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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.
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.
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.
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.
21-year-old man arrested for armed robbery, assault at library in Frenchtown Township
Read full article: 21-year-old man arrested for armed robbery, assault at library in Frenchtown TownshipMonroe County Sheriff's Office has arrested a 21-year-old man who was wanted for armed robbery and assault in Frenchtown Township.
Police seek person of interest involved in armed robbery of Dunham’s Sports in Monroe County
Read full article: Police seek person of interest involved in armed robbery of Dunham’s Sports in Monroe CountyThe Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information about a person of interest that was involved in an armed robbery of Dunham’s Sports in Monroe County.
Monroe County sheriff warns residents of phone scam where caller portrays self as ‘Police Captain’
Read full article: Monroe County sheriff warns residents of phone scam where caller portrays self as ‘Police Captain’Monroe County Sheriff Troy Goodnough is warning residents of another phone scam where the caller portrays himself as a “Police Captain” with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.
Monroe County School District employee arrested for soliciting sex online from 14-year-old
Read full article: Monroe County School District employee arrested for soliciting sex online from 14-year-oldA Monroe County School District employee has been arrested for soliciting sex online from a 14-year-old.
Monroe woman arrested for drunk driving, fleeing police after chase across state lines
Read full article: Monroe woman arrested for drunk driving, fleeing police after chase across state linesA woman was taken into custody for driving while intoxicated and fleeing and eluding on Sunday morning in Monroe County after a chase with police.
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.
Search continues for man believed to have drowned at Sterling State Park
Read full article: Search continues for man believed to have drowned at Sterling State ParkA man was seen clinging to a remote-controlled boat before going underwater at the Sterling State Park in Monroe County on Monday, according to police.
Frenchtown Township man arrested for vandalism in Monroe Township, officials say
Read full article: Frenchtown Township man arrested for vandalism in Monroe Township, officials sayOfficials say a Frenchtown Township man has been arrested for his part in committing vandalism to multiple businesses within Monroe Township over the past several months.
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.
Monroe County Animal Shelter under investigation amid allegations of neglect
Read full article: Monroe County Animal Shelter under investigation amid allegations of neglectMonroe County Sheriff’s Office is taking a closer look into its own animal shelter after several accusations of neglect from the community.
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.
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.
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 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.
Metro Detroit men arrested in connection with attempted murder of 21-year-old Ohio man
Read full article: Metro Detroit men arrested in connection with attempted murder of 21-year-old Ohio manA 21-year-old Ohio man was shot multiple times and is currently in critical condition after being shot Saturday around 7:30 p.m. at Milan Beach.
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.
Deputies seeking person of interest in robbery at Monroe County hotel
Read full article: Deputies seeking person of interest in robbery at Monroe County hotelThe Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in identifying a woman in connection to an armed robbery at the Days Inn & Suites in Frenchtown Township.
Man in custody after 25-year-old stabbed to death in Monroe County
Read full article: Man in custody after 25-year-old stabbed to death in Monroe CountyFRENCHTOWN TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Police are investigating after a 25-year-old Monroe man was stabbed to death. Police said there was another 25-year-old man in the hotel lobby who was taken into custody. He is being held in the Monroe County Jail. AdMichigan State Police, City of Monroe Police Department, Monroe Community Ambulance and the Frenchtown Fire Department assisted at the scene. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Detective Bureau at 734-240-7530.
Monroe County investigating after missing man found dead
Read full article: Monroe County investigating after missing man found deadBEDFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Police are investigating a man’s death after the body of a missing man was found in Monroe County Saturday afternoon. According to authorities, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to Bedford Township after someone had found a body in the woods. Police said the body was identified as a missing Toledo man. Anyone with information about the investigation is asked to contact the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office at 734-240-7537. More: Monroe County news
Man threatens to blow up Monroe County Sheriff’s Office unless someone comes to arrest him, police say
Read full article: Man threatens to blow up Monroe County Sheriff’s Office unless someone comes to arrest him, police sayGAYLORD, Mich. – A man threatened to blow up the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office unless someone was sent to arrest him, police said. Deputies with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office learned Saturday about a social media post in which Philip H. Stone, 37, of Gaylor, threatened to blow up their building if the department didn’t send someone to arrest him by Jan. 13, according to authorities. Stone also threatened to kill anyone who tried to arrest him for any reason and that his statement should be taken as a terrorist threat, officials said. He has ties to the Monroe County area and was upset about a pending Friend of the Court hearing, authorities said. Stone was formally arraigned Monday (Jan. 4) in Otsego County on one charge of making terrorist threats.
Man arrested for online domestic terror threat targeting Monroe County Sheriff’s Office
Read full article: Man arrested for online domestic terror threat targeting Monroe County Sheriff’s OfficeMONROE COUNTY, Mich. – A domestic terror threat posted on social media targeting the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is being investigated. On Saturday, Jan. 2 the MCSO was notified about the social media post. In the online post a man threatened to harm the law enforcement agency and blow up its building if the MCSO did not send someone to arrest him by Jan. 13. Later the man threatened to kill anyone who attempted to arrest him for any reason and noted that his post should be considered a terrorist threat. The man was identified as a 37-year-old from Gaylord with ties to the Monroe County area.
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.
Monroe County hit-and-run, armed robbery suspect arrested after police pursuit into Toledo
Read full article: Monroe County hit-and-run, armed robbery suspect arrested after police pursuit into ToledoTOLEDO – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a string of crimes after a two-state police pursuit Saturday night. Just after 5 p.m., a Monroe County Sheriff’s deputy in Lambertville, just north of Toledo, was informed by a citizen of a damaged black Impala parked at a Rite Aid Pharmacy located near the intersection of Secor and Sterns roads. Deputies pursued the suspect southbound into Toledo, where they turned the pursuit over to the Toledo Police Department, who took the man into custody. He is currently lodged at the Lucas County Jail, pending extradition to Michigan for face charges of armed robbery, felonious assault and more. Anyone with further information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Monroe County Sheriffs Office Detective Bureau at 734-240-7530.
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.
51-year-old Taylor resident missing after boat capsizes in Lake Erie
Read full article: 51-year-old Taylor resident missing after boat capsizes in Lake ErieMONROE CHARTER TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A 51-year-old Taylor resident went missing Sunday after a boat capsized in Lake Erie, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said. During the search a 28-year-old Monroe resident was rescued and taken to ProMedica Hospital of Monroe to be treated for non-life threatening injuries. Officials say the boat was found upside down about a mile off shore tangled in a fishing net. It is unknown whether the Taylor resident was wearing a life jacket at the time the boat flipped over. The United States Coast Guard is still searching for the Taylor resident.