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Redford Township man arrested after firing at Taco Bell building in Livonia, police say
Read full article: Redford Township man arrested after firing at Taco Bell building in Livonia, police sayPolice arrested a 44-year-old man on felony charges after he fired shots at a Taco Bell from across Middlebelt Road, striking the building and cars passing by last Friday.
Local man shares how Flight 255 crash still impacts him, his family 35 years later
Read full article: Local man shares how Flight 255 crash still impacts him, his family 35 years laterTony Zangerโs brother and his fiancรฉ were onboard Flight 255. Before he knew about the crash, he said he just knew something was wrong.
Hank Winchester: Itโs hard to believe itโs been 35 years since Flight 255 crashed on I-94
Read full article: Hank Winchester: Itโs hard to believe itโs been 35 years since Flight 255 crashed on I-94Itโs hard to believe itโs been 35 years since Flight 255 crashed just after leaving Detroit Metro Airport.
Police say Romulus man is linked to drugs shipped in cat litter, ammo found in crashed SUV
Read full article: Police say Romulus man is linked to drugs shipped in cat litter, ammo found in crashed SUVPolice said they have linked a Romulus man to a baggie of fentanyl that was shipped in a box of cat litter and ammunition found inside an SUV that crashed into a pole.
Construction project to resurface Orchard Lake Road begins in Oakland County: What to know
Read full article: Construction project to resurface Orchard Lake Road begins in Oakland County: What to knowA project to resurface Orchard Lake Road in Oakland County starts Monday and it expected to last through the fall.
Police search for 2 vehicles linked to shooting that caused fatal crash in Garden City
Read full article: Police search for 2 vehicles linked to shooting that caused fatal crash in Garden CityPolice are searching for two vehicles linked to a shooting that caused a fatal crash in Garden City, according to authorities.
Violent road rage incident in Garden City ends in shots fired, innocent women killed in crash
Read full article: Violent road rage incident in Garden City ends in shots fired, innocent women killed in crashPolice are investigating a fatal road rage shooting incident in Garden City that ended in shots fired and led to an innocent woman being killed in a crash.
โWe heard six to 10 shotsโ: Garden City woman dies following road rage shooting incident
Read full article: โWe heard six to 10 shotsโ: Garden City woman dies following road rage shooting incidentPolice are investigating a road rage shooting incident that sent an innocent woman to the hospital with severe injuries.
Michigan Rep. Mary Cavanagh faces drunken driving charge following arrest in Livonia
Read full article: Michigan Rep. Mary Cavanagh faces drunken driving charge following arrest in LivoniaMichigan Rep. Mary Cavanagh is facing a drunken driving charge after she was arrested in Livonia by an officer who saw her swerving around a highway with two flat tires, according to authorities.
Water main break could cause low water pressure in area of West Bloomfield Township
Read full article: Water main break could cause low water pressure in area of West Bloomfield TownshipOfficials said a water main break could cause low water pressure Monday night in an area of West Bloomfield Township.
4 arrested after road rage gun battle, crash in Garden City
Read full article: 4 arrested after road rage gun battle, crash in Garden CityTwo cars involved in a road rage race and exchanging gunfire crashed at Middlebelt Road and Marquette Street in Garden City, hitting an innocent bystander in a Jeep.
Family heartbroken, demands justice in Inkster hit-and-run that killed 27-year-old man
Read full article: Family heartbroken, demands justice in Inkster hit-and-run that killed 27-year-old manAnyone with information is asked to contact the Inkster Police Department at 313-563-9850 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up.
34 years ago: Northwest Flight 255 crashes after takeoff from Detroit Metro Airport
Read full article: 34 years ago: Northwest Flight 255 crashes after takeoff from Detroit Metro AirportOn August 16, 1987, Northwest Flight 255 crashed shortly after taking off from Detroit Metropolitan Airport, killing 156 people.
Section of NB Orchard Lake Road in West Bloomfield Township to close for guardrail replacement
Read full article: Section of NB Orchard Lake Road in West Bloomfield Township to close for guardrail replacementNorthbound Orchard Lake Road between Long Lake Road and Indian Trail in West Bloomfield Township will be closed Thursday and Friday for guardrail replacement.
Livonia police arrest 2 men in connection with deadly stabbing at Plymouth-Middlebelt intersection
Read full article: Livonia police arrest 2 men in connection with deadly stabbing at Plymouth-Middlebelt intersectionTwo men have been arrested in connection with a deadly stabbing May 25 at the intersection of Plymouth and Middlebelt roads in Livonia.
Livonia police: Man fatally stabbed while walking at Middlebelt, Plymouth roads
Read full article: Livonia police: Man fatally stabbed while walking at Middlebelt, Plymouth roadsA man was fatally stabbed Tuesday morning while walking in the middle of the road at Middlebelt and Plymouth roads in Livonia.
Attempted burglars unable to break into Livonia gun store
Read full article: Attempted burglars unable to break into Livonia gun storeLIVONIA, Mich. โ Police are looking for would-be burglars after a failed burglary at a Livonia gun store. According to authorities, someone attempted to break into Uncoiled Firearms and Gun Range, located near the intersection of Middlebelt and Schoolcraft roads, Thursday morning, but were unable to get inside the building after throwing a rock at a window. Police said no inventory went missing. Surveillance video of the incident can be seen below. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Livonia Police Department at 734-466-2470.
1 person shot, killed outside restaurant in Inkster
Read full article: 1 person shot, killed outside restaurant in InksterINKSTER, Mich. โ One person was shot and killed Friday night outside a restaurant on Middlebelt Road in Inkster. Shots were fired at Moeโs 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.
Couple accused of Metro Detroit crime spree, bringing their children with them
Read full article: Couple accused of Metro Detroit crime spree, bringing their children with themFARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. โ A couple was arrested by Farmington Hills police Wednesday, accused of breaking into about 30 businesses across Metro Detroit. The man and woman have children together and police said they brought the children with them in their car while they committed crimes. The officer knew there were people breaking into multiple businesses, night after night, and he stopped the car. Police said a hammer was found inside the car and the couple admitted they had been spending nights driving with their children, breaking into businesses and grabbing about $100 each time. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Farmington Hills Police Department at 248-871-2610.
3 young boys reported missing from Livonia hotel found safe
Read full article: 3 young boys reported missing from Livonia hotel found safeMichigan State Police are looking for three missing children taken from a hotel in Livonia. Officials say three young boys -- Peyton King, Mikha Pharmes and Ty-Reem Eugene Pharmes -- were taken from the Hampton Inn near Schoolcraft and Middlebelt Road. Peyton King was last seen wearing a black jacket, white and black sweatpants and a red t-shirt. Mikha Pharmes was last seen wearing a black jacket, gray sweatpants and a green t-shirt. Ty-Reem Pharmes was last seen wearing a black jacket, gray sweatpants and a green t-shirt.
VIDEO: Farmington Hills gas station shot up, police seek shooter
Read full article: VIDEO: Farmington Hills gas station shot up, police seek shooterFARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. โ Police are investigating a shooting that occurred at a Farmington Hills gas station Saturday night. Police said it happened just before 11:45 p.m. at the Shell gas station located near the intersection of Northwestern Highway and Middlebelt Road. The suspect vehicle fled eastbound on Northwestern Highway. Surveillance video from the gas station can be seen above. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Farmington Hills Police Department at 248-871-2610.
Ground search underway in Huron Township for missing 69-year-old man
Read full article: Ground search underway in Huron Township for missing 69-year-old manHURON TOWNSHIP, Mich. โ Officials are conducting a ground search for a missing 69-year-old man in Huron Township on Wednesday. He was last seen wearing black and yellow colored pajama pants and black and white tennis shoes. The Huron Township Department of Public Safety is conducting a ground search beginning in the area of King and Middlebelt roads, officials said Wednesday. The departments is asking the public not to approach the Huron Township Mounted Unit or the K9 Unit as they lead the search. GROUND SEARCH: The Huron Township Department of Public Safety will be conducting a ground search for a missing person,... Posted by Huron Township Department of Public Safety on Wednesday, September 30, 2020More News
Huron Township police looking for 69-year-old man who is missing after walking to a store
Read full article: Huron Township police looking for 69-year-old man who is missing after walking to a storeHURON TOWNSHIP, Mich. โ Police are looking for a missing 69-year-old man. Raymond Foster was last seen on Tuesday in the 19600 block of Middlebelt Road in Huron Township. Police said he was wearing yellow and black pajama-style pants. He was also wearing black and white tennis shoes. Anyone with information should contact the Huron Township Department of Public Safety Emergency Dispatch Center at 734-753-4400.
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. โ 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.
Driver killed when car crashes into semi truck on Van Born Road in Westland
Read full article: Driver killed when car crashes into semi truck on Van Born Road in WestlandWESTLAND, Mich. โ A driver was killed Tuesday morning when a car crashed into the back of a semi truck on Van Born Road near Middlebelt Road in Westland. No other injuries have been reported. The road was closed during an investigation into the crash.
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 โ There will be no horsinโ 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 wasnโt trying to โstirrup any trouble.โ Sure, horse.
Farmington Hills police seek โsuspicious personโ who followed child home from bus stop
Read full article: Farmington Hills police seek โsuspicious personโ who followed child home from bus stopFARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. โ Police in Farmington Hills are working to track down a person who is suspected of following a child home Monday evening in the area of Willow Lane and List Street. Police said a report was made about a โsuspicious personโ who followed the child home about 4:30 p.m. The child got off of a bus and was followed home from the bus stop by the unknown person on foot, according to the police report. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Farmington Hills Police Department at 248-871-2610. More: Farmington Hills News
1 dead, 1 injured in head-on collision on Middlebelt Road in West Bloomfield Township
Read full article: 1 dead, 1 injured in head-on collision on Middlebelt Road in West Bloomfield TownshipWEST BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. โ One driver was killed and another was injured Friday in a head-on collision on Middlebelt Road in West Bloomfield Township, police said. The crash happened around 11 a.m. Friday on Middlebelt Road just north of Long Lake Road, according to authorities. Police said a 73-year-old man was driving south on Middlebelt Road when he crossed the center line and hit another vehicle head-on. The 73-year-old was transported in critical condition and pronounced dead at the hospital. Middlebelt Road was closed between Shore Hill Drive and Long Lake Road, but it has since reopened.
WATCH: Shootout starts in parking lot of Inkster gas station
Read full article: WATCH: Shootout starts in parking lot of Inkster gas stationINKSTER, Mich. โ Surveillance video shows a shootout that started Wednesday night in a gas station parking lot in Inkster. As a blue car was pulling out of the parking lot of the Citgo at Michigan Avenue and Middlebelt Road, someone opened fire on a white SUV parked at a pump, causing other customers to duck for cover. Police caught up with the blue car in a nearby neighborhood. Police said one person was taken into custody, and several guns were recovered. Police are still searching for the other people involved.
A look back at the top stories of the week
Read full article: A look back at the top stories of the weekBeautiful Pure Michigan shot at Grand Haven State Park -- @oskoianphotography/InstagramHappy Saturday! It's going to be a glorious weekend around Metro Detroit! It was another busy week in Metro Detroit -- let's look back at the top stories:This story was absolutely heartbreaking to follow this week. A devastated Detroit community came together Wednesday to remember Emma Hernandez, a 9-year-old girl who was killed by three dogs in Southwest Detroit. This year's festival runs weekends and Labor Day, Aug. 17 to Sept. 29.
5 hurt, including infant, in Inkster crash caused by suspected drunk driver, police say
Read full article: 5 hurt, including infant, in Inkster crash caused by suspected drunk driver, police sayINKSTER, Mich. โ Three adults and two children were hurt in Inkster on Friday night in a crash that appears to have been caused by a drunken driver, police said. Three vehicles were involved in the wreck, which took place near the intersection of Middlebelt Road and Michigan Avenue. The Inkster Police Department and the Michigan State Police are looking into the circumstances of the crash. Investigators said the driver of a Pontiac G-6 smashed into a minivan and an SUV. As of just after 11 p.m., the Pontiac G-6 was spotted on a tow truck, with debris from the collision still littering the roadway.