According to the FBI, Michiganders lost $80 million in cryptocurrency scams last year.

Scammers may demand money and claim the person they are calling has an outstanding warrant or missed a court appearance.

Two Washtenaw County deputies were taken to the hospital after a crash at Michigan Avenue.

Scammers will ask for money, gift cards or other forms of financial support, then threaten potential victims with arrest and jail time if they receive pushback.

Anyone who sees Daniel Lamar Franklin is urged to not approach him, but to call 911.

The investigation is ongoing but no arrest or suspect information is available, officials said on social media.

Anyone with information should call the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office confidential tip line at 734-973-7711 or Detective Luke at 734-545-4906.

The two attempted to steal items from Falsetta’s Market, at 2200 Pittsfield Blvd, around 2 p.m. then threatened employees when confronted, police said.

The family of a 53-year-old woman is offering a $3,000 reward in hopes someone will come forward with information regarding her death.

Around 8:20 a.m., Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to the scene of the deadly incident in the area of Prospect Road and Park Lane in Superior Township.

New information emerged 40 years later about the life and storied family of Cheryl Coates.

Anyone who has seen Henry Lee Campbell or knows of his whereabouts is asked to contact Washtenaw Metro Dispatch at 734-994-2911

The sheriff’s office believes she was killed between January 1984 and January 1985.

Arrayan Mahamadou left his home on the 8000 block of Nottingham Drive in Superior Charter Township on Saturday, June 16, officials shared.

Marine Safety Division officials note that recent rainfall has led to an increase in water flow resulting in violent rapids in some areas.

Officials provided several updates throughout the week after a Pioneer High School student went missing and was found dead on the Ann Arbor school’s property.

Ann Arbor police and Washtenaw County deputies provided new details about the case of a missing Pioneer High School student who was found dead Monday.

Ann Arbor police have said that there is no threat to the community in an update following the death of a missing teenager at Pioneer High School.

The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office is warning the community of individuals impersonating law enforcement and demanding money.

Dispatchers are responsible for directing 911 emergency calls and non-emergency calls, maintaining records and reports, updating computer systems and providing emergency medical care instructions.

Some of the fires have been started in trashcans or dumpsters, and have resulted in at least five housefires.

Three teenagers have been arrested after they crashed a stolen SUV into an innocent woman’s vehicle in Washtenaw County, leaving her with serious spinal cord injuries, officials said.

A home invasion in Ypsilanti Township led to a lengthy police chase Tuesday that ended in a fiery crash.

An 18-year-old man was killed in an Ypsilanti Township shooting, police said.

An unknown person cut through screens on back sliding doors trying to get into area homes, according to the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office.

The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office is looking for information after a man broke into a home on the 300 block of Cambridge Drive in Dexter, around 15 minutes northwest of Ann Arbor.

Earlier in April, the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office started gathering community input about using the technology to curb crime.

A new crime-fighting tool in Ypsilanti Township has some people concerned about privacy. The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office is presenting a plan to use license plate readers to help fight crime.

The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the attempted home invasion after receiving a call just before 2:30 p.m.

A dog was found dead in a cage and frozen to the ground near Village Grove apartments in Ypsilanti, according to the Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV).

Cruelty investigators are asking the community for tips relating to a dead dog found in a frozen cage in the small field near Share Avenue west of South Harris Road.

With New Year’s Eve parties right around the corner, the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office has shared some tips on how to celebrate safely.

Here are the most-read stories on All About Ann Arbor in 2021.

Officials with the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office are warning residents to be extra vigilant of scam calls this holiday season.

Around 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 15, sheriff’s office deputies responded to a reported shooting on the 1700 block of Smith Street.

Police are actively investigating the incidents, which happed around 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 13 on the 200 block of Riverview Drive in Ann Arbor Township.

An Ypsilanti couple will stand trial for resisting arrest and injuring an officer who was bitten and scratched while he was trying to investigate a shooting, officials said.

An investigation continues into a recent armed robbery at an Ypsilanti store.

On Friday, the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office posted on social media that it has received calls involving law enforcement impersonation scams.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office at 734-971-8400.

A rollover crash shuts down Superior Road between Huron River Drive and Geddes Road in Superior Township for five hours.

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Two teenagers were killed and another was critically injured Monday in a crash in Washtenaw County, police said.

A Dexter woman has been missing since Thursday afternoon.

Orlando Whitfield, the suspected gunman in in two fatal Metro Detroit shootings, was found dead Sunday morning.

A family member of the victim called police after finding the home ransacked, police said. High-end jewelry and the victim’s vehicle were also missing.

The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a home invasion that occurred on the 5900 block of Redstone Ct. in Scio Township.

On Tuesday, the Sheriff’s Office warned community members through a social media post that three Ypsilanti Township residents had been scammed out of $2,000.

A pedestrian is in critical condition after being dragged by a vehicle in an Ypsilanti neighborhood Sunday afternoon.

The incident happened around 3 p.m. on Thursday in the area of Michigan Avenue and Congress Street, police said.

SUPERIOR TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Washtenaw County police are asking Superior Township residents to avoid an active police situation in the area of Meadow Drive and Gale Road, between Cherry Hill and Vreeland roads, on Thursday morning. According to the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office, a gunman has barricaded himself inside a home in the 5600 block of Meadow Drive as of 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning. Officials say the situation began as a domestic altercation between the gunman and his parents. Family members were safely evacuated from the home Wednesday morning, but the gunman refused to come out and remained inside the home. The gunman is still barricaded inside the home.

PITTSFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – On Monday, the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office announced it is now vaccinating incarcerated individuals at Washtenaw County Jail against the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Due to their close quarters, those within the jail are susceptible to outbreaks and have the potential to become “community spreaders”, officials said. In a statement, Washtenaw County Sheriff Jerry Clayton highlighted steps WCSO and its partners have taken during the pandemic to reduce the risk of spreading the virus within the jail. Those entering the jail can receive the Johnson and Johnson vaccine. WCSO also has an online tracking COVID-19 data within Washtenaw County Jail.

A person is wanted for questioning by the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office regarding a homicide in Ypsilanti Township. YPSILANTI TOWNSHIP, Mich. – The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the homicide of a young man that happened Saturday. Henry Peoples Ross, 32, was found by deputies after being shot in the driver’s seat of a vehicle, according to the WCSO. His body was found by deputies who were responding to a single vehicle crash in the northwest corner of the Ranches of Rosebrook apartment complex near Russell Boulevard in Ypsilanti Township. The person pictured above is wanted for questioning in connection with the case.

WASHTENAW COUNTY, Mich. – Washtenaw County is looking to fill three new positions in the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office and Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office. “As a Board, we are committed to supporting efforts to increase the fairness and effectiveness of the criminal justice system in Washtenaw County,” said Sue Shink, Chair of the Board of Commissioners and Commissioner for District 2, in a release. “The Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will build on the racial equity work already being done by the county,” said Washtenaw County Sheriff Jerry Clayton in a release. Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion / Deflection ProsecutorWithin the Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office, this role will oversee all cases that have been diverted through the LEADD program, track program participant progress and ensure participant needs are addressed. Program CoordinatorWorking in the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office, the program coordinator is responsible for daily operations of the LEADD program, including coordinating with community partners to design, implement, and sustain program activities.

SCIO TOWNSHIP, Mich. – The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office is investigating recent home invasions in Scio Township. The suspect forced their way into residences and stole “high value” jewelry but fled once alarms were triggered, the Sheriff’s Office said in a release. Witnesses to the home invasions described a cream-colored sedan leaving the area. No further information was released at this time. Community members with information should contact the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office by calling 734-994-2911.

SUPERIOR TOWNSHIP, Mich. – The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of 41-year-old Luis Rivera-Estrada in Superior Township. Deputies said that at about 8 a.m. on Feb. 19, authorities were dispatched to a vehicle on fire near Clark and LeForge roads. Rivera-Estrada was found dead inside after first responders were able to extinguish the fire. No further information was released at this time. Anyone with information related to the incident or on Rivera-Estrada’s whereabouts 72 hours prior to being found is asked to contact Detective Mike Babycz at babyczm@washtenaw.org or 734-260-9602.

SUPERIOR TOWNSHIP, Mich. – The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a missing 16-year-old girl. According to authorities, Shelbee Nicole Sanders was last seen just before 3 p.m. Thursday leaving her Superior Township home, located near the intersection of Ridge and Mott roadsShelbee Nicole Sanders Details Age 16-years-old Height 5 feet, 4 inches Weight 120 pounds Clothing Last seen wearing a white hooded sweatshirt, black leggings, gray shoes and possibly a teal winter jacketPolice said she has a history of running away and has many friends in Plymouth. Anyone who has seen Shelbee Nicole Sanders or knows of her whereabouts is asked to contact the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office at 734-973-7711. More: Missing in Michigan

YPSILANTI, Mich. – A 26-year-old man recently reported a suspicious Washtenaw County based traffic stop involving a possible police impersonator. On Thursday, Feb. 11 at around 7:30 p.m. the Ypsilanti man called police to report the traffic stop he was involved in. According to the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office, the vehicle that pulled him over had red and blue lights. The Ypsilanti man then drove off since he knew the interaction was suspicious. AdAnyone with information is asked to call the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office at 734-973-7711.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office is reminding football fans and community members of the dangers of drunk driving. With the Super Bowl happening on Sunday, the Sheriff’s Office has released tips for staying safe before, during and after the big game on Friday. Remind guests to have a designated driver before the event and to pace themselves, eat food and drink water. Related: Officials plead: Don’t let Super Bowl become superspreaderAdCommunity members that spot drivers under the influence of substances should call 9-1-1, according to the Sheriff’s Office. The WCSO release notes that in 2019, 10,142 people were killed in drunk driving crashes.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office announced that it has forgiven $509,888 of outstanding debt incurred by 31,614 individuals while at Washtenaw County Jail. The decision, made by Sheriff Jerry Clayton and supported by the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners, affects community members incarcerated between January 1, 2013, to December 31, 2020. “Our decision to eliminate this debt reflects our understanding of the stress and financial burden of incarceration,” said Clayton through a release. AdThe sum of $509,888 was identified after a review of the jail debt owed since 2013. In 2019, it increased the amount of money an indigent incarcerated individual was allowed from $3 per week to $5 per week and expanded what items that money could buy.

YPSILANTI TOWNSHIP, Mich. – The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office is reminding community members to lock all doors and windows after responding to a call on Saturday about an armed home invasion on the 2300 block of Lakeview Avenue. When deputies responded to the call around 2:50 a.m., they were told that two armed suspects entered the residence through an unlocked door and window, police said. No additional information about the suspects has been released at this time. The Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to share information regarding the incident by contacting Detective Boivin at boivint@washtenaw.org or Deputy Erbes at erbesj@washtenaw.org. Tips and leads can also be called into the WCSO Central Dispatch Non-Emergency line at 734-994-2911.

SALEM TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office is reminding the public to check credentials of contractors who arrive on their property without being requested after homeowners in Salem Township were duped by men claiming to work for a tree removal company. Around 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call from homeowners on the 5800 block of Gotfredson Road after they realized they had been robbed while distracted. The first suspect used the name Ernesto and is described as a small man who spoke with a Spanish accent. Deputies were then dispatched to the scene, but the suspects had already fled the area,” reads a release from the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office. Calls can also be made to the Sheriff’s Office Central Dispatch Non-Emergency line at 734-994-2911.

The Juneteenth March for Change drew hundreds to the Diag on the University of Michigan's downtown Ann Arbor campus. We’re taking a look at the most-read stories on All About Ann Arbor this year, minus COVID-19 related coverage (because we’re making another list for that). Driver killed, passenger extracted after car vaults from ditch into Ann Arbor WalgreensFrom December: On Dec. 24, an 82-year-old Ann Arbor man was killed when the car he was driving “vaulted” from a ditch into a Walgreens in Ann Arbor. The man was killed and an injured passenger, a 77-year-old Ann Arbor woman who was “significantly pinned” in the vehicle was extracted after 45 minutes. Ann Arbor police on scene of barricaded gunman situation at apartment complexFrom February: On Friday, Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to multiple reports of shots being fired in the Hidden Valley Club Apartments in Ann Arbor.

BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP, Mich. – While serving a search warrant Saturday, the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office located the body of a man wanted in connection with a Christmas Eve road rage shooting. ORIGINAL STORY: Washtenaw County deputies search for suspect in road rage shootingAccording to authorities, the road rage incident happened neat the intersection of Alber and Textile roads in Lodi Township at about 9:45 a.m. Deputies said the suspect fired gunshots, hitting the victim’s vehicle multiple times. The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office said they were able to identify a potential suspect through tips provided to authorities. Police said the deputies spent several hours attempting to make contact to serve a search warrant Saturday before discovering the 51-year-old man’s body inside the home. Anyone with information is asked to contact Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office at 734-973-7711.

SCIO TOWNSHIP, Mich. – The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office is searching for 32-year-old Amanda Marie Debruycker, who was last seen on Sunday. According to an endangered missing person alert, Debruycker has a disability and left a group home at 4344 Eyrie Dr. at approximately 6:30 a.m.She is described as 5 feet tall, 200 pounds and has brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing pink and white pajamas with a floral pattern. Authorities suspect she may be in Detroit near Gratiot Ave. Anyone with information on her whereabouts should call 911 or 734-973-7711.

YPSILANTI TOWNSHIP, Mich. – The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office is looking for 14-year-old Olivia Antonette Jones who was last seen leaving her home at 1215 Share Ave. in Ypsilanti Township on Wednesday. She has brown hair and brown eyes and was last seen wearing a red sweatshirt, red sweatpants and a jean jacket. She was last seen entering an unknown white sedan at approximately 2:05 p.m. If you have any information about this person's location, please contact 911 or our tip line. Posted by Washtenaw Sheriff on Friday, December 4, 2020Anyone with information about her whereabouts is asked to call 911 or 734-973-7711.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) is attempting to identify three people who vandalized the 22nd Circuit Court building in downtown Ann Arbor around 9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7. The vandals appear to be two white men and one white woman, according to a post on the WCSO Facebook page. One of the men has waist-length dreadlocks. ✉ Like what you’re reading? Sign up for our email newsletter here!

YSPILANTI, Mich. – The collision on eastbound I-94 in Ypsilanti has been cleared, authorities said. Drivers are being asked to avoid the area of eastbound I-94 near Huron Street due to a traffic incident. The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office announced at 3:52 p.m. Saturday that all lanes are closed due to a traffic incident that occurred in the area. After the incident was cleared, the highway reopened at about 8:45 p.m.Stay with Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit as we share updates on this developing story. More: Local News

YPSILANTI TOWNSHIP, Mich. – The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a multiple-vehicle crash involving four cars and a semi truck on Wednesday afternoon. According to authorities, at about 1:30 p.m. the traffic crash occurred at the intersection of Rawsonville and Textile roads in Ypsilanti Township. Officials say individuals involved sustained serious injuries, though the full extent of the injuries has not been released. So far no deaths have been reported in connection with this crash. The intersection was initially closed for further investigation and has since reopened.

WASHTENAW COUNTY, Mich. – The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office is warning area residents to stay vigilant when it comes to online safety. On Tuesday, the sheriff’s office released a statement alerting residents to two instances of ‘swatting’ that are under investigation. The WCSO statement highlights two recent swatting incidents within Washtenaw County on Aug. 31 and Sept. 6. Police said that while residents should make sure to maintain their online privacy, gamers should take extra precautions in order to not be victims of swatting. Find the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office statement here.

WASHTENAW COUNTY, Mich. – The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office revealed how it plans to enforce Michigan Gov. Whitmer’s new orderWhitmer issued an executive order Friday that reiterates Michigan residents are required to wear face coverings whenever they are at an indoor public space. Any business that is open to the public must refuse entry or service to people who won’t wear a face covering, with limited exceptions. Washtenaw County enforcementOn Tuesday, the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office laid out its plan for enforcing the new mask rules. RELATED: How Wayne County Sheriff’s Office plans to enforce new mask rules“Our goal will be to gain compliance through education, offer a mask if available and, in rare circumstances, cite if absolutely necessary,” Clayton said.

YPSILANTI, Mich. The Washtenaw County Sheriffs Office Community Advisory Board for Law Enforcement is requesting public input relating to a May incident in the Apple Ridge neighborhood of Ypsilanti. On May 26, ShaTeina Grady El and her husband Daniyal Grady El were arrested by Washtenaw County Sheriffs deputies after allegedly refusing to leave the scene of a shooting. In a YouTube video, CABLE chair Justin Hodge asked community members to share their thoughts and opinions on the incident, which will be relayed to the Washtenaw County Sheriffs Office. CABLE was created to liaise between the Washtenaw County Sheriffs Office and the public. Members of the advisory board gather information on issues regarding the Washtenaw County Sheriffs Office, review policies or procedures and make recommendations on incidents.

CANTON, Mich. – On Wednesday Canton officers arrested a 20-year-old man suspected of breaking into parked vehicles. Police have been investigating the recent increase in thefts from vehicles in the Geddes and Beck roads area after a resident reported suspicious behavior that was captured on home security cameras. The officers searched the area with the assistance of a K-9 team from the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office, which led to the arrest of the man. During the investigation, police officers also located a stolen vehicle parked in the area. The man is currently being held in police custody pending case review by the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday that deputies were searching for a 33-year-old woman who went missing in the area of Whimore Lake Road and Joy Road in Ann Arbor Township. The woman has since been found safe.