The Detroit Police Department is looking for a man who they say sexually assaulted a 5-year-old at a McDonald's on the city's southwest side.
We're told that the incident happened at the McDonald's in the 6800 Block of Michigan Avenue on Wednesday, just after 8 p.m.
Police tell us that a family was inside the restaurant when a five-year-old girl in the family needed to use the bathroom. Authorities say she entered the restroom, when a man entered a short time after and inappropriately touched her before fleeing the scene.
Police believe the man, pictured above, is between the ages of 35-45, stands at just under 6-feet tall. He was last seen wearing a red flannel shirt and black pants.
If you recognize this man, please call the Detroit Police Departments Special Victims Unit at 313-596-1950, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up, or DetroitRewards.tv.
A Detroit intersection is closed this morning after a crash where officials say around 100 gallons of fuel were leaked from a diesel truck.
Watch video of the aftermath from Chopper 7 VIDEO: Detroit intersection closed after 100+ gallons of fuel leaked in diesel truck crash
The crash involving an SUV and a gas tanker truck happened at the intersection of Conant and East Davison Street in Detroit on Wednesday morning. A spokesperson for the Detroit Fire Department said no one was injured in the crash.
DFD said that what was punctured in the crash was the diesel tank holding the truck's own fuel, not the fuel being hauled. Officials say that some fuel did leak into the sewer, but it's unclear how many.
We're told that water for residents in the area was not affected from the leak.
An elementary school in Dearborn Heights is closed today (Wednesday, Oct. 29) after at least 20 reported cases of Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease, according to a letter sent to parents.
Dearborn Heights School District #7 Mark R. Kleinhans said in the letter that Pardee Elementary School is closed "due to an abundance of caution"
All other schools in the district are open on Wednesday, with Kleinhans stating in the letter that the school plans to resume classes on Thursday, provided "no new developments arise."
The Superintendent told us the following via email:
"I am closing Pardee Elementary tomorrow due to the 20+ cases we have of Hand-Foot-and-Mouth disease. I have Enviroclean coming in to do a deep clean and disinfect (spray) all surfaces throughout the building.The Health Department does not give a recommendation on when to close school however they use 20% of the population of students as a threshold considering it an outbreak. We are under that percentage but believe we have more cases that are not reported and closing will allow for a thorough cleaning."
For more information on Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease from the Wayne County Health Department, click here.
A Highland Township resident is dead after being hit by the driver of an SUV while riding his bike on Sunday night, the Oakland County Sheriff tells us.
Authorities say that Todd Luark, 53, was heading south on a bike on South Milford Road near Rowe Road just before 7:30 p.m. when he got struck by the driver of a Jeep Grand Cherokee heading in the same direction.
First responders found the man unconscious and lying in the driveway of a nearby home. Paramedics with the Highland Township Fire Department were unable to revive Luark, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators say that the driver of a Jeep a 45-year-old man from Farmington Hills who was not injured in the crash crossed over the solid white line at the edge of the roadway and hit the bicyclist.
Gas prices in the state of Michigan are up 29 cents from a week ago, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA).
Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $3.08/gallon, which is two cents more than this time last month and five cents less than this time last year.
For a full 15-gallon tank of gas, drivers are paying an average of $46 for a 15-gallon tank of gas, down $11 from last year's highest prices.
Experts say the unexpected rise is because of a fire and power outage at the BP Refinery in Whiting, Indiana, just over a week ago, leaving the Midwest's largest refinery partially idle for several days. BP said operations are back online.
In metro Detroit, the current average is $3.00/gallon, up 16 cents from last week but down 20 cents from this time last year.
Here's a look at the priciest and cheapest gas prices across the state:
Most expensive gas price averages: Lansing ($3.15), Ann Arbor ($3.13), Saginaw ($3.13) Least expensive gas price averages: Traverse City ($2.86), Marquette ($2.94), Metro Detroit ($3.00)
For more information on gas prices near you, click here.
A man was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly made a shooting threat toward an Eastpointe elementary school because his child was not given "snack time" during the school day.
According to Eastpointe police, officers responded to the threat at Pleasantview Elementary School at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 22.
Investigators say that the parent, 43-year-old David Scott Jr., was upset, approached a teacher and began questioning him during class dismissal.
There was an enraged parent who was upset about the fact that his first grader did not have sufficient time for snack time and this parent decided to make threats against the school," Eastpointe Police Lt. Alex Holish said.
Officials say the parent began "screaming, cursing and threatening the teacher, in front of staff, students and other parents."
According to police, the suspect threatened multiple times to come back the next day and "air the place out," which is slang for shooting up a location.
Im very sad to hear about what happened... its terrible that parents would go to that extreme," Pleasantview Elementary School grandparent Tracy Vinson said.
Scott shook his head at the allegations made against him in court Thursday for his virtual arraignment.
The man was reportedly arrested within two hours, with Eastpointe police, the School Resource Officer, the Detective Bureau and the Special Investigative Unit responding immediately. The man was arraigned and charged with:
Possession of ammunition by a prohibited person (5 year felony or $5,000 fine) Intentional threat to commit an act of violence at a school (misdemeanor, $1,000 fine) Disorderly/Obscene conduct (90-day misdemeanor with a $500 fine Habitual offender, fourth offense (three previously committed crimes were drug and weapons related).
Scott pleaded not guilty, with other court appearances set for next month. Bond for the man was set at $150,000 cash/surety.
However, that childs mom says their son has been coming home from school hungry for weeks. Overwhelmed by loud noises, sometimes hell skip lunch, so snack time is a privilege.
His dad, of course, because its been ongoing got upset," the child's mother, Tykeissia Watkins said. I really think that it was blown completely out of proportion.
However, Eastpointe Community Schools said there is no official snack time. While Watkins wasn't there for pickup Wednesday, she does not believe the allegations made against Scott.
I mean yes, we get upset as parents and certain things couldve been said, but I do not believe that that came out of his mouth," Watkins added.
Eastpointe Community Schools Superintendent Christina Gibson sent 7 News Detroit a statement regarding the incident:
"During dismissal yesterday, a parent confronted a Pleasantview Elementary staff member, shouting and using inappropriate language while making threats in front of students, families, and staff. This individual also made a serious threat to return and harm the school community.As a precaution, Eastpointe Police officers have been present in the area around Pleasantview today to provide additional support and reassurance to our school community. Additional ECS staff were also present at Pleasantview this morning to ensure a safe and smooth arrival for all students.While this individual is in custody, students will have indoor recess today as an additional precaution and for additional peace of mind for our families and staff. Otherwise, the school day has continued as normal at Pleasantview.This type of threatening behavior is unacceptable. Eastpointe Community Schools takes all threats to our schools, our students, and our staff incredibly seriously, and we will not tolerate this kind of behavior at our schools.We are grateful for the quick response of the Eastpointe Police Department and for the calm and professionalism of our staff during the incident. Eastpointe Community Schools remains committed to providing a safe, supportive learning environment for every student, every day, and we appreciate the staff and families who partner with us daily to make that possible."
Former Piston and Hall of Fame point guard Chauncey Billups has been indicted by the FBI for alleged illegal gambling, the feds announced in a press conference on Thursday morning.
Watch the live report for the Noon show below Former Piston, Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups indicted by FBI for alleged illegal gambling WATCH THE FBI PRESS CONFERENCE IN FULL IN THE VIDEO PLAYER BELOW DOJ announces arrests in 'illegal sports betting and poker games schemes', including former Piston Chauncy Billups
The feds are alleging that Billups was used to attract people to play in rigged poker games, encouraging 'fish' to play in high-profile games with the allure of playing with celebrities like Billups. Ones the games started, the organizers allegedly used X-Ray machines built into tables to read face-down cards, contact lenses/glasses that read pre-marked cards, secreat cameras in card trays and secret shuffling machines.
The DOJ announced that 34 people in total have been arrested in regards to both the poker investigation and the NBA betting investigation.
Earlier this morning, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier was also arrested by the FBI for alleged illegal gambling. Per ABC News, the investigations into Billups and Rozier are separate. Reportedly, the Department of Justice plans to hold a 10 a.m. press conference in regards to arrests made in 'illegal sports betting and poker schemes'.
Billups led the Pistons to an NBA championship in 2004; he's a five-time All-Star and a three-time All-NBA player. He has been the head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers since the 2021-22 season.
You can view the indictment that names Billups at this link and the detention letter that includes photos of equipment and communications during the alleged poker games at this link.
The statement below was released by the NBA in regards to the investigations:
Ahead of tonight's Monday Night Football match-up with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Detroit Lions have unveiled a lighting upgrade to the outside of Ford Field.
See video & photos of the new lighting, courtesy of Detroit Lions Communications Detroit Lions show off new lights on Ford FIeld
The letters on the east and west sides of the building are now illuminated with a white and blue glow, with the Ford Oval logo also lit up on the west roof.
The Lions say this is the first of multiple projects set to be unveiled in the next few years, as part of Ford's naming rights renewal announced last spring.
Michigan gas prices are down 13 cents since last week, with prices dropping to their lowest marks since 2021.
Drivers are now paying an average of $2.79 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel, a price that's 41 cents lower than this time last month and 49 cents less than this time last year.
Drivers are paying an average of $41 for a full 15-gallon tank of gas, a $16 discount from last year's highest prices.
"Drivers across Michigan are seeing the lowest gas prices since April of 2021," said Adrienne Woodland, a spokesperson for AAA-The Auto Club Group. "If crude oil prices and demand continue to fall, pump prices will likely follow suit."
Gas prices are also down in metro Detroit, where the current average is $2.84/gallon, about nine cents less than last week's average and 50 cents less than this time last year.
Here's a look at the priciest and cheapest prices across the state.
Most expensive gas price averages: Ann Arbor ($2.93), Marquette ($2.87), Metro Detroit ($2.84) Least expensive gas price averages: Grand Rapids ($2.69), Flint ($2.70), Lansing ($2.72)
For more information on gas prices near you, click here.
A Toledo man is fighting for his life at the hospital after being shot by a bow & arrow in Bedford Township on Saturday morning, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office tells us.
Police were called to the Bedford Inn Motel in Erie (Bedford Township) around 11:30 a.m. yesterday.
Investigators confirmed that the man was shot with a crossbow by someone who knows him. The 42-year-old was taken to the hospital, where he is in critical condition.
Police have not yet found the suspect in this case, but they did locate the crossbow at the motel.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Detective Bureau at (734)240-7530 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SpeakUp.
One year after suffering a heart attack mid-race, a Kalamazoo runner finished the last few miles in the 2025 Detroit Free Press marathon, with Patrick Banderbush completing the marathon one year later.
Watch Patrick finish this year's race WATCH: Runner who survived heart attack at 2024 Detroit Free Press marathon finishes final miles
"I don't want to leave anything unfinished," Patrick told us before today's race. "Today is not about me, today is about all those folks that were involved with me being here today."
Patrick's heart attack last year happened at Mile 24. He was rushed to DMC Heart Hospital in Detroit where a team of medical professionals immediately sprang into action working to save him.
"We're just really thankful with Patrick that we were able to get him in time," said Dr. Anthony Tam, the Henry Ford doctor who helped save Patrick's life last year.
"I was looking at my watch and just comforting myself saying Im right where I want to be, I have an easy two miles left, and in less than an hour Ill be celebrating my 60th birthday with the family,'" he said last year.
Dr. Tam didn't witness Patrick cross the finish line since he was working a booth, but it was an emotional day for the doctor.
"I wanted to cry initially," Dr. Tam said. "They gave him his medal and now he gets to finish with his family, all the way to the finish line."
Patrick wants to run all 26.2 miles of the marathon again soon, once he gets clearance from doctors.
"Either in the spring or next year, I'll be running the full marathon again," Patrick said. "First one in my second life."
Web Extras: Watch our pre-race and post-race interviews with Patrick, and our full interview with Dr. Tam Web Extra: Watch our pre-race interview with Patrick Web Extra: Watch our post-race interview with Patrick Web Extra: Speaking with the doctor that helped saved Patrick's life Watch our previous coverage Man who survived heart attack at Free Press Marathon speaks about incident Runner in Detroit Free Press marathon survives heart attack during the race Watch our related marathon coverage Metro Detroit runner Andrew Bowman wins Detroit Free Press Marathon for second straight year Detroit businesses prepare for economic boost from Free Press Marathon Sunday Where Your Voice Matters
A 27-year-old man has died after drowning in Lake St. Clair early Sunday morning, police tell us.
New Baltimore police and fire responded just before 3 a.m. after receiving a report of a man who fell off a dock and went underwater.
Officers could not locate the man initially, but his body was found by New Baltimore officers in a patrol boat. Harrison Township Fire Department, Macomb County Sheriffs Office, and United States Coast Guard vessels assisted in the search.
Police are currently investigating what led up to this drowning.
Three people have been hospitalized, including a Michigan State Police trooper, after a crash on Interstate 96 in Detroit this morning.
MSP tells us the crash happened around 11 a.m. at I-96 Fwy at Fullerton Ave.
Authorities say that a trooper pulled over to investigate an unrelated crash when the driver of a Jeep Cherokee lost control, crashing into the back of the police vehicle.
The trooper and two passengers in the Jeep Cherokee were hospitalized in the crash, with all three people expected to make a full recovery. The freeway was closed for this incident,
It is important for drivers to remember to slow down in wet weather, said F/Lt. Mike Shaw. This particular driver was not only driving too fast for road conditions, he also had three of his four tires worn below the wear bars which also led him to lose control and crash.
Defensive tackle Alim McNeill, a key piece of the Detroit Lions defense, is on track to make his season debut this week.
On 97.1 The Ticket's Costa & Jansen with Heather this morning, Lions head Dan Campbell said that barring something happening this week, Alims freakin playing, man,
A third-round pick in the 2021 draft out of North Carolina State, McNeil was a big part of the Lions having what was statistically an above-average run defense last season and a top run defense in past seasons. In 14 games last season, McNeill racked up 25 tackles, seven tackles for loss, seven quarterback hits, 3.5 sacks and a forced fumble.
McNeill and the 4-2 Lions are set to host the 5-1 Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday Night Football. You can watch the game on Channel 7, with coverage starting at 7:30 p.m. with our Primetime Countdown special, followed by the game coverage at 8 p.m.
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