MACOMB COUNTY NEWS
We’re asking a family to evacuate their home in 10 minutes. Watch how they handle it
Read full article: We’re asking a family to evacuate their home in 10 minutes. Watch how they handle itHow would you respond if you were told you had to evacuate your home in just 10 minutes due to an emergency? Local 4 teamed up with a family in Shelby Township to test their preparedness -- and they have no idea what we’re going to ask them to do.
Eminem’s ex-wife, Kim Mathers, arrested again in Macomb County days after no-contest plea
Read full article: Eminem’s ex-wife, Kim Mathers, arrested again in Macomb County days after no-contest pleaThe ex-wife of rapper Eminem, Kimberley Anne Mathers, 51, of Chesterfield, was arrested again, this time in Macomb County.
A Macomb County man was banned from having guns. Police say they found several at his home -- and cocaine
Read full article: A Macomb County man was banned from having guns. Police say they found several at his home -- and cocaineA Macomb County man was arrested after police reportedly found guns, ammunition and cocaine in his home.
Redford man accused of using text messages to arrange illegal meeting with teen bound over to circuit court
Read full article: Redford man accused of using text messages to arrange illegal meeting with teen bound over to circuit courtA Redford man accused of arranging a sexual encounter with a 13-year-old girl at a public library waived his preliminary exam and was bound over to Macomb County Circuit Court on felony charges.
Ex-wife of rapper Eminem charged after alleged hit-and-run crash, pleads no contest
Read full article: Ex-wife of rapper Eminem charged after alleged hit-and-run crash, pleads no contestThe ex-wife of rapper Eminem, Kimberley Anne Mathers, 51, of Chesterfield, pleaded no contest after she was charged with an alleged hit-and-run crash.
Special needs hockey players from across country hit ice in St. Clair Shores
Read full article: Special needs hockey players from across country hit ice in St. Clair ShoresHockey players with special needs from across the country laced up their skates and hit the ice Saturday, learning new skills and making friends along the way.
Accused of drunk driving crash at 17 years old, now Macomb County man convicted of murder
Read full article: Accused of drunk driving crash at 17 years old, now Macomb County man convicted of murderHe was accused in a drunk driving crash when he was 17 years old, and now a Macomb County man has been convicted of murder.
‘Never give up’: Eastpointe teen defies odds, overcomes stroke, brain surgeries to attend senior prom
Read full article: ‘Never give up’: Eastpointe teen defies odds, overcomes stroke, brain surgeries to attend senior promSurrounded by friends and family, Destinee Hayes walked out to a standing ovation as she headed to her senior prom, a milestone her family once feared she might never reach.
‘Thank you, God’: Sterling Heights teen walks away from crash that split her car in two
Read full article: ‘Thank you, God’: Sterling Heights teen walks away from crash that split her car in twoA 19-year-old Sterling Heights woman is calling it a miracle after a crash split her car in half and she walked away with just some bruises.
Macomb County man accused of calling mail carrier racial slurs, threatening to grab gun
Read full article: Macomb County man accused of calling mail carrier racial slurs, threatening to grab gunA Macomb County man is facing multiple weapons charges after allegedly calling a mail carrier racial slurs and threatening to retrieve a rifle.
Day before trial, Warren hit-and-run driver pleads no contest in death of missing boy with autism
Read full article: Day before trial, Warren hit-and-run driver pleads no contest in death of missing boy with autismA 46-year-old Warren man accused of killing a 14-year-old boy with autism in a 2023 hit-and-run has pleaded no contest to all charges against him.
Warren community garden saved, set to expand after city council approves new lease
Read full article: Warren community garden saved, set to expand after city council approves new leaseA Warren community garden that was weeks away from being torn down now has a decade of stability and big plans to grow.
Motorcyclist thrown from bike, killed in Sterling Heights multi-vehicle traffic crash
Read full article: Motorcyclist thrown from bike, killed in Sterling Heights multi-vehicle traffic crashA motorcyclist was thrown from their bike and killed in Sterling Heights following a multi-vehicle traffic crash.
Storm aftermath: Tree crashes into home as severe weather sweeps through Metro Detroit
Read full article: Storm aftermath: Tree crashes into home as severe weather sweeps through Metro DetroitThe severe thunderstorm warnings that went into effect earlier for Wayne, Macomb, and St. Clair counties have expired, but not before causing damage.
How much money can you save in 30 days? Follow along as 1 Metro Detroit family finds out
Read full article: How much money can you save in 30 days? Follow along as 1 Metro Detroit family finds outThis May, an Eastpointe family of five is taking a hard look at spending, saving and debt as they rebuild their financial game plan amid rising costs.
‘Talking to someone underage is wrong’: Undercover chat leads feds to Michigan sex offender
Read full article: ‘Talking to someone underage is wrong’: Undercover chat leads feds to Michigan sex offenderA federal criminal complaint was filed against Shawn Michael Smith, 32, of Warren, for attempted coercion and enticement of a minor and attempted transfer of obscene material to a minor after a lengthy undercover chat.
He had warrants in 3 states. Now he’s in custody after chaotic Macomb County traffic stop
Read full article: He had warrants in 3 states. Now he’s in custody after chaotic Macomb County traffic stopA man with warrants in three different states is in custody after a chaotic traffic stop in Macomb County.
Woman gets less than 1 year in jail for driving through Macomb County child’s bedroom
Read full article: Woman gets less than 1 year in jail for driving through Macomb County child’s bedroomA woman accused of driving through a Macomb County child’s bedroom, seriously injuring the girl, was sentenced to less than a year in jail.
Chesterfield Township neighbors say their road is falling apart -- and they have to pay to fix it
Read full article: Chesterfield Township neighbors say their road is falling apart -- and they have to pay to fix itResidents on Brumar Street in Chesterfield Township say their neighborhood road has become nearly undrivable, and the county agency responsible for maintaining it says a real fix will cost homeowners money.
Macomb County mom charged after 3-year-old son shot self in hand with unsecured gun learns sentence
Read full article: Macomb County mom charged after 3-year-old son shot self in hand with unsecured gun learns sentenceA Macomb County woman charged after her 3-year-old son shot himself in the hand with an unsecured gun learned her sentence on Wednesday.
Two families sue Detroit, Warren police over alleged warrantless home entries, excessive force
Read full article: Two families sue Detroit, Warren police over alleged warrantless home entries, excessive forceA Detroit civil rights attorney has filed two lawsuits against the Detroit Police Department and the Warren Police Department, alleging officers used excessive force in two separate incidents involving his clients.
‘Used me as a punching bag’: Lawsuits allege excessive force by Detroit, Warren police in 2 incidents
Read full article: ‘Used me as a punching bag’: Lawsuits allege excessive force by Detroit, Warren police in 2 incidentsA Detroit civil rights attorney has filed two lawsuits against the Detroit Police Department and the Warren Police Department, alleging officers used excessive force in two separate incidents involving his clients.
Sterling Heights man now facing murder charges in 100 mph crash that killed 2
Read full article: Sterling Heights man now facing murder charges in 100 mph crash that killed 2A Sterling Heights man already charged with reckless driving and fleeing police in a crash that killed two people is now facing two counts of second-degree murder.
Woman accused of driving through Macomb County child’s bedroom learns sentence
Read full article: Woman accused of driving through Macomb County child’s bedroom learns sentenceThe woman who pleaded no contest to charges for driving an SUV through a child’s bedroom in Center Line was sentenced on Wednesday.
Macomb Township man tried to meet minor for sex. Instead, police were waiting
Read full article: Macomb Township man tried to meet minor for sex. Instead, police were waitingA Macomb Township man arranged to meet a minor for a sexual encounter, but police were waiting for him instead. Now, he’s been bound over on three felony counts.
Lost pets could be easier to find under Eastpointe’s new microchipping law
Read full article: Lost pets could be easier to find under Eastpointe’s new microchipping lawThe city of Eastpointe has passed a package of updated animal ordinances, including a rule requiring microchipping for all dogs and cats.
Metro Detroit restaurant owner ran ‘dorms’ while exploiting workers for labor, feds say
Read full article: Metro Detroit restaurant owner ran ‘dorms’ while exploiting workers for labor, feds sayA Metro Detroit restaurant owner is facing federal charges for allegedly harboring and illegally employing immigrants who were in the United States without authorization.
Metro Detroit restaurant owner charged for running ‘dorms’ while exploiting workers for labor
Read full article: Metro Detroit restaurant owner charged for running ‘dorms’ while exploiting workers for laborA Metro Detroit restaurant owner is facing federal charges accusing him of harboring and illegally employing immigrants who were in the United States without authorization, according to an indictment unsealed this week.
Police: Suspect in custody after antisemitic graffiti targets Oak Park house of worship
Read full article: Police: Suspect in custody after antisemitic graffiti targets Oak Park house of worshipPolice in Oak Park have made an arrest after Congregation Beth Shalom was vandalized with antisemitic graffiti this week, prompting renewed conversations about security at places of worship.