Two suspects arrested for drunk driving with loaded guns in Hazel Park
Two drivers were arrested for operating while intoxicated with loaded guns at the same scene inside their vehicles in Hazel Park Sunday.
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Armed with saws, art thieves raid Renoir museum on French Riviera
Thieves stole four valuable Renoir paintings Tuesday from a small museum on the French Riviera, but abandoned two of them as they fled, the local mayor said. Police are searching for the perpetrators. A group of well-equipped and well-informed thieves entered the Renoir Museum in...
Berkley crash leaves passenger dead, driver critically injured
Lieutenant Andrew Hadfield of Berkley police said that onlookers rushed to the aid of the vehicle's passengers and that life-saving efforts were made.
Single vehicle crash in Berkley kills passenger, injures driver
One dead and one is injured after a crash into a tree in Berkley late Monday night.
Driver crashes into fire hydrant causing street flooding on Detroit's east side
Water has flooded the street in the surrounding area and Detroit police and water department workers are at the scene.
Sacramento man charged after Hazel Park woman loses more than $270K in alleged federal warrant scam
A 70-year-old Hazel Park woman lost more than $270,000 in an alleged scam after receiving an email claiming she had a federal arrest warrant. The woman was contacted by someone claiming to be an agent with the Federal Trade Commission and was told she had warrants related to drug...
18-year-old woman shot and killed in Westland
An 18-year-old woman was shot and killed Sunday evening at an apartment complex in Westland. Monica Rokita was shot while staying with her boyfriend in the Landing Apartment Complex, near Hunter and Central City Parkway. Police have a suspect in custody, but no details of who tha...
Southfield police release suspect in fatal TGI Fridays shooting pending prosecutor review
A 35-year-old Southfield man suspected in a fatal shooting at a TGI Fridays parking lot was released pending a charging decision by the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office, Southfield police said. The incident occurred on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, when officers said they responded to...
Man shot inside his parked vehicle on Detroit's west side
Police say that ShotSpotter technology detected the shooting and alerted officers to respond to the scene on Asbury Park, two blocks south of Eight Mile....
TGI Friday shooting: Suspect released pending warrant approval from prosecutor's office
Southfield police said that the suspect, who was arrested Friday night, was released Monday as they couldn't hold him longer without a charging decision from the prosecutor's office....
Amazon cargo jet crash: Voice, flight recorders recovered as investigation continues
The National Transportation Safety Board provided an update on the deadly Amazon cargo jet crash that killed five people.
Westland teen shot and killed in domestic violence case, boyfriend arrested
Westland police have arrested a teenager's live-in boyfriend after 18-year-old Monica Rokita was shot and killed in what investigators are calling a case of domestic violence. WATCH VIDEO REPORT BY TONY GEFTOS BELOW Westland teen killed in domestic violence shooting The shooting ...
Man shot while sitting inside his vehicle on Detroit's west side
Police are investigating the shooting of a man inside his car Monday.
Two 13-year-olds on motorized electric vehicle hit by driver on Telegraph
The boys, described as riding together on an e-moto type-vehicle, were going westbound while the truck was traveling southbound on Telegraph, according to Bloomfield Township police....
2 teens on e-moto critically injured after being hit by truck while crossing Telegraph in Bloomfield Twp.
Two 13-year-old boys were critically injured after they were riding on an e-motorcycle that was hit by a truck on Telegraph Rd. Monday morning. According to the Bloomfield Township Police Department, the two boys were proceeding through the crosswalk at southbound Telegraph Rd. n...
2 teens on e-bike critically injured after getting hit by truck in Bloomfield Hills
Two 13-year-old boys are in critical condition after the “e-moto-type vehicle” they were riding together in Bloomfield Hills on Monday was struck by a pickup truck. According to Bloomfield Township police, the two boys were traveling westbound on the safety path along Hickory Gro...
Detroit officer recovering after accidental shooting at precinct
A Detroit police officer is recovering after accidentally shooting himself inside a precinct locker room over the weekend. Police say the incident occurred around 5 a.m. Saturday morning at the 10th Precinct on the city’s west side, where the officer was handling his weapon when ...
Freeway shooting on I-94 at Livernois under investigation by state police
The victim's vehicle was shot at by another driver who pulled alongside him, and fired at him, while driving on the westbound side of the freeway near Livernois at 1:49 a.m....
Romulus homeowner asks for help after massive tree crashes into backyard during storm
A Romulus homeowner is asking for help after a massive tree came crashing down in her backyard during the severe storms that swept through Metro Detroit on Friday night. See the full story in the video below Romulus homeowner asks for help after massive tree crashes into backyard...
Madison Heights family loses everything in storm-related fire
Lee Jankins, who lives at his sister's house in Madison Heights, lost all of his belongings, including the possessions of his two young daughters after the garage burnt down in a fire caused by recent storms....
Madison Heights man loses everything in storm related fire
Lee Jankins, who lives in at his sister's house in Madison Heights, lost all of his belongings including the possessions of his two young daughters after the garage burnt down in a fire caused by recent storms. The house was recently carpeted, and all of Lee and his daughter's th...
Woman found dead inside Wyandotte home, suspect in custody
A suspect is in custody after a woman was found dead inside a Wyandotte home early Sunday morning, police say. Officers were dispatched to the home on 6th Street near St. John Street around 3:15 a.m. Police say officers found a woman inside the home and evidence of a shooting. Th...
1 dead, 2 injured in shooting outside Southfield TGI Fridays; police say argument escalated
A 58-year-old Inkster woman was killed and two other people were injured after a shooting outside a Southfield restaurant late Friday night, according to police. The shooting happened around 11:25 p.m. Friday in the parking lot of TGI Fridays on Evergreen Road in Southfield. Offi...
Amazon plane crash near Miami airport kills at least 5, strikes vehicles
An Amazon plane overshot the runway at Miami International Airport Sunday and struck multiple vehicles just outside the airport, leaving at least five people dead, according to authorities....
5 dead after Amazon cargo aircraft overruns runway in Miami, striking multiple vehicles
Federal investigators said Monday they are committed to investigating a deadly plane crash that occurred at Miami International Airport Sunday afternoon. Investigators are examining whether an Amazon cargo jet touched down too far down the runway to stop safely before crashing of...
Detroit Sandwich Party returns to Eastern Market for third year
Detroit’s Eastern Market transformed into a sandwich lover’s dream Sunday, as dozens of local vendors fired up grills, stacked flavors and sold out favorites at the annual Detroit Sandwich Party. Now in its third year, the event continues to grow — drawing bigger crowds and bolde...
Woman found dead after early morning shooting in Wyandotte, suspect located
A woman was found dead Sunday morning after Wyandotte police responded to a reported shooting at a home. Officers were dispatched to the 800 block of 6th Street around 3:15 a.m. and found the victim inside the home, along with evidence that a shooting had occurred. She was pronou...
Wyandotte police investigate after woman found dead in home
Wyandotte police are investigating a homicide after a woman was found dead inside a home early Sunday morning.
Hurricane Lowell remains powerful Category 4 as Hawaii braces for possible impacts
Hawaii is under a state of emergency with powerful Hurricane Lowell set to bear down on its western islands Monday. Its the third storm in as many weeks to threaten the state, as El Nio supercharges the Pacific hurricane season. The hurricane was a Category 4 with winds up to 150...
A bottle filled with potentially dangerous chemicals was removed from a Detroit bookstore -- here’s what happened
A bottle containing potentially dangerous chemicals was removed from John King Used and Rare Books in Detroit, prompting road closures around the store. According to the Detroit Fire Department, a staff member found the bottle while she was cleaning. She said she studied chemistr...
Man in custody after shooting outside Southfield TGI Fridays leaves woman dead, 2 bystanders wounded
A man is in custody after a deadly shooting outside TGI Fridays in Southfield on Friday night. It happened on Evergreen Road and police say two people with concealed pistol licenses pulled guns on each other during a fight in the parking lot and opened fire. Update: Southfield po...
3 shot, woman dead after altercation at TGI Fridays in Southfield
On Friday, September 4th, 2026, at approximately 11:25 p.m., the Southfield Police Department responded to a report of shots fired in the parking lot of TGI Fridays, located at 26299 Evergreen Rd. Upon arrival, officers located a 58-year-old female, resident of Inkster, criticall...
Southfield shooting: Woman killed, 2 injured at TGI Fridays; suspect in custody
A woman was killed and two others were injured after a shooting during a verbal altercation in the parking lot of a TGI Fridays in Southfield late Friday night, police said....
DHS says 380 arrested in Springfield, Ohio, after Haiti TPS protections end
After the Trump administration ended temporary protected status for thousands of Haitian migrants in the U.S., Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said Friday that immigration agents had arrested 380 people in Springfield, Ohio. Springfield was thrust into the national s...
Family of Detroit woman killed in suspected DUI crash urges safe driving this Labor Day
Detroit police are stepping up traffic enforcement this Labor Day weekend as officials warn about the dangers of impaired and reckless driving. The increased enforcement comes as holiday crashes have risen in recent years and follows several deadly crashes in Detroit during the F...
State of emergency declared on Detroit's east side after EF-2 tornado causes widespread damage
DETROIT Detroit declared a state of emergency on the east side of town Friday after an EF-2 tornado toppled trees, damaged homes and buildings, and knocked out power for thousands of residents. The tornado is Detroit's first in nearly 30 years. Crews are working to restore power ...
Records reveal why Chelsea city manager was fired after 6 months on the job
Records obtained by 7 News Detroit reveal why Chelsea's city manager was terminated. Elle Cole was initially placed on administrative leave before the city council voted to fire her . The resolution cites alleged misuse of public funds, dishonesty, inappropriate workplace behavio...
Mexican restaurant owner charged with money laundering
Officials say 58-year-old Juan Romo-Padilla, who is the owner of Mexican restaurant ‘La Posada' in Southwest Detroit, was arrested on Thursday following a joint investigation by the DEA and IRS....
Influencer Jack Doherty arrested in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, police say
Social media influencer Jack Doherty has been arrested in Florida.
Cleanup continues after Thursday’s tornado, severe storm, hit Metro Detroit
Clean-up efforts continued Friday across Metro Detroit after a tornado and strong storms swept through the region Thursday, leaving a trail of damage. Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield declared a local state of emergency following significant devastation on the city’s east side. The N...
Southwest Detroit business owner arrested on charges of international money laundering
A business owner out of Detroit was arrested by Homeland Security for alleged international money laundering.
Detroit Mayor declares State of Emergency after tornado hits city's east side
Mayor Sheffield announced on Friday that she has signed an Executive Order declaring a Local State of Emergency. This comes after Detroit had its first tornado in nearly three decades, primarily hitting the city's Eastside, collapsing structures and uprooting trees....
Flock camera vandalism on the rise in West Bloomfield, as debate over surveillance continues
WEST BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WXYZ) West Bloomfield police are seeing an uptick in vandalized Flock cameras this summer, part of a broader trend of camera damage across metro Detroit including six destroyed in Livingston County recently, with about 25 temporarily removed. Depu...
Mayor Mary Sheffield declares state of emergency after tornado hits Detroit‘s east side
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield declared a local state of emergency for part of the city’s lower east side following a tornado that caused widespread damage Thursday. Sheffield signed an executive order Friday (Sept. 4) that gives the city broader authority to mobilize local resourc...
Detroit police chief defends call to activist, denies mayor's involvement
Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison is speaking out for the first time about a controversy involving him, Mayor Mary Sheffield, and local activist Jahdante Smith — saying a phone call he made to Smith was personal, not official. The controversy stems from photographs Smith posted ...
Former Ohio officer accepts plea in 2022 shooting death of Black man
A former Ohio police officer who fatally shot a Black man lying in bed agreed to enter an Alford plea.
‘Thank you for saving my dad’s life’: Detroit firefighters honored for saving man from burning basement
Detroit firefighters are being honored for rescuing a 79-year-old man who was trapped inside a burning basement in May. The man, identified as Willie Braggs Jr., was unable to walk and could not escape as smoke and flames filled the confined space. His family was unable to reach ...
3 teens could be charged after high-speed e-moto pursuit through Grosse Pointe Farms
Three Grosse Pointe area teenagers could soon face felony charges after police say they fled from officers on high-powered e-moto bikes, reaching speeds of more than 50 mph through residential streets. Grosse Pointe Farms police say the pursuits occurred on Aug. 28 and involved t...
Jackknifed semi crash closes all WB I-696 lanes at Mound Road in Macomb County
A jackknifed semi-truck crash closed all westbound lanes of I-696 at Mound Road in Macomb County. The semi-truck crash occurred Friday (Sept. 4) and leaked diesel fuel afterward, prompting the closure as crews responded and worked to clear the roadway. Drivers are urged to avoid ...
Citizenship voting proposal kept off ballot by US, Michigan Supreme Courts
This story also appeared in Votebeat Michigan, US Supreme Courts deny emergency appeals to put proof of citizenship voting proposal on Nov. 3 ballot State canvassers deadlocked on certification of the group’s petitions last month after Bureau of Elections identified faulty signat...
Former Kentucky governor arrested while on the set of a holiday movie
Former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin was arrested on Thursday in Bourbon County on a contempt charge while he was on the set of an upcoming holiday movie. The Bourbon County Sheriff's Office said they were notified around 5:30 p.m. that Bevin, who served as the state's governor fr...
DNA, Flock cameras lead to Southfield cold case carjacking arrest after 2 years
A 30-year-old Louisville man is charged with seven felony counts after allegedly carjacking a 19-year-old in 2024.
Game on official White House site lets users arrest undocumented immigrants
The Trump administration launched a series of arcade-style games on the official White House website Thursday to tout its priorities the latest turn in its aggressive online effort to troll Democrats that has at times surfaced racist and offensive images. The White Houses online ...
Cold case carjacking cracked by Southfield police, ending 2-year investigation
Southfield Police Chief Elvin Barren talks about a cold case carjacking investigation that has resulted in charges.
Legislators work to beef up regulations as e-bikes surge in metro Detroit
Lawmakers, police and doctors are pushing for new safety rules as e-bike injuries rise, especially among children. E-bikes are everywhere in metro Detroit, and local bike shops say demand has grown exponentially in recent years. But as more riders take to roads and sidewalks, eme...
Lindsay Clancy case ends in mistrial after jury deadlock, defense appeal denied
The judge in the criminal case of Lindsay Clancy declared a mistrial on Friday after the jury could not agree on a verdict for the Massachusetts woman accused of killing her three young children in 2023. The mistrial came even after the defense filed an emergency appeal to the Su...
71-year-old climbs Mount Kilimanjaro less than 9 months after urgent back surgery
A 71-year-old retired attorney climbed Mount Kilimanjaro less than 9 months after emergency back surgery a journey that nearly ended before it began. Carol Romej had spent months training for the climb when she fell while sprinting up a Lake Michigan sand dune with nearly 40 poun...
Jackknifed semi-truck crash on WB I-696 closes freeway
Crews at the scene are also dealing with fuel leaking from the big rig, MDOT said in a post on X, formerly Twitter.
Man who crashed car into DTW pleads guilty to unrelated stalking case
The man who crashed a car into Detroit Metro Airport earlier this year has pleaded guilty to one charge in an unrelated stalking case. In January, the 37-year-old man drove straight into McNamara Terminal , nearly hitting travelers, before stopping at a Delta counter. Police said...