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Prosecutors urge judge to keep Michigan school shooter's guilty plea and sentence in place
Read full article: Prosecutors urge judge to keep Michigan school shooter's guilty plea and sentence in placeProsecutors are urging a judge to reject a Michigan school shooter’s request to withdraw his guilty plea in the deaths of four students in 2021.
DTE Energy investing $100M into 3 new electric substations in Metro Detroit to reduce power outages
Read full article: DTE Energy investing $100M into 3 new electric substations in Metro Detroit to reduce power outagesDTE Energy announced that $100 million is being invested into three new electric substations in Metro Detroit as the company works to reduce the frequency and duration of power outages.
Teen killed, 4 other people injured in Southfield Freeway rollover crash
Read full article: Teen killed, 4 other people injured in Southfield Freeway rollover crashA 19-year-old girl from Pontiac was killed and four other people were injured in a rollover crash on the Southfield Freeway, according to police.
Oakland County woman facing charges after 29 dogs, 8 cats rescued from home
Read full article: Oakland County woman facing charges after 29 dogs, 8 cats rescued from homeA Pontiac woman has been charged following an animal cruelty and unregistered shelter investigation in September, where 37 animals were rescued from her home.
Go 4 It: Mom’s escape from violent partner fuels support for HAVEN
Read full article: Go 4 It: Mom’s escape from violent partner fuels support for HAVENDeodge Hill is a mom of four, a certified physician’s assistant and a successful woman from Belleville who was almost killed after she got back into the dating world.
Hamtramck school bus driver charged in crash that killed 3-year-old girl
Read full article: Hamtramck school bus driver charged in crash that killed 3-year-old girlProsecutor Kym Worthy has charged Marvin Lee Flentroy, 64, of Pontiac, in connection with a car crash that killed a 3-year-old girl from Hamtramck.
Oakland County doctor accused of numerous sex crimes appearing in court
Read full article: Oakland County doctor accused of numerous sex crimes appearing in courtDr. Oumair Aejaz, an Oakland County doctor, faces 17 new felony charges for the alleged sexual abuse of a 6-year-old child, bringing his total number of charges to at least 27.
Sheriff: Man angry he lost $80 in dice game killed 2 in Pontiac apartment
Read full article: Sheriff: Man angry he lost $80 in dice game killed 2 in Pontiac apartmentA Detroit man police said killed two men in a Pontiac apartment because he was angry he lost $80 in a dice game has been charged with murder, according to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office.
Everything we know: Oakland County doctor facing 17 more felony charges in alleged sexual abuse of child
Read full article: Everything we know: Oakland County doctor facing 17 more felony charges in alleged sexual abuse of childDr. Oumair Aejaz, an Oakland County doctor, faces 17 new felony charges for the alleged sexual abuse of a 6-year-old child, bringing his total number of charges to at least 27.
17 felony charges issued for Oakland County doctor’s alleged sexual abuse of child
Read full article: 17 felony charges issued for Oakland County doctor’s alleged sexual abuse of childDr. Oumair Aejaz, an Oakland County doctor, faces 17 new felony charges for the alleged sexual abuse of a 6-year-old child, bringing his total number of charges to at least 27.
Oakland County man’s sentenced for sexual abuse after son finds child porn on his tablet
Read full article: Oakland County man’s sentenced for sexual abuse after son finds child porn on his tabletPolice executed a search warrant and found physical and digital files that depicted years of sexual abuse of three children.
Man allegedly shoots, kills 2 men in Pontiac apartment after losing dice game
Read full article: Man allegedly shoots, kills 2 men in Pontiac apartment after losing dice gameA Detroit man was arrested Tuesday night—12 hours after he allegedly shot and killed two men in a Pontiac apartment over a dice game.
Free minor car repairs available for drivers at ‘Pull-over Prevention’ clinic in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Free minor car repairs available for drivers at ‘Pull-over Prevention’ clinic in Metro DetroitMembers of the public who need minor car repairs are invited to attend a Pull-over Prevention clinic in Pontiac on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024.
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.
Man charged after stabbing neighbor to death, assaulting wife and daughter in Pontiac
Read full article: Man charged after stabbing neighbor to death, assaulting wife and daughter in PontiacAccording to the prosecutor, Timothy Legard, 50, fatally stabbed his neighbor Wednesday morning and sexually assaulted the man’s wife and young daughter.
Prosecutor: Oakland County man kills neighbor, sexually assaults victim’s wife, daughter
Read full article: Prosecutor: Oakland County man kills neighbor, sexually assaults victim’s wife, daughterHe's accused of stabbing his neighbor to death, entering the home as the man’s wife and daughter were getting ready for school and sexually assaulting them both.
Oakland County doctor charged in ‘horrific’ sexual abuse case
Read full article: Oakland County doctor charged in ‘horrific’ sexual abuse case“The victimization is so broad and the perversion so great that we’re still trying to wrap our arms around it,” Bouchard said. “We have some very sick people in the world.”
19-year-old man ejected, killed in Oakland County when car hits pole, fire hydrant, tree
Read full article: 19-year-old man ejected, killed in Oakland County when car hits pole, fire hydrant, treeA 19-year-old man was ejected and killed in Oakland County when his car struck a pole, a fire hydrant, and a tree.
Michigan company hit with $6.5M fine for asphalt industry bid rigging
Read full article: Michigan company hit with $6.5M fine for asphalt industry bid riggingPontiac-based Asphalt Specialists LLC was sentenced to pay a criminal fine of $6.5 million for its role in conspiracies rig bids for asphalt paving services contracts in Michigan.
Pro-Trump lawyer removed from Dominion case after leaking documents to cast doubt on 2020 election
Read full article: Pro-Trump lawyer removed from Dominion case after leaking documents to cast doubt on 2020 electionA lawyer facing felony charges in Michigan of improperly accessing voting equipment following the 2020 presidential election has been disqualified from representing a prominent funder of election conspiracy theorists who Dominion Voting Systems are suing.
Detroit man who drowned after saving coworker posthumously honored with sheriff’s citizen citation
Read full article: Detroit man who drowned after saving coworker posthumously honored with sheriff’s citizen citationMarsalis Quintin Carter, 20, of Detroit, was posthumously honored by Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard for his courageous actions after he jumped into a lake to save a coworker from drowning.
Fireworks light up the skies across the US as Americans endure searing heat to celebrate July Fourth
Read full article: Fireworks light up the skies across the US as Americans endure searing heat to celebrate July FourthMillions of Americans are celebrating the Fourth of July despite heat warnings, a projected record number of travelers and so many beachgoers that officials had to close some parks to latecomers.
2nd driver charged with murder in Warren police chase that ended with fatal crash
Read full article: 2nd driver charged with murder in Warren police chase that ended with fatal crashTwo men from Pontiac have been arrested and charged with murder after a police chase ended in a crash that killed a mother in Warren.
Man sentenced in murder of Lyft driver who was shot in head from back seat in Oakland County
Read full article: Man sentenced in murder of Lyft driver who was shot in head from back seat in Oakland CountyA man has been sentenced in the murder of a Lyft driver who was shot in the back of the head in Oakland County by a passenger riding in the back seat of her car, officials said.
Sheriff says 2 of 9 people wounded in Michigan shooting at splash pad remain in critical condition
Read full article: Sheriff says 2 of 9 people wounded in Michigan shooting at splash pad remain in critical conditionA Michigan sheriff says two of the nine people wounded in a weekend shooting at a splash pad remain hospitalized in critical condition.
Morning 4: Oxford shooter’s attorneys claim his sentence is ‘invalid,’ should be changed -- and other news
Read full article: Morning 4: Oxford shooter’s attorneys claim his sentence is ‘invalid,’ should be changed -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Parents of 13-year-old killed in Walled Lake hit-and-run frustrated with sentencing
Read full article: Parents of 13-year-old killed in Walled Lake hit-and-run frustrated with sentencingMore than a year after a horrific crash killed a 13-year-old girl in Walled Lake, part of the case has been closed -- but not the way the family had hoped.
Nonprofit organization hosts charity comedy show to benefit Metro Detroit youth
Read full article: Nonprofit organization hosts charity comedy show to benefit Metro Detroit youthDetroit-bred nonprofit Youth Are Bigger Than Life is hosting an exclusive charity comedy show to support Metro Detroit's youth.
Recently paroled Pontiac man arrested in connection with stabbing death at Dallas bus station
Read full article: Recently paroled Pontiac man arrested in connection with stabbing death at Dallas bus stationJuan Ramirez Jr., 31, from Pontiac, was recently paroled but was wanted in connection with the stabbing death of another man who was arrested at a bus station in Dallas, Texas.
Accomplice in Walled Lake hit-and-run that killed 13-year-old pleads ‘no contest’
Read full article: Accomplice in Walled Lake hit-and-run that killed 13-year-old pleads ‘no contest’Authorities said the vehicle was driving at nearly 100 mph when it ran a red light and struck a family returning from skating practice.
Prosecutors recommend at least 10 years in prison for parents of Michigan school shooter
Read full article: Prosecutors recommend at least 10 years in prison for parents of Michigan school shooterProsecutors in Michigan are recommending at least 10 years in prison for two parents who are the first in the U.S. to be held criminally responsible for a school shooting.
‘On the Clock’ tour brings NFL draft excitement to young fans in Pontiac
Read full article: ‘On the Clock’ tour brings NFL draft excitement to young fans in PontiacDespite their small stature, the young ones who flocked to the NFL draft "On the Clock Tour" at Pontiac High School lived out their football dreams in a unique setting.
Oxford parents express frustration over proffer letters of dean, counselor during school board meeting
Read full article: Oxford parents express frustration over proffer letters of dean, counselor during school board meetingOakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald released internal agreements between her office and Nick Ejack, the former Oxford High School Dean of Students, and Shawn Hopkins, an Oxford High School Counselor.
Pro-Trump attorney in Michigan released from jail after posting bail on outstanding warrant
Read full article: Pro-Trump attorney in Michigan released from jail after posting bail on outstanding warrantPro-Trump attorney Stefanie Lambert has been released from jail in Michigan after turning herself in and posting $10,000 bond to resolve an outstanding warrant.
Oxford counselor, admin have proffer agreements with prosecutors: What that means
Read full article: Oxford counselor, admin have proffer agreements with prosecutors: What that meansProsecutors released internal documents that show agreements reached with two Oxford High School staff who aren't facing charges.
Oakland County prosecutor releases proffer agreements with Oxford High School staff members
Read full article: Oakland County prosecutor releases proffer agreements with Oxford High School staff membersThe Oakland County Prosecutor's Office is releasing internal documents that show the proffer agreements her office entered into with Oxford High School Dean of Students Nick Ejack and school counselor Shawn Hopkins.
Oakland County sheriff’s deputy faces lawsuit for shooting, killing man in Pontiac
Read full article: Oakland County sheriff’s deputy faces lawsuit for shooting, killing man in PontiacA man was shot and killed by an Oakland County Sheriff's Deputy after a struggle and a car crash in Pontiac back in August 2023.
Shooter, accomplice charged in Oakland County sink-spitting murder, cops say
Read full article: Shooter, accomplice charged in Oakland County sink-spitting murder, cops sayThe shooter and an accomplice have been charged in an Oakland County murder that stemmed from someone spitting in a sink, officials said.
Teen charged with homicide of Pontiac man known for exposing alleged sexual predators
Read full article: Teen charged with homicide of Pontiac man known for exposing alleged sexual predatorsA teen has been charged with the homicide of a Pontiac man who was known to use social media to pose as an underage girl to catch sexual predators.
Wayne State University hosts thrilling evening in inaugural ‘Big Time Boxing USA’ series
Read full article: Wayne State University hosts thrilling evening in inaugural ‘Big Time Boxing USA’ seriesWayne State University hosted its first professional boxing venue Tuesday night for Salita Promotions' inaugural "Big Time Boxing USA" series, which featured high-action fights from start to finish.
Free smoke detectors available for residents of Pontiac, Waterford Township, and Lake Angelus
Read full article: Free smoke detectors available for residents of Pontiac, Waterford Township, and Lake AngelusThe city of Pontiac is working with the Waterford Regional Fire Department to offer free smoke detectors to residents.
Morning 4: Jury in trial of Oxford shooter’s mother said this key evidence led to a conviction -- and other news
Read full article: Morning 4: Jury in trial of Oxford shooter’s mother said this key evidence led to a conviction -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.