Police & Courts

On Oct. 31, Jamel Bentley was sentenced to three years of probation, with credit for 541 days he already served in jail. Bentley testified Oct. 16 in the trial of Nicholas Riddle, who was found guilty of second-degree murder.

Published November 5, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Bentley sentenced to three years probation

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — A couple weeks after testifying in a murder trial, a co-defendant was sentenced.

Published November 5, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb Township man arraigned for unarmed robbery

MOUNT CLEMENS – A Macomb Township man found himself back in jail after allegedly robbing a woman.

Published November 4, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Gunshots exchanged outside Roseville home, 1 injured

ROSEVILLE — A 26-year-old Roseville man was treated after an altercation involving guns took place at approximately 3:15 p.m. Nov. 3 outside a home in the 27000 block of Larry Street, which is in the general area of Groesbeck Highway and Martin Road.

Published November 4, 2019

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Bloomfield Township police, fire square off in beard battle

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Did you know that Bloomfield Township strictly enforces grooming rules for its police officers and firefighters? Hair must be off the ears and collar, mustaches must be neatly trimmed, and they can’t even think about sporting a beard or a goatee.

Published November 4, 2019

Warren Weekly

Warren Police Department investigating hazing allegations at De La Salle

WARREN — Hazing allegations that prompted officials at De La Salle Collegiate High School to end the football season on the eve of the state playoffs have resulted in an investigation by the Warren Police Department.

Published November 1, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb Township man charged with killing, torturing dog

A Macomb Township man is facing three charges after a dog was reported missing, with foul play suspected.

Published November 1, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Warthogs donate tactical litters to K-9 teams in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — Having the right equipment on hand to move an injured K-9 or safely lift the dog over a wall or fence matters when seconds count for first responders. Members of the Southern Macomb Warthogs Chapter 44 recently supplemented the gear issued by police departments across the county by adding tactical medical litters for 24 K-9 units.

Published November 1, 2019

Advertiser Times

Harper Woods man wounded in shooting on Halloween morning

HARPER WOODS — The Harper Woods Department of Public Safety is investigating a shooting that took place just after midnight on Halloween.

Published October 31, 2019

Woodward Talk

Arrest made in 2010 Ferndale homicide case

FERNDALE — The Ferndale Police Department has made an arrest in a homicide case that dates back to 2010.

Published October 31, 2019

West Bloomfield Beacon

West Bloomfield schools up security following gun store break-in

WEST BLOOMFIELD —Two suspects are on the run and local schools are amping up their security following a recent theft from a gun store.

Published October 31, 2019

Madison - Park News

Police searching for suspect in fatal hit and run in Madison Heights

MADISON HEIGHTS — At press time, the Madison Heights Police Department was asking the public for any tips leading to the vehicle and driver involved in a hit-and-run that claimed the life of a homeless man.

Benjamin Cobb died Oct. 29 following an attack by a dog in his Hazel Park home.

Published October 31, 2019

Madison - Park News

Boy, 4, killed in dog attack in Hazel Park

HAZEL PARK — A 4-year-old child is dead and his mother is injured following an attack by a dog in Hazel Park.

Published October 30, 2019

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Man pleads guilty to sexual assault charges related to attack at high school track

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — On Oct. 29, a man pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to an attack on a jogger in September 2018.

Nicholas Riddle, of Macomb Township, was found guilty of second-degree murder Oct. 24. Sentencing is set for Dec. 5.

Published October 30, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb Township man found guilty of second-degree murder

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — A verdict was recently reached in a murder trial that lasted just over two weeks.

Published October 30, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Arraignment waived after defendant reveals past prison time

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Information that came as a surprise to some resulted in an arraignment being waived.

Published October 28, 2019

Woodward Talk

Woman hit by vehicle in downtown Ferndale

FERNDALE — A woman was in stable condition after being hit by a vehicle on Woodward Avenue near downtown Ferndale at 7:21 p.m. Oct. 26.

Published October 28, 2019

Farmington Press

High Risk Response Team awarded for domestic violence prevention efforts

FARMINGTON HILLS — Farmington Hills’ High Risk Response Team was recently given the “Commit to the Journey” award for its domestic violence prevention and awareness efforts.

Published October 28, 2019

Farmington Press

Farmington Hills police arrest suspect in arson investigation

FARMINGTON HILLS — A 14-year-old Farmington Hills boy was arrested the evening of Oct. 22 following two fires that occurred over the weekend at Fairmont Park Apartments.

Published October 28, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Supreme Court ruling to push state redistricting efforts back

LANSING — On Oct. 21, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a lower court’s decision to redraw Michigan’s 34 congressional legislative districts that plaintiffs found to be “unconstitutionally cracked or packed.”