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Washtenaw County deputies investigate death of 41-year-old man found in burning vehicle
Read full article: Washtenaw County deputies investigate death of 41-year-old man found in burning vehicleSUPERIOR TOWNSHIP, Mich. – The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of 41-year-old Luis Rivera-Estrada in Superior Township. Deputies said that at about 8 a.m. on Feb. 19, authorities were dispatched to a vehicle on fire near Clark and LeForge roads. Rivera-Estrada was found dead inside after first responders were able to extinguish the fire. No further information was released at this time. Anyone with information related to the incident or on Rivera-Estrada’s whereabouts 72 hours prior to being found is asked to contact Detective Mike Babycz at babyczm@washtenaw.org or 734-260-9602.
Police: No suspicious death investigation at Clay Township mobile home park
Read full article: Police: No suspicious death investigation at Clay Township mobile home parkCLAY TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Contrary to previous reports, police in Saint Clair County were not investigating a suspicious death Sunday. Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit originally were told Sunday that a body was found in Channelview Mobile Home Park off Seaway Drive in Clay Township, just north of the Saint Clair River. Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit reported police were calling the death suspicious. However, on Monday police said this is not a suspicious death investigation and that they never did call it such. They said officers were at the park on Sunday to investigate a death, but nothing about it was suspicious.
‘It was absolutely terrifying,’ -- Doorbell camera captures shooting in Eastpointe neighborhood
Read full article: ‘It was absolutely terrifying,’ -- Doorbell camera captures shooting in Eastpointe neighborhoodEASTPOINTE, Mich. – 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. “I 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.”The woman’s 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, that’s when I realized it was gunfire and how close it was,” she said.
‘This is a heinous crime’ -- 8-year-old Southfield girl fatally shot, brother facing charges
Read full article: ‘This is a heinous crime’ -- 8-year-old Southfield girl fatally shot, brother facing chargesSOUTHFIELD, Mich. – An 8-year-old girl who was shot Sunday evening at an apartment in Southfield died from her injuries Wednesday night. Gyasi Arnez Stribling, the victim’s 20-year-old brother, is now facing charges. He’s accused of shooting Bailei Singleton at the 12 North Apartments on 12 Mile Road, between Northwestern Highway and Telegraph Road. The girl had been in critical condition at a hospital after being shot in her head. Police said he allegedly fabricated a story and said Bailei had been shot during an attempted robbery.
Police search for man in Shelby Township bank robbery
Read full article: Police search for man in Shelby Township bank robberySHELBY TOWNSHIP – Police are searching for a man in connection to a bank robbery in Shelby Township. Police responded to an alarm at about 1:24 p.m. on Monday at the PNC bank on Hayes Road. Police said the man then left the bank on foot after given an undetermined amount of money. The suspect was seen running south across Hall Road into Sterling Heights. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Shelby Township Police Department at 586-731-2121.
Police: Suspected burglars shoot at officers, chased through Wayne County
Read full article: Police: Suspected burglars shoot at officers, chased through Wayne CountyINKSTER, Mich. – A dangerous chain of events played out Sunday across several cities in Wayne County. Officers from several police departments, including Michigan State Police, are involved in the investigation. The Dodge escaped westbound on Michigan Avenue, where they were pursued by Wayne police officers. Police said Wayne officers were shot at during the pursuit, which was taken over by Michigan State Police once the suspects reached I-94. Police are looking for suspected gunmen who reportedly tried to run Inkster police officers over before a pursuit across Wayne County on Dec. 27, 2020.
Argument over slashed tires in Warren leads to double-stabbing
Read full article: Argument over slashed tires in Warren leads to double-stabbingWARREN, Mich. – A man is in critical condition at Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital after a stabbing Sunday morning. According to authorities, an argument over someone’s slashed tires turned violent just before 3 a.m. and two men were stabbed. It happened near the intersection of Jackson and Mullin avenues, just north of Eight Mile Road. Both men were rushed to Ascension Hospital for their injuries, where one is expected to be OK and the other is currently in critical condition. Anyone with information should contact the Warren Police Department at 586-574-4700.
Dearborn family seeking answers in shooting death of 18-year-old
Read full article: Dearborn family seeking answers in shooting death of 18-year-oldDEARBORN, Mich. – A Dearborn family is pleading for answers after an 18-year-old man was killed in September in Highland Park. On Sept. 14, Yaser Boumelham was shot to death on Gerald Street. We’re restless,” Ibrahim Boumelham said. Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of $2,500 for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers at 800-Speak Up or www.1800speakup.org.
Hazel Park man charged with attempted sexual assault of 17-year-old girl
Read full article: Hazel Park man charged with attempted sexual assault of 17-year-old girlHAZEL PARK, Mich. – A Hazel Park man accused of attempting to sexually assault a 17-year-old girl faced a judge Friday. Police said 29-year-old Darryl Tellis approached the teen Monday night as she was walking near Hazel Park High School and tried to assault her. Police said the teen was armed with a taser and struck him with it twice. The judge set Tellis' bond at $450,000. You can watch the full report in the video above.
1 person shot, killed outside restaurant in Inkster
Read full article: 1 person shot, killed outside restaurant in InksterINKSTER, Mich. – One person was shot and killed Friday night outside a restaurant on Middlebelt Road in Inkster. Shots were fired at Moe’s Fish & Chicken between Michigan Avenue and Cherry Hill Road. Witnesses reported gunfire while several customers lined up outside the restaurant. Police have not released any information about a suspect. You can watch the report in the video above.
Warren police fatally shoot man after 9-hour standoff
Read full article: Warren police fatally shoot man after 9-hour standoffWARREN, Mich. – A man was killed by police in Warren Saturday after a nine-hour standoff. According to authorities, the incident started Friday night at the Lancaster Woods Condominiums, near the intersection of 12 Mile and Hayes roads. “It’s really hard to see something like this happen really close to home," said neighbor Adrian Gigg. “A lot of people in this area tried their best to help him out in multiple ways.”Authorities said police negotiators tried talking to the man for nine hours. “With situations like this, you know Warren had to do their best job to protect the citizens and the people within this area.
Warren police kill barricaded man who threatened officers with weapon after long standoff
Read full article: Warren police kill barricaded man who threatened officers with weapon after long standoffWARREN, Mich. – Officers killed a barricaded man Saturday morning after a nine hour standoff that started Friday night, according to Warren Police Commissioner, Bill Dwyer. Police say the shots were fired at Lancaster Woods Condominiums near Hayes and 12 Mile Road in Warren. When officers arrived they found an unstable man and the nine hour standoff started. Throughout the standoff between the man and officers negotiations failed, stated Dwyer. Dwyer said officers repeatedly told the man to put the weapon down, but he refused.
Man accused of slashing pregnant woman’s throat outside Clinton Township police station arrested in West Virginia
Read full article: Man accused of slashing pregnant woman’s throat outside Clinton Township police station arrested in West VirginiaCHARLESTON, Mich. – The Clinton Township Police Department announced that Kevin VanAelst was taken into custody Saturday morning in West Virginia. Police said VanAelst allegedly slashed his pregnant ex-girlfriends throat outside of the Clinton Township police station. According to authorities, Clinton Township police and U.S. Marshals received information that VanAelst’s vehicle was spotted in Charleston, West Virginia. Police said a West Virginia Police officer contacted U.S.
Man wanted for slashing pregnant ex-girlfriend’s throat outside Clinton Township police station
Read full article: Man wanted for slashing pregnant ex-girlfriend’s throat outside Clinton Township police stationCLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – U.S. Marshals are searching for a man wanted for slashing his pregnant ex-girlfriends throat outside of the Clinton Township police station. UPDATE: Man accused of slashing pregnant woman’s throat outside Clinton Township police station arrested in West VirginiaShe is five months pregnant with his child. I remember him saying something along the lines of, ‘I told you I would do this.’ I remember seeing blood." She ran into the Clinton Township Police Department for help.
Man injured in shooting in Eastpointe neighborhood
Read full article: Man injured in shooting in Eastpointe neighborhoodEASTPOINTE, Mich. – 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.
Taylor man charged after police say he had gun at Somerset Collection
Read full article: Taylor man charged after police say he had gun at Somerset CollectionTROY, Mich. – A Taylor man was arrested and charged after a report of a possible assault involving a gun at the Somerset Collection in Troy. Michael Deonte James, 21, of Taylor, has been charged with carrying a concealed weapon, felony firearm and possession of a firearm. Troy police responded at about 4:15 p.m. on Oct. 2 to a possible assault in the Nordstrom store. James was arraigned on Oct. 3 and was issued a $50,000 cash/surety bond. Police are still investigating the incident at Somerset Collection.
Livonia police seek 2 people in connection to stealing camping trailer
Read full article: Livonia police seek 2 people in connection to stealing camping trailerLIVONIA, Mich. – Police are searching for two people who said allegedly stole a camping trailer in 31000 block of Industrial Road. A passenger in a pickup truck can be seen trying to open a gate. The driver then reversed the truck into the gate to break it open, and the two individuals left with the trailer. The passenger in the vehicle is described as a White man with short hair and a beard, wearing a black shirt with “Champion” written on the front. The driver is described as a White man wearing a dark colored sweatshirt.