Good News - For Some - About Traffic Fines

Some driving fines may be erased by community service under a new program. Eligible motorists will be notified this month.

Oakland Teen Faces Terrorism Charges on 'After School' App Threats

Apple has pulled the controversial app, which allowed students to post anonymously, after a spate of school threats and online bullying.

Sheriff: Woman Thought Son and Granddaughter 'Better Off' Dead

Authorities allege Sylvia Majewska had been plotting to kill her son and granddaughter in his Oxford Township home for some time.

Michigan Firm Hears Ca-Ching in Call for Police Body Cams

Company wants to help President Obama with the accounting, though, and says it could outfit police officers for a lot less money.

Man Held in Joyride to Topless Bar in Stolen Ambulance

The suspect was cooperative when stopped about 15 miles from his target, the now-defunct Booby Trap topless bar in Detroit.

Sheriff Blasts Media Coverage of Viral Video of Black Man Stopped with Hands in Pockets

Stephen Colbert suggests “things would be a lot calmer if black people just never agreed to put their hands up, or in their pockets."

Report: Homeless Man Stole Ambulance to Get to Strip Club

Police tracked a cell phone left inside the ambulance and arrested the suspect in Sterling Heights.

Watch: Authorities Release Video of Michigan Black Man Questioned for Walking with Hands in Pocket

Both parties in Thanksgiving Day call videotaped the exchange. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office says unedited version offers context.

Watch: Deputy Questions Black Man for Walking in Pontiac with Hands in Pockets

The videotaped exchange between a Pontiac man and Oakland County sheriff’s deputy has been shared thousands of times across the country.

Suburbs Hit in Weekend Vandalism Spree

Police in several suburban communities were busy over the long holiday weekend taking reports of vandalism to vehicles.

Autopsy: Infant Died of Blunt Force Trauma; Dad's Throat Was Slit

Daryne Gailey, 29, was described by neighbors as a devoted father to 7-month-old daughter who didn't want the divorce his mother pushed.

Oakland County Father, Infant Daughter Dead in 'Very Bizarre' Incident

Police are treating the deaths of a man and his daughter as homicide, but are still piecing together the investigation.

Oakland County Teens Charged in Foiled Murder-for-Hire Plot Face Life in Prison

The mother of one of the teens said her daughter just wanted justice for her boyfriend and baby’s father, who died in her arms last year.

How Big Is Novi's Crime Problem?

The FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting program shows a breakdown of the types of crime and the crime rate across the country.

FBI Stats Show America's Most Dangerous Cities; Guess Who's at the Top?

Murders declined 18 percent from 2012 to 2013, but Detroit’s per capita murder rate is the highest in the country.

Novi Again Offers Home Watch Program During the Holidays

Burglars often target vacant homes during the holidays. The Novi Police Department has created a program to keep residents' property safe.

15 Communities in 3 Counties Targeted in Realty Open House Scam: Police

In alleged spree that lasted from June to October, two men distracted Realtors and ransacked houses.

Laser Pointers Caused Coast Guard to Abort Two Missions

"Lasing," as the prank is known, is far from harmless and can risk pilots' lives and those of people they're trying to rescue.

Man Arrested for Driving Lawn Mower While Drunk: Police

Michigan man had affixed flashlights to his John Deer lawn mower and was towing a homemade trailer when deputies stopped him Friday night.

Area Teen Allegedly 'Under the Spell' of Adult Boyfriend in Plot to Kill Family

The intended victims are standing behind the teen, who was adopted with her two biological siblings from an abusive home in Poland.

Thieves Target Firefighters - Again

For the second time in as many years, thieves have targeted Ladder Company 22.

Police: Vehicle Found in Connection to Michigan Secretary of State ATM Theft

The ATM, which was stolen late Sunday night, is still missing.

Police Chief May Lose Job for Stealing Election Sign

The Waterford Township Police Chief was caught on video removing a political sign in July.

$2,500 Reward in Case of Dog that May Have Been Burned Alive

The Michigan Humane Society says a preliminary investigation indicates the dog may have been alive when it was set on fire.

15-Year-Old Dog Shot in Police Raid Gone Wrong

“This is … a nationwide epidemic,” says attorney representing several clients whose dogs were shot by police.

FBI Seeks the Public's Help Identifying an Armored Van Robber

A $10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of suspects in Oct. 1 armored truck robbery.

Autopsy Set to Determine Cause of Death of Dearborn Heights Man Found on CMU Campus

Divers pulled the body of Michael Anthony Hartnett, 18, from a pond Sunday. An insulin-dependent diabetic, his father reported him missing.

Teen Dies in Freak Electrocution at School

The fence shouldn’t have been electrified, but some students claim it has been delivering shocks for weeks.

3 Heroin Overdoses in 7 Hours Keep Detectives Racing

The deaths are the latest indicator of what officials say is a growing problem in suburban Detroit and throughout Michigan.

Metro PD Denies ACLU Allegations of Racial Profiling

MichiganACLU says its review found that blacks were ticketed much more often than blacks in traffic stops, but police deny racial profiling.

Migrant Workers Think They're Under Fire, Duck for Cover

A couple living nearby was target shooting when one a stray bullet struck a farm worker in the stomach. Charges are expected.

Jesuit Priest, Former Teacher Charged with Child Porn

New charges could mean 60 years in prison for priest accused of videotaping hockey locker room at all-boys school in northwest Detroit.

Judge to Decide Skirmish with 'Rogue' Police Force

Some Michigan cities struggle to maintain order amid deep patrol cuts. In another, the opposite – 1 officer for every 3 residents – is true

Oakland Officials Hit Snag in Attempt to Fast-Track Statewide 'Cloud 9' Synthetic Pot Ban

Clever street chemists alter molecular properties of synthetics just enough to remain inside the law.

Motorists Tell Harrowing Tales After Bridge Over Freeway Collapses

A truck driver was killed and other motorists report near misses after pedestrian overpass crashes onto Detroit freeway.

Man Arrested at Border with 50 Turtles Tucked in His Underpants

The illegal turtle trade has exploded, giving rise to creative methods to conceal reptiles, which can fetch up to $800 on the black market.

Flint Woman Who Fought Off Mugger: 'Why Did You Pick a Pregnant Chick?'

Kristen Thompson talks about fighting back after a purse snatching and then giving birth after the attack.

Pregnant Woman Helps Foil Mugger, Then Gives Birth

Would-be purse snatcher is eventually stopped thanks to bystanders and the woman's family.

Man Holds Toddler, 5 Others Hostage with Toy Gun

Standoff at restaurant ends peacefully after man armed with fake assault weapon surrenders to hostage negotiators.

Search on for Missing 12-Year-Old: Have You Seen Miranda Freiberg?

If you’ve seen the missing Plymouth-Canton sixth grader, call the Canton Police Department at (734) 394-5400.