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A Detroit woman died after being struck by a car on Davison Freeway on July 29. She ran into the eastbound lane near Oakland Avenue and was hit by a passing vehicle. Police are investigating the incident, and the freeway was temporarily closed before reopening.

A woman was killed after being struck by a vehicle on the eastbound Davison Freeway (M-8) near Oakland Avenue in Detroit. The incident occurred just before 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, with investigators unsure why she was running on the freeway. Eastbound lanes were temporarily closed but later reopened.

Tony Winston Jr., a Warren man, is accused of possessing and distributing child pornography, with investigators finding several hundred images and videos. He faces multiple charges, including aggravated possession and using a computer to commit a crime, and was released on a $100,000 bond with restrictions.

A man in Ottawa County, Kristopher Karolkiewicz, killed his wife and six children in a murder-suicide before taking his own life. The incident occurred in a burning home in Grand Haven Township, with all eight deaths attributed to gunshot wounds, followed by an intentionally set fire. Karolkiewicz's employment with the American Heart Association ended weeks prior to the tragedy.

The Michigan Attorney General’s Office is investigating a false child abuse report targeting Pete Buttigieg. The office stated the allegations lacked credibility and emphasized the need for due diligence before separating children from families. The investigation includes requesting evidence from the Michigan State Police.

Nelson Ropke, a Grosse Pointe Park attorney, was sentenced to 10 to 25 years in prison for two felony charges related to child sexually abusive material. He also received a 10 to 20-year sentence for using a computer to commit a crime, with both sentences running concurrently.

A family of eight in Grand Haven Township was found dead in their home after being shot, with investigators ruling the deaths a murder-suicide. Kristopher Karolkiewicz, 47, killed his wife Amanda, 39, and six children before taking his own life and starting fires in the house.

The Gordie Howe Bridge connecting Detroit to Canada opens to vehicles Monday after years of construction and delays. The bridge will have a $5.75 toll for passenger vehicles, six traffic lanes, and a 35 mph speed limit, with pedestrian and bike access opening August 5. Authorities urge drivers to follow safety guidelines during the historic opening.

A 53-year-old man in Dearborn was shot by police after exiting his home armed with a long gun following reports of a disturbance. Neighbors reported he had been grieving recent losses and seeking help, and the incident is being investigated by Michigan State Police.

Eight people, including six children aged 5 to 15, were found dead in a Grand Haven Township home after a fire, with some victims having gunshot wounds. Authorities suspect a murder-suicide and confirmed the fire was intentionally set, though no outside suspects are being sought.

Dearborn Police shot a 53-year-old man who was causing a disturbance and yelling 'die, die, die' with a long gun. The man was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, and the Michigan State Police are investigating the incident.

Eight people, including six children, were found dead in a Michigan home after a fire, some with gunshot wounds. Law enforcement described the scene as complex and considered a murder-suicide theory, with the fire deemed suspicious and intentionally set.

A suspicious house fire in Grand Haven Township, Michigan, near Lake Michigan killed six children and two adults. Arson investigators from the Michigan State Police were called to the scene on Friday.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan bills expanding Michigan’s Amber Alert system to include missing children with special needs and vulnerable adults, and creating a Silver Alert system for missing seniors. Additional measures strengthen protections for vulnerable adults and children through legal safeguards and oversight updates.

Detroit police cannot release body camera footage of use-of-force incidents due to a court order from a police union lawsuit. A temporary restraining order since January 2025 blocks releases, and activists demand transparency after a recent police shooting. The Detroit City Council’s 2025 ordinance requiring public access to footage within 30 days triggered the lawsuit, which claims the policy violates collective bargaining agreements and endangers officers.

Devin Calhoun was towed by Wayne County Community College District police after failing to provide immediate proof of insurance during a traffic stop, despite later submitting valid insurance before a tow truck arrived. The college's spokesperson stated the tow followed policy due to the LEIN system not reflecting coverage, while Calhoun and his mentor argue the fee was unjustified.

Michigan State Police seized 97 kilograms of processed marijuana and $346,000 in cash from a commercial semi-truck during a Monroe County traffic stop. The driver, a 25-year-old from North Hollywood, Calif., was arrested after the truck bypassed a weigh station and consented to a search revealing vacuum-sealed contraband.

Federal agents in Detroit linked a Glock pistol with an illegal machine-gun conversion device, thrown from a speeding Nissan, to a prior shooting. Henry Leon Hutchinson Jr. faces charges for illegally possessing the weapon, with evidence including phone data and ballistics connecting him to the incidents.

Activists in Detroit demanded the release of body camera footage from a police shooting involving 18-year-old Alonzo Lee-Perkins during the Ford Fireworks. Police claim Lee-Perkins was armed and fled, prompting an officer to shoot him. A temporary restraining order, linked to a lawsuit over a city ordinance requiring timely release of use-of-force footage, currently blocks the Detroit Police Department from disclosing the video.

A court order has blocked the Detroit Police Department from releasing body camera footage of a June shooting involving an 18-year-old, Alonzo Anthony Lee-Perkins, who was shot by officers after allegedly fleeing. Police stated an officer fired multiple times due to safety concerns, and Lee-Perkins faces charges including carrying a concealed weapon. A temporary court restriction, linked to a legal challenge over a city ordinance requiring bodycam release, prevents disclosure until the order is lifted.

Jerome Kowalski of Warren pleaded no contest to second-degree murder in the 2008 deaths of his brother and sister-in-law. His initial 2013 conviction was vacated due to misconduct by Judge Theresa Brennan, who had an affair with an investigator, and he was granted bond in 2023 after serving 13 years and eight months in prison.

Michigan students submitted a record number of tips to the OK2SAY safety program in 2025, with 10,777 tips reported (second-highest since the program's 2014 launch). Tips addressed issues like suicide threats, bullying, and drug use, leading to actions such as hospitalizations and drug seizures. The program allows confidential reporting of threats to student and school safety.

President Donald Trump referenced debunked allegations of voter fraud in Muskegon, Michigan, during the 2020 election. Investigations by state agencies and the FBI found no illegal ballots or votes, attributing the fraudulent registration forms to low-level employees seeking to inflate work output. The FBI closed the case in 2025, citing no criminal violations or national security threats.

A person of interest is in custody after a hit-and-run crash on July 19, 2026, in Oakland County critically injured a juvenile pedestrian. The vehicle fled the scene but was later seized by Michigan State Police, and the child remains hospitalized.

Michigan State Police are investigating a hit-and-run incident in Oakland County where a child was critically injured after being struck by a vehicle on 8 Mile Road near Wyoming on July 20. Authorities have not identified the vehicle or driver and are appealing to the public for information. The child's family is cooperating with the ongoing investigation.

A child was critically injured in a hit-and-run near 8 Mile and Wyoming, with the driver still at large. Witnesses reported the child was alone when struck around 11:17 p.m., and the boy remains hospitalized in critical condition. Michigan State Police are investigating why the child was out alone and have located the parents.

A hit-and-run incident injured a child on Eight Mile in Royal Oak Township. Michigan State Police are investigating and seeking community assistance to find the perpetrator.

Michigan State Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash in Royal Oak Township where a juvenile pedestrian was injured after being struck by a fleeing driver on Sunday night. The incident occurred on westbound 8 Mile Road, east of Wyoming Avenue, with the suspect vehicle traveling westbound and the minor transported to a local hospital for treatment.

A child was injured in a hit-and-run crash on westbound 8 Mile Road in Royal Oak Township on Sunday night. The driver fled the scene, and the child was transported to a local hospital for treatment. No details on the extent of injuries have been released.

One person has died after a four-car collision in Detroit, according to Michigan State Police. The crash occurred around 11 p.m. on July 18 at westbound I-94 near Brush Street, resulting from a high-speed chain-reaction collision. The incident is under investigation.

A 30-year-old Alaska disappearance case was solved after an anonymous tip led investigators to identify Christopher Popps as the alleged killer of Patrick Orville Dearth. Popps was arrested in Michigan in 2026 and faces two counts of second-degree murder, with human remains found in a barrel near Steese Highway confirming Dearth's homicide.

Michigan State Police are enforcing the state’s 'Move Over' law through a statewide campaign to ensure drivers yield to stationary emergency vehicles. The effort, running Monday from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, aims to protect first responders and includes similar initiatives in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Kentucky. Penalties for violations range from fines to felony charges if injuries or deaths occur.

One person was killed in a high-speed, chain-reaction four-vehicle crash on westbound I-94 in Detroit, as reported by Michigan State Police. The incident occurred late Saturday night.

A Michigan man was charged with murder in Alaska for the 1993 death of Patrick Dearth, whose remains were found after an anonymous tip led investigators to human remains near Fairbanks. Christopher Popps was indicted on two counts of second-degree murder and is being held pending extradition.

A Michigan man was charged with murder in Alaska for the death of Patrick Dearth, who disappeared in 1993. An anonymous tip led police to human remains identified as Dearth, prompting the indictment of Christopher Popps.

A Michigan man was charged with murder in Alaska for the 1993 disappearance of Patrick Dearth after providing an anonymous tip leading to the discovery of his remains. The indictment followed an investigation triggered by the tip, which identified human remains near Fairbanks as Dearth.

President Donald Trump referenced a criminal case in Muskegon County, Michigan, involving 6,000 forged voter registration applications from a single organization in 2020. Michigan State Police confirmed the applications were voided and had no impact on the election.

One person died and two others were injured after a vehicle was struck by gunfire on eastbound I-96 in Detroit. The incident occurred near Bentler Street around 12:51 a.m. Wednesday. Police described the shooting as an isolated incident with no public threat, and the injured were transported to a local hospital.

One person is dead and two others were hospitalized after a shooting on eastbound I-96 near Bentler just before 1 a.m. Wednesday. The eastbound lanes were closed for over four hours, and the victims drove themselves to the Detroit Police Department's Sixth Precinct. Investigators describe the incident as isolated with no ongoing public threat.

A Wayne County deputy was shot at Tuesday afternoon while driving an unmarked car near I-94. One suspect was arrested, a gun was recovered, and authorities are searching for two more suspects. The deputy was not injured, but the vehicle was damaged during the incident.