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Published July 20, 2018

Dodge muscle cars stolen from dealer lot

WARREN — An investigation remained ongoing at press time July 18 after three sedans with a whole lot of horsepower reportedly vanished from a dealer lot in Warren sometime between late June and early July.

Published July 20, 2018

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Sinkhole averted in Harrison Township

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Officials with the Macomb County Public Works Office said diligent maintenance and monitoring at a small pump station in Harrison Township led to the discovery of a larger problem on the Murdock-Ballard Dra

Published July 19, 2018

West Bloomfield Beacon

Inkster Road closed for emergency repairs ahead of overlay project

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Inkster Road was completely closed to traffic north of 14 Mile Road last week due to an emergency repair. On Tuesday, July 17, the Road Commission for Oakland County closed the southbound lane of Inkster Road to begin repairs. The northbound lane had been closed since June 15 for similar repairs.

Published July 18, 2018

Sterling Heights Sentry

Suspect arrested after woman found dead in Sterling Heights

An apparent family dispute ended a woman’s death at a Sterling Heights apartment complex July 17. Sterling Heights police were alerted via a 911 call about some reported family trouble at around 3:30 p.m.Read More

Published July 18, 2018

Farmington Press

‘Serial burglar’ arraigned in connection with home invasion

FARMINGTON HILLS/PONTIAC — A 37-year-old Ohio resident was arrested around 4 a.m. July 7 in connection with an attempted home invasion in the 2300 block of Mission Lane.

Published July 17, 2018

Rochester Post

Pump malfunction, high demand caused Rochester Hills low water pressure

City officials lifted a five-day boil water advisory July 13 for residents and businesses north of Tienken Road and west of Livernois. A loss of pressure in the water distribution system led to the advisory, said city officials.Read More

Published July 17, 2018

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Sinkhole averted in Harrison Township

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Officials with the Macomb County Public Works Office say diligent maintenance and monitoring at a small pump station in Harrison Township led to the discovery of a larger problem on the Murdock-Ballard Drain.

Published July 16, 2018

Troy Times

New uses considered for Oakland Mall Sears

Liquidation sales at the Oakland Mall Sears store have been planned following Sears Holdings’ announcement that the store will close. The Oakland Mall Sears store is one of the nine Sears stores across the country slated to close in late September.Read More

Published July 13, 2018

Madison - Park News

Fire breaks out at Col’s Family Restaurant

MADISON HEIGHTS — Col’s Family Restaurant, located at 29022 Stephenson Highway in Madison Heights, went up in flames July 10. The incident occurred around 4:40 p.m. The Madison Heights Fire Department was at the scene within three to four minutes.Read More

Published July 12, 2018

Troy Times

Build-A-Bear crowd leaves police and parents bear-wildered

TROY — Troy police were called to Build-A-Bear Workshop at the Somerset Collection the morning of July 12 after a deal on bears generated more interest than anticipated.

Published July 12, 2018

Advertiser Times

Harper Woods police investigate carjacking

HARPER WOODS — Harper Woods police detectives are investigating a carjacking that occurred July 10 in the 20600 block of Beaconsfield Street, which is south of Vernier Road.

Published July 10, 2018

Woodward Talk

Sheriff investigates Ferndale officer’s use of force after suspect falls 15 feet

FERNDALE — A Ferndale officer’s use of force July 10 is being investigated by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office after a man who allegedly invaded the home of a resident was shocked with a Taser, which led to a 15-foot fall.

Published July 10, 2018

Southfield Sun

Two dead in fatal car crash, alcohol believed to be cause

SOUTHFIELD — Two women are dead after riding with an alleged drunken driver who drove into a tree early this morning.

Published July 10, 2018

Troy Times

Attorney says former Troy city manager will plead to federal bribery charge

TROY — The story of former Troy City Manager Brian Kischnick took another turn after he was charged in federal court July 6 with bribery concerning programs that receive federal funds.

Published July 10, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Misuse of surge protectors, smoking materials spark fires in St. Clair Shores

St. Clair Shores firefighters responded to three residential fires June 29, July 4 and 5.

Published July 9, 2018

Woodward Talk

Police ID body found behind building on Hilton Road

FERNDALE — The body of a 62-year-old Ferndale woman was found behind a building on Hilton Road July 6, and local police are saying that there were no signs of foul play.

Published July 9, 2018

Rochester Post

Man drowns at Spencer Park in Rochester Hills

ROCHESTER HILLS — A 27-year-old Royal Oak man drowned around 7:22 p.m. July 7 at Spencer Park.

Published July 7, 2018

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Murder suspect apprehended in Illinois, extradited

MOUNT CLEMENS — The man allegedly involved in a July 5 fatal shooting during a Fourth of July block party in Mount Clemens has been arraigned in a Macomb County court on murder charges. Perry Bernard Rouse Jr., 25, who reportedly fled Michigan following the shooting that also left a woman wounded, was apprehended by the U.S. Marshal Service Great Lakes Task Force at a Motel 6 in Harvey, Illinois, on July 7.

Published July 6, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

Fatal scooter crash under investigation

WOODS — An investigation is underway into a scooter crash in which a man was killed during the early morning of July 5.

Published July 6, 2018

West Bloomfield Beacon

Eleven rescued after boat capsizes on Pine Lake

Eleven boaters are safe after a packed boat capsized on Pine Lake in West Bloomfield on the Fourth of July. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a capsized boat on Pine Lake with 11 occupants in the water at 4:46 p.m. July 4.Read More