A pedestrian was fatally struck by an Amtrak train in Royal Oak. The incident happened on Saturday morning on Main Street between 7th and 6th. According to police, preliminary investigation determined the man disregarded the crossing signals and was attempting to hurry across the tracks as the train approached. He was struck and rushed to
Ross Dress for Less has opened another Michigan location today. The store is located in Redford on Telegraph near Joy Road. Ross Dress for Less offers the best bargains on the latest trends in clothing, shoes, home decor and more!
A 72-year-old man is dead, and his wife was injured following a robbery at their home in Rochester Hills on Friday, police say. The incident occurred at a residence on Newcastle Drive, near Adams and Dutton. According to police, two men posing as DTE Energy workers came to the home, claiming there was a gas
Sterling Heights has once again been ranked the safest big city in Michigan, according to newly released 2023 FBI crime statistics. The report, published through the National Incident-Based Reporting System, shows a significant drop in both violent and property crimes in the city. Violent crime decreased by 19% and property crime dropped by 4% from
View this post on Instagram A post shared by MDN (@metrodetroitnews) Surveillance footage captures the moments a suspect fleeing from police crashed into an innocent driver. The crash started in Hamtramck Thursday afternoon and ended in the area of Conant and McNichols in Detroit. Authorities say Hamtramck police officers were pursuing a vehicle wanted in
A Detroit U.S. Postal Service employee is facing federal charges after an investigation revealed he stole checks from residents and businesses, depositing over $32,000 into his personal accounts. The suspect, Austin Matthews, has been charged with mail theft, bank fraud, according to a federal complaint. Matthews, who worked as a letter carrier, serving Ferndale and
The Detroit Police Department has just unveiled their new $2 million helicopter, the third addition to their m aerial fleet. The helicopter is set to play a pivotal role in reducing crime across the city, according to police. The helicopter will focus on high-speed pursuits, helping police crack down on illegal drag racing and drifting,
An investigation is underway of a fatal officer-involved shooting in Detroit. The incident occurred Tuesday night near Balduck Park in the area of Chandler Park & Canyon. According to authorities, officers were on routine patrol when they saw a suspect who was known for narcotic possession. When they ran his name, they learned he had
Two Sterling Heights Police officers have been charged after they used unnecessary force and ordered a K-9 to bite a suspect during an arrest, the attorney general announced Tuesday. James Sribniak, 31, and Jack Currie, 29, were criminally charged in the 39th District Court with one count of Misconduct in Office, a 5-year felony, and
Firefighters are battling a fire at the Ponds Village apartments in Taylor. The fire at the apartment, which is located in the area of Eureka and Inkster, broke out Tuesday evening. The cause of the fire is unknown. No one was injured. S
