNSHIP, Mich. – An armed man tied up the manager of a Frenchtown Township Applebee’s restaurant while he stole money from the safe Tuesday morning, officials said. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, the man was wearing dark-colored clothing and a ski mask when he confronted the manager as the manager was opening the business at 2100 N. Telegraph Road at about 8 a.m. The man ordered the manager to open the safe then tied up the manager and took an undisclosed amount of cash from the safe. The manager was not injured, officials said. Anyone with information about the crime is asked to contact Deputy Brian Sroka at 734-240-7717.