A former nurse at Sinai Grace Hospital just faced a judge on new sexual assault charges.

Wilfredo Figueroa-Berrios is accused in eight cases. Today, he was arraigned on four of the newest cases.

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He's accused of sexually assaulting four women at Sinai Grace when he worked there as a nurse. One case is from 2024, and three are from 2025. He was arraigned today on several sex crime charges.

The judge set bond in each case at $500,000. If he does happen to get released, he'll have to wear a GPS tether and stay on house arrest. Both he and a hospital spokesperson continue to deny wrongdoing.

The Oakland County prosecutor has announced charges against 34-year-old Amanda Ileana Hernandez, the wife of one of the two men convicted in the 2024 murder of a local jewelry store owner.

Amanda has been charged with Conspiracy To Commit First Degree Home Invasion, Accessory After the Fact, and Conspiracy to Commit False Impersonation of a Utility Worker.

Sam Murray was a beloved father and husband. His family continues to grieve this loss, said Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald in a statement. Im grateful to the investigators who continued to pursue everyone involved in this horrible crime. We will continue fighting for justice for the Murray family.

Joshua Zuazo and Carlos Hernandez were convicted of first-degree felony murder and unlawful imprisonment in separate trials for their roles in the murder of 73-year-old Hussein Murray of Rochester Hills. Judge Yasmine Poles sentenced both men to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Watch the full sentencing in the video below Suspects convicted of killing jewelry store owner in Rochester Hills sentenced to life

Investigators say the two posed as DTE workers to gain entry into his home, then once inside they killed Murray and tied up his wife.

During the hearing, Murray's three sons spoke, and one read a poem that Murray's widow wrote about him.

Hear more from the victim's sons in the video below Sons of Hussein Murray speak during sentencing their father's killers

According to testimony, the suspects took Sam Murray to the basement, where they tied him up and killed him. Linda Murray was upstairs making breakfast when the men came upstairs demanding jewelry and cash.

"I was screaming and Hernandez hits me in the face to cover my mouth," Linda Murray testified when asked about her reaction to seeing blood at the scene.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that her father, Richard Whitmer, passed away on Monday evening.

Richard Whitmer, who graduated from Western Michigan University and earned his law degree from the University of Michigan, served in state government in Michigan, including as Commerce Secretary to Governor Bill Milliken. He also worked as CEO of Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan.

The governor issued the following statement about the passing of her father:

"My beloved father passed away last night.He held a lot of impressive positions in his long life. He led major non-profits, sat on statewide boards, and served in the cabinet of one of my predecessors, Governor Milliken. But for me, he was just dad.He was the one who always saw my potential and believed in me, from the first speech I gave in fifth grade to my States of the State as governor. He was always there, whether in the back of the classroom or in the front row of the House Chamber, cheering me on.He was the one who picked me up when I was down or told me to get my act together when I screwed up. When my grades were slacking in high school, he inspired me to live up to my potential. Because of his encouragement, I did.He was the one who suggested I consider public service. As a student at MSU who dreamt of a life in sports broadcasting, he was the one who told me to check out an internship at the capital to see how state government really worked. I havent looked back since.My siblings and I have a ton of beautiful memories and hilarious stories about our dad. And I was thrilled that my girls got to make their own memories with him too. I got to see my dad become a proud, doting grandfather. He was always quick to laugh, happy to offer advice, and proud most of all that his children and grandchildren had grown up with those fundamental Michigan values of kindness, respect, and humor that he taught us and lived up to every day of his life.He was my best friend, most trusted counselor, and next-door neighbor until I moved into the Governors Residence. I would not be where I am and who I am without my dad. Today, Im sad, but Im grateful too. Im grateful for the time we got to spend together, for the things he taught me, and the stories Ill carry with me forever."

USA TODAY Co., the current owner of the Detroit Free Press, has plans to buy The Detroit News.

In a press release Monday, USA TODAY Co., formerly known as Gannett, announced it has agreed to a binding letter of intent with MediaNews Group to acquire The Detroit News.

The acquisition of The Detroit News will be a strategic investment that strengthens the USA TODAY Networks audience and its portfolio of more than 200 local publications nationwide and reinforces our commitment to local journalism in the Detroit metropolitan area, said Michael Reed, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of USA TODAY Co., in a statement. Welcoming The Detroit News

 

fully to our network will enable the continued delivery of trusted, high-quality news and content to our audiences and advertisers in the region.

According USA TODAY Co., the plan is to have the Detroit Free Press and The Detroit News continue to publish separately.

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The news comes just over a month after the dissolution of a joint operating agreement between the papers, which started in 1989. The agreement allowed for both papers to combine advertising, printing and distribution services.

We are pleased to reach this agreement with USA TODAY Co. now that the Joint Operations Agreement has expired after decades of successful operations, said Guy Gilmore, COO MediaNews Group in a statement. Both companies have a mutual desire to ensure that these publications and their distinct journalism continue to serve the greater Detroit area.

One man was pronounced dead after being pulled from a house fire on Detroit's east side, the spokesperson for the city's fire department tells us.

DFD responded to the call of a house fire just before 5:20 a.m. at a home the 40 block of W Parkway. We're told that crews were able to knock the fire down and found the man on the first floor.

The spokesperson said the man was transported to the hospital and was pronounced dead when he arrived at Detroit Receiving Hospital.

We're told that no one else was in the home at the time of the fire, and no firefighters were hurt in the rescue.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Hundreds of metro Detroit schools have already announced closures for Monday after a snowstorm on Sunday and cold temperatures coming this week.

>> See the full list here.

View the latest forecast in the video below

Very cold temperatures continue this week

A man was pronounced dead after a house fire on Detroit's east side, a spokesperson for the Detroit Fire Department tells us.

Video from the scene

Man found dead after house fire on Detroit's east side

We're told that DFD responded to the fire, just before noon on Sunday, in the area of Morang Avenue and Cadieux Road.

First responders reported heavy fire on the first floor of a home in the 10200 block of Lanark. They proceeded to find a man on the first floor and pulled him out of the home.

Authorities say he was declared dead on the scene and transported to Henry Ford St. John Hospital.

No one on DFD crews was injured in the fire; the cause of that fire is still under investigation.

As families across southeast Michigan battle the bitter cold, Families in Oakland County are honoring Dr. Martin Luther King's legacy by tackling food insecurity, while teaching the next generation why access to health food matters.

Watch our report in the video player below

Hundreds of Oakland County Jack and Jill of America volunteers help families in need with Forgotten Harvest

Nearly 200 mothers, fathers and children with the Oakland County Chapter of Jack and Jill of America rolled up their sleeves at Forgotten Harvest in Oak Park on Saturday.

From 9 a.m.-1 p.m., all the volunteers were on hand packing healthy food for families facing hunger across metro Detroit.

This year's theme, "Learning while we Serve", paired hands-on volunteer work with lessons on nutrition, food deserts and food equity, helping young people understand not just how to serve, but why it matters.

"The great thing about this service project is we're going to spend a lot of time teaching the children about food insecurity," said Johanne Pearson, the President of Jack and Jill Oakland County. "We want them to understand what it is, how it impacts our community, and what they can do, that they have the personal power to make a difference in doing service."

Every Jack and Jill chapter across America picks a day to honor Dr. King's call to serve others, and celebrates Jack and Jill of America's 88th Founders Day.

The chapter is also asking the community to support healthy food donations to Forgotten Harvest's Community Choice Market.

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With snowfall underway on Sunday morning, snow emergencies have been declared this weekend across metro Detroit.

Per Brett Kast with the 7 News Detroit weather team, snow showers began Sunday morning, moving in from the southwest and pushing northeast. Temperatures are expected to drop to the mid single digits Sunday morning, then warm up into the teens with wind chills still in the single digits or near zero. Travel could be difficult as low temps make road salt less effective. Snow will increase after 8 a.m. and continue through about 8 p.m. The steadiest snow and most accumulation will be in the afternoon. Snowfall totals will range from 1-3" north, to around 7" south of Detroit.

Watch the Sunday morning forecast

Metro Detroit Forecast: How much snow to expect as winter storm arrives

During a snow emergency, residents are not allowed to park on city streets so plows and salt trucks can clear snow and de-ice main streets.

Here's a working list of cities that have declared snow emergencies, in alphabetical order:

Clawson Dearborn Dearborn Heights Eastpointe Garden City Hazel Park Inkster Lincoln Park Livonia Madison Heights Monroe Oak Park Riverview Rockwood Royal Oak Southfield Southgate St. Clair Troy Village of Dundee Wayne Westland Wyandotte

A Winter Weather Advisory has also been issued in Plymouth Township. Residents in Detroit, Ann Arbor and Grosse Pointe Farms are also asked not to park on the street to help plows and salt trucks work today.

A person was taken into custody after a car crashed through Detroit Metro Airport Friday evening.

The crash happened around 7:30 p.m., airport officials said.

Watch Demetrios Sanders' video report below: Mercedes slams into McNamara Terminal at Detroit Metro Airport

Video from a 7 News Detroit employee who was at the airport shows the vehicle inside the McNamara Terminal. DTW officials say the car hit a ticket counter.

Watch video inside airport below: Video shows damage after car crashes into Detroit Metro Airport

Witnesses say they heard a loud noise as the car slammed through the entrance and into the Delta Air Lines desk as employees were working. A witness says the driver got out of the vehicle with his hands raised and talking, though it's unclear what the driver was saying.

Travelers say police and TSA responded quickly. Officials confirmed the driver was taken into custody.

Watch video from outside the airport below: Video: Car crashes into Detroit Metro Airport, causes damage

"The response was so quick thank God with the cops and TSA and everybody," said Ali Khalifa, who was traveling. "That all happened in seconds."

Six people were treated at the scene, officials say.

Video: Traveler recalls car slamming through Detroit Metro Airport Interview: Traveler recalls car slamming through Detroit Metro Airport

What caused the crash is unknown at this time.

It appeared travel continued as normal inside of the terminal Friday night.

After more than five decades of being hosted in Switzerland, the World Economic Forum could be looking for a new home in the future, and Detroit is potentially one of the spots.

Larry Fink, the chairman and CEO at BlackRock, who is also the interim co-chair of the World Economic Forum, spoke at the opening sequence of the meeting earlier this week.

"For 56 years, the World Economic Forum has been synonymous with Davos. And thats likely to remain true for a while," Fink said. "But you should also see WEF start doing something new: showing upand listeningin the places where the modern world is actually built. Davos, yes. But also places like Detroit and Dublinand cities like Jakarta and Buenos Aires."

The annual meeting of the WEF brings in some of the biggest companies and leaders in the world. According to Fink's speech, this year's WEF had nearly 1,000 CEOs and board chairs, as well as 65 heads of state and government, representing 40% of the world's population.

"Were here for something bigger than ourselves and the organizations we represent. We believe economic progress should be shared. We believe prosperity should reach further than it has. And we believe institutions like WEF still matter in making that happen," Fink said.

A global event like the WEF would be a massive event for the City of Detroit. In March 1994, Detroit hosted a G-7 Jobs Conference with the U.S., Canada, the EU, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United Kingdom.

According to a document from the Clinton Presidential Library, the conference took place March 14-15 at several locations in Detroit, including The Westin Hotel, then-COBO Hall and the Fox Theatre.

In the document from the library, one of the talking points described why it was important that the conference was held in Detroit.

"It is significant that the conference is being held in Detroit, in the heart of the industrial Midwest. The Midwest suffered many of the maladies now experienced by other industrial nations, and has learned how to produce better for the emerging export market. The region is coming back by reviving its manufacturing base. The American auto industry -- long buffeted by trade -- is thriving, putting employees back to work and making top quality cars in state-of-the-art factories," the document reads.

A water main that broke on Thursday evening and caused an icy mess for residents in the city of Melvindale is now repaired, the mayor confirmed to 7 News Detroit. Water service has also been restored.

Watch Tiarra Braddock's video report: Water main repaired in Melvindale after break causes icy mess

The city reported a water main break on South Dearborn on Thursday evening. The city reported another break near Hanna and Oakwood, but the Melvindale mayor clarified on Friday that it was actually a leaky valve and not a break.

"It kept getting deeper and deeper and deeper," said Carolyn Thompson, who lives on South Dearborn Street. She was one of the first residents to call the city when she saw water flooding the street.

"It was just all of a sudden there, so I called the water department right away and told them we have a river out here," she said.

Watch Tiarra's report in the video player below: Water main break in Melvindale creates frozen mess

7 News Detroit reporter Peter Maxwell captured images of a vehicle surrounded by icy water and a bulldozer pushing water out of the way on S. Dearborn on Friday morning.

Watch Peter's report on the car: Melvindale water main break encases car in ice

"We are diligently working on getting state funding through grants to do the repairs that need to be done, so this won't continue happen," said Melvindale Mayor Nicole M. Shkira.

Crews are still working to get the street cleaned up.

A mother and son have been bound overfor trial in connection with the murder of Detroit teen London Thomas, a judge ruled Friday.

Watch Brett Kast's video report: Mother and son will go to trial in murder of Detroit teen London Thomas

Last October, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy charged 23-year-old Jalen Pendergrass of Inkster and 49-year-old Charla Pendergrass of Clawson in connection with Thomas' killing. In her Friday ruling from the bench following the preliminary hearing, Judge Sabrina Johnson bound both defendants over on charges of First Degree Murder, Felony Murder, Unlawful Imprisonment, and Tampering with Evidence.

Watch Randy Wimbley's video report from October below: Mom and son arraigned in murder of Detroit teen London Thomas

In October, Jalen was remanded to jail, and Charla was given a $5 million cash bond.

"Just so happy and praise for this moment because it's long overdue," Thomas' father, Cedric Salisbury, said at the time. "We all knew that they did something, and we're just happy that the light has been shone, and thankful."

Watch the full arraignment in the video below Mom & son arraigned on charges connected to murder of Detroit teen London Thomas

Prosecutors say that Thomas was Jalen Pendergrass' girlfriend.

"I want justice for my granddaughter. I want them to get the maximum penalty they can get for my granddaughter, " said Jestina Martin, Thomas' grandmother.

Watch our previous coverage when Jalen and Charla Pendergrass were charged: Mother and son facing murder charges in death of 17-year-old London Thomas

On April 5, prosecutors say Thomas was reported missing to the Inkster Police Department. She was last seen around 4 a.m. when she was allegedly dropped off at Jalen Pendergrass' house.

Inkster police, Detroit police, the FBI and Michigan State Police began investigating, and on April 26, Thomas' body was found in an SUV in Southfield that had reportedly been parked there for two weeks.

Watch below: Family says body of missing teen London Thomas has been found Family says body of missing teen London Thomas has been found

Prosecutors said that a male friend of Charla Pendergrass contacted Inkster police on April 26. He told prosecutors that Charla Pendergrass called him and asked him to transport a sealed plastic bin.

Police say that he received and placed the bin in an SUV on Millard Street in Southfield on April 11, the same SUV where Thomas' body was found.

"This is a case where the evidence, I believe, will be abundant that both defendants but in particular Ms. Charla Pendergrass engaged in an extended campaign to lie to the police, lie to law enforcement to cover up her actions," said Dominic Degrazia, Wayne County assistant prosecuting attorney.

Watch below: Grandmother of London Thomas speaks days after London's body was found Grandmother of London Thomas speaks days after London's body was found

"The evidence shows that Defendants Jaylen and Charla Pendergrass allegedly committed the homicide of Ms. London Thomas," prosecutors said when the charges were announced.

I am proud of the excellent work that has been done in this case. It has taken countless hours of investigation, and diligent work by the Michigan State Police, the Detroit Police Department, and the FBI. As a result of that work, we have been able to charge and bring the perpetrators of this cruel and deadly crime to justice, Worthy said in a statement.

Jalen Pendergrass was arrested and charged in connection to a previous case, and Charla Pendergrass was previously arrested on charges of lying to a peace officer, but those charges were later dismissed.

Watch below: Boyfriend of London Thomas arrested in unrelated case Boyfriend of London Thomas arrested in unrelated case

"Hopefully, they did a thorough investigation, and maybe that's why it took so long, and we can move forward and wrap this up so my daughter can rest in peace now," Salisbury said.

"I don't sleep good at night since this happened 'cause I've been praying for justice," Martin said. "I miss her so much. I miss talking to my grandbaby because she always called me and was like grandma I love you, and I miss her. I got her pictured all over my house."

Their attorneys say both maintain their innocence and are expected to plead not guilty.

While it seems so many have wrested judgment and already arrived at the conclusion that he (Jalen) is responsible and that hes the killer, I hope people will let the evidence play itself out and respect the process," Jalen Pendergrass' attorney Adam Clements said.

"Sounds like the same recycled case from April when they couldn't prove anything then and I don't believe they will be able to prove anything now," Carla's attorney Terry L. Johnson said. "We've gone through this twice. We started out in this court, it was dismissed. We went out to Romulus, it was dismissed. And this case, we believe, at the end of the day, our clients will be shown to a jury to be not guilty."

A domestic violence call in Port Huron escalated into a three-hour shooting spree Thursday evening, leaving one person dead and at least one family displaced.

Watch Ruta Ulcinaite's video report: Domestic violence call escalates into 3-hour shooting spree in Port Huron

Port Huron police responded to a domestic violence call around 7:20 p.m. Thursday in the area of 26th Street and Nern Street on the city's south side. When officers arrived, they were met with gunfire from an 18-year-old suspect. St. Clair County Sheriff's Office assisted along with other agencies.

"We do believe that at some point he was aiming towards our officers," said Assistant Chief Jeremy Young of the Port Huron Police Department. ''They're trying to investigate and next thing you know, they're they're taking shots and they're running for cover. So things escalated very quickly."

Approximately 20 gunshots were fired over the course of about three hours. No officers were injured and none returned fire.

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The suspect, now identified by police as Taquan Henderson, forced his way into a neighboring apartment unit after the initial domestic incident.

"He actually kicked through the wall to be able to gain access into their apartment," said Vanessa Hollopeter, whose family lives in the neighboring complex where Henderson continued shooting.

Police say Henderson continued shooting blindly out a front window of the second apartment. Hollopeter's family ran out of their home but not before nearly being struck by gunfire.

"Our youngest cousin, who's eight, had just left about 20 minutes before this happened. And our other youngest cousin that lives there literally had one come inches within in her face," Hollopeter said through tears.

Neighbors were put on shelter in place until the shooting ended.

"We were terrified. You know, turned off all the lights," said Kathy Pearson, who lives nearby.

Police found Henderson hours later with a self-inflicted gunshot wound via drone. He was pronounced dead.

Hollopeter's family is now displaced and living in a hotel after their home became a crime scene. She says the incident affected the entire community. A fundraiser has now been set up to help the family into other housing and get family members into counseling.

"This was so unfortunate on just even a community level and the families that are involved. And I think everybody's still trying to process and everybody's emotions are high, but this was traumatizing," Hollopeter said.

Port Huron police are continuing to investigate.

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Two men were arrested on cocaine possession, meth possession, and other unrelated drug charges earlier this week in Port Huron Township by the St. Clair County Drug Task Force, according to the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office.

Both men were arrested on Wednesday, Jan. 14, authorities tell us. The first man, 59-year-old Larenza Richey of Detroit, was pulled over at the I-94 connector and 32nd Street, with police finding that he was driving with a suspended license.

While searching the vehicle Richey was driving, a Border Patrol K9 officer alerted other officers to cocaine and heroin concealed inside of a childs car seat.

Police found 26 grams of crack cocaine, six grams of powder cocaine, eight grams of heroin, and a large amount of U.S. currency. Richey was arrested and charged with the following:

FELONY Possession of a Controlled Substance; Double Penalty (2x) FELONY Using a Computer to Commit a Crime FELONY Maintaining a Drug House

Bond for Richey was set at $25,000 cash/surety.

In a separate case, St. Clair County's Drug Task Force executed a search warrant on the 1400 block of 27th Street in Port Huron Township. After the resident of the home, 45-year-old Scott Shreeve, was arrested during a traffic stop, police seized the following items from his home.

144 grams of Methamphetamine Digital Scale Drug Paraphernalia Prescription Pills Ketamine 20 Gauge Shotgun

Shreeve was taken into custody and charged with multiple counts of possession of a controlled substance. He was arraigned last Friday, with a bond set at $50,000 cash/surety.

Sterling Heights police are investigating after five people were injured in a shooting at a house party early Saturday morning.

Watch the latest report in the video player below: Police investigating after 5 injured in shooting at house party in Sterling Heights

Police say officers responded to a report of shots fired around 1:20 a.m. in the 3000 block of 14 Mile Road.

When they arrived, officers found four people with gunshot wounds at the scene. A fifth victim reportedly transported herself to the hospital before officers arrived.

According to police, two adults at the party started arguing, pulled out guns and started firing at each other. In the shooting, police say three bystanders at the party were hit in addition to the two individuals who were firing at each other.

Police say one victim sustained significant injuries and believe the application of a tourniquet helped save that person's life. The people injured are reportedly stable.

It was very scary, my kids were sleeping, my wife was sleeping and everybody wake up and everybody got really scared," said Multazim Chowdhury who lives nearby the house where the shooting happened.

The two suspects are in police custody at a local hospital, and police say there is no ongoing threat to the public.

Sterling Heights police said they were assisted by the Troy Police Department and the Warren Police Department.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call Sterling Heights police at 586-446-2825.

Three people were shot, and 2 people were stabbed at an event hall in Harper Woods on Saturday night, the Harper Woods Police Department confirms.

We're told the shooting happened around 9:20 p.m. at Platinum Affairs Hall, near Kelly Road and Moross Street.

Police say that all the victims are expected to survive. Witnesses told police that a dispute between several people preceded the shootings and stabbings.

Authorities say they have a suspect in custody, and the investigation into the incident is ongoing.