GROSSE POINTES — People enjoying outdoor activities and backyard barbecues aren’t the only ones who love summer. For crooks, the warm weather spells a prime time to steal valuables.

NOVI — A crash on Novi Road on Wednesday morning resulted in the death of a 54-year-old Waterford woman.

NOVI — A Rochester Hills man was sentenced in Oakland County Circuit Court June 14 for attempting to have sex with a minor, following the actions of the Indianapolis-based nonprofit, Predator Catchers.

ROYAL OAK — A suspect in multiple larcenies from automobiles in the southern part of Royal Oak was formally arraigned June 24.

FARMINGTON HILLS — In 2021, the Farmington Hills Police Department equipped all of its patrol vehicles with sensory bags in an effort to help officers communicate with individuals with autism spectrum disorder.

WARREN — Seven people are facing charges after the Warren Police Department said that an investigation uncovered counterfeit goods being sold at a local trade center.

WARREN — A Warren police officer has been placed on leave after an investigation found that the department’s excessive use of force policy was violated.

ROCHESTER HILLS — Detectives from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office are investigating after a mother and her daughter were found dead inside a Rochester Hills residence June 27.

FRASER — The Fraser Department of Public Safety is investigating a shooting on July 4 that left one man dead.

ROSEVILLE — A motion hearing for a man who continues to refuse to appear in court was adjourned for a second time June 30.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — As of July 1, there’s a new chief in town.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A member of the Shelby Township Police Department’s K-9 unit recently celebrated his birthday after many years of being with the department.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Police are investigating after 16 motorbikes were reportedly stolen from a home in Bloomfield Township.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — A violent crash shattered an otherwise bustling and pleasant Saturday morning on Mack Avenue in Grosse Pointe Farms.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland County is home to more inland lakes and registered boats than anywhere else in the state. To ensure residents’ safety this summer, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is piloting a program to increase marine safety patrols on Oakland County lakes.

FERNDALE — A Canton woman is in stable condition after being struck by a vehicle in Ferndale.

EASTPOINTE — More than five months after Zion Foster’s disappearance, her mother still doesn’t have the answers to her questions about what happened.

ROYAL OAK — A furry new face is on patrol at Royal Oak Beaumont Hospital.

WARREN — For murdering two adults and a child, a man was sentenced to life in prison in front of a courtroom filled with his victims’ friends and family members, many of them wearing T-shirts proclaiming that justice had been served.

FRASER — Discussions are ongoing between the Fraser City Council and its Department of Public Safety after council members attempted to add new rules directing detectives and administrative personnel to wear the standard department uniforms.