Police & Courts

Published November 24, 2020

Police investigate shooting outside Roseville apartments

ROSEVILLE — The Roseville Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place at the Macomb Manor Apartments Nov. 18.

Police observe possible uptick in gun-related crimes

Published November 20, 2020

Troy Times

Troy police observe possible uptick in gun-related crimes

TROY — A recent rash of gun-related crimes in Troy is likely not a trend, police say, but they are still urging vigilance during the holiday shopping season.

Published November 20, 2020

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Coronavirus surge limits local courts functions

MACOMB COUNTY — On Nov. 18, Macomb County Circuit Court announced it will revert back to phase one of the state court administrative office return-to-full-capacity plan.

Published November 20, 2020

Woodward Talk

Ferndale resident allegedly records women undressing

FERNDALE — A Ferndale resident has been arrested and charged with allegedly recording five people undressing in a restroom.

Published November 20, 2020

Woodward Talk

Man waving pepper spray device at police brings traffic to halt

BERKLEY — Berkley police arrested a Southfield man after he allegedly pulled a pepper spray gun on an officer.

Published November 19, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Three seriously injured in Shelby Township ATV crash

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township police are investigating a serious collision that involved three people on an all-terrain vehicle crashing into a home.

Man convicted in 52-year-old murder arrested in Michigan

Published November 18, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Man convicted in 52-year-old murder arrested in Michigan

ST. CLAIR SHORES — A man caught in St. Clair Shores allegedly stealing hydrocodone pills from a local CVS Pharmacy in January has been discovered to be wanted for escaping a prison sentence for first-degree murder stemming from his actions during the Pittsburgh Riots of 1968.

Police, fire departments face hiring hurdles

Published November 18, 2020

West Bloomfield Beacon

West Bloomfield police, fire departments face hiring hurdles

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Despite an unpredictable, rollercoaster year of events, the West Bloomfield police and fire departments each recently had postings for open positions, with the township seeking police officers and firefighters/paramedics.

Published November 18, 2020

Madison - Park News

Teen girl wards off suspected sexual predator with stun gun

HAZEL PARK — A man stands accused of trying to rape a Hazel Park teen near Hazel Park High School, but the girl allegedly thwarted her assailant by deploying a Taser stun gun.

Published November 17, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby Township police searching for missing teen

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Police Department is looking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing teen who was last seen in the Shelby Township/Romeo area.

Published November 17, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Woman wounded by gunfire outside Roseville Walmart

ROSEVILLE — Roseville police are investigating a shooting that occurred Nov. 16 in the parking lot of the Walmart located at 28804 Gratiot Ave., at 12 Mile Road.

A new theory from the Oakland County chief medical examiner is that Priscilla Slater, who died in June while in the custody of the Harper Woods Department of Public Safety, might have died as a result of alcohol withdrawal.

Published November 17, 2020

Advertiser Times

Expert theorizes alternative cause of death in Priscilla Slater case

HARPER WOODS — The Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating a new theory in the cause of death of Priscilla Slater, a 38-year-old Harper Woods woman who died while in the custody of the Harper Woods Department of Public Safety.

Published November 17, 2020

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Man charged in animal cruelty case

MOUNT CLEMENS — On Nov. 5, Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to Rathbone Street in Mount Clemens for an animal cruelty complaint.

Published November 10, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Clawson’s inaugural citizens police academy wraps up

CLAWSON — The Clawson Police Department, following the footsteps of several other local police departments, held a citizens police academy that officially concluded Oct. 29.

Michigan Supreme Court chief justice commends Operation Drive

Published November 10, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Michigan Supreme Court chief justice commends Operation Drive

ROYAL OAK — On Oct. 29, Chief Justice Bridget M. McCormack, of the Michigan Supreme Court, sat in remotely for the virtual docket review session of the 44th District Court’s Operative Drive program.

Police reveal info on mall gunfire suspects

Published November 10, 2020

Troy Times

Troy police reveal info on Somerset gunfire suspects

TROY — Troy police have released new information about two men they recently arrested following reports of parking lot gunfire Oct. 25 near Somerset Collection’s south building, located near the intersection of Big Beaver Road and Coolidge Highway.

Published November 10, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Coronavirus concerns cited in adjournment of ex-Macomb prosecutor’s plea hearing

MACOMB COUNTY — A plea hearing for ex-Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith has been pushed back due to COVID-19 concerns.

Published November 10, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Protest in Shelby Township ends in multiple arrests

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A protest in Shelby Township in late October ended in a number of protesters being arrested after police said the protest began to get out of control.

Published November 10, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby police search for Champagne shoplifter

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Police Department is searching for a man who allegedly has stolen Champagne from a local store on multiple occasions.

Published November 10, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby police tentatively ID driver of pickup in hit-and-run crash with parked vehicle

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A pickup truck that was caught on surveillance video smashing into the back of another vehicle that had been parked on a residential street and then fleeing, according to police, has been located, and the driver has been tentatively identified.