14 puppies and a dog rescued from a burning basement by Eastpointe firefighters

“Thank you to Warren Professional Firefighters Local 1383, St. Clair Shores Firefighters and Roseville Firefighters Union Local 1614 for your assistance," said the Eastpointe Fire Department.

Sheriff: Eastpointe mayor used false info for $10,000 Covid grant

“Detectives were able to confirm several discrepancies within the grant application business, Naturally Funny Talent, Agency, LLC. In November of 2020, Owens' business was awarded the $10,000 grant,” said Sheriff Anthony Wickersham in a release.

Eastpointe mayor who blasted residents for high crime charged with felony

Eastointe Mayor Monique Owens, who just recently blamed her residents for the city's high crime rate, is now herself charged with a crime - a felony - for fraud related to COVID relief.

Eastpointe mayor blasts residents for high crime rate complaints: 'Blame yourselves'

“You can never say the mayor disappointed you. You all disappoint me," Owens said. "Don't blame the mayor for your city, blame yourselves, because it’s deep rooted.”

Man tries to carjack Charger Hellcat, gets shot by owner - police say

Police said a man who tried to carjack the owner of a 2022 Dodge Charger Hellcat got into a gunfight with the man - and was ultimately shot in the leg.

False alarm 911 calls could cost you in Eastpointe with new proposal

"You're tying up an entire police department or a fire department for some stupid act that you committed," said George Rouhib. "This ordinance is geared toward drag racing, causing property damage, calling in a bomb threat, making threats on social media."

Person of interest wanted after Eastpointe shooting during fight

Eastpointe police are looking for a person of interest after a shooting. Shots were fired at people who were fighting, police said.

Eastpointe mayor gets sued for her silencing of residents at meetings

"I'm going to stop you right there, we're going to stop the council meeting," said Owens during a meeting, interrupting Rayford. "I'm going to have a point of order, and I'm going to talk over you. This is going to be one of those meetings y'all never seen before."