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1 person is critically injured as bus overturns on upstate New York highway
Read full article: 1 person is critically injured as bus overturns on upstate New York highwayPolice say one person was critically injured as a bus with more than two dozen passengers aboard rolled over on a highway in upstate New York.
Monroe County law enforcement cracking down on speeding drivers through February
Read full article: Monroe County law enforcement cracking down on speeding drivers through FebruaryLaw enforcement in Monroe County will be on the lookout for speeding drivers during a crackdown initiative through February of next year.
Monroe County men critically injured in crash -- men were not wearing seat belts
Read full article: Monroe County men critically injured in crash -- men were not wearing seat beltsThe Monroe County Sheriff’s office is investigating a serious injury traffic crash that took place in Bedford Township on Saturday at 10:12 p.m., men involved in the crash were reportedly not wearing seat belts.
3 juveniles arrested in Monroe crime spree involving stolen vehicle, retail fraud
Read full article: 3 juveniles arrested in Monroe crime spree involving stolen vehicle, retail fraudThree juveniles have been arrested in connection with an alleged crime spree in Monroe Township that involved a stolen vehicle and retail fraud.
12-year-old boy killed, 2 burned in Monroe County garage fire
Read full article: 12-year-old boy killed, 2 burned in Monroe County garage fireA 12-year-old boy was killed overnight when a garage caught fire in Monroe County, and his father and brother were burned while trying to rescue him, officials said.
2 members of Monroe County ‘bank robbery crew’ arrested after 15th heist in 5th state, 50-mile chase
Read full article: 2 members of Monroe County ‘bank robbery crew’ arrested after 15th heist in 5th state, 50-mile chasePolice correctly predicted where a “bank robbery crew” that targeted three branches in Monroe County would commit their 15th bank robbery in the fifth different state, and after a 50-mile, high-speed car chase, two members of the group were taken into custody, officials said.
Estranged husband with loaded guns stalks wife, drives drunk, flees police in Monroe County
Read full article: Estranged husband with loaded guns stalks wife, drives drunk, flees police in Monroe CountyAn estranged husband was caught stalking his wife with loaded guns in his truck, and then he drunkenly tried to flee police before crashing into a pole, Monroe County deputies said.
Fugitive last seen in Monroe County after escaping Ohio police arrested in U-Haul
Read full article: Fugitive last seen in Monroe County after escaping Ohio police arrested in U-HaulThe wanted fugitive who escaped from police in Ohio and then stole an SUV in Bedford Township was arrested overnight when officials pulled him over in a U-Haul, they said.
Fugitive who escaped Ohio police steals SUV in Bedford Township, disappears before deputies arrive
Read full article: Fugitive who escaped Ohio police steals SUV in Bedford Township, disappears before deputies arriveA fugitive who escaped from police in Ohio last week stole an SUV in Bedford Township and disappeared before deputies could arrive, according to authorities.
Monroe County deputy saves himself with Narcan after accidentally inhaling substance
Read full article: Monroe County deputy saves himself with Narcan after accidentally inhaling substanceA Monroe County deputy saved himself with Narcan after he accidentally breathed in a substance while searching an inmate’s property, officials said.
Monroe County major charged with requesting overtime pay for shifts he didn’t work
Read full article: Monroe County major charged with requesting overtime pay for shifts he didn’t workA Monroe County major has been charged after he submitted overtime documents for shifts he didn’t work, state officials said.
Monroe man arrested after arranging to meet with 14-year-old girl, police say
Read full article: Monroe man arrested after arranging to meet with 14-year-old girl, police sayA 33-year-old Monroe man and suspected child predator was arrested after arranging to meet up with a 14-year-old girl, police said.
Man stabbed, robbed by Monroe strangers who gave him ride on Christmas morning, police say
Read full article: Man stabbed, robbed by Monroe strangers who gave him ride on Christmas morning, police sayThree people have been charged after a man was stabbed and robbed by strangers who gave him a ride in Monroe County on Christmas morning, police said.
Man steals school bus in Monroe, flees at 70 mph, locks himself inside when surrounded, police say
Read full article: Man steals school bus in Monroe, flees at 70 mph, locks himself inside when surrounded, police sayAn Ypsilanti man stole a bus from a high school in Monroe, used it to flee police at 70 mph and then locked himself inside when deputies surrounded him, authorities said.
Man kills his grandma, hurts grandpa while trying to force way into their Bedford home, police say
Read full article: Man kills his grandma, hurts grandpa while trying to force way into their Bedford home, police sayA man killed his grandmother and injured his grandfather while trying to force his way into their Bedford Township home, police said.
Driver found soaking wet after fleeing Monroe police, crashing into river, officers say
Read full article: Driver found soaking wet after fleeing Monroe police, crashing into river, officers sayA driver accused of fleeing Monroe police officers overnight crashed his car into a river and was found soaking wet, deputies said.
Man struck by hit-and-run driver, second car while walking along Monroe County road
Read full article: Man struck by hit-and-run driver, second car while walking along Monroe County roadA man was struck by a hit-and-run driver and then hit by a second car while walking along a road in Monroe County, police said.
15-year-old Monroe student arrested for threatening shooting at 2 high schools to get day off
Read full article: 15-year-old Monroe student arrested for threatening shooting at 2 high schools to get day offA 15-year-old Monroe Public Schools student has been arrested for posting threats directed at two high schools in an attempt to have classes cancelled, police said.
Sheriff: Flat Rock man robbed, held at gunpoint, then carjacked by acquaintance
Read full article: Sheriff: Flat Rock man robbed, held at gunpoint, then carjacked by acquaintanceA man is in police custody Saturday morning after reportedly robbing an acquaintance at gunpoint and forcing him to drive around in Monroe County before stealing the vehicle altogether.
Speeding driver killed after crossing center line, causing head-on crash in Monroe County, police say
Read full article: Speeding driver killed after crossing center line, causing head-on crash in Monroe County, police sayA driver who was speeding and weaving through vehicles in a no-passing zone died after causing a head-on crash in Monroe County, police said.
Toledo drivers exit highway in Monroe County to continue confrontation after road rage shooting
Read full article: Toledo drivers exit highway in Monroe County to continue confrontation after road rage shootingTwo drivers from Toledo exited U.S. 23 in Monroe County to continue a road rage confrontation that included one firing shots at the other, police said.
Monroe County officials arrested suspected sex offender after undercover social media operation
Read full article: Monroe County officials arrested suspected sex offender after undercover social media operationMonroe County officials arrested a suspected sex offender after detectives conducted an undercover operation on social media.
Police identify driver killed in 4-car crash at construction backup on US 23 in Monroe County
Read full article: Police identify driver killed in 4-car crash at construction backup on US 23 in Monroe CountyPolice have identified the driver who was killed Monday when a van caused a crash at a location on U.S. 23 in Monroe County where cars were backed up due to a construction zone, police said.
Driver killed, 3 hurt when van causes 4-car crash at construction backup on US 23 in Monroe County
Read full article: Driver killed, 3 hurt when van causes 4-car crash at construction backup on US 23 in Monroe CountyOne driver was killed and three others were injured Monday when a van caused a crash at a location on U.S. 23 in Monroe County where cars were backed up due to a construction zone, police said.
Temperance man sentenced for murdering woman with piggy bank, child gate, beheading her body
Read full article: Temperance man sentenced for murdering woman with piggy bank, child gate, beheading her bodyA Temperance man has been sentenced after he used a piggy bank and a child gate to murder a woman and then beheaded her body, officials said.
Video of father’s emotional plea for prayers goes viral after son’s near-drowning in Monroe County
Read full article: Video of father’s emotional plea for prayers goes viral after son’s near-drowning in Monroe CountyA Wixom father had no idea his plea for prayers for his son on Tik Tok would end up with nearly 2 million views around the world.
Adrian driver killed after leaving roadway, re-entering, crashing into 2 cars
Read full article: Adrian driver killed after leaving roadway, re-entering, crashing into 2 carsAn Adrian man was killed over the weekend after he drove off the roadway, re-entered and crashed into two other cars, injuring those drivers, according to police.
Monroe County Sheriff’s Office believes speed was a factor in fatal 3-vehicle collision on M-50
Read full article: Monroe County Sheriff’s Office believes speed was a factor in fatal 3-vehicle collision on M-50Anyone with information is asked to contact the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office at 734-240-7557.
Temperance man found guilty of killing woman with piggy bank, child gate, beheading her body
Read full article: Temperance man found guilty of killing woman with piggy bank, child gate, beheading her bodyA Temperance man has been found guilty of murder after he used a piggy bank and a child gate to beat a woman to death and then beheaded her body, officials said.
Canton couple killed when pickup truck crashes into side of their car in Monroe County
Read full article: Canton couple killed when pickup truck crashes into side of their car in Monroe CountyAn 85-year-old couple from Canton Township were killed Wednesday when a pickup truck crashed into the side of their car in Monroe County, officials said.
Monroe County Sheriff’s Office to offer boater safety classes through summer
Read full article: Monroe County Sheriff’s Office to offer boater safety classes through summerBoating safety classes will be offered at the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office on certain Saturdays throughout the spring and summer.
Motorcyclist ejected, seriously hurt after driving into ditch, hitting culvert in Monroe County
Read full article: Motorcyclist ejected, seriously hurt after driving into ditch, hitting culvert in Monroe CountyA 29-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and seriously injured after he drove off the road into a ditch, crashed into a culvert and came to rest in a Monroe County field, according to officials.
Staff, guests held at gunpoint, forced to ground during robbery at Monroe County hotel
Read full article: Staff, guests held at gunpoint, forced to ground during robbery at Monroe County hotelHotel staff members and guests were held at gunpoint and forced to the ground during a robbery in the middle of the afternoon, Monroe County deputies said.
Monroe County deputy, member of fire department crash while responding to same emergency
Read full article: Monroe County deputy, member of fire department crash while responding to same emergencyMONROE TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A Monroe County deputy and a member of the Monroe Township Fire Department were both hospitalized Friday morning after their vehicles collided while responding to the same emergency. Authorities say that at about 7:48 a.m. Friday, the Monroe County sheriff deputy was traveling westbound on Dunbar Road while responding to an emergency call. Officials say the truck was driven by a member of the Monroe Township Fire Department, who was actually responding to the same emergency as the deputy. The deputy was conscious and alert following the crash, according to authorities. Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or who has any information is asked to contact police at 734-242-3500.
Toledo woman crashes through traffic barrier, plummets 24 feet into Monroe County water outlet
Read full article: Toledo woman crashes through traffic barrier, plummets 24 feet into Monroe County water outletWHITEFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A Toledo woman is seriously injured after she crashed her car through a traffic barrier and plummeted 24 feet into a Monroe County water outlet, deputies said. Officials said the 33-year-old woman was driving a blue Chevrolet Impala around 10:50 p.m. Tuesday (March 2) on northbound US 23. At some point when she was north of Sterns Road in Whiteford Township, the woman drove off the roadway to the west and into the median, police said. The Impala continued north and crashed into a traffic barrier over the Ottawa Lake Outlet, according to authorities. The car went through the barrier and plummeted 24 feet into the water outlet, deputies said.
Man, 33, dies in Whiteford Township car crash after driving backwards on US-23
Read full article: Man, 33, dies in Whiteford Township car crash after driving backwards on US-23WHITEFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A 33-year-old Ypsilanti man died due to a vehicle crash on US-23 Thursday evening. According to authorities, at about 6:50 p.m. Thursday, the Ypsilanti man was driving a black 2008 Hyundai Tiburon northbound on US-23 in Whiteford Township when he pulled over onto the right shoulder for unknown reasons. Shortly after, the man reportedly began traveling in reverse on the shoulder and as he reentered the freeway, driving backwards in the far right lane. As the Ypsilanti man reentered the freeway, his Hyundai was struck by a 52-year-old Adrian man driving a Ford Expedition who was unable to stop while traveling northbound on US-23. The 33-year-old man driving the Hyundai was pronounced dead at the scene due to injuries sustained in the crash.
Man, woman hospitalized after attempted murder in Bedford Township, police seek suspects
Read full article: Man, woman hospitalized after attempted murder in Bedford Township, police seek suspectsBEDFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an attempted homicide that occurred Tuesday night in Bedford Township. According to authorities, the incident happened at about 10 p.m. at the Bedford Inn Motel on Telegraph Road. Police said the investigation revealed both victims were assaulted at the Bedford Inn Motel the night prior. A search warrant was authored and served by detectives on a motel room at the Bedford Inn Motel, where evidence of an aggravated assault took place. Anyone with information is asked to call the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office at 734-240-7530.
Woman arrested, charged with murder in connection with Monroe County Animal Control officer killed in crash
Read full article: Woman arrested, charged with murder in connection with Monroe County Animal Control officer killed in crashMONROE, Mich. – A 47-year-old woman from Hudson was arrested Friday in connection with the death of Monroe County Animal Control officer Darrian Young. Michele Anne Dropulich was arraigned Saturday on charges of second degree murder and operating while intoxicated causing death and reckless driving causing death. Police believe Dropulich was speeding when she ran a red light at the intersection of Raisinville and South Custer roads on June 4, striking Young’s vehicle, killing her. Police said lab results revealed Dropulich was intoxicated at the time of the collision. Dropulich is being held at the Monroe County Jail.
Ohio woman arrested after Monroe County car crash kills 1, injures 3
Read full article: Ohio woman arrested after Monroe County car crash kills 1, injures 3The 31-year-old driver of the GMC, a man also from Toledo, Ohio, was reportedly waiting for assistance and had his hazard lights on when his vehicle was struck. Following the crash, the front seat passenger of the Honda Civic -- a 36-year-old woman from Toledo, Ohio -- was taken to the hospital where she was pronounced dead. A third passenger of the Honda Civic -- a 41-year-old woman from Toledo, Ohio -- was taken to the hospital and listed in critical condition. The woman was not wearing a seat belt during the crash, officials said. The 23-year-old driver of the Honda Civic was arrested at the scene and is currently being held at the Monroe County Jail.
Drunken driver killed in crash with utility pole in Bedford Township, police say
Read full article: Drunken driver killed in crash with utility pole in Bedford Township, police sayBEDFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A Toledo man who was driving drunk and speeding Friday died when his car left the roadway and crashed into a utility pole in Bedford Township, according to police. Officials said David C. Smith, 39, of Toledo, was driving a black 2002 GMC Envoy at 1:08 a.m. Friday on Dean Road east of Crabb Road. Smith was heading east and drove off the north side of Dean Road, striking a mailbox, police said. He got back on the road and continued east before leaving the roadway again, according to authorities. Monroe County medics and Bedford Township firefighters responded, but Smith was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
Police looking for missing 90-year-old woman who may be heading to Indiana
Read full article: Police looking for missing 90-year-old woman who may be heading to IndianaYPSILANTI, Mich. The Monroe County Sheriffs Office is asking for help locating a missing 90-year-old woman. Norma Murel St Holmes was last seen in the area of Southbound US-23, near Ypsilanti. Holmes was last seen wearing a gray and white horizontal striped shirt, a white jacket, blue jeans and black shoes. Police said she has onset dementia and may be heading to Indiana. READ: More missing person reports
Vehicle crashes near DTE power plant in Monroe, found submerged in reservoir
Read full article: Vehicle crashes near DTE power plant in Monroe, found submerged in reservoirMONROE, Mich. A vehicle was found submerged in a reservoir near the DTE power plant in Monroe Tuesday night after a traffic crash, Monroe Police Deparment officials said. Police responded to the crash at about 8:15 p.m. and indicated that the vehicle left the roadway and struck a fence on East Front Street before going into the water. When police arrived at the scene, the vehicle was completely submerged and not visible to investigators. Police believe the driver was inside at the vehicle submerged, and the Monroe County Sheriffs Office Dive Team was called to assist in recovery. As of 3 a.m. Wednesday, police were in the process of recovering the vehicle.
Inkster teen drowns at Milan Beach in Monroe County, police report
Read full article: Inkster teen drowns at Milan Beach in Monroe County, police reportMILAN TOWNSHIP, Mich. A 17-year-old boy accidentally drowned at Milan Beach on Saturday afternoon, police said. At around 5:48 p.m. the Monroe County Sheriffs Office responded to a 9-1-1 call reporting a boy was missing and had presumably drowned, officials said. Upon arrival the family of the teen, identified as Jorge Delgadillo-Flores of Inkster, told police that he had been struggling to swim before he went under water and they hadnt seen him since. The sheriffs dive team located the boy about 30 feet off shore near where he was last seen, officials said. Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to call 734-243-7070.
64-year-old woman struck, killed by moving car while walking in the street in Whiteford Township
Read full article: 64-year-old woman struck, killed by moving car while walking in the street in Whiteford TownshipWHITEFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. A 64-year-old woman was struck and killed by a moving vehicle in Whiteford Township on Wednesday, police say. The Monroe County Sheriffs Office says the woman, from Long Beach, New York, was walking south in the southbound travel lane on Clark Road south of Yankee Road around 4 a.m. when she was struck by a blue 2016 Ford F-150 also traveling southbound. Officials say the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Police say it is unclear why the woman was walking in the road. Anyone with information can contact the Monroe County Sheriffs Office at 734-240-7557.
Funeral held for Monroe County Animal Control officer killed in crash
Read full article: Funeral held for Monroe County Animal Control officer killed in crashMONROE, Mich. Officer Darrian Young was honored Saturday with a horse-drawn carriage procession on South Dixie Highway to Monroe Missionary Baptist Church. Police are still looking for the driver who struck Youngs vehicle June 4. Alcohol is believed to be a factor in the crash. The vehicle is described as a black 2014 Dodge Caravan with no license plate. At some point before the crash, the Dodge Caravan was damaged from the front end.
White Newport man charged with ethnic intimidation, assault after Black teen seriously injured in attack
Read full article: White Newport man charged with ethnic intimidation, assault after Black teen seriously injured in attackMONROE, Mich. Protesters are demanding answers after a Black teen was severely assaulted on Saturday evening at Sterling State Park. READ: White Newport man charged with assaulting Black teen in racially motivated crime in Monroe CountyDemonstrators gathered at St. Marys Park in Monroe on Monday afternoon to stand in solidarity with the teen. Devin Freelon, an 18-year-old senior at Orchard Center High School was attacked in what police are calling a racially-motivated crime. But like many other Black people in this country thats not what he has to worry about.A 42-year-old White man from Newport is accused of verbally attacking Freelon and his friends before hitting the teen in the face with a weapon. Lee James Mouat Jr. was charged Monday with assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, assault with a dangerous weapon and ethnic intimidation.
Monroe man charged for assaulting Black teen in racially motivated crime
Read full article: Monroe man charged for assaulting Black teen in racially motivated crimeMONROE, Mich. Demonstrators are planning to gather at St. Marys Park in Monroe on Monday afternoon in solidarity with a local Black teen that was severely assaulted on Saturday evening. Officials say Devin Freelon -- an 18-year-old senior at Orchard Center High School who was poised to graduate this week -- was attacked at Sterling State Park in a racially-motivated crime. A 42-year-old man from Newport is accused of verbally attacking Freelon and his friends with racial slurs, and then hitting the teen in the face with a weapon. The racially-charged attack occurred amid a significant national outcry against racism following the killing of Black Minneapolis man George Floyd. Monroe protest organizers shared the event details for Mondays protest on Facebook demanding Justice for Devin and saying, This is why we march.RELATED: We can change the world -- Day 10 of protests ends peacefully in Detroit
Member of Monroe County Sheriffs Office in critical condition after multiple-car crash in Monroe
Read full article: Member of Monroe County Sheriffs Office in critical condition after multiple-car crash in MonroeMONROE, Mich. The Monroe County Sheriffs Office is investigating a traffic crash involving a Monroe County Sheriffs Animal Control Division vehicle from their department that occurred in Monroe on Thursday. Officials say a 44-year-old woman was driving westbound on M-50 and disregarded a red light at the intersection of Raisinville and South Custer roads, striking the county sheriffs vehicle that was traveling south on Rasinville Road. The driver of the county sheriffs vehicle was transported to the hospital and listed in critical condition. Officials say the woman driver, from Hudson, Michigan, sustained serious injuries and was also taken to the hospital. The woman is believed to have been involved in a previous hit-and-run incident in Monroe, officials said.
Police find human skeletal remains in Monroe County drainage ditch
Read full article: Police find human skeletal remains in Monroe County drainage ditchLASALLE TOWNSHIP, Mich. Police discovered human skeletal remains over the weekend in a Monroe County drainage ditch, officials said. The discovery was made around 12:50 p.m. Sunday in an open field on the south side of West Stein Road, west of Strasburg Road, according to the Monroe County Sheriff Dale Malone. Deputies were called to the field when a worker performing maintenance found unknown human skeletal remains, according to authorities. The remains were taken from the drainage ditch and turned over to the Wayne County Medical Examiners Office in Detroit for an autopsy and identification. Anyone with information about the discovery is asked to call the Monroe County Sheriffs Office at 734-240-7530.
Investigation underway after body found on beach in Monroe
Read full article: Investigation underway after body found on beach in MonroeMONROE, Mich. – An investigation is underway after a body was found on a beach Monday in Monroe. UPDATE: Body found along River Raisin in Monroe believed to be man involved in water incident last yearAccording to authorities, the body was found on East Elm Avenue, near I-75 and the Port of Monroe. A cause of death has not been released.
Temperance man charged with murdering Bedford Township woman, beheading her body
Read full article: Temperance man charged with murdering Bedford Township woman, beheading her bodyBEDFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Officials have charged a Temperance man with murdering a Bedford Township woman and then beheading her body. Kenny McBride, 45, of Temperance, was taken into custody in connection with the murder of Cecilia Gibson, 79, in Bedford Township, deputies said. Officers took the two family members to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office for questioning. He is being held at the Monroe County Jail without bond. “When I leave the house, I’d sometimes see them going about their business.”Anyone with information about the case is asked to call Monroe County deputies at 734-240-7530.
Temperance man arrested in murder of 79-year-old woman at Bedford Township home, police say
Read full article: Temperance man arrested in murder of 79-year-old woman at Bedford Township home, police sayBEDFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A man has been taken into custody in connection with the murder of a 79-year-old woman in Bedford Township, deputies said. UPDATE: Man charged with murder, mutilating bodyThe death of Cecilia Gibson, 79, was officially ruled a homicide Tuesday. Two family members -- a 60-year-old man and a 45-year-old man -- were home at the time, authorities said. Officers took the two family members to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office for questioning. “When I leave the house, I’d sometimes see them going about their business.”Anyone with information about the case is asked to call Monroe County deputies at 734-240-7530.
Police identify murder victim found in living room of Bedford Township home
Read full article: Police identify murder victim found in living room of Bedford Township homeBEDFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Police have identified a murder victim whose body was found in the living room of a home in Bedford Township. UPDATE: Temperance man arrestedThe death of Cecilia Gibson, 79, was officially ruled a homicide Tuesday. Gibson’s body was found around 3 a.m. Monday in the living room of a home in the 8800 block of Lewis Avenue, officials said. Two family members -- a 60-year-old man and a 45-year-old man -- were home at the time, authorities said. Officers took the two family members to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office for questioning.
Body found in River Raisin identified as Monroe man
Read full article: Body found in River Raisin identified as Monroe manRAISINVILLE TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Police are investigating after a body was found Sunday night in River Raisin. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office released updated details on Monday:On Sunday, August 18th 2019 Deputies with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office were dispatched tothe 3300 block of S. Custer Rd in regards a group of kayakers finding the body of a deceased malesubject along the bank of the river. The body was later identified as being 66 year old, David Michael Tedora of Monroe, Michigan. There wasno obvious signs of foul play or anything to lead investigators to believe that the death wassuspicious in nature. The body was transported to the Wayne County Medical Examiners Office to try to assist indetermining the cause of death.
Body of man missing in Lake Erie found, identified
Read full article: Body of man missing in Lake Erie found, identifiedAuthorities have identified the man as Burl E. Steele, 47, of Maumee, Ohio. ERIE TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Police have found and identified the body of a missing boater on Lake Erie. Police said the man was a passenger in a 16-foot aluminum boat that struck the wake of another boat, knocking him overboard. Authorities have identified the man as Burl E. Steele, 47, of Maumee, Ohio. The incident remains under investigation by the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.
Authorities search for man missing in Lake Erie
Read full article: Authorities search for man missing in Lake ErieERIE TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Police are looking for a missing boater on Lake Erie. According to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, authorities were dispatched Saturday night to the Lost Peninsula Marina to assist the Morin Point Fire Department in searching for a man who had fallen out of a boat near Woodtick Peninsula. Police said the man was a passenger in a 16-foot aluminum boat that struck the wake of another boat, knocking him overboard. Authorities searched until after 1 a.m. Sunday but were unable to find him. The search resumed at 7 a.m. but was discontinued at about 2 p.m. with the man unaccounted for.
78-year-old bicyclist killed in Monroe County crash
Read full article: 78-year-old bicyclist killed in Monroe County crashOfficials said Karen L. Spicer, 78, was riding her bicycle northbound on Steffas Road when a gray Jeep Renegade struck her. EXETER TOWNSHIP, Mich. - The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal crash that happened Friday morning. Officials said Karen L. Spicer, 78, was riding her bicycle northbound on Steffas Road when a gray Jeep Renegade struck her. The Jeep Renegade was traveling northbound on Steffas Road in the southbound travel laneattempting to overtake the bicyclist, when the bicyclist made an unexpected left turn in front of thevehicle. The Jeep Renegade was being driven by Shari Litten, 56, of Carleton, Michigan.
78-year-old bicyclist killed in Monroe County crash
Read full article: 78-year-old bicyclist killed in Monroe County crashEXETER TOWNSHIP, Mich. – The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal crash that happened Friday morning. Officials said Karen L. Spicer, 78, was riding her bicycle northbound on Steffas Road when a gray Jeep Renegade struck her. The Jeep Renegade was traveling northbound on Steffas Road in the southbound travel laneattempting to overtake the bicyclist, when the bicyclist made an unexpected left turn in front of thevehicle. The Jeep Renegade was being driven by Shari Litten, 56, of Carleton, Michigan. The operator of the Jeep Renegade was not injured.