Downriver Man Charged With Stealing Police Cruiser To Flee Crash Scenes
A 27-year-old Downriver man is facing several charges after investigators say he was involved in several accidents and then stole a police cruiser to flee the scene.
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A 27-year-old Downriver man is facing several charges after investigators say he was involved in several accidents and then stole a police cruiser to flee the scene.
State police say Jamie Thomas Garcia died last Tuesday when he was struck by a vehicle in Rose Township.
The school's principal said the girl was the fourth student to be hit by a car near the school in the past two months.
State police say the vehicle probably has extensive front-end damage and may have damage to its windshield.
Detroit police have released a composite sketch of a hit-and-driver suspected of killing a 55-year-old woman on the city's west side last month.
An unidentified male was crossing the southbound lanes of Telegraph when a newer model, silver, Dodge Charger -- traveling south on Telegraph -- disregarded the traffic light and struck the victim.
Detroit police are searching for the driver of a dark-colored Grand Prix who struck and killed a 55-year-old woman on the city's west side.
One person is hospitalized and another is on the run after a chain-reaction accident sent a vehicle crashing into a gas line at a Mount Clemens duplex, setting off a fire.
Investigators have classified a crash in Warren that took the life of a 62-year-old woman as a hit-and-run -- and they're looking for the driver who fled the scene.
Lieutenant Anthony Greene is asking witnesses to come forward.
Police say the man was walking along the road when he was hit by a white-colored vehicle that quickly fled the scene.
Sonia Tartt left six children, 12 grandchildren and one great-grandson behind.
The bus driver had a blood alcohol level more than twice the legal limit, according to police.
A jury convicted 28-year-old Jordan Dunn of first-degree murder in the death of 42-year-old Ben Berlin.
Police allege that Cortney Shields was behind the wheel of a car that hit Smith on May 19, she later died of the injuries she sustained in the accident.
Detroit police are investigating yet another fatal hit-and-run accident.
Authorities say Kamari was struck May 19 while standing near an ice cream truck on Detroit's west side and died Monday at Children's Hospital of Michigan.
Kamari Smith was just trying to get some ice cream when she was struck by a driver who then fled the scene.
After the collision, the 30-year-old man stopped and got out of his vehicle, saw what had happened and then took off running on foot, police said.
Police say Kamari Smith was crossing the street to buy ice cream when she was hit.
Police say a 25-year-old woman was riding her bike home from work when she was killed by a hit-and-run driver, who was later arrested.
Officers then realized the driver's 5-year-old child was in the back seat, along with empty liquor bottles, a marijuana pipe and marijuana.
The incident was one of three hit-and-run accidents reported on Monday.
A witness said a little girl was on her way to buy ice cream when she was critically hurt in an hit-and-run accident on Detroit's west side.
State police are investigating after a body was found on the side of a busy freeway Monday morning.
An anonymous tip about a threat prompted the Southfield Public School District to cancel classes at one of its schools on Friday.
The 10-day event will feature Racing Day presented by the Detroit Grand Prix on Jan. 17, 2025.
The board, comprised of two Republicans and two Democrats, voted unanimously on Friday to certify the results in all 83 counties.
A jury ruled that Walmart must pay a former employee almost $35 million after finding that the retailer defamed him.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza — also known as bird flu — is killing layer hens and reducing the nation's egg supply.
An anonymous tip about a threat prompted the Southfield Public School District to cancel classes at one of its schools on Friday.
At least 32 officers' licenses are being investigated, according to MCOLES.
The 10-day event will feature Racing Day presented by the Detroit Grand Prix on Jan. 17, 2025.
Chloe and Helena Bennett were inside their Orion Township condo when it exploded Tuesday night.
The board, comprised of two Republicans and two Democrats, voted unanimously on Friday to certify the results in all 83 counties.
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.
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.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
A jury ruled that Walmart must pay a former employee almost $35 million after finding that the retailer defamed him.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza — also known as bird flu — is killing layer hens and reducing the nation's egg supply.
The Universal Service Fund was created by Congress in 1996.
Trump loyalist Rep. Matt Gaetz is out of a job for now, but his political future may not be over.
Trump's sentencing in the "hush money" case has been delayed by a New York judge.
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.
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."
Lucas Raymond scored with 51 seconds remaining and the Detroit Red Wings beat the New York Islanders 2-1.
The No.1 recruit had been committed to the LSU Tigers since January 2024.
Detroit's Tarik Skubal wins the AL Cy Young Award after leading the Tigers to its first playoff in a decade.
Hinch, a 50-year-old in his fourth season leading the Tigers, made the playoffs with a torrid second half despite losing quality players like right-hander Jack Flaherty at the July 30 trade deadline.
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.
Detroit Lions players have given back to the community in the past. On Friday, D.J. Reader gave out over 200 meals ahead of Thanksgiving.
The 10-day event will feature Racing Day presented by the Detroit Grand Prix on Jan. 17, 2025.
More than 30 Detroit police officers have been working without active law enforcement officer licenses, according to the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES).
Melissa Haimowitz-Clouse, owner of Brave Whip Society, talks running a small business in downtown Detroit.
An anonymous tip involving a threat prompted the Southfield Public School District to cancel class at one of their schools on Friday.