Waterford

A 36-year-old woman and her 2-month-old son were found dead in a bathtub at a Waterford apartment complex on Friday night, according to police. The cause of death was not specified in the report.

Two 18-year-old men, Ricardo Johnson and Carmelo Buckles, were charged with assault with intent to murder and felony firearm charges following a December 2025 shooting at a Waterford apartment complex that left a 23-year-old man with a gunshot wound. Police reported the suspects forced entry into the victim’s bedroom, prompting the victim to return fire, and both fled the scene before officers arrived. They were arrested in June and July 2026 and are set for a probable cause conference on July 21.

A hit-and-run in Waterford left 14-year-old Mason Casey injured on July 2. The driver fled the scene, and a family friend later found him on the roadside.

Waterford Fire Department uses a new thermal imaging drone to detect hidden fire hazards like smoldering attics and collapsing roofs during active fires. The drone provides real-time heat signature data through smoke, helping commanders direct crews and avoid dangerous conditions.