MACOMB COUNTY NEWS
Judge allows former Macomb County wrestling ref to attend middle school graduation despite felony charges
Read full article: Judge allows former Macomb County wrestling ref to attend middle school graduation despite felony chargesA Macomb County Circuit Court judge has granted a former high school wrestling referee and coach permission to attend a middle school graduation ceremony, despite a pending felony criminal case against him.
Community steps up to host prom for Clintondale seniors after gun threat canceled high school event
Read full article: Community steps up to host prom for Clintondale seniors after gun threat canceled high school eventCommunity members, alumni, and local businesses are stepping in to give Clintondale High School seniors a prom-like sendoff after the school’s prom was canceled due to a gun threat last week, about an hour before it was set to begin.
Clintondale High School prom won’t be rescheduled, district announces refunds
Read full article: Clintondale High School prom won’t be rescheduled, district announces refundsClintondale Community Schools will refund all purchased prom tickets after determining it cannot reschedule the event while an investigation into a potential safety threat remains active.
A Michigan scout saves his mom from choking, now she can watch him graduate
Read full article: A Michigan scout saves his mom from choking, now she can watch him graduateAndrew Yakubesan used his boy scout training to save his mother’s life when she began choking during dinner, now he graduates in a few days.
Mount Clemens woman sentenced to 60 days in jail, 5 years probation in child porn case
Read full article: Mount Clemens woman sentenced to 60 days in jail, 5 years probation in child porn caseJasmine Ellise Rix, 29, of Mt. Clemens, faced multiple charges of aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material and using a computer to commit a crime.
6 months after a Macomb County crash killed a 5-year-old, her father is charged with OWI
Read full article: 6 months after a Macomb County crash killed a 5-year-old, her father is charged with OWIA 31-year-old Lapeer man is facing multiple felony charges after a head-on crash on Thanksgiving killed a 5-year-old girl and seriously injured three other people in Macomb County.
They were taking a routine break. Then Warren hospital workers found themselves facing gunman
Read full article: They were taking a routine break. Then Warren hospital workers found themselves facing gunmanA group of Warren hospital workers went to take a routine break, and they found themselves facing a gunman, sources told Local 4.
Officials warn of dangerous heat conditions for pets left outdoors in Eastpointe
Read full article: Officials warn of dangerous heat conditions for pets left outdoors in EastpointeAs summer approaches and temperatures rise, Eastpointe Animal Control officers say they’re being inundated with calls about dogs left outdoors for long periods in the heat.
Clintondale High School to refund prom tickets as threat investigation continues
Read full article: Clintondale High School to refund prom tickets as threat investigation continuesClintondale Community Schools said it will refund all purchased prom tickets as an investigation into a potential safety threat that led to the event’s cancellation remains ongoing.
Court rules Roseville murder suspect DeAndre Booker fit for trial in death of Ashley Elkins
Read full article: Court rules Roseville murder suspect DeAndre Booker fit for trial in death of Ashley ElkinsDeAndre Booker, 33, of Roseville, who was accused in the killing of his former girlfriend, Ashley Elkins, has been found competent to stand trial, clearing the way for proceedings to move forward in a case that includes charges of first-degree murder.
Trash pickup delays continue across Metro Detroit as Priority Waste issues an apology
Read full article: Trash pickup delays continue across Metro Detroit as Priority Waste issues an apologyComplaints about missed and delayed trash pickups tied to Priority Waste continue to mount across Metro Detroit, leaving some neighborhoods with trash sitting curbside for days and prompting a new apology from the company.
Clintondale High School graduation to proceed Friday with enhanced security after prom cancellation
Read full article: Clintondale High School graduation to proceed Friday with enhanced security after prom cancellationGraduation ceremonies at Clintondale High School will proceed as scheduled on Friday, with enhanced security measures in place, school officials announced, days after the district canceled prom due to a potential safety threat involving a possible firearm.
How a Macomb County arson case turned into a child sex abuse investigation
Read full article: How a Macomb County arson case turned into a child sex abuse investigationA Macomb County arson investigation has led to a string of new sexual abuse charges after child pornography was reportedly found on the suspect’s cellphone.
OWI charges filed in Macomb County head-on crash that killed 5-year-old girl on Thanksgiving
Read full article: OWI charges filed in Macomb County head-on crash that killed 5-year-old girl on ThanksgivingA 31-year-old Lapeer man is facing multiple felony charges after a head-on crash on Thanksgiving killed a 5-year-old girl and seriously injured three other people in Macomb County.
Macomb County seniors blindsided as prom is canceled over planned school attack tip
Read full article: Macomb County seniors blindsided as prom is canceled over planned school attack tipWhat was supposed to be one of the most memorable nights ended before it began for Clintondale High School seniors.
Macomb County man arraigned on 20 counts involving child sexual abuse activity
Read full article: Macomb County man arraigned on 20 counts involving child sexual abuse activityRobert Fitz Sr., 48, of Harrison Township, has been arraigned on 20 felony charges involving child sexually abusive material and computer-related crimes.
Macomb County high school cancels prom last minute after tip about possible gun threat
Read full article: Macomb County high school cancels prom last minute after tip about possible gun threatA Macomb County high school canceled its prom Tuesday evening after school officials received information about a potential safety threat involving a possible firearm, district leaders said.
Jury selection begins in trial of former Warren officer charged in fatal high-speed crash
Read full article: Jury selection begins in trial of former Warren officer charged in fatal high-speed crashJury selection began Tuesday in the trial of former Warren police officer James Burke, who is charged with manslaughter in a high-speed crash that killed two men nearly two years ago.
Metro Detroit residents frustrated by missed trash pickups as Priority Waste faces scrutiny
Read full article: Metro Detroit residents frustrated by missed trash pickups as Priority Waste faces scrutinyCommunities across Metro Detroit say problems with delayed and missed trash pickup keep happening, and many of those complaints center on Priority Waste.
Bodycam video shows Warren Judge John Chmura’s arrest after an alleged drunk driving crash with SMART bus
Read full article: Bodycam video shows Warren Judge John Chmura’s arrest after an alleged drunk driving crash with SMART busPolice body-camera video released in connection with the drunken-driving case against a Warren judge shows his arrest after officers say he rear-ended a SMART bus, and a breathalyzer test showed his blood-alcohol content was twice the legal limit.
Macomb County Sheriff’s Office releases new details in fatal police shooting of 15-year-old boy
Read full article: Macomb County Sheriff’s Office releases new details in fatal police shooting of 15-year-old boyThe Macomb County Sheriff’s Office has released new details in the police shooting death of a 15-year-old boy in Fraser.
4 teens headed to trial in Warren home firebombing, shooting tied to dating feud
Read full article: 4 teens headed to trial in Warren home firebombing, shooting tied to dating feudSeveral teenagers are headed to trial on attempted murder charges in an attack on a Warren home reportedly sparked by a dating feud.
Sterling Heights, other cities taking steps to minimize crypto kiosk fraud
Read full article: Sterling Heights, other cities taking steps to minimize crypto kiosk fraudCrypto kiosk fraud cost Sterling Heights residents more than $600,000 in 2025. A local ordinance is working — but city leaders say the problem won’t stop at the city limits.
Police say he used woman as his ‘personal ATM.’ Now Macomb County man faces another charge
Read full article: Police say he used woman as his ‘personal ATM.’ Now Macomb County man faces another chargePolice say a Macomb County man was using a woman as his “personal ATM,” and now, he’s facing another charge.
‘Just shoot me,’ neighbors say they heard before Fraser officer shot, killed 15-year-old
Read full article: ‘Just shoot me,’ neighbors say they heard before Fraser officer shot, killed 15-year-oldA 15-year-old boy was shot and killed by Fraser police during a response to a reported domestic dispute Saturday, according to the Fraser Department of Public Safety.
‘Sleeping in the lobby’: Seniors in Clinton Township apartment say elevator outages have lasted months
Read full article: ‘Sleeping in the lobby’: Seniors in Clinton Township apartment say elevator outages have lasted monthsSeniors inside a Clinton Township apartment building say they’ve been without fully working elevators for months. Some say they’ve been stuck downstairs, even sleeping in the lobby, because they can’t make it back up to their units.
Mount Clemens man charged after allegedly assaulting teenagers, hiding stolen loaded handgun
Read full article: Mount Clemens man charged after allegedly assaulting teenagers, hiding stolen loaded handgunA Mount Clemens man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities said he assaulted two teenagers, resisted arrest, and concealed a stolen loaded handgun inside a home.
Macomb County man charged with multiple criminal sexual conduct counts involving juvenile victim
Read full article: Macomb County man charged with multiple criminal sexual conduct counts involving juvenile victimA 70-year-old Harrison Township man has been charged with multiple counts of criminal sexual conduct involving a juvenile victim.
Chesterfield Township police release body cam of Eminem’s ex-wife Kim Mathers after DUI crash, arrest
Read full article: Chesterfield Township police release body cam of Eminem’s ex-wife Kim Mathers after DUI crash, arrestBody camera footage released by Chesterfield Township police captured the moments following a car crash and the field sobriety tests that led to the arrest of Kimberly Anne Mathers on suspicion of drunken driving.