Eastpointe man who murdered mother, dumped body in drain sentenced Thursday

An Eastpointe man who killed his mother and then dumped her body in a storm drain near her home last year was sentenced Thursday to several decades in prison.

Game over: Eastpointe High School football players give up final game

The Eastpointe High School football team was forced to forfeit the final game of the 2024 season after its roster was down to just 15.

2 minors arrested, 1 flees after losing control of stolen car in Eastpointe

The vehicle spun around and crashed while attempting to use an exit ramp to leave the highway, Eastpointe police said. The minors began fleeing on foot; two were arrested while one escaped.

6 decomposing dogs found in Eastpointe basement, owners charged

“I’ve seen numerous cases of animal abuse. However, this one is by far the worst," said Easpointe Lt. Alex Holish.

Eastpointe High School security guard disarms student who brought loaded gun to school

A security guard at Eastpointe High School disarmed a student after noticing a bulge in the teen's waistband Thursday morning. Police said the loaded handgun was reported stolen.

3 charged with killing dogs after decomposed animals found in Macomb County rental

Three people who were recently evicted from an Eastpointe rental home left behind a grim scene for the property manager - six decomposed dogs in the basement, authorities said.

Detroit woman facing 15 charges for attacking boyfriend

A Detroit woman is facing 15 charges in connection with a domestic violence incident where she slashed at her boyfriend with a kitchen knife and then shot at him, but missed.

Grandmother accused of hiding evidence for drive-by shooting suspect

A St. Clair County grandmother is accused of hiding evidence for her grandson, who was wanted after a drive-by shooting in Eastpointe on Tuesday.