Ex-Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO pleads guilty to embezzling $40M
William Smith pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud and one count of money laundering.
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William Smith pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud and one count of money laundering.
Officials say a 31-year-old Grosse Pointe Woods man allegedly stole more than $350,000 from a local wine shop where he worked.
The former president of United Steelworkers Local 2513 has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $58,000 from the union.
A Warren nursing home manager was charged in connection to embezzling more than $7,000 from eight vulnerable adults, officials said.
Lisa Marie Tramski, 57, of Burtchville, was sentenced to one year of probation and ordered to $51,600.75 in restitution.
A Michigan man is sentenced to five to 20 years in prison for stealing $26,000 from several businesses, the Michigan Attorney General's office announced.
The woman also failed to report her income on Michigan tax returns and must pay $52,215 in restitution.
A 33-year-old Redford man has been charged with embezzling thousands of dollars from his grandfather.
A Detroit man accused of stealing more than $60,000 from a Third Circuit Court judge has pleaded guilty.
A federal judge granted a temporary restraining order banning the former Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO William A. Smith and other individuals from accessing up to $39.3 million in assets.
A former Wyandotte elementary school principal accused of embezzling more than $89,000 of school funds has pleaded guilty.
A 67-year-old woman will stand trial for allegedly embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from an elderly man she had a relationship with, the Michigan Attorney General's office announced.
Police said Marivelis Serrano, 48, is facing 18 charges, including embezzlement and identity theft.
David Rosenberg, 72, of DeWitt, is sentenced to four to 20 years in prison for embezzling about $780,000 from retired priests, the Michigan Attorney General's office announced Monday.
A Michigan man has been charged with embezzlement after he allegedly used his father's funds to pay his own bills and make personal purchases, officials said.
Trevor Beaver, 31, is charged with one count of embezzlement over $100,000 and one count of using a computer to commit a crime. If convicted, he faces 20 years to life in prison.
A former Wayne County Circuit Court assistant accused of embezzling more than $60,000 is bound over for trial
Michele Kwiatkowski was sentenced to 11 months probation.
Steven Allen, 42, of Detroit was arraigned on the charges, Nessel announced Wednesday.
Nancy Caviston, 76, of Superior Township, is charged with two counts of embezzlement by an agent, between $1,000 and $20,000, and two counts of wages and fringe benefits violations.
Guilfoil allegedly forged the checks, taking the money for herself and her husband, totaling over $1,000, Nessel said.
Anne and Robert Minard were arraigned Wednesday in East Lansing on multiple felony charges including conducting a criminal enterprise, Attorney General Dana Nessel announced.
Michele Kwiatkowski, the former IT Director for the City of Fraser, pled to Embezzlement of over $100,000 and will pay restitution to the City of Fraser to resolve her embezzlement case, the Macomb County Prosecuting Attorney announced Tuesday.
The Detroit Lions (9-1) are looking to stay undefeated on the road as they take on the Indianapolis Colts (5-6) Sunday afternoon.
Franz Wagner had 30 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, and the Orlando Magic beat the Detroit Pistons 111-100 for their eighth win in nine games.
A goal by the Bruins' Brad Marchand midway through the third period proved to be enough for Boston to beat the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 Saturday night.
The Festival of Trees in Dearborn is celebrating its 40th year of raising money to help fund research the causes and cures of childhood diseases.
Tortilla strips sold in grocery stores across the U.S. have been recalled due to concerns about an undeclared wheat allergen.
The Detroit Lions (9-1) are looking to stay undefeated on the road as they take on the Indianapolis Colts (5-6) Sunday afternoon.
A 71-year-old Oakland County woman has been convicted for her role in a health care kickback scheme that costed Medicare $1.4 million, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Franz Wagner had 30 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, and the Orlando Magic beat the Detroit Pistons 111-100 for their eighth win in nine games.
A goal by the Bruins' Brad Marchand midway through the third period proved to be enough for Boston to beat the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 Saturday night.
A 38-year-old woman is facing felony charges after authorities in St. Clair County seized over 80 grams of methamphetamine and other drugs.
Local UAW members claim Stellantis is to blame for roughly 4,000 layoffs this fall, not poor market conditions.
Ford said Wednesday most of the job cuts would come in Germany and would be carried out in consultation with employee representatives.
On average, a 15-gallon tank of gas will cost Michiganders $46, which is $12 less than what they were paying from 2023's highest price in August.
General Motors announced Friday it was laying off nearly 1,000 salaried workers worldwide.
General Motors is laying off about 1,000 workers worldwide, shedding costs as it tries to compete in a crowded global automobile market.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
The 10-day event will feature Racing Day presented by the Detroit Grand Prix on Jan. 17, 2025.
Downtown Detroit will begin to be a lot brighter just in time for the Christmas season.
Tickets go on sale to the general public via Ticketmaster on Tuesday, Nov. 26.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
Tortilla strips sold in grocery stores across the U.S. have been recalled due to concerns about an undeclared wheat allergen.
Democrats say they're concerned or scared Trump will threaten their rights, but fewer than half feel motivated to oppose him.
Car dealers will inspect and replace the control unit and a fuse if needed, as well as update software.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
Scott Bessent, the founder of the Connecticut-based hedge fund Key Square Group, had been making a full-court press for the post.
The school district introduced therapy dogs two years ago, and things have gone so well that it decided to add six more dogs.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
CDC data shows rates of Mycoplasma pneumoniae have surged in babies.
A WARN notice says that an agreement between the hospital and the Secretary of Health and Human Services would be terminated because the hospital was not in compliance with some of the Medicare Conditions of Participation.
A number of homes in parts of Metro Detroit are seeing elevated levels of lead in their drinking water, according to officials.
The Detroit Lions (9-1) are looking to stay undefeated on the road as they take on the Indianapolis Colts (5-6) Sunday afternoon.
Franz Wagner had 30 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, and the Orlando Magic beat the Detroit Pistons 111-100 for their eighth win in nine games.
A goal by the Bruins' Brad Marchand midway through the third period proved to be enough for Boston to beat the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 Saturday night.
Kalel Mullings ran for 92 yards and a career-high three touchdowns, leading Michigan to a 50-6 win over Northwestern on Saturday to make the defending national champions eligible for a bowl.
Ten days ago, former Red Wings great Pavel Datsyuk was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, and on Thursday, Detroit honored the man nicknamed the "Magic Man."
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.
How did the Democrats lose so many races at once?
In Michigan, the Democrats have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
In Michigan, the Democrats now have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
Both party chairs also talked about the ground game as each looks for independent voters and those who haven't voted in a while they hope to inspire to show up on Nov. 5.
The Festival of Trees in Dearborn is celebrating its 40th year of raising money to help fund research the causes and cures of childhood diseases.
Meteorologist Kylee Miller says Monday is looking to be wet, with snow possible in some parts of Michigan.
Hope United Methodist Church in Southfield is helping people in need with baskets filled with a full Thanksgiving meal.
The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is hosting public policing and educational events with virtual reality simulators, Narcan demonstrations and more, in an effort to gain trust with the community.
Meteorologists say a mix of snow and rain may be seen in portions of the northeast on Thursday.