Elementary Teacher Charged with Sex Crime

After a two-month investigation, a Novi elementary teacher, who lives in Troy, was charged with criminal sexual conduct.

UPDATED: FBI Locates Teen, Registered Sex Offender in Tennessee

Please share this post to social media to help locate a 15-year-old Farmington Hills resident.

UPDATE: Oakland County Sheriff Issues Statement on AWOL Marine

Marine told TV station he's unarmed, harmless and “nowhere near Michigan." If that's the case, sheriff says, why doesn't he turn himself in?

Marine with AK-47 May Be Headed to Oakland County to Kill Wife: Police

The U.S. Marine Corps contacted the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office after Marine allegedly threatened to kill his wife.

Large-Scale Heroin Raid Taking Place Along Woodward Corridor

Heroin deaths in Oakland County nearly doubled from 2013-2014, following a national trend.

'Chased' By Wildfire, Metro Detroit Family Run for Their Lives

Russell Allevato’s daughters saved for two years for their California vacation, which was interrupted by terrifying, fast-moving wildfire.

Cops: Oakland County Man Had 8,000 Child Porn Images

Investigation of Springfield Township man stems from 2014 tip from citizen who saw defendant allegedly viewing porn.

Police: 300 Cited on I-275, More Metro Detroit Speed Traps Ahead

Michigan State Police troopers focusing patrol on freeways, where complaints have been received about speeding and driver behavior.

Oakland County Siblings Brawl Over (And With) Dog Poop

One brother allegedly fired an AR15 rifle to get his sibling to stop flinging dog feces at his car.

Watch: Police Take Time Out to Rescue Family of Ducklings

On the Fourth of July, police got a big assist from a mother duck that allowed them to rescue five ducklings trapped in a sewer drain.

FBI Releases Preadator's Screen Names, Seeks Victims in International 'Sextortion' Case

More than 100 victims have been identified in online extortion scheme to produce pornography, including three in the Detroit area.

Still No Sign of Autistic Boy Who Is 'Very, Very Skilled at Hiding'

Residents near Lake Callis Recreation Complex are urged to watch for boy, 9, who disappeared Saturday and may be upset, scared and hiding.

Unmanned Jet Ski Strikes Boy's Kayak, Knocking him Unconscious

A stranger, who turned out to be a doctor for the U.S. Navy, happened to be nearby and carried boy’s limp body to the shore.

Amber Alert: Autistic Boy Still Missing After Sunday Search

The Lake Callis Recreation Complex will remain closed until further notice as search continues for missing boy.

Police Looking for Impersonator Who Stopped Vehicle on I-96

Police called off a chase after speeds reached 90 mph.. Anyone with information is asked to call the Oakland County Sheriff's Office.

UPDATED: 9-1-1 Call Confessing Killing 'Swatting' Hoax

A man called police early Thursday morning and said he had killed someone inside a Grosse Pointe Park home.

Ex-Teacher Gets Another 6- to 15-Year Sentence for Sex with Student

Kathryn Ronk, 30, will serve concurrent sentences for sex with an underage male victim.

Reportedly Mimicking Stunt, Man Dies After Putting Firework to Head

The “horrific” accident is a tragic reminder of the consequences of mixing alcohol and fireworks, police said.

Wayne County Man Charged in Tri-County Human Trafficking Operation

The defendant allegedly assaulted and trafficked two young victims for six years through online escort service.

EMT Keeps Job After Reportedly Refusing to Help Dying Baby

In internal investigation, EMT reportedly said she didn’t want to perform CPR for 10 minutes because “you know how these families get.”

Listen: Dispatcher Talks Dad Through Son's Birth

Labor pains were just two minutes apart when 911 operator got the call. Within 5 minutes, newborn was crying.

Oakland County Sheriff Announces Plan to Ease Tensions

The 26-member group includes local and elected officials, clergy, community leaders and others.

Oakland County Landlord Makes Disturbing Discovery

Autopsy will be performed to determine cause of death of man, who hadn't been seen by neighbors in about two weeks.

Boy, 4, Drowns in Swimming Pool

Family says they lost sight of boy for about five minutes before finding him face-down in family friend's swimming pool.

Tragedy Averted in Karmanos Family Outing

Plane carrying six members of the family, two pilots and a flight attendant made emergency landing at Oakland County International Airport.

Sketch Released of 'Cop' You Shouldn't Trust

The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is offering a $1,000 reward in the arrest and conviction of a man who is posing a police officer.

More Reports of Stranger Danger in Vicinity

Students in West Bloomfield, Birmingham and Macomb County have also reported creepy encounters with strangers this week.

'Want $10 and a Kitty?' Toothless Man's Offer Creeps Out Girls

Not enough "stranger danger?" The man also pulled the kitten out of a cooler when he offered it to the 2 Macomb Co. 11-year-olds on Sunday.

Dad Killed, Son Hurt in Wendy's Shooting

The father and son were confronted by 2 armed men Sunday morning in the restaurant's drive-through lane.

Woman Accused of Using a Molotov Cocktail to Settle Argument

Oakland Co. Sheriff's deputies arrested a 28-year-old woman after she allegedly threw an incendiary at a Pontiac family's house.

Woman Rescued After Spending 4 Hours in Submerged Jeep

Authorities pulled the unconscious 74-year-old woman and her vehicle out of the Au Sable River on Saturday in northern Michigan.

Oakland Co. Deputies Receiving Death Threats Over YouTube Videos

Authorities are investigating threats after videos of deputies clashing with open-carry gun activists were posted online recently.

Did This Oakland Co. Deputy Step Out of Line With Cameraman?

Videos on an open-carry gun rights YouTube channel show confrontations between activists and deputies.

Cop Who Saved Man From Burning Minivan: 'I'm No Hero'

St. Clair Shores Police Officer Jason LaTour helped pull a 60-year-old Grosse Pointe man from a vehicle fire earlier this week.

Missing Battle Creek Teen Could've Been Crime Victim: Police

Jordan English, 15, ran away last month with a 27-year-old man while she was visiting her mom in Indiana.

What's the Secret to Michigan Prison Food? It Might be Maggots

The Department of Corrections is investigating to see if inmates were served potatoes that contained maggots Tuesday.

Oakland Co., Former West Bloomfield Family Settle Sex Abuse Suit

The settlement awards the Wendrows $2 million after 7 years of litigation brought on by false claims of sexual abuse.

Police Wondering Whether Shepard Fairey Illegally Tagged Detroit

The graffiti artist is being investigated to see if he vandalized city buildings recently.

Independence Twp. Accused of Killing Wife, Dog With Baseball Bat

Joseph Gabriel Mauti was charged Monday with murder and animal cruelty in the incident.

Suspect in Pontiac Standoff Turns Himself to Oakland Co. Sherriff

Luis Francisco, 33, faces firearm charges in the May 25 incident.