Attorney Requests Testing to Determine if Bullet Found Two Decades After Murder Vindicates his Client

Michael George was arrested more than 20 years after his wife was murdered in a case that was featured on NBC's "Dateline."

Michigan Jury Convicts ‘Backpage Killer’ Prosecutor Said Murdered for the 'Thrill ... of It'

James C. Brown lured women he met on the Backpage.com classifieds site to his home, killed them in pairs and then dumped their bodies in a blighted area of Detroit.

Prosecutor: Mom Seen Buying Circular Saw Allegedly Used to Cut Up Son’s Body

Donna Scrivo, 60, of St. Clair Shores, whose attorney calls her “a real sweetheart,” was arraigned on first-degree premeditated murder charged in the gruesome death of her son last month.

Shelby Township Police Seek Information on Car Possibly Involved in Fatal Crash

Persons with information are asked to call Shelby Township Police at 586-731-2121, ext. 315.

Shelby Township Police Promotes Five Officers

Two new lieutenants and three new sergeants were sworn in on Friday.

Shelby Township Police Chief Woelkers Retires After 24 Years

Roland Woelkers and four other police officers officially announced their retirement.

Shelby Township Man Arrested After Starting Fights in Rochester Bar

Free Police Academy for Shelby Township Residents and Business Owners

Applications for the six-week class are accepted until March 1.

Man with Possible Mafia Ties Found Passed Out in Church Bathroom

Plus more police and crime news from around southeast Michigan this week.

UPDATED: Police Seek Help Finding Driver in Fatal Pedestrian Accident

Police ask that anybody with information about the accident early Monday morning call 586-731-2121.

Ask a Trooper: Lessons Learned in Recruit School Save Lives, Solve Crimes, Give Justice

The following article was written by Michigan State Trooper Mike Sura, who answers questions about Michigan law in a weekly column.

State Department Issues Travel Alert for Sochi Olympics

Americans traveling to the Games this year should be vigilant of their surroundings, officials said.

Drunk Woman Rescued from Tree During Snowstorm

Plus more police and crime news from around southeast Michigan this week.

A Very Busy Week for Utica Police Amid Snow Emergency

Chief David Faber reports 12 traffic accidents during time of snow emergency this week.

Update: Macomb Circuit Court Reopens After Bomb Threat

A bomb threat led to the evacuation of the Macomb Circuit Court. It reopened at 12:35 p.m. Thursday.

Man Who Allegedly Stuffed Chesterfield Township Woman in Christmas Bag Enters Plea

The victim reportedly freed herself and struck the alleged assailant, her former boyfriend, in the head with a porcelain chicken before police arrived. The suspect eluded police for three days.

Ask a Trooper: Keep Seat Belts On After an Accident

The following article was written by Michigan State Trooper Mike Sura, who answers questions about Michigan law in a weekly column.

Man Accused of Biting Ex-Girlfriend Faces New Charges

Plus more police and crime news from around southeast Michigan this week.

7 of the Most Interesting Michigan Crimes of 2013

Drunken driver refuses to part with cheeseburger, blackmail and a slow police chase are featured in our look back at weird police reports.

UPDATE: Woman Who Fell into Fireplace Dies

Macomb County sheriff’s officials say the woman fell into the fireplace while lighting a cigarette or extinguishing a spent butt.

School Security Guard Accused of Exposing Himself to Student

Plus more police and crime news from around southeast Michigan this week.

Ask a Trooper: How to Survive If Your Car Plunges Into Icy Waters

The following article was written by Michigan State Trooper Mike Sura, who answers questions about Michigan law in a weekly column.

Alleged Shoplifter’s Lesson: Don’t Publicize Crime Spree Plans on Facebook

Four Ohio women spent Christmas in the Macomb County Jail after one of them allegedly posted plans to rip off a Walmart store on her Facebook page, then drove 75 miles to suburban Detroit.

PlayStation Leads to Armed Robbery, Human Trafficking Probe Continues

Plus more police and crime news from around southeast Michigan this week.

Ask a Trooper: Can Drivers Have Tinted Windows in Michigan?

The following article was written by Michigan State Trooper Mike Sura, who answers questions about Michigan law in a weekly column.

100 Stories About Gun Violence Since Newtown

We looked at stories from across America in the year since the shootings at Sandy Hook School to try to illustrate the scale of the problem.

Massage Parlor Locked Down Under Suspicion of Prostitution, Human Trafficking

Plus more police and crime news from around southeast Michigan this week.

Golf Coach Facing 65 Sex Abuse Charges in California Coached Michigan Youths

Andrew Nisbet was arrested hours before he was to receive a PGA award celebrating his work with youth golfers.

'Tis the Season to Prevent Auto Theft Crimes

Michigan H.E.A.T. offers tips to keep thieves from stealing holiday gifts from your car.

Suspected Serial Bank Robber Nabbed After 3 Armed Heists in 4 Days

Plus more police and crime news from around southeast Michigan this week.

Teen Charged in Easter Church Break-Ins Gets a Chance at Redemption

Logan Gerring, who was part of what police called a “sophisticated” burglary crew tied to Holy Week burglaries and a string of other crimes, was given a second chance under Michigan’s youthful offender law.

Suspected Serial Bank Robber Nabbed After 3 Armed Heists in 4 Days

In one robbery, anti-theft dye pack exploded and the supsect reportedly left the stash behind.

Utica Police Make Arrest in Alleged Indecent Exposure Case

According to reports, the man was seen fondling himself while driving on M-59.

Suspect Ruled Incompetent Stand Trial in Clinton Township Slaying

Joseph James Pagan, accused in the murder and sexual assault of his caregiver, Jacqueline Neumann, could stand trial at a future date.

Man Sought in Rochester Hills Bank Robbery

Man wanted in connection with robbery at TCF Bank on Auburn Road in Rochester Hills.

White Lake Man in Federal Custody on Child Pornography Charges

Plus more police and crime news from around southeast Michigan this week.

Ask A Trooper: Does the Cell Phone Ban For Commercial Vehicles Apply to Service Vehicles, Too?

The question comes from someone who works in the heating and cooling industry.

Spaghetti Sauce Bandit Gets Prison in Michigan Bank Heist

A woman armed with cans of spaghetti sauce she claimed was a bomb was sentenced to up to a decade in prison for her role in a suburban Detroit bank robbery last spring.

Utica Police Arrest Woman for Marijuana Possession

The woman was found with about one gram of marijuana, a glass pipe, and a grinder used for marijuana in her car.

Police Release Photos of Suspect in Benihana Shooting

Plus more police and crime news from around southeast Michigan this week.