Man Held After Deputies Stop Him for Drunken Lawn Mower Driving

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

Thieves Steal Equipment as Firefighters Battle House Blaze

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

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 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.

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.

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.

10-Month-Old Baby Held in Armed Standoff with Police

Police saw man holding woman at gunpoint at Rochester mobile home. The standoff ended about 9 a.m. Saturday.

Prosecutors Want 2005 Report of Soccer Fight in Trial of Man Accused of Fatally Punching Soccer Ref

Almost a decade ago, Bassel Abdul-Amir Saad pleaded no contest to charges stemming from an assault during a soccer match.

Was Smell of Pot on Little Girl Justification for a Search Warrant?

Kindergartener's father has a medical cannabis grower's card; his attorney says pot smell on daughter wasn't probable cause for warrant.

Hitchhiker Flashes Purple Thong Underwear Instead of Thumb

When the full super Moon rose over a metro Detroit community Tuesday, it had nothing to do with the lunar calendar.

Mom, Teens Suspected of Using Weed Killer in Phallic Football Field Prank

School officials relocate games, say it will cost $10,000 to erase outline of giant male genitalia that began appearing after Labor Day.

Pop Cans Out, Techie Bells and Whistles In for Detroit Firefighters

Offers to help bankrupt Detroit mean firefighters may soon be able to recycle pop cans instead of relying on them for alerts.

Cops in the Doghouse After 'Infantile Prank' With Stray Pooch

You won't believe who police officers found and what was going on when they responded to a suspected burglary in progress.

Alleged Shoplifter Uses Store's Motorized Shopping Cart as Getaway 'Vehicle'

When police caught up with the suspect, she reportedly said she took the wheelchair “because she didn’t feel like walking.”

11 Names Will Be Added to Michigan Memorial in 9/11 Ceremony

Etched names of 11 police and fire officials will be added to the granite wall in a ceremony featuring keynote remarks by Gov. Rick Snyder.

Attorney to Argue Self-Defense in Deadly Road Rage: 'Whole Story Has Not Been Heard'

Family of Martin Edward Zale, charged with open murder in the death of Derek Flemming, "completely shocked by his," attorney says.

Sheriff 'Just Horrified' by Video of 4-Year-Old Repeatedly Tossing Puppy in Street

Video ignites a firestorm online, sparks a question: If adults don’t stop children’s cruelty to animals, are they liable?

Cleared of Rape by DNA Evidence, Man Released After 15 Years of Life Sentence

Prosecutor’s office retains the right to refile murder charges against Jamie Peterson, who is mentally impaired, but lawyers aren’t worried.

Retired Cop Alleged Serial Rapist with Child, Adult Victims

“Hundreds” of photos, some believed to be of victims as young as 13, were seized in four raids at former Michigan police sergeant’s homes.

Stuck in Swamp, Horse Now Good to Giddyup and Go

Move over cute kitties and adorable doggies. Firefighters’ latest darlin’ is a filly.

Little Girl's Heartbreaking Discovery after Her Daddy is Killed in Road Rage

“ … How horrible that young, innocent minds have to learn the reality that their parents are not invincible,” says anguished wife.

Technology Helps Cops Find Stolen Jewelry Before It Could Be Melted Down

In the old days, collection of evidence would’ve taken up to a month, decreasing the likelihood stolen property would be recovered.

Bees Be Gone, Says Man Who Now Needs New Roof

You’ve heard of cutting off your nose to spite your face; how about burning the house to shoo away the bees?

Charges Filed in Armed Attacks on Amish Buggies

Attacks on Amish are rare, and a series of armed night-time robberies have flummoxed Michigan officials – until now.

Alleged Drunken Driver Hits - Wait for It - 'Drive Sober' Sign

Michigan man allegedly leaves a clue after mowing down police signs with a pickup – not his, but one he was supposed to be fixing.

DIY Shopper Crushed Under 600 Pounds of Ceramic Tiles, Dies

The large warehouse concept that makes home improvement stores financially successful may also make them inherently dangerous, lawyer says

Michigan Police Increase DUI Checkpoints for Labor Day 2014

Nearly a third of the state’s traffic deaths involve alcohol or drugs. Police will be out in force looking for drunken drivers this weekend.

Someone's Stealing Suburb's Stories

A Little Free Library turned up empty, gutted of its children’s book. Down the street, another. Who’s stealing suburb’s children’s stories?

Lawyers for Mom Police Said Tried to Kill Autistic Daughter Want Off Case

A northern Michigan woman who allegedly lit charcoal grills inside a van in a murder-suicide plot goes to trial Sept. 3.

When Is Teddy Bear Not a Teddy Bear? When It's a Drug Mule

Teen who tried to sneak a heroin-stuffed teddy bear to girlfriend’s hospitalized mother appeared in court on felony drug charges.