'Dogs Saw Child as Meal,' Prosecutor Says: Patch PM

Here are some stories to talk about tonight on Michigan Patch:

Prosecutor: ‘Dogs Saw This Child as a Meal’

Parents of the boy who was viciously attacked have filed a civil lawsuit. “It’s time to address this in a very serious way,” attorney says.

Another Flasher Report in Royal Oak

Royal Oak police have taken two reports in 10 days from women who say men approached their parked vehicles and exposed their genitals.

Flower Pot-Throwing, Bat-Wielding Suspect Detained

The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office established a perimeter in Rochester Hills after responding to man causing disturbances in neighborhood.

Man Committed to Mental Health Facility Stabs Worker: Police

Keego Harbor man faces attempted murder charges in attack left worker at Common Ground facility with a punctured liver.

Put Some Mitten in Your Stocking: 16 Michigan-Made,Gift Ideas

Gifts are all made in Michigan with one exception — we couldn’t resist throwing in Michigan State Big 10 championship merchandise.

Also Worth a Read

• School Smacks Student Journalist with $8K Bill for Public Records
• 3 Arraigned in Farmington Hills Bus Stop Robbery
• Skiers Bummed By Lack of Snow in Michigan This Year
• Administrative Assistant Jobs Open Now in SE Michigan
• California Shootings Validated Military Surplus Vehicles: Sheriffs
• Police Seize 145 Guns in Domestic Violence Call
• Ferndale Man Shot Twice in Head in Suspected Robbery Attempt
• After Mass Shooting, Sheriff Advises Calm Vigilance

Patch Poll

• 2 Killed by Pit Bulls in 2 Days: Breed-Specific Bans

Holidays & Seasonal

• 2015 Christmas TV Schedule: When to See Holiday Classics
• Another Appliance? Gifts They’ll Use, Gifts They Won’t: Holiday Gift Buying
• Postal Service Christmas 2015 Shipping Deadlines
• Toys That Can Kill: This Year’s Most Dangerous Toys
• Wild Lights in Competition for National Honor: How to Vote
• Satan Plans to Meet Cruz at Michigan Capitol
• Dearborn Ranked Best Christmas Town in Michigan

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