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Grandson arrested after grandmother is found dead in backyard of her Ypsilanti Township home
Read full article: Grandson arrested after grandmother is found dead in backyard of her Ypsilanti Township homeThe Washtenaw Metro Dispatch received a call for a welfare check where they discovered a shallow grave in the backyard containing the body of a 73-year-old woman.
Police give all clear after bomb threat made during Motor City Furry Con convention
Read full article: Police give all clear after bomb threat made during Motor City Furry Con conventionConvention attendees evaculated the Ann Arbor Marriot at Eagle Crest after police were alert to a bomb threat around 8 a.m. on Sunday.
Ypsilanti woman charged with murder after stabbing at Pittsfield hotel
Read full article: Ypsilanti woman charged with murder after stabbing at Pittsfield hotelThe 40-year-old woman was arraigned at the 14A District Court after the Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office authorized a charge of open murder.
Pilot in Michigan air show jet crash wasn’t ready to eject, report says
Read full article: Pilot in Michigan air show jet crash wasn’t ready to eject, report saysFederal officials released a report detailing what was happening inside the cockpit just before a jet crashed at the Thunder Over Michigan air show.
Meet the 2 men who helped rescue pilots from fighter jet crash at Michigan air show
Read full article: Meet the 2 men who helped rescue pilots from fighter jet crash at Michigan air showTwo men helped pull a pilot and co-pilot out of a lake after they were forced to eject themselves from a fighter jet due to engine failure during a Michigan air show.
‘It’s a miracle’: Here’s how 2 men helped rescue pilots from fighter jet crash at Michigan air show
Read full article: ‘It’s a miracle’: Here’s how 2 men helped rescue pilots from fighter jet crash at Michigan air showLocal 4 spoke with the two men who helped pull the pilot and his co-pilot out of the lake after they had an emergency ejection from the aircraft due to engine failure.
Officials: Engine failure caused jet to crash at Michigan air show; pilot was injured
Read full article: Officials: Engine failure caused jet to crash at Michigan air show; pilot was injuredThe sudden crashing of a fighter jet that was performing at a Michigan air show Sunday was caused by “engine difficulties,” officials said in a Monday news conference.
Live stream: Authorities give update on jet crash that shocked Michigan air show
Read full article: Live stream: Authorities give update on jet crash that shocked Michigan air showOfficials with the National Transportation Safety Board provided an update Monday on their investigation into the Sunday crashing of a fighter jet that was performing in a Michigan air show.
FAA investigating after jet catches fire, crashes amid Thunder Over Michigan air show
Read full article: FAA investigating after jet catches fire, crashes amid Thunder Over Michigan air showFederal authorities are investigating the sudden crashing of a vintage fighter jet that was performing Sunday at an air show in Wayne County.
Air show jet crashes into golf course, lands outside Wayne County apartment building
Read full article: Air show jet crashes into golf course, lands outside Wayne County apartment buildingA fighter jet performing in the Thunder Over Michigan air show crashed unexpectedly on Sunday, landing in the parking lot of an apartment building and hitting several unoccupied cars.
Gunman barricaded inside Ypsilanti Township home after stabbing 44-year-old to death, police say
Read full article: Gunman barricaded inside Ypsilanti Township home after stabbing 44-year-old to death, police sayA gunman is barricaded inside an Ypsilanti Township apartment after stabbing a 44-year-old to death, officials said.
Teen that killed 2, badly hurt 2 others in Ypsilanti Township quadruple shooting has been arrested
Read full article: Teen that killed 2, badly hurt 2 others in Ypsilanti Township quadruple shooting has been arrestedOfficials say that Tamar Louis Lorenzo Young, 19, who officials believed to be involved in the quadruple shooting in Ypsilanti Township that left two succumbing to their injuries and two others badly hurt, has been arrested.
US Marshals search for teen after 2 killed, 2 badly hurt in Washtenaw County shooting
Read full article: US Marshals search for teen after 2 killed, 2 badly hurt in Washtenaw County shootingUnited States Marshals are searching for a teenager connected to the Washtenaw County shooting that left two people dead and two others seriously injured.
Man in ski mask accidentally shoots himself while running from cops in Washtenaw County
Read full article: Man in ski mask accidentally shoots himself while running from cops in Washtenaw CountyA 20-year-old man who was seen holding a gun and wearing a ski mask near a Washtenaw County school accidentally shot himself while running away from deputies.
5th person arrested after local Facebook celebrity killed during live stream in Ypsilanti Township
Read full article: 5th person arrested after local Facebook celebrity killed during live stream in Ypsilanti TownshipA fifth person has been arrested in connection with the murder of a local Facebook celebrity who was shot and killed in Ypsilanti Township after an argument with commenters during a live stream.
‘I couldn’t get out on my own’: Ypsilanti Township man honored for saving neighbor from burning home
Read full article: ‘I couldn’t get out on my own’: Ypsilanti Township man honored for saving neighbor from burning homeA Ypsilanti Township man was honored at a meeting Tuesday night for saving his neighbor from a burning home.
Bus stop safety leaves some in high-traffic areas, lower visibility in Ypsilanti Township
Read full article: Bus stop safety leaves some in high-traffic areas, lower visibility in Ypsilanti TownshipBus stop safety in Ypsilanti Township has left some people in high-traffic areas and lower visibility. New bus routes at Lincoln Consolidated Schools have parents concerned for their children’s safety.
3 arrested, innocent woman badly hurt after fiery crash involving thieves Washtenaw County
Read full article: 3 arrested, innocent woman badly hurt after fiery crash involving thieves Washtenaw CountyThree 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.
2 in custody, 1 on loose after break-in, SUV theft, fiery crash in Washtenaw County
Read full article: 2 in custody, 1 on loose after break-in, SUV theft, fiery crash in Washtenaw CountyTwo people are in custody and one person is still on the loose after a break-in and vehicle theft sparked a police chase that ended in a fiery crash in Washtenaw County, officials said.
2 women, 1 man arrested after local Facebook celebrity killed during live stream in Ypsilanti Twp.
Read full article: 2 women, 1 man arrested after local Facebook celebrity killed during live stream in Ypsilanti Twp.Two women and a man have been arrested in connection with the murder of a local Facebook celebrity who was shot and killed in Ypsilanti Township after an argument with commenters during a live stream.
Ypsilanti Township home invasion leads to lengthy police chase ending with fiery crash, officials say
Read full article: Ypsilanti Township home invasion leads to lengthy police chase ending with fiery crash, officials sayA home invasion in Ypsilanti Township led to a lengthy police chase Tuesday that ended in a fiery crash.
Ypsilanti man shot, killed while streaming live on Facebook, something he was known for doing
Read full article: Ypsilanti man shot, killed while streaming live on Facebook, something he was known for doingA deadly shooting captured on Facebook Live has left Ypsilanti Township residents stunned. The victim had become somewhat of a local celebrity because of those live feeds.
Man shot and killed on Facebook Live in Ypsilanti Township
Read full article: Man shot and killed on Facebook Live in Ypsilanti TownshipA deadly shooting captured on Facebook Live has left the Ypsilanti Township stunned. The victim had become somewhat of a local celebrity because of those live feeds.
Man has been barricaded in Ypsilanti for 12 hours after shooting at girlfriend because she moved out
Read full article: Man has been barricaded in Ypsilanti for 12 hours after shooting at girlfriend because she moved outA man has been barricaded inside an Ypsilanti Township apartment for 12 hours after he fired shots at his girlfriend because she was moving out, officials said.
Driver killed, passenger hurt when car briefly goes into ditch, rolls over in Ypsilanti
Read full article: Driver killed, passenger hurt when car briefly goes into ditch, rolls over in YpsilantiA driver was killed and a passenger was injured Monday in Ypsilanti Township when the car they were in went into a ditch, swerved back on the road, and then rolled over, police said.
Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office seeks feedback on proposed Ypsilanti license plate readers
Read full article: Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office seeks feedback on proposed Ypsilanti license plate readersEarlier in April, the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office started gathering community input about using the technology to curb crime.
License Plate Readers could be used to curb crime in Ypsilanti Township
Read full article: License Plate Readers could be used to curb crime in Ypsilanti TownshipA 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.
Biden admin reveals 60 finalists for $1B in economic grants
Read full article: Biden admin reveals 60 finalists for $1B in economic grantsCommerce Secretary Gina Raimondo is announcing 60 finalists for $1 billion in economic development grants tied to the Biden administration’s coronavirus relief package.
Felony charge against Ypsilanti Township crematorium owner dismissed by judge
Read full article: Felony charge against Ypsilanti Township crematorium owner dismissed by judgeA judge threw out the state’s case against the owner of a crematory in Ypsilanti Township who was charged with improperly disposing of bodies.
Police: 43-year-old man injured in Ypsilanti Township shooting; 1 in custody
Read full article: Police: 43-year-old man injured in Ypsilanti Township shooting; 1 in custodyA 43-year-old man was shot early Thursday morning in Ypsilanti Township, and police took another man into custody, officials said.
Real life Rosie the Riveters gather in Ypsilanti Township, reminisce on historic victory of World War II
Read full article: Real life Rosie the Riveters gather in Ypsilanti Township, reminisce on historic victory of World War II“This generation has to remember what we did,” said Ellen Kushnir, Riveter Desoto Chrysler.
79-year-old Ypsilanti Township woman appears in virtual hearing, ordered to reduce number of marijuana plants
Read full article: 79-year-old Ypsilanti Township woman appears in virtual hearing, ordered to reduce number of marijuana plantsA show cause hearing was held for a 79-year-old woman, who says she’s growing multiple marijuana plants for those in pain.
79-year-old woman battles Ypsilanti Township over number of medical marijuana plants caregivers are allowed
Read full article: 79-year-old woman battles Ypsilanti Township over number of medical marijuana plants caregivers are allowedThere is a limit on the number of medical marijuana plants a person can have in their home in Ypsilanti Township.
Residents urged to share environmental concerns through conservation survey
Read full article: Residents urged to share environmental concerns through conservation surveyWashtenaw County residents could win $100 Visa gift cards after telling WCCD about their natural resource or environmental concerns.
Washtenaw County Prosecutor: Defendant accused of shooting 6-year-old in Ypsilanti Township ‘back in custody’
Read full article: Washtenaw County Prosecutor: Defendant accused of shooting 6-year-old in Ypsilanti Township ‘back in custody’Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit announced on Thursday that a defendant accused of shooting a 6-year-old boy in Ypsilanti Township on Sunday is back in custody.
17-year-old in critical condition after being shot in head at Washtenaw County home
Read full article: 17-year-old in critical condition after being shot in head at Washtenaw County homeDeputies are investigating a shooting involving four teens after one of them, a 17-year-old, was shot in the head, according to officials.
Mother suing Pittsfield Township police over handcuffing her 11-year-old son
Read full article: Mother suing Pittsfield Township police over handcuffing her 11-year-old sonAll the moments after a police chase on April 26 in Ypsilanti Township have become the center of a lawsuit by the family of an 11-year-old boy.
27-year-old motorcyclist killed in crash with SUV in Ypsilanti Township
Read full article: 27-year-old motorcyclist killed in crash with SUV in Ypsilanti TownshipA 27-year-old motorcyclist was killed Monday night when he crashed into an SUV that was turning left in front of him in Ypsilanti Township, police said.
Ann Arbor Summer Festival announces upcoming in-person and digital programming
Read full article: Ann Arbor Summer Festival announces upcoming in-person and digital programmingOn Thursday, Ann Arbor Summer Festival (A2SF) announced new summer programming comprised of concerts, interactive performances and new podcast episodes.
Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office warns residents of recent gift card scams
Read full article: Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office warns residents of recent gift card scamsOn 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.
Pedestrian thrown off pickup after confronting driver about speed in Ypsilanti neighborhood
Read full article: Pedestrian thrown off pickup after confronting driver about speed in Ypsilanti neighborhoodA pedestrian who confronted a driver about speeding through an Ypsilanti Township neighborhood was thrown off the truck when the driver sped away during the exchange, police said.
Icy weather sends industrial production down 2.2% last month
Read full article: Icy weather sends industrial production down 2.2% last monthSevere winter weather pushed industrial production down a sharp 2.2% in February, reflecting a big decline in factory output. The Federal Reserve reported Tuesday that industrial production fell 2.2% in February, reflecting a big decline in output at factories and oil and gas refineries. Industrial production fell 2.2% last month interrupting a string of four positive monthly gains as U.S. factories recovered from the pandemic-induced recession of last spring. Industrial production had been up 1.1% in January and 1% in December. The Fed said that total industrial production in February was 4.2% below the level of February 2002, the month before the pandemic hit with force in the United States.
Man wanted for questioning in Ypsilanti Township homicide of 32-year-old
Read full article: Man wanted for questioning in Ypsilanti Township homicide of 32-year-oldA 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.
Plane makes emergency landing at Willow Run airport due to mechanical issues
Read full article: Plane makes emergency landing at Willow Run airport due to mechanical issuesVAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A small airplane made an emergency landing early Sunday morning at Willow Run Airport. According to authorities, the small aircraft was experiencing mechanical issues and its landing gear did not come down, causing the plane to leave the runway just after midnight. Authorities said the two people onboard were able to exit safely and were unharmed. The investigation into what went wrong is ongoing.
U.S. industrial production climbs 0.9% in January
Read full article: U.S. industrial production climbs 0.9% in JanuaryThe Federal Reserve reported Tuesday, Dec. 15 that the November gain in industrial output followed an even stronger 0.9% increase in October. U.S. industrial production — which includes output factories, mines and utiliites — rose 0.9% last month on top of increases of 1.3% in December, 0.9% in November and 1.1% in October, the Federal Reserve reported Wednesday. Still, industrial production was down 1.8% from January 2020, reflecting lingering economic damage from the coronavirus pandemic. Manufacturing rose 1% even though auto production was held down by a shortage of semiconductors used in vehicles. Utility output dropped 1.2% on declining production of natural gas.
Eastbound I-94 blocked near Rawsonville Road due to crash
Read full article: Eastbound I-94 blocked near Rawsonville Road due to crashYPSILANTI TOWNSHIP, Mich. – All lanes of eastbound I-94 near Rawsonville Road were blocked Thursday morning due to a crash. Drivers were advised to avoid the area and seek and alternative route. Update: Traffic was moving freely by Thursday afternoon.
Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office seeks information on armed home invasion in Ypsilanti
Read full article: Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office seeks information on armed home invasion in YpsilantiYPSILANTI 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.
US industrial production jumps 1.6% in December
Read full article: US industrial production jumps 1.6% in DecemberThe Federal Reserve reported Tuesday, Dec. 15 that the November gain in industrial output followed an even stronger 0.9% increase in October. – U.S. industrial production rose 1.6% in December, a third straight monthly gain, but remains below its pre-pandemic level. Even with those gains, industrial output is still about 3.3% below its level in February before the pandemic hit. Manufacturing increased 0.9%, its eighth straight monthly gain, even as production of motor vehicles and parts declined 1.6%. Mining production rose 1.6%, while utilities' output rose 6.2% as a rebound in December demand followed a 4.2% decline in November due to unseasonably warm weather.
Donuts and hot cocoa bombs are sure to make your sweet tooth smile
Read full article: Donuts and hot cocoa bombs are sure to make your sweet tooth smileThis homegrown business is helping you add some flavor to your hot cocoa. It’s a Good Day Donut Café in Ypsilanti Township offers hot cocoa bombs in a variety of flavors such as salted caramel, snickerdoodle, cookies and cream and more. The hot cocoa bombs are easy to use and eat. You place them in your hot chocolate mixture and pour steaming milk on top then enjoy! The Good Day Donut Café also offers tasty donuts, hot cocoa and fondue kits.
Family still seeking justice as 2012 murder of Eastern Michigan University student remains unsolved
Read full article: Family still seeking justice as 2012 murder of Eastern Michigan University student remains unsolvedYPSILANTI, Mich. – The family of an Eastern Michigan University (EMU) student who was found murdered in her apartment in 2012 are still looking for justice. The family recently want the Ypsilanti Police Department to hand the case over to Michigan State Police. The Niswender family said Christmas is a particularly difficult time for them. “I still feel anger that it’s been eight years and we were told this as a solvable case,” Turnquist said. “Why has it been eight years?”Julia was 23-years-old when the Eastern Michigan University student was found dead in her Ypsilanti apartment on Dec. 11, 2012.
2 young Ypsilanti men killed by same bullet in tragic Thanksgiving shooting
Read full article: 2 young Ypsilanti men killed by same bullet in tragic Thanksgiving shootingYPSILANTI, Mich. – Two Metro Detroit families are mourning after a young Ypsilanti Township man killed himself with a single bullet that also killed his friend on Thanksgiving. Officials say the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a shooting at Aspen Chase Apartments at about 7 p.m. on Nov. 26. “What looks to have happened is one young man, who suffered from a mental health condition, committed suicide,” said Derrick Jackson with the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office. When he pulled the trigger, the bullet went right through his friend and into (his friend). So it was one bullet that killed both young men.”Gabe Scott says he was close to both of the young men -- especially Reed Carter, who police said was the young man trying to help his friend.
Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office seeks missing 14-year-old girl last seen on Dec. 2
Read full article: Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office seeks missing 14-year-old girl last seen on Dec. 2YPSILANTI 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.
Family mourns construction worker hit, killed by driver in Ypsilanti Township
Read full article: Family mourns construction worker hit, killed by driver in Ypsilanti TownshipLANSING, Mich. – The family of a Lansing man who was hit and killed by a suspected drunk driver in Ypsilanti Township gathered on Tuesday to honor him. Twenty-three-year-old Davyon Rose was one of two construction workers killed on Saturday on Interstate 94. The other man killed, Nicholas Andres Sada, was Rose’s longtime friend. Even though he is not here, he will forever be with us.”Police identified the driver as 29-year-old Ryann Musselman, of Belleville. READ: Driver charged in Ypsilanti Township crash that killed 2 construction workersREAD: Alcohol suspected contributing factor in Ypsilanti Township crash that killed construction workers
Driver charged in Ypsilanti Township crash that killed 2 construction workers
Read full article: Driver charged in Ypsilanti Township crash that killed 2 construction workersYPSILANTI TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Charges have been filed against a 29-year-old driver in a crash that killed two construction works in Ypsilanti Township. Ryann Musselman, of Belleville, is charged with two counts of operating while intoxicated causing death. A vehicle driven by Musselman hit both of the workers in the area. The crash happened at about 1:45 a.m. Saturday on Interstate 94 eastbound near Harris Road. ORIGINAL: Alcohol suspected contributing factor in Ypsilanti Township crash that killed construction workers
Driver charged in crash that killed 2 construction workers in Ypsilanti Township
Read full article: Driver charged in crash that killed 2 construction workers in Ypsilanti TownshipDriver charged in crash that killed 2 construction workers in Ypsilanti TownshipIf you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.
Alcohol suspected contributing factor in Ypsilanti Township crash that killed construction workers
Read full article: Alcohol suspected contributing factor in Ypsilanti Township crash that killed construction workersYPSILANTI TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Two construction workers were struck and killed on eastbound I-94 near Harris Road in Ypsilanti Township around 1:45 a.m. today, according to Michigan State Police. A vehicle driven by 29-year-old Belleville resident Ryann Danielle Musselman hit both of the construction workers in the area. Police say the cause of the crash is suspected of being alcohol related. She was arrested and taken to the Washtenaw County Jail for two counts of Operating While Intoxicated. Read more: Washtenaw County headlinesWatchThe Michigan Department of Transportation shared this video recently produced with Gov.
I-94 in Ypsilanti reopens after traffic incident causes closure
Read full article: I-94 in Ypsilanti reopens after traffic incident causes closureYSPILANTI, 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
Police investigate multiple vehicle, semi truck crash in Ypsilanti Township
Read full article: Police investigate multiple vehicle, semi truck crash in Ypsilanti TownshipYPSILANTI 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.
Health officials remind residents that there is still an advisory in effect for harmful algal blooms in Ford Lake
Read full article: Health officials remind residents that there is still an advisory in effect for harmful algal blooms in Ford LakeWASHTENAW COUNTY, Mich. – Health officials are reminding residents and visitors that a public health advisory for harmful algal blooms in Ford Lake in Ypsilanti remains in effect. Do not swallow the lake water. READ: Help Me Hank: Keeping your pets safe from toxic algaeSome algal blooms are made of cyanobacteria that have the ability to produce toxins, causing a harmful algal bloom. A Ford Lake resident notified the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services of a suspected harmful algal bloom earlier this summer. READ: Washtenaw County residents cautioned about potential toxic algal bloom in Ford LakeWhat you need to know
Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office warns residents about online safety after two 'swatting’ incidents under investigation
Read full article: Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office warns residents about online safety after two 'swatting’ incidents under investigationWASHTENAW 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.
Police: 2 arrested after 4 drive-by shootings in Ypsilanti Township neighborhood this week
Read full article: Police: 2 arrested after 4 drive-by shootings in Ypsilanti Township neighborhood this weekYPSILANTI TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Police have arrested two men after an Ypsilanti Township neighborhood was terrorized by four drive-by shootings in the last week. “We all hit the deck and were not messing around with it.”Officials said there were four separate shootings on three different nights. Spokesman Derrick Jackson said the violence stems from an Ypsilanti shooting in July 2019. Police believe the recent shootings are a kind of payback, and the department is sympathetic to the neighborhood’s plight. But there’s still concern the shootings go deeper than those men, so police are still watching closely.
Plane goes off runway at Willow Run Airport, no injuries reported
Read full article: Plane goes off runway at Willow Run Airport, no injuries reportedVAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich. Authorities are investigating after an aircraft went off the runway at Willow Run Airport. It happened at about 2 p.m. Wednesday. No injuries were reported. According to authorities, the pilot of a DC9 aborted during takeoff, but the plane did not crash. No injuries or damages have been reported.
3 men hospitalized after fight breaks out at Ypsilanti Township park
Read full article: 3 men hospitalized after fight breaks out at Ypsilanti Township parkYPSILANTI TOWNSHIP, Mich. Three men were injured during a fight in Ypsilanti Township. The fight happened Tuesday around 12 p.m. at West Willow Park, near I-94 and Wiard Road. Three men have been transported to a hospital. Officials said one man was shot, another was tabbed and a third was struck by a vehicle after someone tried fleeing the scene. All three men are listed in stable condition.
Watch Local 4 News at 4 -- Aug. 11, 2020
Read full article: Watch Local 4 News at 4 -- Aug. 11, 2020Heres whats coming up on Local 4 News at 4:Police investigating after person stabbed, another shot and another hit by carThree men were injured during a fight in Ypsilanti Township. The fight happened Tuesday afternoon at West Willow Park, near I-94 and Wiard Road. Three men have been transported to a hospital.