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Warren motorcyclist dies after suspected drunken driver turns in front of him in Oakland County
Read full article: Warren motorcyclist dies after suspected drunken driver turns in front of him in Oakland CountyA 24-year-old Warren man was killed over the weekend when a suspected drunken driver turned in front of his motorcycle, causing a crash in Oakland County.
Oakland County man on probation fires several shots while hanging out window of SUV, police say
Read full article: Oakland County man on probation fires several shots while hanging out window of SUV, police sayAn Oakland County man was found near a half dozen guns while police investigated him for firing shots at another vehicle as he hung out the window of an SUV, authorities said.
Man arrested after police find him in van with 14-year-old Oakland County girl who ran away from home
Read full article: Man arrested after police find him in van with 14-year-old Oakland County girl who ran away from homeA man is facing charges after police found him in a van with a 14-year-old girl who talked to him on Snapchat and ran away from her home in Oakland County to meet him for the first time.
Man arrested after police find him in van with 14-year-old Oakland County girl who ran way from home
Read full article: Man arrested after police find him in van with 14-year-old Oakland County girl who ran way from homeA man is facing charges after police found him in a van with a 14-year-old girl who talked to him on Snapchat and ran away from her home in Oakland County to meet him for the first time.
Brothers, mom arrested nearly 4 years after bloody murder scene led police to body in Pontiac lake
Read full article: Brothers, mom arrested nearly 4 years after bloody murder scene led police to body in Pontiac lakeA Pontiac man, his brother and his mother have been taken into custody nearly four years after fishermen came across a bloody murder scene that helped police discover the body of a 20-year-old man in a lake.
Pontiac man charged for attacking deputies who blocked traffic due to downed wire, police say
Read full article: Pontiac man charged for attacking deputies who blocked traffic due to downed wire, police sayA Pontiac man has been charged for attacking deputies who were blocking traffic because of a downed power line, officials said.
Sheriff: Man attacked Oakland County deputies who were blocking traffic for downed power line
Read full article: Sheriff: Man attacked Oakland County deputies who were blocking traffic for downed power lineA 27-year-old man is in custody after sheriff’s officials said he attacked two Oakland County sheriff’s deputies.
Three ‘4-Block’ gang members in custody after 7-year-old girl killed in Oakland County
Read full article: Three ‘4-Block’ gang members in custody after 7-year-old girl killed in Oakland CountyThree members of the “4-Block” gang have been taken into custody in connection with the murder of a 7-year-old girl in Oakland County, officials said.
Get Caught Up: Hear from brothers who spent 25 years in prison for wrongful Oakland County murder conviction
Read full article: Get Caught Up: Hear from brothers who spent 25 years in prison for wrongful Oakland County murder convictionTwo brothers who were wrongfully convicted of an Oakland County murder spoke Tuesday, shortly after being released from a quarter-century in prison.
Two ‘4-Block’ gang members charged, 1 wanted in murder of 7-year-old girl in Oakland County
Read full article: Two ‘4-Block’ gang members charged, 1 wanted in murder of 7-year-old girl in Oakland CountyTwo members of the “4-Block” gang have been charged and a third is wanted in connection with the murder of a 7-year-old girl in Oakland County, officials said.
Hear from brothers who spent 25 years in prison for wrongful Oakland County murder conviction
Read full article: Hear from brothers who spent 25 years in prison for wrongful Oakland County murder convictionTwo brothers who were wrongfully convicted of an Oakland County murder spoke Tuesday, shortly after being released from a quarter-century in prison.
Brothers exonerated after 25 years in prison for wrongful Oakland County murder conviction
Read full article: Brothers exonerated after 25 years in prison for wrongful Oakland County murder convictionTwo brothers who were wrongly convicted in an Oakland County murder case have been exonerated after spending the last 25 years in prison.
Pontiac father accused of shaking 3-month-old son for crying
Read full article: Pontiac father accused of shaking 3-month-old son for cryingA Pontiac father is facing a child abuse charge after he told police he shook his 3-month-old son because he became frustrated with the boy’s crying, authorities said.
Pontiac man choked boyfriend of 10 years to death during argument over video game, police say
Read full article: Pontiac man choked boyfriend of 10 years to death during argument over video game, police sayA Pontiac man is accused of choking his boyfriend of 10 years to death during an argument over a video game, according to police.
Pontiac man arrested in death of boyfriend following fight, police say
Read full article: Pontiac man arrested in death of boyfriend following fight, police sayA Pontiac man who called police and told them his boyfriend was “sleeping” on the couch after the couple got into a fight has been arrested in connection with the boyfriend’s death, officials said.
22-year-old Pontiac man dies after neighbors find him unconscious in car with gunshot wound
Read full article: 22-year-old Pontiac man dies after neighbors find him unconscious in car with gunshot woundDeputies are investigating the murder of a 22-year-old Pontiac man who was found by neighbors unconscious inside a car with a gunshot wound, officials said.
Woman killed, another hurt when gunshots fired from car following them in Pontiac
Read full article: Woman killed, another hurt when gunshots fired from car following them in PontiacA woman was killed and another was injured when gunshots were fired from a car that had been following them on the road in Pontiac, according to police.
80-year-old woman has bullet fragments near eyes after being shot inside parked car in Pontiac
Read full article: 80-year-old woman has bullet fragments near eyes after being shot inside parked car in PontiacPolice are investigating after an 80-year-old woman was shot while sitting inside a parked car in a Pontiac neighborhood.
80-year-old woman shot between eyes while sitting inside parked car in Pontiac neighborhood
Read full article: 80-year-old woman shot between eyes while sitting inside parked car in Pontiac neighborhoodAn 80-year-old woman was shot in between her eyes Sunday while sitting inside a parked car in a Pontiac neighborhood, officials said.
Pontiac man accused of trying to kill man who says he was breaking up fight outside bar, police say
Read full article: Pontiac man accused of trying to kill man who says he was breaking up fight outside bar, police sayA Pontiac man has been charged with trying to kill a man who says he was breaking up a fight outside a bar, police said.
Woman plows into newly built Pontiac home while driving in neighborhood; SUV picks her up
Read full article: Woman plows into newly built Pontiac home while driving in neighborhood; SUV picks her upA woman plowed into a newly built Pontiac home while driving in a neighborhood, and then another person picked her up and drove her away from the scene, police said.
Woman shot in leg while using bathroom at Pontiac apartment; bullet came in through wall
Read full article: Woman shot in leg while using bathroom at Pontiac apartment; bullet came in through wallA woman was shot in the leg while using the bathroom at her Pontiac apartment, and police said the bullet came in through the bathroom wall.
Oakland County grandmother demands answers after home is shot up with family inside
Read full article: Oakland County grandmother demands answers after home is shot up with family insideThe homeowner said she was inside her house with her family Thursday night when she heard a loud boom. That boom was someone shooting at her house.
Police investigate Pontiac hit-and-run that left 17-year-old boy in critical condition
Read full article: Police investigate Pontiac hit-and-run that left 17-year-old boy in critical conditionThe investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office at 248-858-4911.
Oakland County Sheriff’s Office seeks witnesses to crash that left 14-year-old in critical condition
Read full article: Oakland County Sheriff’s Office seeks witnesses to crash that left 14-year-old in critical conditionThe investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office at 248-858-4911.
3 wounded after gunfire exchanged in Pontiac
Read full article: 3 wounded after gunfire exchanged in PontiacDeputies were called to the 700 block of Kenilworth Avenue on Saturday (May 29) for the report of four or five people shooting from a SUV, which then collided with a parked vehicle before fleeing the scene, officials said.
Police ID Pontiac woman accused of stabbing sleeping grandfather who let her stay on his couch
Read full article: Police ID Pontiac woman accused of stabbing sleeping grandfather who let her stay on his couchPolice have identified the Pontiac woman who is accused of stabbing her sleeping grandfather in the middle of the night after he let her stay on his couch because she had nowhere to live, authorities said.
Pontiac man stabbed in sleep by granddaughter after letting her stay on his couch
Read full article: Pontiac man stabbed in sleep by granddaughter after letting her stay on his couchA 75-year-old Pontiac man was stabbed in his sleep by his granddaughter after he let her stay on his couch because she had nowhere to live, police said.
Pontiac man shoots ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend, calls her phone during police interview
Read full article: Pontiac man shoots ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend, calls her phone during police interviewPONTIAC, Mich. – A Pontiac man shot his ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend while the two were sitting inside a car, and then called his ex-girlfriend’s cellphone while she was being interviewed by police, according to deputies. A 21-year-old Pontiac woman told police that her ex-boyfriend, a 23-year-old Pontiac resident, had shot her current boyfriend, a 21-year-old Pontiac resident. While deputies were interviewing the 21-year-old woman, her ex-boyfriend called her cellphone and admitted to the shooting while on speakerphone, according to police. Officers spoke with the ex-boyfriend on a family member’s cellphone and persuaded him to come outside without the pistol, according to police. The 21-year-old shooting victim is stable at McLaren Oakland Hospital.
17-year-old charged with homicide after 18-year-old Pontiac man shot
Read full article: 17-year-old charged with homicide after 18-year-old Pontiac man shotPONTIAC, Mich. – A man has been charged after an 18-year-old from Pontiac was shot in the head, police said. The witness and victim met with two men and one woman who had driven to Thorpe Street to complete the transaction. The driver of the vehicle is described as an unknown White man who was wearing a green shirt and had sandy, blond, wavy hair. The front seat passenger is described as an unknown woman with black, curly hair. The back seat passenger was an unknown White man who is possibly 20 years old.
Oakland County Narcotics Enforcement Team investigate home, club and uncover drugs, arctic foxes
Read full article: Oakland County Narcotics Enforcement Team investigate home, club and uncover drugs, arctic foxesPONTIAC, Mich. The Oakland County Narcotic Enforcement Team (NET) launched an investigation into a residence in the 30 block of Dakota Street -- and into an illegal underground rave club, which had been operating at 125 N. Saginaw in Pontiac. Two arctic foxes were also found being held in the backyard and turned over to Oakland County Animal Control. Police said information found at the Dakota Street residence led to them discovering the underground rave club on Saginaw Street. The business was known as the Uptown Music Club, and didnt have a business license to operate either. All three men have a pretrial conference scheduled at 50th District Court at 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 8.
Suspect in custody, 3 killed in quadruple shooting at apartment complex in Pontiac
Read full article: Suspect in custody, 3 killed in quadruple shooting at apartment complex in PontiacPONTIAC, Mich. – Police said four people have been shot in Pontiac at the Spring Lake Village apartment complex. UPDATE: Pontiac man faces 10 felony charges in apartment shooting that killed 3 men, injured 1The apartment complex is located off Auburn Avenue. At least 15 squad cars were on the scene on Wednesday night at 11:30 p.m.Police confirmed that three people were killed in the shooting. The deceased victims have been identified as a 39-year-old man, a 29-year-old man and a 28-year-old man. Officials said that a gunman is in custody after turning himself in to police.
Fight between neighbors leads to triple murder at Pontiac apartment complex
Read full article: Fight between neighbors leads to triple murder at Pontiac apartment complexPONTIAC, Mich. A fight between neighbors ended with three people dead and a fourth seriously injured in Pontiac. UPDATE: Pontiac man faces 10 felony charges in apartment shooting that killed 3 men, injured 1The shooting happened at the Spring Lake Village apartment complex, near Auburn Avenue and Opdyke Road. READ: Ongoing dispute led to quadruple Pontiac shooting that killed 3 men, police sayTwo victims died at the hospital shortly after their arrival, officials said. The three deceased victims have been identified as a 28-year-old man, a 29-year-old man and a 39-year-old man. All of the victims are from Pontiac, officials said.
VIDEO: Police looking for driver in suspected vehicular assault in Pontiac
Read full article: VIDEO: Police looking for driver in suspected vehicular assault in PontiacPONTIAC, Mich. Police are looking for the driver of a vehicle that struck a woman Tuesday night in Pontiac. She was rushed to McLaren Oakland Hospital. The truck -- described as a full-size extended cab pickup truck -- fled westbound on W. Huron Road. Surveillance video of the truck can be seen in the video player above. The victim is listed in critical condition at McLaren Oakland with skull, rib, and leg fractures and may not survive.
Drive-by shooting caught on home surveillance camera in Pontiac
Read full article: Drive-by shooting caught on home surveillance camera in PontiacPONTIAC, Mich. A drive-by shooting in Pontiac was caught on a home surveillance camera. The video shows two vehicles at the intersection of Mechanic Street and Roselawn Street. Two men from a grey vehicle got out and started shooting at a vehicle turning at the intersection. Two men inside were injured from broken glass. Oakland County sheriffs deputies are asking for help identifying the suspects.
Investigation underway after Pontiac man shot twice, robbed
Read full article: Investigation underway after Pontiac man shot twice, robbedPONTIAC, Mich. Deputies were sent to St. Joseph Hospital on Monday after receiving a report of a gunshot victim with wounds in his lower extremities. The victim told officials he was walking in the area of Sanford and Wall Street when a vehicle drove past him and stopped at the intersection. He said a passenger jumped out with a gun and demanded he get on the ground. The victim told officials he refused to get on the ground and was shot twice in the leg by the suspect. The victim said the shooter stole $82 from him before jumping back into the vehicle.
Directed Patrol Units worked to get guns off streets in Pontiac in May and June, made 114 felony arrests
Read full article: Directed Patrol Units worked to get guns off streets in Pontiac in May and June, made 114 felony arrestsPONTIAC, Mich. The Oakland County Sheriffs Office announced that its two Directed Patrol Units based in Pontiac took 28 handguns and four rifles off the citys streets in May and June. Officials said 114 felony arrests were also made between the two teams. The DPU teams target high-crime areas, according to officials. While these teams are small in numbers, the work and effort they put in to target the most violent criminals in the City of Pontiac is to be commended, said Sheriff Michael J. Bouchard. I applaud the Mayor and the Pontiac City Council for making the investment into a second team and clearly, the results speak for themselves.
2 men facing assault with intent to murder charges after 18-year-old Pontiac man shot while playing basketball
Read full article: 2 men facing assault with intent to murder charges after 18-year-old Pontiac man shot while playing basketballPONTIAC, Mich. Two men are facing multiple charges after an 18-year-old Pontiac man was shot while playing basketball in the street. Deputies were called to the 30 block of Bellmore Lane on the initial report of a shooting in the street involving several subjects. While investigating, officials got a call about a shooting victim that arrived at McLaren Oakland Hospital. The victim, an 18-year-old from Pontiac, told deputies that he was playing basketball in the street when he heard gunshots and felt pain to his side. Click here for more crime reportsChargesSergio Alvarez, 18, and Pedro Hernandez, 19, both from Pontiac were taken into custody and charged following the shooting.
Fight at Pontiac gas station leads to woman trying to hit someone with car, fleeing authorities
Read full article: Fight at Pontiac gas station leads to woman trying to hit someone with car, fleeing authoritiesPONTIAC, Mich. – A fight at a Pontiac gas station Sunday night led to a police chase after a woman allegedly tried to hit another woman with her car. Deputies with the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office were called to the Marathon Gas Station in the 500 block of N. Perry Street just after 11 p.m. about a fight. Collins then allegedly rammed the front door of the gas station with her car. She was allegedly driving a silver Kia slowly south on N. Perry Street. Deputies blocked the entrance with their vehicles, but Collins allegedly drove over the grass to get into the parking lot.