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Walled Lake, portion of Novi under boil water advisory after water main break

7 March 2026 at 13:08

Walled Lake and a portion of Novi are under a boil water advisory as the Great Lakes Water Authority works to isolate a 48-inch water main break at 14 Mile and Verona in Farmington Hills.

Watch video from the scene in the player below: Massive water main break impacting multiple communities

GLWA also reports Wixom, Commerce Township, West Bloomfield Township, and Farmington Hills may also be experiencing reduced water pressure at this time.

The city of Novi says water pressure alarms started going off early this morning.

GLWA said the break appears to be the result of a transient pressure wave after an external power interruption to a GLWA service center.

Water trucks have also been sent to Walled Lake and Novi to help impacted residents.

Here are the locations:

Novi

Novi Department of Public Works, 26300 Lee BeGole Drive Village Oaks Elementary School, 23333 WillowbrookΒ (until 4 p.m.)

Residents are advised to bring containers.

Walled Lake

Walled Lake Municipal Complex, 1499 E. West Maple Road

If you're under a boil water advisory, follow these steps.

Former Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore takes plea deal

6 March 2026 at 19:46

Former University of Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore has taken a plea deal in his case, pleading no contest to two misdemeanor charges on Friday.

Watch the video report below: Sherrone Moore strikes plea deal

Moore was previously charged with third-degree home invasion, misdemeanor stalking, and misdemeanor breaking and entering. In the plea agreement, those charges were dismissed. Two new misdemeanor charges of malicious use of a telecommunications device in the context of a domestic relationship and trespass were added. On Friday, he pleaded no contest to the two additional charges.

Watch Sherrone Moore take plea deal in the video player below: RAW VIDEO: Sherrone Moore enters a plea agreement during court hearing

The negotiated disposition involved dismissal of 3 charges that had been charged, that was not mentioned earlier. That is absolutely correct, said Moore's attorney, Ellen Michaels. "All charges against Mr. Moore were not supported by facts and law. The dismissal validates concerns we raised about the investigation from the beginning. He is pleased to put this behind him and move forward.

What we do believe evidence supports is criminal behavior, in the context of an intimate partner relationship, said Kati Rezmierski, Assistant Prosecutor for Washtenaw County.

Moore's sentencing in the case has been scheduled for April 14.

Previous coverage: Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore in jail after firing Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore in jail after firing

This all stems from Moore's alleged confrontation with a former staffer with whom he reportedly had an affair. The confrontation reportedly followed his firing by the university in December.

Today's evidentiary hearing was going to center on a motion from Moores attorney to void the arrest warrant and dismiss the complaintarguing prosecutors failed to disclose an employee-employer relationship between Moore and the complainant.

Watch more of our previous coverage below: Judge orders evidentiary hearing held in Sherrone Moore case Former U-M head football coach Sherrone Moore appears in court for Probable Cause conference

Detroit mother charged for unsafe storage of weapon after six-year-old killed in accidental shooting

5 March 2026 at 16:07

A Detroit mother has been charged with unsafe storage of a weapon after her six-year-old daughter was accidentally shot and killed in a car in Detroit earlier this week.

Watch our previous coverage

6-year-old girl accidentally shot and killed inside car with unsecured gun

According to police, the child's mother came to a plaza in the area of Gratiot and Harper avenues around noon on Monday, March 2, to get food.

We're told the mother went inside and left five children in the car unattended. While they were in the car, the child was shot with the unsecured gun by her 11-year-old brother. Detroit police say the children are all 12 years old and younger.

Tonya Charisse-Annie Johnson, 41, has been charged with:

Firearms Safe Storage Violations Premises Under Individual's Control Minor Present and Inflicted Death upon Self or Another Three counts of Second-Degree Child Abuse Four counts of Felony Firearm

She is expected to appear in court again later this afternoon.

The alleged facts of this case are among the worst child safe storage cases that we have seen. This will affect these children forever. The loss of the life of one of their siblings in a closed compartment of the defendants car cannot be unseen, said Prosecutor Kym Worthy.

Second suspect arrested in February stabbing at Oakland University, police say

5 March 2026 at 04:47

A second suspect has been arrested in connection with a stabbing that happened at Oakland University last month.

The stabbing happened on Feb. 5 outside Van Wagoner House. Oakland University was placed under lockdown following the incident.

A person was stabbed multiple times. The victim was let into the building and received medical help.

Watch our previous report about the incident below: Lockdown lifted at Oakland University following stabbing on campus

A suspect was arrested on Feb. 10 during a traffic stop and was charged with assault with intent to commit murder, police previously said.

Police on Wednesday said a second suspect, 18-year-old Jason Anthony Ford Jr. of Rochester, was arrested. Ford was formally charged on charges of aggravated assault.

Police say the assault was an isolated incident. The victim and suspects are not students at the university, police said.

Legionella bacteria detected at Oakland County's Children’s Village, officials take action

5 March 2026 at 03:44

Oakland County is taking action to prevent future problems at Childrens Village after routine testing detected low levels of Legionella bacteria at two buildings.

The discovery was made in the school building and the boys secure detention center.

County officials stress there are no known cases of Legionnaires disease, and the overall risk is low.

Crews have installed specialized filters and flushed the water systems to clear the lines.

Previous report: Legionella bacteria discovered in more Oakland County buildings; water testing at jail underway Legionella found in 2 more Oakland Co. buildings; water testing at jail underway

The 7 Investigators were the first to report that Legionella bacteria was discovered inside the Sheriff's office building 38E in early December. County officials confirmed that the potentially deadly bacteria was also later found inside mens bathrooms on the first and third floors, and in two sinks in the cafeteria inside the Oakland County Circuit Court building.

The 7 Investigators previously reported Oakland County did not have a plan to routinely test its water system inside its buildings. A custodial employee was diagnosed with Legionnaires disease, revealing the presence of Legionella bacteria in the Oakland County Sheriffs Office headquarters.

Previous report: 'Inexcusable.' County leaders frustrated over delay in Legionnaires' response 'Inexcusable.' County leaders frustrated over delay in Legionnaires' response

The 7 Investigators confirmed from county officials that there was not a plan in place to regularly monitor the water system that feeds all 45 buildings that house the countys 5,300 employees.

Previous report: Legionella bacteria discovered inside Oakland County Circuit Court Legionella bacteria discovered inside Oakland County Circuit Court

In addition to the employee who was diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease, county officialssaidin a press release on Dec. 5 that someone who was not a county employee who tested positive for Legionnaires disease in Aprilhadlisted the Oakland County Circuit Court building as one of the places they visited during their exposure period.

The county since started routinely testing its water systems.

Dittrich Furs restocks shelves for sale on Friday

4 March 2026 at 04:44

It may be your last shot to own a piece of Detroit history. Dittrich Furs is putting more coats on the shelves after the first round of closing sales emptied the racks.

The iconic fur store is set to close its doors at the end of next month after 133 years in business.

After that announcement in January, long lines stretched down the block. Workers are getting more coats in place after a restock.

Previous report: Detroit's iconic Dittrich Fur closes after 132 years, ending family legacy in New Center Iconic Dittrich Fur closes after 132 years, ending family legacy in Detroit

The 70% off sale starts this Friday. Doors are set to open at 10 a.m.

Checker Bar reopens in Detroit's Cadillac Square after fire forced closure

4 March 2026 at 03:47

A legendary spot in the heart of Detroit is ready for its comeback. Checker Bar in Cadillac Square reopens Wednesday.

Watch Ryan Marshall's report below

Checker Bar reopens in Detroit's Cadillac Square after fire forced closure

The historic watering hole closed more than a year ago following a fire. The owner says while the space is refreshed, the vintage vibe and famous burgers are here to stay.

We took the best part of Checker, shined them up, kept the grit, Checker Bar owner Timothy Tharp said. We still get people come in all the time and say oh my God, my grandpa had a cheeseburger with me right over there in that booth. So its a pretty special spot.

Previous report: Fire forces Detroit's beloved Checker Bar to close ahead of NFC playoffs Fire forces Detroit's beloved Checker Bar to close ahead of NFC playoffs

The restoration includes a new look for the second floor, which now has billiards and darts.

The bar opens at 11a.m.

DPD investigating pair of shootings on Detroit's west side; man dead in one, child accidentally shot in other

1 March 2026 at 18:30

The Detroit Police Department is investigating two shootings that happened on the city's west side on Sunday morning. At this time, it doesn't appear that the shootings are related.

Here are details about the two shootings, listed in chronological order:

3:07 a.m.

One man is dead after police say he was shot in the early morning hours on Detroit's west side.

Police found the body of a man in the 7100 block of West Warren; this shooting is being investigated as a homicide, with DPD telling us the suspect is unknown.

9 a.m.

A child was taken to the hospital after accidentally shooting themselves in a home on Detroit's west side.

Police responded to a home in the 8800 block of Artesian around 9 a.m. this morning. We're told that the child found the gun and discharged it.

We're told that the child is in stable condition and that DPD is investigating what led up to the incident.

2 killed, 2 injured after shooting at funeral repast in Detroit

28 February 2026 at 02:53

Two people were killed and two others were injured after a shooting at a funeral repast on Detroits east side Friday evening, according to police.

The shooting happened just before 8 p.m. in a parking lot near J5 Legacy Event Center on Sherwood Street near Lantz Street.

Watch police provide details in the video player below: Police provide details after fatal shooting on Detroit's east side

Police say a repast was happening at the event center when an argument occurred. One person pulled out a gun and fired multiple shots in the parking lot.

A woman in her 20s and a man in his 30s died, police say. Two other people were injured. Police are not releasing additional details about the victims at this time as they notify families.

"The families remain in our prayers right now as we can imagine what they're going through. But the Detroit Police Department will be here for them throughout their grieving process," said Capt. Marcus Thirkill with the department's homicide division.

Thirkill said the victims were attending the repast.

It's unclear at this time what led up to the altercation. Police are working to learn the motive.

"This was a tragic event for those who were attending this event, and unfortunately, someone chose to choose gun violence to resolve a situation," Thirkill said.

Suspect information has not yet been released.

Police say about 100 people attended the event and are asking the public to come forward with information.

"We are aware that other individuals may have information that may help us to help us come to a resolution on the case," Thirkill said.

The Detroit police homicide division is investigating along with Michigan State Police, the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

Community Violence Intervention groups were out in the area to support police and the community.

"Our city has to realize you've got to watch this impulse violence, getting mad and settling your beef with a gun at a repast. This is too much," said Pastor Maurice Hardwick with the Live in Peace Movement.

Anyone with information is asked to contact DPD's homicide division, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP or Detroit Rewards TV and can remain anonymous.

New Boston woman arrested in alleged $4.6 million child modeling scam

27 February 2026 at 15:19

A metro Detroit woman is facing federal charges over an alleged multimillion-dollar fraud scheme involving supposed child modeling events.

According to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Michigan, Chanise Coyne, 46, from New Boston is charged with seven counts of wire fraud and five counts of money laundering.

Watch the video report below: New Boston woman arrested in alleged $4.6 million child modeling scam

The feds allege that Coyne obtained more than $4.6 million from a family by claiming that the money would be used for advanced fees associated with the family's young daughter participating in modeling events across the country.

According to the indictment, Coyne generated false records that allegedly showed the supposed placement of that girl in modeling events and she also impersonated a third party.

Feds say that Coyne used the money for significant gambling expenditures, including multiple alleged money laundering transactions on the FanDuel online gambling platform.

Fraud schemes that prey on the emotional bonds of families are egregious. This defendant allegedly took advantage of a familys love for their daughter, stole their nest egg, and then gambled it away. We will pursue fraud schemes in all their forms, U.S. Attorney Jerome Gorgon said in a statement.

Other families in metro Detroit who say they are former customers claim it's not the first time Coyne has scammed people.

Tricia Furnari created the "Chanice Coyne Scam Victims" Facebook group in 2024 after her own experience with the photographer. She said the group had grown quiet in recent months until news of the federal charges broke.

"We had about 100 people in here but obviously after the news broke yesterday, I have 40 more people added and I have a lot of requests to be added," Furnari said.

Furnari said she first hired Coyne for Santa photos in 2023, and the session went well. She paid upfront and booked again in 2024. That is when the cancellations began.

"She was still really nice about it, we were all understanding, but when she canceled again and said Santa had monkeypox, that's when we all started to get suspicious of her," Furnari said.

Furnari said after she went public with the story and a local news reporter called Coyne, her money (about $400) was refunded. She created the Facebook group to keep people informed, and help others try to recoup their money.

When the indictment was unsealed, Furnari said the dollar amount of $4.6 million stopped her cold.

"I was floored. Read it to my husband, I couldn't believe $4.6 million," Furnari said.

Meagen Hudson says she was also scammed by Coyne. She first took baby photos with Coyne in 2019, which went well, so she booked Coyne again. But in 2023, she says cancellations began piling up and she couldn't get a refund, only promised "credits," which she was never able to book.

Hudson shared messages from Coyne, which cited reasons including kidney stones, COVID-19 and a near-heart attack. In total, Hudson said she lost $375.

"From there, it just started to be things were canceled all the time, and it was 'oh I'm in the hospital, oh my kid has hand, foot, and mouth (disease), oh it's raining,'" Hudson said.

Furnari said that while Coyne was canceling sessions, she was posting photos of herself on expensive and extravagant trips. Furnari was told the money came from gambling winnings on Fanduel.

"We were all told 'oh she won with FanDuel,' that's what we all knew," Furnari said.

Hudson said she hopes the federal case encourages others to come forward.

"I'm not surprised. I think karma got her, and I hope all these other people come out and talk and say hey it's not just this $4 million fraud, she's been scamming people out of money for years," Hudson said.

We attempted to reach both Coyne and her attorney but did not receive a response.

Thunder Over Michigan Air Show will celebrate America’s 250th birthday; tickets on sale

27 February 2026 at 04:02

The Thunder Over Michigan Air Show returns to Willow Run Airport this summer with a special edition to celebrate Americas 250th birthday.

Organizers say the event will be bigger and bolder this year.

The U.S. Air Force F-16 Viper Demo Team will rip through the sky. Along with great viewing spots, there will be entertainment for all ages on the airport's grounds from open to close.

The air show runs July 17 to July 19.

Tickets are on sale at a discounted price and are expected to go up as the event gets closer. More information about the event can be found on thunderovermichigan.org.

Metro Detroit mom donates more than 100 yarn octopi to help NICU babies

26 February 2026 at 20:31

A metro Detroit mom donated more than 100 crocheted yarn octopi to babies in the neonatal intensive care units at two hospitals on Thursday in an effort to keep them safe.

Joelle Haley, whose son was cared for at Childrens Hospital of Michigan NICU at DMC Hutzel Womens Hospital, says she learned from a nurse how octopus amigurumis can help babies grasp the tentacles of the yarn creatures instead of the NICU tubes and wires.

Joelle said she then posted a callout on Facebook, encouraging others in her hometown to do the same, and volunteers jumped on board.Β 

"Over 100 people have helped and donated, and the last time I counted, there were 175 total donated. There are more on the way, and I have more at my home that I need to wash and sterilize still," said Haley.

On February 26, thanks to her efforts, she was able to donate the crocheted octopi to Childrens Hospital of Michigan NICU at DMC Hutzel Womens Hospital and Childrens Hospital of Michigans NICU.Β 

In the NICU, our babies are surrounded by advanced technology and highly specialized care but healing also happens in the smallest, most human ways, said Dr. Jorge Lua, Medical Director of the Childrens Hospital of Michigan NICU at DMC Hutzel Womens Hospital, in a statement. These tiny crocheted octopi represents time, compassion and hope, and they are beautiful reminders that our community is wrapping our families in love during some of their most vulnerable moments. We are deeply grateful for this extraordinary generosity.

Detroit Mayor Sheffield launches city's first community safety office to help in crime prevention

23 February 2026 at 17:07

Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield and other community leaders announced on Monday the creation of the Office of Neighborhood and Community Safety.

"Today, we take another bold step toward making Detroit a more safe city, not just through enforcement, but through prevention, partnership and community," Sheffield said.

Watch Whitney Burney's video report below: Detroit Mayor Sheffield launches city's first community safety office to help in crime prevention

The new office, which the mayor says was born out of collaboration, aims to help prevent violence across communities. It will act as a centralized hub for Community Violence Intervention programs, new crime prevention efforts and a survivor advocacy program. Officials say it will also focus on reducing domestic violence at the neighborhood level through conflict resolutions and restorative practices.

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Sheffield named violence prevention advocate Teferi Brent as the office's director.

"I am focused and anxious to help execute her vision for community-based public safety," Brent said.

Watch more from the announcement below: Detroit mayor announces new community violence prevention initiative

Sheffield also praised Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison for having a major impact on the formation of the new office.

"The commitment is there, the heart is there now today, the office is here," said Bettison, noting the work that's been done by community groups and the Detroit Police Department over the years. The chief said the office will bring additional resources to aid in crime prevention as well as help break down silos.

The city says partial funding for the new office is coming from a $200,000 Hudson-Webber Foundation grant.

This is the latest initiative from Sheffield's administration to address violence in the city of Detroit. In past interviews with 7 News Detroit, leading up to the election and after the election, Sheffield talked about the importance of addressing violence.

Sheffield has said in the past she wants to open the city's first Office of Gun Violence Prevention.

Watch below: One-on-one with Detroit Mayor-elect Mary Sheffield on what she plans to tackle first One-on-one with Detroit Mayor-elect Mary Sheffield on what she plans to tackle first

The effort to support survivors and victims in more robust ways is important to Detroiters like DeLisa Glaspie who have suffered losses. Glaspie lost her son to gun violence just a few years ago.

"Khalil he was actually taken away two weeks before he was scheduled to start Claflin University.Β He had a sports scholarship and was on his way to begin his college journey," Glaspie said. "Life goes on, the world goes on, but for mothers, fathers, parents, its still a loss."

Glaspie founded the survivor advocacy and support organization Seize the Smoke in his honor.

Longtime neighbors say they're excited to see the city backing the grassroots efforts and hope to see more success after the city boasted record drops in crime over the last two years.

"The most violent zip code: our crime is down over 50% in our community," said Sandra Turner with the Denby Neighborhood AllianceΒ on the east side of Detroit. "We know its working."

If you or anyone you know is in a domestic violence situation and needs help, you can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE(7233) or text "Start" to 88788.

Oakland County GOP headquarters closes after receiving suspicious envelope

21 February 2026 at 03:41

Police in Bloomfield Township responded to the Oakland County Republican Party headquarters on Friday after it was reported that the group received an envelope with an unknown white powder inside.

Police say they responded around 2 p.m.

Oakland County GOP leaders say safety protocols were immediately executed.

Police say theyre working with the FBI in the investigation. Police say that it appears to not be an isolated incident and could be connected to other suspicious mail sent to GOP affiliations in Michigan.

Leaders with the Oakland County GOP say its office will be closed through the weekend as they take further safety steps.

2 kids found abandoned in filthy conditions in Flint Township home, mom facing charges

21 February 2026 at 01:39

A mother is facing several charges after police in Flint Township say two small children with special needs were abandoned in a home covered in filth for days.

Krystal Farmer faces the following charges:

Two counts felony child abandonment Two counts felony child abuse in the second degree Two counts felony child abuse in the second degree in the presence of another child One count felony lying to a peace officer during a violent crime investigation.

Their mother, the person who should have been their fiercest protector, the one voice meant to calm their fears and meet their needs, walked away. No caregiver stepping in, no safeguards. Just absence, police said in a Facebook post. Instead of being shielded from harm, they were left alone to endure it. While her children endured filth, hunger, and fear, she prioritized herself over their safety, abandoning them to survive on their own.

Police posted video from inside the home. Visit their Facebook page to see the video. Warning: it is extremely disturbing.

Police responded to a home for a welfare check after a concerned neighbor called 911. When officers arrived at the home, police say trash covered the floors, making it difficult to walk normally.

Every movement required careful tiptoeing through someone elses neglect, Flint Township police said in the Facebook post. A faucet ran endlessly, water spilling onto the floor like a forgotten fountain, the sound echoing through rooms that had gone far too long without adult presence.

Police found feces smear along walls at a childs height.

A heartbreaking sign of little hands left without guidance, without help, police said.

They also said there were no clean cloths, no food ready to eat in the kitchen and no phones or tablets for the children to communicate outside the home.

It was a house that had been reduced to survival conditions, and two vulnerable children were left inside it alone, police said.

One child was trying to eat raw, spoiled meat when officers found them. They say the other child was curled up on the bedroom floor.

For children with special needs, routine is security. Familiar voices, predictable schedules, and steady care are what make the world feel manageable. Strip that away, and even a short disruption can feel overwhelming, police said.

Police are crediting the neighbor saying, lives were changed forever, and it started with a single phone call.

There are cases that make you angry. There are cases that break your heart. This one does both. Some calls fade with time. Others dont. Cases involving children, especially ones like this, linger long after the uniforms are hung up for the night, carried quietly by the first responders who walked through that door, police said.

But this story is also about hope. A neighbor spoke up. Officers refused to accept half-answers and detectives dismantled the mother's lies and followed the evidence until the truth came to light. And most importantly, two children are now safe.

Police are reminding people to speak up if they see something and that one call can make a difference.

Desmond Burks gets 35-60 years in prison for murder of Detroit neurosurgeon Dr. Devon Hoover

20 February 2026 at 11:22

The man who pleaded guilty to murdering beloved Detroit neurosurgeon Dr. Devon Hoover was sentenced to 35-60 years in prison on Friday.

Watch Tiarra Braddock's video report: Man gets 35-60 years in prison for murder of Detroit neurosurgeon Devon Hoover

Desmond Burks was accused of shooting Hoover and hiding his body in a crawl space inside Hoover's Boston Edison home in April 2023. Last month, Burks pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, larceny - $20,000 or more, using a computer to commit a crime and weapons charges.

You can hear the victim impact statements from Hoover's family members in the video below

Family of Devon Hoover give victim impact statements during sentencing for Desmond Burks

Burks addressed the court ahead of the sentencing and said that he wasn't a murderer, despite taking the guilty plea. You can hear his speech in the video below

Desmond Burks addresses court before sentencing in murder of Detroit neurosurgeon

In exchange for the plea, the first-degree murder charge against Burks was dropped. Burks was also charged with second-degree murder in the killing of 67-year-old Reda Saleh after a road rage incident. Saleh's stepdaughter spoke at the sentencing. You can hear her victim impact statement in the video below.

Family of Reda Saleh give victim impact statement at Desmond Burks sentencing See the full guilty plea in the video below: Desmond Burks pleads guilty in murder of Dr. Devon Hoover

Burks decision to plead guilty came two days into jury selection for his trial. It was a rare move but not unheard of, according to Todd Flood, a criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor.

The move still caught those closest to Hoover off guard.

Hoover's family released the following statement about the plea deal:

As a family, we are relieved to know that Desmond Burks pleaded guilty. We are glad that a long and difficult trial will not be necessary.

We spoke with Hoover's friend Carol Gove about the deal.

"I'm still a little bit in shock. Devon's sister just called me and gave me the news. I'm relieved that it's over. It's been very anxiety-producing thinking about going to testify. I'm relieved that his murderer will be locked away for the rest of his life. Nothing can bring Devon back; the people that are still suffering are his would-be patients," she said.

FULL INTERVIEW: Carol Gove talks about plea deal FULL INTERVIEW: Carol Gove talks about plea deal

In August 2024, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy announced charges in the case. She said the investigation lasted over a year and spanned across five states Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Texas and California and three countries United States, England, and France.

Worthy laid out the vast amount of information officials used to investigate this case, which included over 100 hours of video interviews, video surveillance from 24 different locations, over 300 pieces of evidence, more than 134 search warrants requested, a Range Rover, two luxury watches and 181 pages of investigators' reports. In total, police reportedly retrieved several terabytes of data.

Hoover, 53, was found dead on April 23, 2023, inside his Detroit home on W. Boston Boulevard near Woodward Avenue while police were conducting a wellness check. Police were initially called after Hoover didn't show up in Indiana to visit his mother. During that check, police noticed the driveway gate near the back of the home was wide open, with what appeared to be blood on back door of the home.

Inside the home, police found Hoover's body in a third-floor attic crawl space, wrapped in a blood-soaked carpet.

The Wayne County Medical Examiner's Office concluded that Hoover was shot twice in the back of his head.

Watch below: Trial begins for Desmond Burks, man charged in Detroit neurosurgeon's murder Trial begins for Desmond Burks, man charged in Detroit neurosurgeon's murder

Flood says Burks likely took the deal to ensure hed one day walk free because the circumstantial evidence is too stacked to ignore.

What were the circumstances? He was there the night of, right? He stole the car, the text messages, the electronically stored information for the phone, all of those things, taking the money, Flood said.

Burks attorney Gabi Silver says it's unclear to her why her client came to this conclusion.

It was a bit of a surprise to all of us,Β but at the end of the day, it was his decision, Silver said.

Ive been in murder trials, too many to count and the victims family, its trauma. Its peeling back wounds. Its taking off the Band-Aid," Flood said. So to spare them this ugliness, this trial of listening and going through all of this, thats some mercy.

DPD officers suspended without pay for calling immigration agents during traffic stops

20 February 2026 at 03:31

A Detroit police officer and a sergeant accused of violating department policy by calling Customs and Border Protection during two separate traffic stops have been suspended without pay.

The Detroit Board of Police Commissioners made the vote Thursday night.

On Dec. 16, 2025, one officer contacted border patrol during a traffic stop on the city's west side.

Then on Feb. 9, a sergeant called federal agents for translation services instead of using the department's 24-hour translation line.

Both civilians were detained by federal agents.

Chief Todd Bettison says the Detroit Police Department does not conduct immigration enforcement.

He says his goal is to fire both employees.

Previous report: Detroit police chief plans to fire officers who called immigration agents during traffic stops Detroit police chief plans to fire officers who called immigration agents during traffic stops

"Contacting border patrol, ICE or other federal agencies for translation services is strictly prohibited," Bettison said.

Their firing would have to go to a command hearing, with a process that could take up to 21 days.

Earlier Thursday, a lawsuit filed by the sergeant in federal court alleges she did not violate policy.

Sgt. Denise Wallet has been with the city for 27 years. She says she contacted border patrol because her lieutenant told her to.

She's demanding a jury trial.

MSP issues Endangered Missing Advisory for Wayne County man

13 February 2026 at 05:13

UPDATE: The alert has been cancelled as Chris Allan Lindley has been found safe.

Michigan State Police are asking for help with finding a missing man who is diabetic and could have onset Alzheimers or dementia.

MSP issued an Endangered Missing Advisory for Chris Allan Lindley, who was last seen Wednesday in Sumpter Township. He was last seen around 3 p.m. on Martinsville Road when he left his home in his 2003 Chevrolet Silverado thats blue with a gray lower area.

Lindley is described as about 5-foot-8 and 230 pounds with gray hair and blue eyes. He was wearing a black coat with gray on it, a dark gray or black sweater and jeans. He also has a surgical scar on his stomach.

Troopers say he left his medication and phone behind.

They say he has been using his debit card around the thumb area of the state for gas and food purchases.

His vehicle was spotted on a Flock camera in Fort Gratiot Township, north of Port Huron in St. Clair County.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts should call 911 or the Sumpter Township Police Department at 734-461-4833 or 734-461-6898.

Man hospitalized after being shot in Monroe with his kids in the vehicle

10 February 2026 at 17:39

A man was hospitalized in Monroe on Monday night after he was shot inside his vehicle, with his kids in the back seat at the time of the shooting, according to the Monroe Public Safety Department.

Officers responded to the shooting in the 600 block of Michigan Avenue just after 8 p.m. on Feb. 9, for a reports of a man who had been shot inside his vehicle.

Investigators say that the shooting stemmed from a confrontation between the victim and the driver of a silver SUV in the same area. The victim told police that when he tried to confront the driver in the silver SUV, two men approached his vehicles and one of the men shot him.

The suspects all fled the scene in the silver SUV.

The man was transported to a local hospital, where he is expected to make a full recovery. His two kids, ages 14 and 11, were inside the vehicle at the time of the shooting, but were not injured.

All three suspects were taken into custody after officers in Adrian spotted the vehicle. Three handguns were found in the SUV when the men were arrested.

We're told that there is no threat to the public at this time. Anyone with more information about this shooting is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Aaron Oetjens at (734) 243-7516 or Detective Adam Zimmerman at (734) 243-7509.

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