Michigan-wide warrant sweep ends in arrests of 9 unlicensed builders

From Detroit to Lansing and from Saginaw to Wayne counties, a wide operation across the state led to the arrests of nine people. Some suspects are still missing.

Eastpointe mayor gets 6 months probation for small business fraud with $10K Covid money

Outgoing Eastpointe Mayor Monique Owens was sentenced to six months probation for fraudulently applying for a $10,000 grant under the “CARES ACT Small Business Fund" on Thursday.

Eastpointe man fatally stabbed mom, dumped body in storm drain, police say

Justin Jackson's mom went missing in June. Police located her body shortly after executing a search warrant at her last known location. He was given a $10 million bond after pleading not guilty.

Eastpointe court closed over combination of broken A/C, sewage issues

“They can't take the odor, they're getting headaches, they have problems breathing," the Macomb County prosecutor said of the courthouse.

Exoneree files $50M lawsuit against police after spending 7 1/2 years in prison for crime he didn't commit

A man who spent more than seven years in prison for a Macomb County robbery he didn't commit is now suing police for $50 million. Mack Howell was sentenced to 25–50 years in prison after he was convicted of robbing an Eastpointe 7-Eleven store.

Police: St. Clair Shores man shot brother at family reunion party

“These serious charges serve as a stark reminder that even at family gatherings, gun violence can forever alter lives," said Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido.

Zion Foster case: Jaylin Brazier returns for second day of preliminary hearing

Jaylin Brazier, the cousin charged in the murder of Zion Foster who disappeared on Jan. 4, 2022, will return to court for the second day of a prelminary hearing on Wednesday.

Zion Foster case: Jaylin Brazier in court Tuesday for preliminary hearing

Jaylin Brazier, the cousin of 17-year-old Zion Foster who disappeared in January 2022, will be in court for a hearing after he was charged with her murder.

Man accused of killing brother at Eastpointe home, lying about murder

A man is accused of shooting and killing his brother at an Eastpointe home, putting the victim's body behind the house, and then lying about the murder to police.