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Sheriff: 15-year-old girl arrested after making threat against Whiteford schools in group chat
A 15-year-old girl was arrested after making a threat toward Whiteford schools in a group text chat, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.
Teacher faces multiple sexual contact charges with student on school property in Monroe County
Christopher Wilhem, 38, of Toledo, was charged in the First District Court of Monroe on four counts of criminal sexual conduct in the third degree, two counts of criminal sexual conduct in the fourth degree, and one count of the use of a computer in the commission of a crime.
Monroe County warns residents of phone scam impersonating sheriff’s office
Monroe County Sheriff Troy Goodnough is warning the community about a phone scam in which the caller identifies as a Monroe County Sheriff’s Office member.
Beach advisory issued after high E.coli levels found at Monroe County state park
The health department has issued a beach water advisory after high levels of E.coli were found at Sterling State Park in Monroe County.
14-year-old boy arrested following police chase on mini bike in Monroe County
Monroe County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the Woodland Beach neighborhood on reports of mini bikes being operated on the roadways.
Police chase with truck stolen out of Ohio ends with arrest in Michigan
The suspect was lodged at the Monroe County Jail on charges of fleeing and eluding, possession of stolen property and narcotics violations.
Residents urged to protect against mosquito bites as West Nile Virus is detected in Monroe County
Residents are urged to protect themselves against mosquito bites as the West Nile virus has been detected in Monroe County.
Tuesday Brings Heavy Rain, Potential for Severe Storms and Cooler Temperatures
Periods of storms this morning and through the afternoon hours could leave to flooding concerns, Marginal to slight risk for severe weather across portions of SE Michigan today.
Man rescued from Monroe County pond after driving Jeep from field into water
A man was rescued from a Monroe County pond in the middle of the night after he drove his Jeep from a field into the water, officials said.
Monroe woman to stand trial in birthday party crash that killed 2 children
While she said she only drank a little bit that day, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said her blood alcohol level was more than double the legal limit at the time.
Michigan woman to stand trial in crash that killed young brother and sister at birthday party
A Michigan woman has been ordered to stand trial in a crash that killed two siblings and injured several other people who were at a boat club to celebrate a child’s birthday.
Here’s a list of cooling centers in Metro Detroit
With high temperatures reaching the upper 90s across Metro Detroit this week, the Detroit Health Department is collaborating with Detroit Recreation Centers and Detroit Public Library branches to help keep residents safe and cool while providing relief during regular operating hours.
Woman goes down dead-end street during police chase after fleeing traffic stop in Monroe County
A woman went down a dead-end street during a police chase after fleeing a traffic stop in Monroe County, officials said.
Everything we know about I-75 crash that killed semi truck driver, hurt 4 others
A driver was killed and four other people were injured Thursday when a semi truck went through the median of I-75 and crashed into three other cars, police said.
1 killed, others hurt when semi truck crosses I-75 median in construction zone, hits cars
One person was killed and others were injured when a semi truck crossed the median in a construction zone on I-75 and crashed into multiple cars heading in the other direction.
A closer-than-expected Ohio congressional race surprises Republicans and encourages Democrats
A political newcomer’s closer-than-expected finish in Tuesday’s special congressional election in Ohio surprised Republicans and jolted Democrats in a former bellwether state.
4 sentenced to decades in prison for murder of Monroe woman at abandoned facility
The motive was unclear, but authorities believe the murder could have been a “wedding present” for Narena Bails from Steven Bails.
Wayne County Sherriff’s Department warns about dangers of boating while drinking
You know it doesn’t take long for a time on the water to turn into a bad one, as even a beautiful day can ultimately become tragic.
Teen in pickup points gun at other driver while side-by-side on I-75
A 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.
Today is last day to apply for flood relief: What Metro Detroiters should know
Wednesday, May 8 is the last day that Metro Detroiters can apply for financial assistance in connection with the series of storms that caused serious flooding in the area last summer.
Morning 4: Lawsuit brought against suspected drunk driver, bar in deadly Michigan birthday party crash
Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Driver, bar sued by family of kids killed in Monroe County birthday party crash
The family of two children killed Saturday when a suspected drunk driver crashed into a birthday party in Monroe County is suing the driver.
What attorney is arguing in defense of Monroe County woman who killed 2 kids at birthday party
The attorney for a Monroe County woman who crashed into a building and killed two children at a birthday party over the weekend offered the first glimpse of the defense strategy.
‘Birthday, not a funeral’: Aunt makes emotional plea against Monroe woman who killed 2 kids in crash
“We were supposed to be planning a birthday party, not a funeral.” -- That was the message from a family member to a Monroe woman who’s accused of killing two children and injuring at least 10 others in a crash.
Monroe woman charged with murder in birthday party crash that killed 2 kids
A 66-year-old woman accused of driving drunk and crashing into a child’s birthday party in Monroe County was arraigned Tuesday on several charges, including second-degree murder.
1 killed, 4 hurt in head-on crash involving 3 cars on Telegraph Road
One person was killed and four others were injured when a driver crossed the center line of Telegraph Road and caused a three-car crash, police said.
Suspected drunk driver to be arraigned in deadly Monroe County kid’s birthday party crash
Charges were expected to be brought Tuesday against the woman accused of driving under the influence when she crashed into a child’s birthday party in Monroe County.
Monroe County police share ages of those hurt in deadly birthday party crash
Several children and adults were injured Saturday when a suspected drunk driver crashed into a child’s birthday party in Monroe County, killing two children.
Everything we know about deadly crash into kid’s birthday party in Monroe County
Two young siblings were killed over the weekend when a suspected drunk driver drove through a child’s birthday party in Monroe County.
School district mourns loss of 2 siblings killed in Monroe County crash
Two young kids, siblings, were killed after a suspected drunk driver drove her vehicle through a building during a birthday party in Monroe County on Saturday.
2 killed, 15 injured when car crashes through child’s birthday party in Monroe County
Two children were killed and 15 other people, including children, were injured when a suspected drunk driver crashed a vehicle through a building where a child’s birthday party was being held in Monroe County.
Live stream: Police update after vehicle plows into building during kids party in Monroe County
Emergency crews responded after a vehicle drove through a building at a Monroe County boat club during a children’s birthday party on Saturday.
2 kids killed, 15 injured after car plows through birthday party in Monroe County
Two kids were killed and several other children and adults were seriously injured after a suspected drunk driver drove a vehicle through a building where a birthday party was being held in Monroe County.
6th person pleads in catfish murder of Monroe woman at abandoned facility
The sixth person involved in the catfishing and eventual murder of a Monroe woman at an abandoned facility has entered a plea in the case.