Crook Posing As Cop Threatens Arrest In Oakland County Phone Scam
Authorities are investigating cases of crooks impersonating court officers, the IRS, and even a sheriff's deputy.
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Authorities are investigating cases of crooks impersonating court officers, the IRS, and even a sheriff's deputy.
According to police, there were 94 federal cases of human trafficking and 100 state cases of human trafficking in the tri-county area in 2013 and 2014.
One man is wanted for homicide, while the other is wanted for criminal sexual conduct of a minor under the age of 13.
These are also some of the busiest intersections in Oakland County -- more cars, more drivers, more opportunities for accidents.
A metro Detroit judge who sent three siblings to juvenile detention for refusing to meet with their estranged father has removed herself from the case.
Two men have escaped serious injury after the plane they were flying in crashed on a beach near Oakland County International Airport northwest of Detroit.
Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said his department is unfortunately surrendering their M113 armored personnel carrier on Thursday.
Oakland County Animal Control and Pet Adoption Center is the first shelter in Michigan to utilize a new, high-tech tool to help return dogs to their owners.
This year's festival attracted 385,000 visitors, the third largest overall attendance in its history.
While flu season usually starts to peak in December, outbreaks can happen now — so it's not too early to get a flu shot.
Circuit Court Judge Lisa Gorcyca issued a written ruling denying the request from Maya Tsimhoni who claimed the judge showed a clear bias in the case.
Two mosquito pools, a crow and a blood donor have also tested positive for the virus.
When it came time to answer questions, Kid Rock said he would likely give police "the benefit of the doubt" during the trial.
Seniors 62 and older and a caregiver will receive free admission, parking and rides on the Tauber Family Railroad.
Mosquito pools in the county have also tested positive for the virus in recent weeks.
Planes for the event include the Ford Tri-Motor, known as the "Tin Goose," first produced by auto industry pioneer Henry Ford in 1925.
Investigators had previously checked the residences of 414 registered sex offenders in both counties to verify the offenders were living at their reported addresses.
The mothers of two teenaged girls are pleading for help in locating their daughters, who walked away from a juvenile detention center in Oakland County on Monday.
Clenard Gee-Simmons, who was the subject of a nationwide manhunt, is back in custody.
Local authorities are on alert after learning that an AWOL Marine could be headed for Michigan after leaving his base in North Carolina, threatening to kill his estranged wife.
After a few so-so years, business appears to be booming again in Oakland County.
The fake officer was in a silver or champagne-colored Pontiac Bonneville and sped away when the real officers tried to follow him.
A phony cop was spotted Thursday in Oakland County and police want your help tracking down the impostor.
Four potholes, including one measuring 4.3 feet by 13.6 feet, were east of the crash scene in Oakland County's Lyon Township.
Road crews in Oakland County are bringing out more orange barrels.
Zach McKinstry had three hits, including a homer, and scored twice as the Detroit Tigers rallied for a 7-5 win against the Kansas City Royals.
A photographer in California is suing the Detroit Lions, accusing the franchise of posting photos of quarterback Jared Goff without authorization.
After multiple days of testimony, it could still be months before the judge decides whether to move forward.
Less than two weeks after a gunman opened fire at CDC headquarters in Atlanta, the agency is facing additional turmoil.
The man's body was found floating in Pine Lake on the evening of July 29.
Detroit police say a man shot and killed his ex-wife in the basement of Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit Friday morning.
A Michigan couple who were jailed in Mexico over a timeshare agreement dispute is mired in legal action against the resort company.
A Clinton Township teen who pleaded guilty in the 2024 shooting death of Oakland County Sheriff's Deputy Bradley Reckling was sentenced.
A man who was last seen at the Michigan Renaissance Festival grounds in Holly has been found dead, police report.
A Michigan man accused of carrying out a knife attack at a Traverse City Walmart has been found incompetent to stand trial.
The state tracks the conditions of every bridge in the state, and more than 100 of them are in poor condition.
Organizers and participants of the Detroit tradition are celebrating 30 years of vintage cars, hotrods and so much more.
A retired Michigan autoworker got a Facebook message this summer from a stranger: Did you lose your wallet?
Authorities received reports that Ram's V8 bucking mechanical bull was stolen; however, those claims may not have been true.
Many of the downtown roads were closed for some high-octane, and most importantly, legal, drag racing.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
A window at Howell Opera House shattered on Saturday as storms rolled through the area, though the window isn't the only part of the building that needs fixing.
The Oscar-nominated actor famously played arch-villain General Zod in "Superman" and "Superman II."
Spanning across nine communities, the Woodward Dream Cruise is back.
Taylor Swift's upcoming album release and her love of all things orange isn't lost on her fans — or businesses clamoring for a piece of the action.
Zach McKinstry had three hits, including a homer, and scored twice as the Detroit Tigers rallied for a 7-5 win against the Kansas City Royals.
A tour bus with more than 50 passengers lost control and rolled over on the New York State Thruway near Pembroke, killing five people, police said.
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada is dropping 25% tariffs on a long list of U.S. products to ease trade tensions.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has been under pressure from President Trump to lower the central bank's benchmark interest rate.
The FBI confirmed it that it searched former national security adviser John Bolton's house early Friday morning.
Valerie Kelley-Bonner is frustrated by what she says is a lack of awareness and support for those with HIV.
The district said some of its buildings have experienced mold growth, and that air quality testing was conducted.
The lawmakers say those with disabilities could be on their own if these funds don't come through.
The 61-year-old physician allegedly billed the Medicaid program for services that were never provided 23 times in 2024.
Four Michigan men, including two doctors, have been charged in a $7 million illegal opioid distribution conspiracy
Zach McKinstry had three hits, including a homer, and scored twice as the Detroit Tigers rallied for a 7-5 win against the Kansas City Royals.
A photographer in California is suing the Detroit Lions, accusing the franchise of posting photos of quarterback Jared Goff without authorization.
A baseball player at Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has died following an accident in Cincinnati.
Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson says he's not paying much attention to his contract situation.
The Detroit Police Athletic League suspended the organization for one year.
The Great Lakes Water Authority is a utility overseeing water and wastewater for four million residents.
Businesses across the Great Lakes State are concerned about tariffs, inflation and the talent gap.
Amidst massive change sweeping through college athletics as a result of the House vs. NCAA antitrust settlement, University of Michigan Athletic Director Warde Manuel appears on Michigan Matters as an exclusive to talk about its impact and the road ahead.
The roundtable discusses how tariffs are impacting business and consumers alike, as things like spending in casinos in Detroit by Canadian tourists have dropped.
This week, the roundtable discusses the efforts to grow the aerospace industry in Michigan.
The Dundee Community Schools district says cleaning crews have removed most of the mold that was found in multiple school buildings.
Oakland County officials have identified the body of a man who was pulled from a West Bloomfield Township lake in late July.
A man accused of assaulting staff at a Planet Fitness in West Bloomfield, Michigan, has been charged.
The manhunt continues Friday night, hours after police say a man shot and killed his ex-wife at the Henry Ford Hospital.
After 14 years as head golf coach at Detroit Catholic Central, Mike Anderson has set his sights on a new goal: qualifying for the U.S. Senior Amateur.