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🌱 Why a Detroit suspect chose Southfield police to surrender on felony charges

Southfield, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Southfield! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a Detroit suspect chose Southfield police to surrender on felony charges
  • How I-696 ramp closures could push more traffic toward Southfield Road
  • How Southfield’s Jeremy Moss could shape Michigan’s next wave of voting laws

Also on today's calendar: Royal Oak Garden Club's First Yard Sale and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Why does my coffee taste like dirt? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Warm with plenty of sun, temps: high: 82, low: 58.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Detroiter accused of battering, strangling, threatening to kill woman in Oakland County (theoaklandpress.com) — A Detroit man accused of violently assaulting a woman turned himself in at the Southfield police station and now faces serious felony charges in Oakland County. He’s being held on a $100,000 bond with electronic monitoring required if released, and prosecutors are emphasizing that domestic violence victims in communities like Southfield have resources and support available.
   

• Westbound I-696 ramp closures at Woodward Avenue begin Monday in Oakland County (wxyz.com) — If you rely on I-696 near Woodward, expect major delays and consider using Southfield Road as a primary alternate access while key ramps close for bridge repairs. MDOT says the closures, part of the Restore the Reuther project, will push thousands of drivers onto mile roads and detours through at least the end of the year.
   

• How Michigan elections could change if Democrats or GOP win full control (bridgemi.com) — Southfield’s own Sen. Jeremy Moss is spotlighted as a key Democratic voice shaping how Michigan’s election rules could change, depending on who wins full control in Lansing this November. The piece explains competing Democratic and Republican plans on voting rights, proof-of-citizenship rules, absentee ballots, and ballot drop box oversight that could affect how Southfield residents cast and protect their votes.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday June 2
  • GATHERING PLACE - Cheer Tryouts/ M. Donovan
    Royal Oak Middle School Royal Oak, MI 48067
    4:00 pm
  • Cafeteria - ROMUN Banquet
    Royal Oak High School Royal Oak, MI 48073
    4:00 pm
  • SOFTBALL Field- ROSL Sandlot
    Royal Oak Middle School Royal Oak, MI 48067
    6:00 pm
    • Wednesday June 3
  • Postpartum Support Group →
    Jewish Family Services, 25900 Greenfield Rd, Oak Park
    1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • ND/Single Parent Network: Can we stop releasing ballons?
    Let's not honor our loveones at the expense of wildlife. There are so many environmentally safe ways to honor the people we love. (Nextdoor Southfield Town Center)
  • Does anyone know a guy who can cut the grass for not too expensive?
    Please let me know if you know anyone in Southfield area. Thanks. (Nextdoor Evergreen/Lahser)
  • Wendy's posted a job opening for SHIFT MANAGER (12 Mile & Telegraph Rd) in Southfield. Apply here.
  • Lear Corporation posted a job opening for Machine Builder - EOL Testing in Southfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Southfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • 2026 MHSAA L.P. Division 1 girls track & field finals: Oak Park earns first four-peat in day of surprises (mlive.com)

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Ok Southfield! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It was just ground this morning (Thank you Robin C. for sending it in!)
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