Michigan State Police find alligator, drugs and guns in Downriver raid
The alligator was turned over to a local animal shelter.
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The alligator was turned over to a local animal shelter.
Investigators say over the past few months customers could come into the restaurant and purchase weed with their sandwiches.
"This has basically been a historical case, about five years in the making, and what we consider very large amounts of heroin and crack cocaine being trafficked up to northern Michigan."
Police say flying shrapnel injured the officer's leg when the gunman used a "high-powered weapon" to shoot through a metal door.
While conducting a drug raid on the city's west side, a Detroit police officer was shot on Saturday morning.
Several businesses were raided in an effort to bust a large-scale heroin operation that investigators say is controlled by a violent, Detroit-based gang.
A plan announced last year to seize drug houses from their owners hasn't resulted in any properties being confiscated.
Eleven people were taken into custody after getting into a gun battle with police who were trying to search their house in a drug investigation.
Police conducting a drug raid at a Detroit-area home found the remains of several dogs wrapped in plastic in a kitchen freezer alongside frozen food.
Detroit Police working all night to round-up drug dealers and parole violators... for "Operation April Showers."
Six people are facing charges following raids last June on three medical marijuana dispensaries in southern Michigan.
Fifteen suspected drug houses are raided by Detroit Police, near the New Center Area.
Police in Macomb County say they uncovered an illegal grow house with nearly 100 marijuana plants just 40 yards away from a school.
A man is facing charges after a police raid found a kilogram of cocaine, several thousand dollars in cash, two pit bulls, a python and a small alligator in a Detroit home.
During the raids, police seized 2.5 kilograms of processed marijuana, 150 marijuana plants, seven handguns, 57,000 rounds of ammunition and 21 improvised explosive devices.
Federal agents have raided a local doctor's office on suspicion of illegal narcotics activity.
Investigators in Monroe County say they've uncovered a huge marijuana growing operation at a home in Bedford Township.
A drug raid in Saginaw netted cops 5 arrests, drugs, guns and cash.
A former Saline Middle school employee has been charged with stalking a minor following a student harassment investigation, court records show.
The Detroit Lions visit the Chicago Bears Sunday and are hoping to bounce back from a close loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 15.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was gunned down in New York earlier this month, and there has been some celebration on social media of the suspected killer.
Trump's election is a big part of the positive outlook, especially for Republicans.
An F/A-18 fighter jet was "mistakenly fired on" by the guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg, authorities said.
The Detroit Lions visit the Chicago Bears Sunday and are hoping to bounce back from a close loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 15.
A former Saline Middle school employee has been charged with stalking a minor following a student harassment investigation, court records show.
The Redford Union School District has launched a new program offering laundry services and essential foods for underserved families.
The Detroit Lions made a flurry of roster moves Saturday, including waiving safety Brandon Joseph, who was briefly arrested by police early Saturday.
Christmas Eve is Tuesday, but it's already been a busy time at Detroit Metro Airport with families beginning their holiday travels.
Organizers announced earlier this year that the show was returning to its traditional January slot after taking place in the fall in recent years.
The grants are in addition to the $1.8 million that Stellantis provided for home repairs to 120 homeowners on the east side in 2020 and 2021.
Troubled automaker Stellantis has decided that its Ram brand needs its own executive, so it is bringing back an executive who retired this year when CEO Carlos Tavares was still running the company.
In Metro Detroit, gas prices continue to fall. Motorists are filling up for an average of $2.96 per gallon.
As we prepare for the winter season, getting your car ready for its quick or long trek can make all the difference.
The lawsuit lays out Blake Lively's allegations against Justin Baldoni during their time working on "It Ends with Us."
The duo will host their podcast at 8 p.m. on March 28 at the Fox Theatre.
The New York Times named the Lebanese Sundae at Leila and the ham sandwich at Mike's Famous Ham Place as two of "The 26 Best Dishes We Ate Across the U.S. in 2024."
Detroit Diamond put her skills on display as a finalist in the Netflix series "Rhythm + Flow," and her career is starting to take off.
Among the 25 films selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations are the Coen Brothers' "No Country for Old Men," "The Social Network," Cheech & Chong's "Up in Smoke," and "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre."
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was gunned down in New York earlier this month, and there has been some celebration on social media of the suspected killer.
Trump's election is a big part of the positive outlook, especially for Republicans.
Party City informed employees in an email on Friday that it was conducting an immediate "mass layoff" at its headquarters.
Rickey Henderson is widely considered to be one of the best leadoff hitters and base stealers in baseball.
Mark Burnett helped produce hits like "Survivor" and "The Voice," but is perhaps best known for teaming up with President-elect Donald Trump for "The Apprentice," which first aired in 2004.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
Health officials say the number of cases has already surpassed 1,500, 2.5 times more than in 2019.
Wayne County is erasing $27 million in medical debt for more than 46,000 county residents.
Republicans wants to extend 2017 tax cuts that expire next year and could let ACA subsidies lapse to help pay the tab, according to analysts.
A court in Hazel Park is aiming to treat people with substance abuse while keeping them out of prison.
The Detroit Lions visit the Chicago Bears Sunday and are hoping to bounce back from a close loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 15.
Utah's Jordan Clarkson has been fined $35,000 by the NBA, and Detroit's Ron Holland II and Paul Reed were also penalized for their roles in an altercation between the Jazz and Pistons.
The Detroit Lions made a flurry of roster moves Saturday, including waiving safety Brandon Joseph, who was briefly arrested by police early Saturday.
Rickey Henderson is widely considered to be one of the best leadoff hitters and base stealers in baseball.
The Michigan native says he made the decision in July during the Detroit Tigers season.
Mary Tyler Moore turned the world on with her megawatt smile as she starred in the iconic "Dick Van Dyke" and "Mary Tyler Moore" shows a generation ago.
The roundtable talked politics and focused on blockbuster news that Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan would run for governor in 2026 but as an independent candidate.
President-elect Donald Trump campaigned with talk of ending the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit which has helped fuel sales.
The 98th Annual America's Thanksgiving Parade will roll through the streets of downtown Detroit this Thursday, with hundreds of thousands lining Woodward Avenue as six new floats make their debut.
Hackel, the former Macomb County Sheriff, said the results of the 2024 contest are giving him more confidence than ever that he has the right stuff and resumé to be governor.
Postal workers across the country will be delivering millions of packages in the finals days before Christmas. Here are some pointers on getting a package delivered with little to no problems.
DTE Energy is asking customers who still need a gas inspection to respond and set up an appointment to avoid service being cut.
The Redford Union School District's "Fresh Den" program is aiming to help underserved families in the area.
A former staff member of Saline Middle School is charged with stalking a minor after an investigation into the bullying of a student.
Warmer temperatures and some rain and snow on the way.