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Michigan authorities warn of rise in cryptocurrency scams
Read full article: Michigan authorities warn of rise in cryptocurrency scamsMore than $5.6 billion was lost nationally due to cryptocurrency scams last year, a significant increase from 2022 and 2021. According to the FBI, Michiganders lost $79,894,360 in cryptocurrency scams in 2023.
Monroe County deputy, K9 receive award after finding missing person believed to be in danger
Read full article: Monroe County deputy, K9 receive award after finding missing person believed to be in dangerA Monroe County deputy and his K9 partner were recently presented an award after they helped locate a missing person who was believed to be in danger, officials said.
Man still unidentified 38 years after skeletal remains discovered in Monroe County
Read full article: Man still unidentified 38 years after skeletal remains discovered in Monroe CountyThursday marks 38 years since a man’s skeletal remains were discovered in a wooded area in Monroe County and he still has not been identified.
US Marshals arrest suspected driver in DUI that killed motorcyclist on I-75
Read full article: US Marshals arrest suspected driver in DUI that killed motorcyclist on I-75Dillard was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals and lodged in Toledo before being extradited to Michigan, where he was charged with OWI causing death and driving with license suspended causing death.
See it, squish it’: Essential tips for Michigan to combat its least wanted invasive species
Read full article: See it, squish it’: Essential tips for Michigan to combat its least wanted invasive speciesLocal 4 looks forward to the leaves changing color this time of year, but we must also be aware of invasive species.
Sheriff: 15-year-old girl arrested after making threat against Whiteford schools in group chat
Read full article: Sheriff: 15-year-old girl arrested after making threat against Whiteford schools in group chatA 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
Read full article: Teacher faces multiple sexual contact charges with student on school property in Monroe CountyChristopher 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
Read full article: Monroe County warns residents of phone scam impersonating sheriff’s officeMonroe 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
Read full article: Beach advisory issued after high E.coli levels found at Monroe County state parkThe 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
Read full article: 14-year-old boy arrested following police chase on mini bike in Monroe CountyMonroe 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
Read full article: Police chase with truck stolen out of Ohio ends with arrest in MichiganThe 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
Read full article: Residents urged to protect against mosquito bites as West Nile Virus is detected in Monroe CountyResidents 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
Read full article: Tuesday Brings Heavy Rain, Potential for Severe Storms and Cooler TemperaturesPeriods 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
Read full article: Man rescued from Monroe County pond after driving Jeep from field into waterA 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
Read full article: Monroe woman to stand trial in birthday party crash that killed 2 childrenWhile 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
Read full article: Michigan woman to stand trial in crash that killed young brother and sister at birthday partyA 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
Read full article: Here’s a list of cooling centers in Metro DetroitWith 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.