MACOMB COUNTY NEWS
Court accepts insanity plea from Lake Orion woman accused of striking nearly a dozen people with her Jeep
Read full article: Court accepts insanity plea from Lake Orion woman accused of striking nearly a dozen people with her JeepPolice say her 6-year-old daughter was in the vehicle with her throughout the incident
What’s replacing Lakeside Mall? A $1 billion neighborhood -- and the funding just fell into place
Read full article: What’s replacing Lakeside Mall? A $1 billion neighborhood -- and the funding just fell into placeNearly two years after Lakeside Mall closed its doors, Sterling Heights is one step closer to redeveloping the 100-acre site into a mixed-use development -- and the funding to make it happen just fell into place.
Warren mom warns parents after 13-year-old son dies from ‘Choking Game’ challenge
Read full article: Warren mom warns parents after 13-year-old son dies from ‘Choking Game’ challengeA Warren family is grieving the loss of a 13-year-old boy they say died after taking part in the so-called “Choking Game” — a dangerous social media challenge that briefly cuts off oxygen to produce a quick high. Now, his mother is speaking out, hoping her son’s story saves another family from the same heartbreak.
He drove 90 mph drunk through a red light. Now he’ll spend decades in a Michigan prison
Read full article: He drove 90 mph drunk through a red light. Now he’ll spend decades in a Michigan prisonA 20-year-old Macomb County man will spend at least 10 years behind bars after being convicted of murder in a deadly drunk driving crash when he was 17.
Stolen truck, ski masks, pursuit: Warren police reveal new details in crash that killed innocent driver
Read full article: Stolen truck, ski masks, pursuit: Warren police reveal new details in crash that killed innocent driverWarren police released dash cam video Wednesday showing a police chase that ended in a deadly crash last week, killing an innocent driver at the intersection of 8 Mile and Schoenherr roads.
Former Macomb County priest convicted of sexually assault will stay in prison, court rules
Read full article: Former Macomb County priest convicted of sexually assault will stay in prison, court rulesThe Michigan Court of Appeals has upheld the sentence of a former Shelby Township priest convicted of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old.
Teen driver charged as adult in Warren police chase that ended in crash, killing innocent driver
Read full article: Teen driver charged as adult in Warren police chase that ended in crash, killing innocent driverA 17-year-old is being charged as an adult, and three other teens are facing charges as juveniles after allegedly leading a police chase in a stolen car that ended in a crash in Warren, killing an innocent driver.
Warren hit-and-run driver sentenced in death of missing boy with autism
Read full article: Warren hit-and-run driver sentenced in death of missing boy with autismA 46-year-old Warren man will spend at least three years behind bars for his alleged role in a hit-and-run that killed a 14-year-old boy with autism.
Men accused of spray-painting swastikas, antisemitic phrases in Sterling Heights plead guilty
Read full article: Men accused of spray-painting swastikas, antisemitic phrases in Sterling Heights plead guiltyTwo men from out of state were charged with allegedly spray-painting swastikas and antisemitic phrases in multiple areas in Sterling Heights.
Man accused of removing serial number from rifle had Oxford shooter’s phrase written on gun, feds say
Read full article: Man accused of removing serial number from rifle had Oxford shooter’s phrase written on gun, feds sayA Macomb County man accused of removing the serial number from his rifle was allegedly infatuated with mass shooters, including the Oxford High School shooter.
Police chase in Warren involving juveniles ends in crash, killing innocent driver
Read full article: Police chase in Warren involving juveniles ends in crash, killing innocent driverAn innocent driver died early Thursday morning after a car fleeing police ran a red light and slammed into another car, driven by a Detroit man who was trying to get home.
‘He’s supposed to be here’: Loved ones gather to remember Detroit man killed in police chase collision
Read full article: ‘He’s supposed to be here’: Loved ones gather to remember Detroit man killed in police chase collisionThe family of 48-year-old Remeious Washington came together Friday evening for a vigil after he was killed in a crash during a Warren police chase early Thursday morning.
Booms, complaints, safety risks: July 4 is approaching, but Sterling Heights wants more say over fireworks
Read full article: Booms, complaints, safety risks: July 4 is approaching, but Sterling Heights wants more say over fireworksIndependence Day is just a couple of weeks away, and while it is generally a time to celebrate America, it also brings many safety hazards and noise, which the city of Sterling Heights is working to address.
‘How young you want him?:’ FBI charges Warren man in child sex abuse video case
Read full article: ‘How young you want him?:’ FBI charges Warren man in child sex abuse video caseA Warren man is charged with receiving and possessing child sexually abusive material after investigators say they found dozens of explicit videos sent to him through a mobile messaging app.
Police called over drunk driver outside Oakland County Planet Fitness, what they found inside the vehicle
Read full article: Police called over drunk driver outside Oakland County Planet Fitness, what they found inside the vehicleA 59-year-old Sterling Heights man was arrested after police responded to a report of a possible drunk driver in the parking lot of a Planet Fitness.
Popular waterfront event venue reopens after devastating fire forced months-long closure in Macomb County
Read full article: Popular waterfront event venue reopens after devastating fire forced months-long closure in Macomb CountyA popular waterfront event venue in Macomb County reopened after an electrical fire earlier this year forced the facility to close for months and undergo extensive repairs.
‘The heartbeat of all of us’: Family mourns man killed in Warren police chase
Read full article: ‘The heartbeat of all of us’: Family mourns man killed in Warren police chaseA Warren police pursuit ended in tragedy early Thursday morning when a fleeing vehicle ran a red light and slammed into an innocent driver who was pulling over for sirens.
Grand Jury indicts Detroit man for crack cocaine allegedly linked to Warren motel overdose deaths
Read full article: Grand Jury indicts Detroit man for crack cocaine allegedly linked to Warren motel overdose deathsA federal grand jury in Detroit has indicted Randolph Abner III, 63, alleging he intentionally possessed with intent to distribute crack cocaine that may have resulted in the death of two people in a Warren motel room.
Sterling Heights launches fireworks safety initiative after 1,240+ calls for service since 2020
Read full article: Sterling Heights launches fireworks safety initiative after 1,240+ calls for service since 2020Sterling Heights is launching a new advocacy effort to give Michigan communities greater authority over fireworks regulations and safety measures.
Out-of-state woman arrested hours after robbing Comerica Bank in Sterling Heights
Read full article: Out-of-state woman arrested hours after robbing Comerica Bank in Sterling HeightsA woman was arrested hours after a bank robbery in Sterling Heights, following a multi-agency investigation that led authorities to recover most of the stolen money.
Detroit teen charged in connection to string of vehicle infotainment thefts in Macomb County
Read full article: Detroit teen charged in connection to string of vehicle infotainment thefts in Macomb CountyThe Sheriff’s Office says its investigating 29 thefts of Ram infotainment systems across the county since April.
Jury clears former Warren officer in high-speed chase that killed 2, families continue legal battle
Read full article: Jury clears former Warren officer in high-speed chase that killed 2, families continue legal battleFormer Warren police officer James Burke was cleared of all charges by a jury on Thursday, including two counts of involuntary manslaughter and related charges stemming from a 2024 high-speed crash that killed two men.
PWHL Detroit signs Macomb County native Taylor Girard to 2-year contract
Read full article: PWHL Detroit signs Macomb County native Taylor Girard to 2-year contractProfessional Women’s Hockey League Detroit has signed Macomb County native forward Taylor Girard to a two-year standard player agreement ahead of the team’s inaugural 2026-27 season.
We spoke to new Priority Waste CEO in a parking lot. Here’s what he said
Read full article: We spoke to new Priority Waste CEO in a parking lot. Here’s what he saidFor months, Priority Waste customers have been reaching out to us with complaints about their trash pickup service. We tracked down the company’s new CEO and spoke to him about the frustrations in a parking lot.
Clintondale High School students attend community prom after threat cancels event
Read full article: Clintondale High School students attend community prom after threat cancels eventClintondale High School students who lost their prom after a threat canceled the official event earlier this month still got their night, thanks to a community-organized celebration in downtown Mount Clemens.
Man found passed out in car with girlfriend’s body in Roseville convicted of her murder
Read full article: Man found passed out in car with girlfriend’s body in Roseville convicted of her murderA 45-year-old man from Sterling Heights has been convicted of first-degree murder in the brutal death of his girlfriend.
Troy police tip leads to arrest of Macomb County man on child sex abuse, CSAM charges
Read full article: Troy police tip leads to arrest of Macomb County man on child sex abuse, CSAM chargesA 45-year-old Macomb County man is facing multiple charges after allegedly sexually assaulting a child and possessing child sexually abusive material.
Clinton Township man accused of stabbing woman to death and stealing her car, phone, keys
Read full article: Clinton Township man accused of stabbing woman to death and stealing her car, phone, keysA Clinton Township man is facing a murder charge in connection with the death of a woman with whom he was allegedly in a relationship.
‘You made me look like an idiot’: New video shows chaotic end in stolen U-Haul chase in Macomb County
Read full article: ‘You made me look like an idiot’: New video shows chaotic end in stolen U-Haul chase in Macomb CountyNew police body camera video obtained by Local 4 shows what deputies say was the chaotic end of a chase involving a stolen U-Haul in Macomb County.
Former Warren police officer James Burke acquitted in fatal 2024 crash that killed best friends
Read full article: Former Warren police officer James Burke acquitted in fatal 2024 crash that killed best friendsA Macomb County jury acquitted former Warren Police officer James Burke of all charges Thursday, clearing him of two counts of involuntary manslaughter and related charges stemming from a 2024 high-speed crash that killed two men.
Former Warren officer found not guilty of manslaughter in high-speed crash that killed 2
Read full article: Former Warren officer found not guilty of manslaughter in high-speed crash that killed 2Former Warren police officer James Burke, who was charged with manslaughter in a high-speed crash that killed two men in 2024, was found not guilty by a jury on all charges.
Jury reaches verdict in trial of ex-Warren officer charged in deadly high-speed crash
Read full article: Jury reaches verdict in trial of ex-Warren officer charged in deadly high-speed crashA jury has reached a verdict 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.
Warren woman bound over after 24 animals seized from ‘deplorable conditions’
Read full article: Warren woman bound over after 24 animals seized from ‘deplorable conditions’A Warren County woman waived her Preliminary Exam on a felony charge related to her alleged care of multiple animals in her home.