Instagram is cracking down on teen sextortion – here's what that means
Recent high-profile cases include two Nigerian brothers who pleaded guilty to sexually extorting teen boys in Michigan on Instagram, including one who took his own life.
Recent high-profile cases include two Nigerian brothers who pleaded guilty to sexually extorting teen boys in Michigan on Instagram, including one who took his own life.
'This is constant': Residents sick of violence after fatal shooting at Pontiac apartment
Residents at North Hill Farms Apartments in Pontiac, where a man was killed early Wednesday, say the violence is constant, and they are sick of it.
Residents at North Hill Farms Apartments in Pontiac, where a man was killed early Wednesday, say the violence is constant, and they are sick of it.
Truck traffic pollution in Detroit sparks concerns from residents, air quality groups
A town hall held by Eastside Climate Action Coalition saw a full house on Wednesday, as Detroiters gathered to talk about trucking and air pollution in their area.
A town hall held by Eastside Climate Action Coalition saw a full house on Wednesday, as Detroiters gathered to talk about trucking and air pollution in their area.
Oscar Pistorius, Olympic 'Blade Runner,' struggles to find job post-prison: report
The double-amputee former South African track star Oscar Pistorius is struggling to find post-prison employment as members of his church see him as a "shadow" of the man he once was, according to a new report.
The double-amputee former South African track star Oscar Pistorius is struggling to find post-prison employment as members of his church see him as a "shadow" of the man he once was, according to a new report.
2 Nigerian men plead guilty in sexual extortion of Michigan teen who died by suicide
Once they gained their trust online, they solicited the victims to make and send sexually explicit images of themselves.
Once they gained their trust online, they solicited the victims to make and send sexually explicit images of themselves.
Former Nigerian scammer details playbook of how he deceived people out of money
As a former Nigerian romance scammer told FOX 2, the recipe for stealing someone's money is simple: create a fake profile, locate a target, and gain their trust. But for Chris Maxwell, it came with a growing sense of guilt.
As a former Nigerian romance scammer told FOX 2, the recipe for stealing someone's money is simple: create a fake profile, locate a target, and gain their trust. But for Chris Maxwell, it came with a growing sense of guilt.
Philadelphia Eid event shooting injures 3, including teen shot by officer; 5 arrested
Multiple people were injured during a shooting at an Eid event in West Philadelphia Wednesday afternoon where around 1,000 attendees gathered to celebrate the end of Ramadan.
Multiple people were injured during a shooting at an Eid event in West Philadelphia Wednesday afternoon where around 1,000 attendees gathered to celebrate the end of Ramadan.
Detroit's Seven Mile Bloods gang leader Billy Arnold gets life sentence in federal prison
Billy Arnold, the leader of Seven Mile Bloods in Detroit, has been sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of murder and dozens of other charges.
Billy Arnold, the leader of Seven Mile Bloods in Detroit, has been sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of murder and dozens of other charges.
Warren police bust leads to arrests for crack, fentanyl, meth and assault rifles
A Detroit man and two people from Clinton Township were arrested in a large narcotics bust by Warren police, the department announced Wednesday.
A Detroit man and two people from Clinton Township were arrested in a large narcotics bust by Warren police, the department announced Wednesday.
Man pleads guilty in kidnapping of Michigan Dunham's manager during gun theft
A suspect who worked with another man to kidnap a Michigan Dunham's manager last year pleaded guilty to the crime this week.
A suspect who worked with another man to kidnap a Michigan Dunham's manager last year pleaded guilty to the crime this week.
1 dead after triple shooting during party at Pontiac apartment complex
One man is dead after a triple shooting during a party at North Hill Farms Apartments in Pontiac.
One man is dead after a triple shooting during a party at North Hill Farms Apartments in Pontiac.
Caretaker accused of stealing $160K+ from 85-year-old Oakland County woman
A Pontiac woman is accused of stealing thousands of dollars from an 85-year-old Bloomfield Township woman she cared for.
A Pontiac woman is accused of stealing thousands of dollars from an 85-year-old Bloomfield Township woman she cared for.
Motorcyclist does donuts and wheelies around cop car before fleeing, running out of gas
A motorcyclist thought he could get away after doing donuts around a Dearborn police car, but he didn't have enough gas to escape and ended up being caught in Farmington Hills.
A motorcyclist thought he could get away after doing donuts around a Dearborn police car, but he didn't have enough gas to escape and ended up being caught in Farmington Hills.
Wynonna Judd's daughter Grace Kelley arrested on indecent exposure charge
Wynonna Judd's daughter, Grace Kelley, was arrested in Alabama and charged with indecent exposure.
Wynonna Judd's daughter, Grace Kelley, was arrested in Alabama and charged with indecent exposure.
Sexual misconduct trial set to begin for Metro Detroit tattoo artist Alex Boyko
Jury selection is set to begin Wednesday for Metro Detroit tattoo artist Alexander Boyko, who is accused of inappropriately touching clients.
Jury selection is set to begin Wednesday for Metro Detroit tattoo artist Alexander Boyko, who is accused of inappropriately touching clients.
Traffic jams, multiple crashes reported during eclipse in Monroe County
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office had extra patrols in anticipation of the crowds, but like the eclipse itself, what the area saw in traffic was a once in a lifetime event.
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office had extra patrols in anticipation of the crowds, but like the eclipse itself, what the area saw in traffic was a once in a lifetime event.
2 people in custody after fight in Detroit; weapon pointed at police
One man was arrested upon police arrival. The other suspect “pointed a weapon" at officers and "took off into the house next door," Detroit police said.
One man was arrested upon police arrival. The other suspect “pointed a weapon" at officers and "took off into the house next door," Detroit police said.
Man in stolen truck arrested in Hamtramck drive-through, allowed to eat order
After the man was handcuffed, troopers realized he had already paid for the food he ordered, and allowed him to eat his meal before detaining him, according to Michigan State Police.
After the man was handcuffed, troopers realized he had already paid for the food he ordered, and allowed him to eat his meal before detaining him, according to Michigan State Police.
Idaho teen charged with planning church attacks, accused of supporting ISIS
An Idaho teen, Alexander Scott Mercurio, has been charged by federal prosecutors for allegedly planning to attack churches in northern Idaho, aiming to provide material support to the Islamic State group.
An Idaho teen, Alexander Scott Mercurio, has been charged by federal prosecutors for allegedly planning to attack churches in northern Idaho, aiming to provide material support to the Islamic State group.
Woman tells police stolen SUV was birthday tip from Waffle House customer
In Oklahoma, Angela Harrison was arrested and charged with possession of a stolen vehicle after claiming a stolen SUV was a birthday tip from a Waffle House customer.
In Oklahoma, Angela Harrison was arrested and charged with possession of a stolen vehicle after claiming a stolen SUV was a birthday tip from a Waffle House customer.