INSIDER
Kuddle 4 Kenzie’s meaningful mission spreads comfort for families in Oakland County
Read full article: Kuddle 4 Kenzie’s meaningful mission spreads comfort for families in Oakland CountyYou never know what might touch the lives of families going through a difficult time, especially those spending months in the hospital with sick children.
Bloomfield Township deli worker shoots co-worker, later kills himself
Read full article: Bloomfield Township deli worker shoots co-worker, later kills himselfAn employee of a Bloomfield Township deli reportedly fired shots into the business Sunday morning before taking his own life later the same day.
12 cars stolen from residents in Birmingham -- 7-10 were left unlocked with keys inside, police say
Read full article: 12 cars stolen from residents in Birmingham -- 7-10 were left unlocked with keys inside, police sayBirmingham police said 12 cars were stolen from residents over the span of nine days, and 7-10 of them had been left unlocked with the keys inside.
Troy police: Man broke into restaurant through roof, stole liquor, took off with baby in car
Read full article: Troy police: Man broke into restaurant through roof, stole liquor, took off with baby in carPolice have arrested a man accused of breaking into a Troy restaurant through the roof, stealing tens of thousands of dollars worth of alcohol and taking off with an infant in the car.
Driver killed when car leaves roadway, crossed embankment, crashes in Bloomfield Township
Read full article: Driver killed when car leaves roadway, crossed embankment, crashes in Bloomfield TownshipA driver was killed Monday when their car left the roadway, crossed an embankment and crashed into a parked vehicle in Bloomfield Township, police said.
Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital pushes forward with deforestation for expansion
Read full article: Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital pushes forward with deforestation for expansionThe tree-cutting process has already started to create room for the expansion of a Henry Ford Health hospital in West Bloomfield.
Troy police arrest man who spent 4 hours in Walmart with 5-inch knife in pocket, officials say
Read full article: Troy police arrest man who spent 4 hours in Walmart with 5-inch knife in pocket, officials sayA 26-year-old man was arrested after he spent four hours in a Walmart while in possession of a knife with a five-inch blade, Troy police said.
Couple driving 5 mph with flat tire on Troy road arrested after fentanyl found in car, police say
Read full article: Couple driving 5 mph with flat tire on Troy road arrested after fentanyl found in car, police sayA husband and wife who were driving 5 mph with a flat tire on a Troy road were arrested after police found fentanyl in the glove box, authorities said.
Police: Drunk woman hits security guard with can of Red Bull at Troy restaurant; boyfriend drives drunk
Read full article: Police: Drunk woman hits security guard with can of Red Bull at Troy restaurant; boyfriend drives drunkPolice said a couple was getting very drunk one night at a Troy bar when a Dearborn woman struck a security guard with a can of Red Bull. Her boyfriend later drove to the police station on a flat tire while highly intoxicated, officers said.
Woman reports fake shooting in hopes Troy police wouldn’t arrest her boyfriend during traffic stop
Read full article: Woman reports fake shooting in hopes Troy police wouldn’t arrest her boyfriend during traffic stopA Madison Heights woman called 911 and reported a fake shooting in the hopes that Troy officers would respond to the more serious crime and not arrest her boyfriend during a traffic stop, authorities said.
Maple Road at Cranbrook Road in Oakland County closed due to downed power lines
Read full article: Maple Road at Cranbrook Road in Oakland County closed due to downed power linesMaple Road at Cranbrook Road on the border of Bloomfield Township and Birmingham is closed to through traffic due to downed power lines, officials said.
2 Walmart employees from Warren, Oak Park get into fight, throw punches, then go back to work
Read full article: 2 Walmart employees from Warren, Oak Park get into fight, throw punches, then go back to workA pair of Walmart employees -- one from Warren and the other from Oak Park -- got into a fight during their afternoon shift, started throwing punches and then simply went back to work, police said.
More repairs to close Jackson Avenue in Ann Arbor after water main break
Read full article: More repairs to close Jackson Avenue in Ann Arbor after water main breakStarting at 9 a.m. on Monday, eastbound and westbound traffic will be reduced down to one lane on Jackson Avenue to allow for emergency reconstruction on North Maple Road.
Troy police arrest 7 impaired drivers in 10 days: Locations, driver info, what happened in each case
Read full article: Troy police arrest 7 impaired drivers in 10 days: Locations, driver info, what happened in each caseTroy police made seven impaired driving arrests over the final 10 days of November. Four women and three men from all around Metro Detroit were involved.
Vehicle involved in fatal pedestrian incident in Birmingham owned by Bloomfield Township, attorney says
Read full article: Vehicle involved in fatal pedestrian incident in Birmingham owned by Bloomfield Township, attorney saysBIRMINGHAM, Mich. – A vehicle involved in a fatal pedestrian incident in Birmingham last month was owned by Bloomfield Township and driven by a township employee, according to Bloomfield Township attorney Derk Beckerleg. Beckerleg addressed the investigation, confirming an employee was involved in the incident while in a township vehicle. Police aren’t releasing her name while the incident remains under investigation. “The township at this time will not be commenting any further on the details of this matter,” Beckerleg said. Birmingham police said they’re still waiting on toxicology reports for both the pedestrian hit and the driver.
30-year-old Birmingham man killed at intersection of Maple Road and Coolidge Highway
Read full article: 30-year-old Birmingham man killed at intersection of Maple Road and Coolidge HighwayBIRMINGHAM, Mich. – A driver called police and reported that she struck a pedestrian in Birmingham on Tuesday at 3:30 a.m., police said. She told police she drove through the intersection of Maple Road and Coolidge Highway on a green light when she struck a pedestrian. A 30-year-old man from Birmingham was killed, according to police. The South Oakland County Crash Investigation Team (SOCCIT) was called to the scene to conduct an investigation. Anyone who witnessed what happened should contact the Birmingham Police Department at 248-530-1870.
Family of man killed in Birmingham hit-and-run won’t stop demanding answers until arrest is made
Read full article: Family of man killed in Birmingham hit-and-run won’t stop demanding answers until arrest is madeBIRMINGHAM, Mich. – The family of a man killed by a hit-and-run driver in Birmingham said they aren’t going to stop demanding answers until an arrest has been made in the case. Wesley Stamps, 40, was crossing Woodward Avenue near Maple Road just before 2 a.m. Aug. 8 when he was struck and killed, police said. His son was well-known in Birmingham, and chose to live in the streets, according to the family. “If you know that car, if you worked on that vehicle, just call and let us know,” Ramsey said. “It’s never too late to do the right thing,” Stamps' sister, Tara Gail, said.
Henry Ford Hospital in West Bloomfield fully functional, providing care despite power interruption
Read full article: Henry Ford Hospital in West Bloomfield fully functional, providing care despite power interruptionWEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich. – Late this Monday morning, a utility contractor working on a public infrastructure upgrade on the easement near Maple Road hit the main power line that supplies electrical power to the Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital campus. The hospital is fully functional and providing care for patients. If their condition warrants, some patients may be transferred to Henry Ford Hospital. We will update the community when the main power line is restored and all operations return to normal. We continue to provide safe, quality care to our community at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital.”
Beloved homeless man killed in Birmingham hit-and-run crash
Read full article: Beloved homeless man killed in Birmingham hit-and-run crashBIRMINGHAM, Mich. A homeless man beloved by business owners in Birmingham was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver while crossing the road, police said. Birmingham police said the man was killed overnight Friday while crossing Woodward Avenue at Forest Avenue, near Maple Road. The 40-year-old man lived in Birmingham for more than a decade, business owners said. Come in for breakfast through lunch, just be here.Often the man, whose family lives in Southfield, would try to pay. Police said the man was crossing Woodward Avenue south of a crosswalk when an SUV plowed into him.
Birmingham police investigating fatal hit-and-run on Woodward Avenue
Read full article: Birmingham police investigating fatal hit-and-run on Woodward AvenueBIRMINGHAM, Mich. Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run that happened near the intersection of Woodward and Forest avenues in Birmingham. According to authorities, the crash happened just before 2 a.m. Saturday when a 40-year-old man from Southfield was crossing Woodward Avenue. Police said a vehicle -- believed to be a dark colored Chevrolet Traverse -- traveling northbound struck the man, briefly stopped, then fled the scene eastbound on Maple Road. Police said the man was not using a crosswalk at the time. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Birmingham Police Department at 248-530-1870 or 248-530-1770.
Maple, Middlebelt intersection in West Bloomfield Township reopens with roundabout complete
Read full article: Maple, Middlebelt intersection in West Bloomfield Township reopens with roundabout completeWEST BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) has opened the Maple Road and Middlebelt Road intersection in West Bloomfield Township, which had been closed for the completion of the roundabout at the intersection. The roundabout was opened for the winter, with work resuming in the spring. For the work this year, Maple Road has been closed at Middlebelt Road. The approximately $6.6 million safety-improvement project was funded with a mix of federal and local dollars. Local funding was shared by RCOC, West Bloomfield Township and Oakland County general government through the Tri-Party Program.
Maple Road to close for I-75 bridge work Friday
Read full article: Maple Road to close for I-75 bridge work FridayTROY, Mich. Maple Road under I-75 will be closed Friday night for bridge work. Maple Road will be closed in both directions beginning at 9 p.m. Friday and is expected to reopen by 9 a.m. Saturday as crews from the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) work on the bridge above. Eastbound traffic will be rerouted to Stephenson Highway, Big Beaver and John R. roads. Westbound Maple Road traffic will be directed to John R., Big Beaver and Rochester roads. MDOT says I-75 traffic should not be impacted.
Pasture bedtime? Police return horse found standing in road in West Bloomfield
Read full article: Pasture bedtime? Police return horse found standing in road in West BloomfieldDETROIT – There will be no horsin’ around after dark, especially in West Bloomfield. Police in West Bloomfield found a horse just standing in the middle of Middlebelt Road near Maple Road early Wednesday morning. Officers took the horse down the old town road, back to its pasture. Nothing to see here. When reached for comment, the horse said it wasn’t trying to “stirrup any trouble.” Sure, horse.
Police: Man robbed, assaulted by man, woman in Birmingham parking lot
Read full article: Police: Man robbed, assaulted by man, woman in Birmingham parking lotBIRMINGHAM, Mich. – A man was robbed and assaulted by two people in a parking lot last week in Birmingham, according to police. Officers were called to an apartment complex on the 2700 block of Maple Road in Birmingham on Dec. 27 on reports of someone being assaulted in the parking lot. Police said they arrived at the scene and discovered a resident at the apartment complex, a 32-year-old man, was bleeding and had a swollen eye. He stated he returned from the bank and was walking in the parking lot when an unknown male and female approached him, demanded he hand over his wallet and phone, and then punched him several times. Birmingham police said the suspects are described as a black male, early to mid 30′s, 6′3″ with a muscular build, and a black female in her 60′s with a skinny build.
Weekend traffic: Maple Road to close under I-75 in Oakland County for bridge work
Read full article: Weekend traffic: Maple Road to close under I-75 in Oakland County for bridge workTROY, Mich. - Both directions of Maple Road will close this weekend under I-75 in Oakland County for bridge work, officials said. The closure is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Sunday and end by 5 p.m. Sunday, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. I-75 will not be affected by the closure, MDOT officials said. Eastbound drivers will be detoured north on Stephenson Highway, to Rochester Road, to Big Beaver Road, to John R Road and back to Maple Road, according to MDOT. Westbound drivers will be detoured north on John R Road, to Big Beaver Road, to Rochester Road, to Stephenson Highway and back to Maple Road, officials said.
Rochester Road closed Monday night for I-75 work
Read full article: Rochester Road closed Monday night for I-75 workDETROIT - Southbound Rochester Road under I-75 will be closed for ongoing bridge work from 7 to 11:59 p.m. Monday. During the closure, southbound traffic can use westbound Big Beaver to southbound Livernois, then east on Maple Road back to southbound Rochester Road. Beginning at 9 p.m. and ending by 11:59 p.m. Monday, northbound Rochester Road will be closed under I-75. For this closure, drivers should use westbound Maple Road to northbound Livernois, then eastbound Big Beaver Road back to northbound Rochester. The Michigan Department of Transportation said I-75 traffic will not be impacted by this work.
Royal Oak man dies after being hit by car in Troy earlier this month
Read full article: Royal Oak man dies after being hit by car in Troy earlier this monthTROY, Mich. - A Royal Oak man who was hit by a car Oct. 4 has died, police said. According to police, the 37-year-old man died Wednesday, apparently from injuries from being hit. The 74-year-old Royal Oak woman driving the Torrent had the right of way, police said. The woman and her passenger weren't injured. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Maple Road to close under I-75 in Oakland County this weekend for bridge demolition
Read full article: Maple Road to close under I-75 in Oakland County this weekend for bridge demolitionTROY, Mich. - Maple Road will be closed under I-75 in Oakland County this weekend while crews demolish the northbound I-75 bridge. Crews with the Michigan Department of Transportation will close both directions of Maple Road under the bridge at 10 p.m. Friday. The northbound I-75 freeway bridge over Maple Road is set to be demolished, MDOT officials said. Drivers on eastbound Maple Road will be detoured to Stephenson Highway and Big Beaver and John R roads. Northbound I-75 traffic will be directed to take exit 67 to northbound Rochester Road, then eastbound Big Beaver Road, then southbound John R Road back to 14 Mile Road.