4th of July traffic surge has Michigan State Police on alert for dangerous driving
A record-number of people are expected to travel this weekend. But after traffic fatalities hit a 16-year high in 2021, police are pleading with drivers to take it easy on the road.
MSP: Man shot on the Lodge Freeway overnight; currently stable
The victim was leaving a party at 1:20 a.m. when he noticed a car following him. He drove onto the freeway and the car started shooting at him.
MSP says semi-truck driver was 'inattentive' in 696 crash that killed two
The Michigan State Police said a semi-truck driver was 'inattentive' when the driver rear-ended a Buick on 696 on Thursday, killing two people.
2-year-old recovered after being taken from Royal Oak Township home; father, one other in custody
The child's father was believed to be highly intoxicated when he allegedly kidnapped his son.
Shootings on I-94 and outside St. John hospital leave father and son wounded less than an hour apart
A man and his father were both wounded in a pair of shootings Monday, one taking place on I-94, and a second happening in the parking lot of Ascension St. John Hospital.
Camaro's dramatic crash on M-10 while fleeing state police caught on dashcam
The arresting trooper had been sitting on the southbound service drive of M-10 near Meyer Road when his rear-facing radar spotted the Camaro traveling at 80 miles per hour at about 3:35 a.m.
Teen suspect arrested for pointing a laser at Michigan State Police helicopter
It is a five-year felony to point a laser device at aircraft in the state of Michigan.
12-year-old girl hit by car on Belle Isle beach dies
The driver was on Riverbank Drive when he drove off the road and onto the beach, hitting two girls 12, and 14. The older victim has been upgraded to stable condition.
Tree truck crushed by oak tree in Oakland County
An Oakland County tree trimming company truck was crushed Wednesday when an oak tree fell on top of the truck.
MSP investigating speeding motorcycle crash on I-96; driver dead on scene
The freeway was closed this morning during the investigation.
Suspect vehicle crashes into pole after fleeing traffic stop in Detroit
Police said a car that fled a traffic stop in Detroit later crashed after striking a pole.
9 arrested after several stolen vehicles out of Lansing lead police on pursuit through Oakland County
Several police agencies responded to two groups of stolen vehicles that were traveling eastbound on I-96. One group crashed and nine people were arrested Monday morning. The other group remains at-large
Civilian volunteer shot by Taylor auxiliary officer in training op: 'Oh my God'
"When he shot me the first thing I said to him was, ‘What the hell? Why did you not check your firearm?’ Because your number one responsibility as a responsible firearm carrier, is to know the condition of your weapon," he said.
Taylor auxiliary officer accidental shooting during training at Heritage Park; MSP investigating
Michigan State Police Special Investigation Section (SIS) detectives were called to investigate at 5p.m. on Sunday.
2 Michigan State troopers struck by suspected drunk driver during traffic stop
While pulled over on the Southfield Freeway, an Oak Park driver suspected of being drunk crashed into the back of the police cruiser, injuring two officers. Police also found a firearm in the vehicle.
Large amount of meth, fentanyl seized in Belleville drug bust
The Metro Narcotics Enforcement Team executed a search warrant in the residence, seizing 435 grams of methamphetamine and 104 grams of fentanyl. Several firearms were also taken by authorities.
Michigan State Police investigating a rollover accident on I-96 in Wixom
The driver of the car is suspected to have been operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol, according to MSP.
Cold case 1982 murder of South Lyon teen hits 40 years as family awaits justice
“She was repeatedly raped, repeatedly beaten, and repeatedly strangled," Arthurs said. "Nobody knows where she was for 24 days, but it was not like her to not contact anybody. She was heading home.”
MSP's computer crime unit, ICAC, arrest for aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material
Michigan State Police, Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, arrested a 22-year-old man for aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material.
Traffic stop in Detroit over seatbelt violation leads to recovery of stolen handgun
The driver, a convicted felon was operating the vehicle without a valid ID when they were pulled over on Davison near I-96.


















