Samantha Sayles

Digital Content Producer

Samantha Sayles is an Oakland University alumna who’s been writing Michigan news since 2022. Before joining the ClickOnDetroit team, she wrote stories for WILX in Lansing and WEYI in Flint.
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According to the Roseville Police Department, the ex-boyfriend of Ashley Elkins, the missing mother of two, has been arrested. The arrest occurred on Wednesday (Jan. 8) evening, when a family spokesperson said substantial evidence suggested that she was killed.
2 hours ago

Ashley Elkins case: Officials provide update on DNA search, charging plans

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Officials provided some major updates Thursday in the case of Ashley Elkins, including the search for DNA and their charging plans.

He was flying out of Reagan National Airport hours before crash
7 hours ago

What Oakland County sheriff said after flying out of DC hours before plane, helicopter collision

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Multiple deaths have been reported after an American Airlines jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided with an Army helicopter carrying three while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, according to the Associated Press.

A boat works the scene in the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
8 hours ago

What we know: Multiple deaths reported in passenger jet, Army helicopter collision near DC

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Multiple fatalities are reported after an American Airlines jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided with an Army helicopter carrying three while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, a person familiar with the matter told the Associated Press.

FILE - This combo of undated file images provided by Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center, left, and Jackson County Sheriff's Office, show, from left, Paul Bellar, Joseph Morrison and Pete Musico. The three men accused of supporting a plot to kidnap Michigans governor were convicted of all charges Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022, a triumph for state prosecutors after months of mixed results in the main case in federal court. (Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center and Jackson County Sheriff's Office via AP, File)
2 days ago

Judge denies motions for new trial, resentencing from 3 convicted in Whitmer kidnapping plot

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A judge denied motions for a new trial, resentencing and reconsideration from three men convicted of multiple felonies in connection with the plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer in 2020.