A juvenile driver crashed their car into a Macomb Township restaurant Tuesday evening, injuring an employee.

Police are looking into what caused a car to crash straight into a restaurant in Macomb Township.

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A 21-year-old in Macomb County is accused of following and shooting at a car with three children inside.

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According to authorities, Justin Bedford was being investigated for his suspected involvement in a drug ring.

The Macomb Township clerk gave Local 4 a behind-the-scenes look at the changes she’s made since taking office eight years ago.

The child remains in critical condition at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak.

A child was rushed to a hospital in critical condition after a Macomb Township crash.

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Three children have been injured while trying to sit on moving cars, or “car surf,” in Macomb County, and three young drivers are in trouble for what happened.

The Sheriff’s Enforcement Team (SET), in a joint operation with the United States Customs and Border Protection, Sterling Heights Police Department, and FBI-Macomb, conducted a series of search warrants at two locations, one in Macomb Township and another in Shelby Township.

Two Macomb County men have been arrested after they fell for adults pretending to be children on dating websites and arranged to meet with those fake kids for sex, officials said.

A Macomb County man found out he had won a $390,000 lottery prize in the middle of the night.

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Police are searching for a man who threw a sealed bag of baby rabbits out of a car window in Macomb County, causing one of them to die.

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She was charged with operating while intoxicated and possession of controlled substances.

A person in disguise went on a shopping spree using a credit card cloned from a Macomb Township senior citizen living miles away.

Authorities said the driver of a southbound Ford ignored a red light and T-boned a westbound Jeep.

A 73-year-old pedestrian has died after a driver hit her in Shelby Township.

The Macomb Township Professional Firefighters Local 5023 rescued a driver from a sinking car.

A family dog, Keeva, was also rescued from the home.

A 41-year-old man was charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of a 79-year-old Shelby Township woman.

A 79-year-old woman was found murdered inside of her home in Shelby Township.

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A family from Macomb Township is searching for a nurse who helped save the life of a man at a Green Lantern Pizza shop in Clinton Township.

Skunks with rabies have been confirmed in multiple locations around Macomb County, and residents are being warned to keep an eye out.

The boil water advisories for five cities and townships sparked by a water main break in Macomb County have been lifted after a second round of quality tests came back clear.

A boil water advisory in effect for multiple Macomb County communities could be lifted Thursday if test results show the water is safe to drink.

Several Macomb County communities were under a Boil Water Advisory on Wednesday, a day after a major water main break was identified in Macomb Township.

Parts of Macomb County are under a boil water advisory because of a broken main that caused water pressure to drop.

A water main break was causing low pressure for residents in parts of Macomb County early Tuesday morning.

A water pump issue triggered by a water main break was causing low pressure for residents across northern Macomb County early Tuesday morning.

A woman was killed over the weekend when she crashed into an artistic obelisk in the median where a road splits into a boulevard in Southfield, police said.

When Macomb Township resident Jerry Parent passed by in front of a small cemetery more than a decade ago off 24 Mile Road, he realized that the landscaping just wasn't cutting it.

There's a watery mess right now in Macomb Township. A few homes in one neighborhood are concerned every time it rains because it creates huge problems when it does.

A pedestrian was killed over the weekend when he was struck by a car in Macomb Township and then hit by another car while lying in the road, police said.

A police impersonator whose scheme was foiled when he “pulled over” an off-duty officer in Oakland County has been sentenced to one year in jail.

Terrifying moments for a toddler and her parents were the worst 24 hours of their lives after the little girl was found unresponsive in a pool. But help arrived just in time.

Deputies and firefighters rescued an unresponsive toddler who fell in the family's swimming pool in Macomb Township.

Communities of Southeast Michigan, north of 8 Mile Road, were under a frost advisory from Thursday night through early Friday morning. Some places saw lows dip to the lower 30s.

Two women arguing about their dogs in Macomb County led to felony charges after one of them ran inside and grabbed a gun, police said.

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Michigan firefighters to walk from Macomb Township to Grand Rapids to spread cancer awareness.

An 18-year-old was caught impersonating an officer after attempting to make a traffic stop with an Oakland County off-duty police officer.

Local 4 went behind the home to see the roof that caught fire. It could collapse, and no one can go back inside. There was water and foam damage as well.

An 18-year-old was caught impersonating an officer after attempting to make a traffic stop with an Oakland County off-duty police officer.

Allegedly, Rex Phelps, 71, initiated a sexual relationship with the 15-year-old girl he taught about airplanes.

A Macomb County Correctional Facility Officer has been charged with bringing contraband into a prison.

Two drivers were killed Monday in a head-on crash involving a van and a pickup truck in Macomb County.

The new Meijer grocery stores will be in Lake Orion and Macomb Township and will open on Jan. 26 at 6 a.m.

The owner of a fence company in Macomb County took money from three customers before she ghosted them without ever starting the jobs, prosecutors said.

A Home Depot thief from Iowa had a trail of stolen items falling out of his coat as he fled police officers in the Macomb County store’s parking lot, according to authorities.

A Macomb Township man pleaded no contest after shooting three young Cooper’s hawks out of a tree because a utility company refused to cut it down, according to the DNR.

A Detroit-area man faces probation and $4,500 in reimbursement to the state after three young hawks were fatally shot amid a dispute with a tree removal company.

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A Metro Detroit company is lending a helping hand to victims of Hurricane Ian down in Florida.

Chris Lajoie spent eight months in the hospital after having COVID, and now a 32-year-old Metro Detroit man could really use some help. He’s still struggling to move, and his house just isn’t equipped for his needs.

A Macomb Township man who was on a boat with 17 family members and friends drowned over the weekend after he jumped into the water in Anchor Bay, officials said.

Macomb County deputies are investigating after a woman and a girl were found dead inside a home.

Police are investigating after a welfare check led to the discovery of two bodies inside a Macomb Township home.

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Last night at 11, Local 4 reported on the disturbing case of a Southfield man facing charges for sexually assaulting a five-year-old he was hired to babysit.

A Southfield babysitter is facing charges for sexually assaulting a 5-year-old boy he was watching in Macomb County, according to officials.

A man offering up his services as a babysitter on Care.com is in jail Monday night as he is accused of sexually molesting a five-year-old in his care.

Three students are facing threat of terrorism charges after statements were heard about a school shooting and a gun case was found outside a Macomb County middle school, police said.

Macomb Township has voted to withhold funds that would go toward Great Lakes Water Authority arrearages and put the money in escrow.

A Macomb County family is afraid a road construction project will force them out of their home, which has stood in its spot for 120 years.

Officials have released a list of current and upcoming traffic projects in Macomb County.

There are a lot of plow trucks still out clearing residential streets throughout Metro Detroit. But what do you do if you’re not sure when or if plow trucks may reach your neighborhood?

To you, this might look like a simple construction site seen in the video above, workers and their vehicles and equipment sitting out unsupervised on a chilly, sunny afternoon.

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A man involved in a bicycle crash is lucky to be alive after a nurse who took a wrong turn found him.

Four schools within the Chippewa Valley Schools district have been placed on a temporary external lockdown after a Snapchat threat was discovered, officials said.

A pickup truck driver is in critical condition after colliding with a snowplow in Macomb Township, officials said.

Four contractors working in a new subdivision heard someone honking for help on Monday.

In August one local couple said a man barged into their home and took a bird. Now investigators say there’s a whole lot more to this story.

In August one local couple said a man barged into their home and took a bird. Now investigators say there’s a whole lot more to this story.

Plans are moving forward to build a new Meijer grocery store in Macomb Township, but not everyone is ecstatic with the news.

Thomas Dilger, 19, knows much about cameras and photography, being an avid collector. He purchased an Argus C3 camera -- built in Ann Arbor -- with film still inside for $20.

Taylor Girard was drafted 1st overall by the Connecticut Whale in the 2021 NWHL draft.

Federal agents put a stop to a multimillion dollar drug ring allegedly ran by a Macomb County doctor.

A 20-year-old man was killed Thursday morning when his motorcycle struck the side of an SUV turning left in front of him in Macomb Township, officials said.

The Macomb County Sheriff’s Office has lifted a shelter-in-place recommendation for residents of Monarch Drive near 22 Mile Road in Macomb Township following a gas line break in the area.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A man’s body was found Tuesday morning outside the Ascension St. John Hospital Health Center at 23 Mile and Romeo Plank roads in Macomb Township. The Macomb County Sheriff’s Office said this death is “suspicious in nature.”No other information is available at this time.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Students at Dakota High School are working to help each other with mental health issues at their level. They’re trying to make a difference before their time in high school comes to a close. Their first step is addressing the stigma. Watch the full story above. More: Return To School stories

Here we are tracking just how much snow is on the ground in Metro Detroit on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021. A bit further north -- in St. Clair County -- we’re seeing reports of more than 13 inches of snow -- 13.1 inches in Columbus, 11.5 inches in Lakeport, 5. 8 inches in Yale, 15.5 inches in Marysville and 12 inches in Peck (Sanilac County). In Genesee County, 9.5 inches in Flint and 8.2 inches in Grand Blanc. Forecast: Several inches of snow on the ground, more on the wayAdWeather resources:

MACOMB TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A Macomb Township man has been arrested and charged after an investigation uncovered child sexually abusive material, according to the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office. Officials said a two-count warrant was issued for 42-year-old Michael Snay on aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material and using computers to commit a crime, both of which are felonies. The sheriff’s office Macomb Area Computer Enforcement (MACE) team led the investigation, which began with a tip from the Michigan State Police Internet Crimes Against Children unit. MACE received information that someone was posting sexually abusive images on the internet. Officials said a search warrant was conducted on Feb. 9 at Snay’s home, where laptops, electronic storage devices, pornographic magazines and child erotic stories were found.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting during NFL football practice, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 in Tampa, Fla. (Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers via AP)Tampa Bay Buccaneer cornerback and Macomb Township native Sean Murphy-Bunting is one win away from a Super Bowl championship because he always bet on himself. Sean Murphy-Bunting met with new head coach John Bonemego, who offered him a gray shirt on the spot. When he has his mind set on something, he works hard at it,” said Kim Murphy-Bunting. Kim Murphy-Bunting will be in the stand as always, as his biggest fan.

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Former Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith‘s long-held political sway quickly diminished in 2019 when Michigan State Police troopers raided his office and home for records. Nearly two years later, Smith admitted in a virtual hearing Wednesday to stealing over $74,000 from his campaign fund through two different fraud schemes, officials said. Read: Former Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith pleads guilty to obstruction of justice, faces prison timeFederal investigators claim Smith brought employees into a back stairwell inside the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office and worked to steer the investigation away from him. I accept my punishment”“Some may view Smith’s conviction as a reason to lack confidence in our elected officials or our prosecutors. Smith’s case is that kind of case.

MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. – Former Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith is facing a federal prison sentence after he admitted to stealing over $74,000 from his campaign fund through two different fraud schemes, officials said. Smith, 53, of Macomb Township, pleaded guilty Wednesday (Jan. 27) to one count of obstruction of justice. AdAs part of the plea, Smith admitted to stealing over $74,000 from his campaign fund through two different fraud schemes. MORE: Eric Smith accused of turning Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office into criminal enterpriseIn one scheme, Smith lied and said he was using funds to pay rent on office space for his re-election efforts, authorities said. In the second scheme, Smith wrote a check for $20,000 from the campaign fund to an assistant Macomb County prosecutor for “consulting” work, according to authorities.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A Macomb Township man and his 12-year-old daughter were killed in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday in Shelby Township. A 12-year-old boy was injured in the crash. “I can’t imagine what that mom’s going through, I can’t imagine getting that phone call. I can’t imagine losing a husband and child. “The was just sobbing, just sobbing and I walked over to him and gave him a hug,” she said.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A 45-year-old Macomb Township man and his 12-year-old daughter were killed in a crash in the area of 21 Mile Road and Van Dyke in Shelby Township. Shelby Township police and fire departments were dispatched at about 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday to a crash involving two vehicles. Police said one of the vehicles, a Dodge Ram, was engulfed in flames. A preliminary investigation revealed that the Dodge Ram was traveling northbound on Van Dyke, turning left onto 21 Mile Road when a commercial truck was southbound on Van Dyke, traveling through 21 Mile Road. Anyone who was in the area and witnessed the crash is asked to contact Traffic Services Bureau Sgt.

MACOMB TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Since the coronavirus pandemic began, one Metro Detroit neighborhood saw a dramatic rise in speeding vehicles. Drivers have used the Macomb Township neighborhood as a way to cut through, putting children and families at risk. “But this feels like a main road.”Local 4 Defenders set up a radar gun and caught drivers going way over the speed limit in the neighborhood filled with children. Residents said the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office was asked to patrol the area, but all they did was put up a device to track a vehicle’s speed. Since the Defenders began looking into the problem, the Sheriff’s Office reinstated the radar trailer in the subdivision to gather more data from speeders.

MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. – One man in Macomb County is using Facebook Live to promote restaurants amid the coronavirus pandemic. And we all have the responsibility to do whatever it takes in times like this to help each other, especially during Christmastime,” said Tom Sokol. By Day, Sokol is a family man and works in insurance. By night, he hits the streets in Macomb and Shelby townships to highlight small family-owned restaurants struggling with no indoor dining due to Michigan’s COVID-19 restrictions. READ: Michigan restaurants offering new options for last-minute holiday gifts“They’re struggling with overhead.

Favorite subject in school: Mathematical AnalysisHometown: Macomb TownshipFavorite place in hometown: Macomb Recreational CenterFavorite lunch at school: French friesFavorite Artist: Elton JohnRole Model: Martin Luther King, Jr. The fans have voted, and Henry Ford II’s Joey Melaragni is the winner of Favorite Sophomore in Boys Tennis! Despite only beginning to play tennis a year and a half ago, Joey has picked up the game incredibly fast, much of which he credits to his coaches. “If I can compete well, I want to play tennis at Wayne State.”Melaragni has a versatile set of interests that go well past school and athletics. “You never know if a match is truly over.”Congratulations to Joey on winning the Fan Choice Award for Favorite Sophomore in Boys Tennis!

We’re taking a closer look at how Metro Detroit voted for president in the Nov. 3 General Election. Detroit’s election turnout was 49.56% -- 250,138 total votes out of 504,714 registered voters. In Oakland County, Biden won with 56.36% of the vote -- 433,982 total votes for the Democrat. Macomb County was the lone member of the tri-county region to vote red -- 53.28% of the vote was for Trump in Macomb County (264,535 votes). It was the tightest of the three major Metro Detroit counties.

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