Council Delays Police Chief's Contract Extension to Get 2nd Opinion

Police and Fire Commission will review the 5-year extension before it is approved.

Judge: Prior Road Rage Evidence OK at Murder Trial

Evidence painting both the victim and the man accused of killing him as aggressive drivers allowed in road-rage trial.

Michigan Women Packing Concealed Heat Is a Real-Life Trending Topic

The number of women in the state with concealed pistol licenses has seen a 134-percent increase from 2010 to 2014.

Inmate: 'I Killed Him Because He Was a Child Molester'

“Oh sure. Oh sure, of course,” Steven D. Sandison said when asked if he’d killed his cellmate at the Saginaw Correctional Facility.

Wayne State Student Reports Scary Incident While Waiting for Uber Car

The female student said she escaped alleged abductors in a van she thought was the Uber taxi she had ordered.

UPDATED: Man Says He Was Attacked for Speaking Arabic

Global anxiety over Islamic terrorism hits home in the Michigan city that is home to the nation’s highest concentration of Arab Americans.

Man Whose Sucker Punch Killed Soccer Ref Accepts Plea Deal

Bassel Saad faces between 8-15 years in prison and could be deported to his native Lebanon.

May Trial Date Set for Teen, Adult Boyfriend Accused in Family Murder Plot

Roksana Sikorski, 15, and Michael Rivera, 23, face 7 felony charges and are being held on $1M bonds.

Accused in $6,000 Cub Scouts Embezzlement, Mom Seeks Cash on GoFundMe

A Cub Scout leader charged with embezzlement for allegedly stealing camp fund enraged parents more with crowdfunding appeal.

Prosecutors: 'Bad' Samaritan Carjacks 88-Year-Old Stuck in Snow

Prosecutors charged a Michigan woman with six felonies for allegdly an elderly woman out of the snow, tied her up and stole her car.

Investigators Say They've Cracked Brazen ATM Theft Ring

Suspects allegedly smashed through front doors in stolen vehicles. Targets in the 17 robberies included nine Secretary of State offices.

What's the Cost of Absentmindedness? About $300

Excited and distracted by the music playing in the store, a Downriver man left a wad of cash on a convenience store counter.

Mom Charged in Death of Newborn Found in Recycling Bin

Police chief: Baby abandoned in cold garage “must have suffered greatly.” And it’s not the first time the woman allegedly gave birth alone.

'Super Drunk' Cop, Fuzzy About Birthday Bash, Avoids Jail

Report: Michigan cop told crash investigator he couldn’t remember where he had partied, what or how much he drank, or where he was going.

Police Arrest Woman in Death of Newborn Found in Recycling Bin

Community rallies around Henry Alexander Macomb, the name given the infant by the coroner’s office. “He deserves a name,” police chief says.

Man Disguised as Zebra Corralled in Armed Robbery

Police followed the suspect’s hoof – er, footprints – to the front door of his residence.

Police Searching Mid- and Lower-Michigan for Dead Baby's Mom

A baby found in a recycling bin at Roseville isn't the son of Okemos woman who said she "can't recall" whereabouts of her newborn son.

Deadly Police Pursuits: Fatalities in Police Chases Increase in 2014

Whether to pursue fleeing motorists is a snap judgment, often with consequences either way police say.

Wayne Prosecutor Asks State Police to Review Violent Arrest Caught on Video

Police chief from Grosse Pointe Park, whose officers were involved in arrest, defend it as “proper,” but others charge police brutality.

Police: Mom Leaves Kids in Cold to Shoot Up Heroin, Ovedoses

When her mom didn't return, child finds her slumped over unconscious in a restroom stall at a McDonald's restaurant.

Police: Man Fled Accident with Cops to Catch Flight

Multiple accidents, two of them with fatalities, reported as snow cripples travel across southeast Michigan.

Back the Sleigh Up: 'Santa Claus Shooter' or 'Super Santa'?

Advocacy group wants attempted murder charges dismissed against man who, in an act of chivalry, was “doing what he needed to do.”

Man with History of Assault on Police Allegedly Attacks Wayne Deputy at Courthouse

Wayne County deputy is expected to recover after she was knocked unconscious Friday morning.

Youth Center Tagged with Violent Anti-Police Graffiti

The graffiti – at a place that calls itself a safe haven for kids – was an apparent reference to police shootings of unarmed black males.

2014 in Review: Deadly Road Rage, Deadly Soccer Rage, and Mob Rage that Nearly Killed Steven Utash

Rage was the common denominator in three local crime stories talked about around the world in 2014.

Reward Funds Grow to $110,000 in Grosse Pointe Farms Teen's Murder

Mourners encouraged to be more like the slain teen – kind, compassionate and driven – and focus less on the details of her death.

Teen's Murder in 'Robbery Gone Bad' Casts Pall Over Holidays in the Grosse Pointes

Communities struggle to come to grips with death of a straight-A student at an exclusive private school who dreamed of being a doctor.

BBQ Owner Regrets 'Suck-Start Pistol' Comment to Police

Detroit BBQ owner issues public apology for comments made in wake of New York City police shootings after vendors, police threaten boycott.

Grosse Pointe Teen Killed As 30 Shots Pumped Into Vehicle

Police aren’t sure why a lone gunman opened fire on car full of teens because they’re getting conflicting stories from the victims.

Police: 'Santa' Shoots 2 in Spat Over 'Mrs. Claus'

Police say a man festively dressed in a Santa suit is behind bars after a Sunday morning argument over “Santa’s girlfriend, Mrs. Claus.”

Dearborn Arrest May Clear Downriver Cases

A half-dozen area police agencies had outstanding warrants for the arrest of a man caught entering unlocked vehicles.

Good News - Mostly, and 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.

Postal Worker Accused of Stealing Mail, Pocketing Cash Claims Bordeom

Federal authorities reportedly found hundreds of pieces of mail discarded in the woman’s trash, as well as a few bags of mail in her closet.

Firefighters Save 22 Pit Bulls, Guinea Pig

Firefighters say it’s unclear why so many dogs were living at one residence, or if charges will be filed.

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.

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."

Update: Detroit Power Failure Result of 'Neglected' System

About 100 buildings are affected by the outage, which occurred about 10:30 a.m. The cause is unknown.

Man, Daughter Killed in Gunfight During Eviction

Wayne County officials have filed foreclosure actions on 75,000 properties, creating “a conflict dynamic” in some neighborhoods.

Watch: Deputy Questions Black Man for Walking 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.