michigan

Police chase a 12-year-old driving a stolen forklift

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ANN HARBOR, MI – A 12-year-old boy from Ann Harbor, Michigan, led law enforcement on an hour-long chase after stealing a construction Genie GTH-636 Telehandler forklift truck from Forsyth Middle School, law enforcement officials said on Monday. Due to his age, the identity of the boy has been withheld. The call about a possible theft in progress at Forsyth Middle School reached the Ann Harbor Police Department around 6:48 p.m. on Saturday. When officers responded, …

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Shooter charged with 16-year-old girl’s murder

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PONTIAC, MI – K’Nique Djon Lawrence, a 32-year-old man living in Pontiac, has been charged with several major felonies, including open murder, in connection to the fatal shooting of 16-year-old Desiree Childs. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the charges, which also include felon in possession of a firearm and multiple counts of firearm possession whilst committing a felony. Lawrence was formally arraigned in the 50th District Court and is currently being held without bond. …

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Michigan toddler dies after accidentally shooting himself at gas station

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LANSING, MI – A heartbreaking incident in Lansing, Michigan, has ended in tragedy as a 2-year-old boy, who accidentally shot himself while left unattended in a car with an unsecured firearm, has succumbed to his injuries. The Lansing Police Department confirmed the devastating news, expressing deep sadness over the young child’s passing. Ingham County Prosecutor John J. Dewane has announced his intention to thoroughly review the case for potential criminal charges. Dewane emphasized the importance …

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Man found bound and tortured in his own car

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SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI – In a dramatic series of events, a Michigan resident was found tied up and injured in his car, a disturbing aftermath of a harrowing kidnapping at a Lifetime Fitness gym’s parking area. News broke late Monday when Shelby Township Police sprang into action, piecing together the fragments of a kidnapping involving four masked assailants. The investigation took a significant turn when the suspect’s vehicle was detected outside the victim’s home. A …

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Grandma shot dead at baby shower, son runs over alleged killer with his car

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DETROIT, MI – A horrific shooting unfolded at a baby shower in Detroit, Michigan, where a shocking sequence of events left a grandmother dead and her alleged shooter injured in a bizarre confrontation in the parking lot of a Detroit police station. The distressing chain of events commenced on a Sunday when Phebe Williams, a 53-year-old grandmother, attended a baby shower on Detroit’s east side. A 46-year-old friend of Williams arrived at the event and …

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Michigan mom sentenced for DUI crash that killed her three sons

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HOLLAND, MI – A woman from western Michigan was handed a prison sentence of up to five years on Monday, following a tragic incident where her three young sons drowned. The incident occurred when her SUV plunged into an ice-covered pond, according to reports. Leticia Gonzales had been charged with operating under the influence, which resulted in serious injury. She also faced three misdemeanor charges related to a moving violation causing death. The sentencing came …

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Man charged after intentionally running over his wife while drunk

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GRAND RAPIDS, MI – A local man from Grand Rapids, Michigan is being held on a $1 million bond following allegations of drunk driving and fatally striking his wife with his vehicle. The incident reportedly occurred after a heated argument on Friday night, according to local law enforcement. The Mason County Sheriff’s Office in Michigan has identified the suspect as 58-year-old Mark Lazon Casterman. He has been formally charged and arraigned on multiple counts, including …

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Sheriff’s deputy hospitalized after assault during stop

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ALLEGAN, MI. – A deputy from the Allegan County Sheriff’s Department is currently recuperating in a local hospital after sustaining a serious head injury during an altercation with a suspect. The incident occurred late Monday night when the deputy responded to a call about a reckless driver in a residential area. The deputy was dispatched to investigate a report of an individual driving at high speeds without headlights in a local neighborhood. The call came …

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Five people shot at early morning gathering

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In the early hours of Sunday, a violent incident unfolded in Lansing, Michigan, leaving five people injured from gunshot wounds. Two of these individuals are battling life-threatening injuries, as reported by local law enforcement. The incident occurred on the 1300 block of West Holmes Road, where police officers found multiple victims amidst a sizable crowd. Emergency response teams from the Lansing Fire Department were quick to transport several victims to a local medical facility. The …

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Fireworks explosion kills a woman and injures nine other people

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A tragic fireworks explosion in western Michigan has resulted in the death of one woman and left nine others injured. The incident occurred on Monday, but it remains unclear whether it took place during an organized July Fourth public event. The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Department is currently investigating the explosion, which caused significant damage to nearby homes and vehicles. According to a news release from the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Department, deputies and ambulances were dispatched …

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