Crews take soil and water samples from chemical ooze site off I-696
"Because of the conditions inside the facility, he was hoarding hazardous waste, hazardous chemicals. He has a pit in the basement where all this water was running into," said Tracy Kecskemeti, District Coordinator Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.
"Because of the conditions inside the facility, he was hoarding hazardous waste, hazardous chemicals. He has a pit in the basement where all this water was running into," said Tracy Kecskemeti, District Coordinator Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.
Undercover officers bust porch pirates in the act in Sterling Heights
It happened Wednesday night when a male suspect got out of the passenger side of a van and helped himself to a package in someone's garage. Little did they know they were being followed by undercover police.
It happened Wednesday night when a male suspect got out of the passenger side of a van and helped himself to a package in someone's garage. Little did they know they were being followed by undercover police.
Employees tied up as man, woman rob AT&T store at gunpoint in Sterling Heights
The AT&T store on Van Dyke in Sterling Heights was robbed at gunpoint New Year's Eve, and multiple employees were tied up in the back room of the store.
The AT&T store on Van Dyke in Sterling Heights was robbed at gunpoint New Year's Eve, and multiple employees were tied up in the back room of the store.
Former Eisenhower High School band director accused of sexual emails with student
Facing charges in two cases, the former Eisenhower High School band director was arraigned before a judge Thursday in the most recent case.
Facing charges in two cases, the former Eisenhower High School band director was arraigned before a judge Thursday in the most recent case.
Pedestrian very critical after being hit by car in Sterling Heights
A person is listed in very critical condition after being hit by a car in Sterling Heights on Thursday night.
A person is listed in very critical condition after being hit by a car in Sterling Heights on Thursday night.
Following 'numerous break-ins' of smoke shops, Shelby Township police finally nab four suspects
Following a two-month hunt for suspects responsible for numerous breaking and entering cases at smoke shops, Macomb County enforcement agencies finally nabbed the suspects.
Following a two-month hunt for suspects responsible for numerous breaking and entering cases at smoke shops, Macomb County enforcement agencies finally nabbed the suspects.
Sterling Heights police called after student subject of threatening video of his face in cross hairs
Sterling Heights police are investigating a disturbing case of cyberbullying after a Messmore Elementary School student was the target of threatening messages and videos on YouTube.
Sterling Heights police are investigating a disturbing case of cyberbullying after a Messmore Elementary School student was the target of threatening messages and videos on YouTube.
Ordinance change forces family to get rid of pigeons in Sterling Heights
On video 6-year-old Julius of Sterling Heights cried after learning he's no longer allowed to have his pet pigeons because of a city ordinance.
On video 6-year-old Julius of Sterling Heights cried after learning he's no longer allowed to have his pet pigeons because of a city ordinance.
Sterling Heights man pleads guilty to exporting gun parts in toys
A Sterling Heights man has pleaded guilty to exporting gun parts to Australia. He hid them inside toy motorcycles in order to avoid detection. Rrok Martin Camaj, a 34-year-old, sent firearm parts to Australia from March 2018 to January 2019. The parts included pistol frames, firing pins, springs, ejectors, and magazines that were sent through the mail to other cohorts. After they arrived in Australia, they were reassembled into "operable firearms."
A Sterling Heights man has pleaded guilty to exporting gun parts to Australia. He hid them inside toy motorcycles in order to avoid detection. Rrok Martin Camaj, a 34-year-old, sent firearm parts to Australia from March 2018 to January 2019. The parts included pistol frames, firing pins, springs, ejectors, and magazines that were sent through the mail to other cohorts. After they arrived in Australia, they were reassembled into "operable firearms."
Suspected drunk driver does the splits during sobriety test in Sterling Heights
His impressive flexibility was not enough to keep him out of jail.
His impressive flexibility was not enough to keep him out of jail.
Sterling Heights police shoot man who pointed gun toward them
A man was critically injured in an officer-involved shooting in Sterling Heights early Monday.
A man was critically injured in an officer-involved shooting in Sterling Heights early Monday.
Woman injured in attempted murder-suicide at business in Sterling Heights
Police are investigating after one person was hurt and another died in a domestic shooting near a workplace early Tuesday morning in Sterling Heights.
Police are investigating after one person was hurt and another died in a domestic shooting near a workplace early Tuesday morning in Sterling Heights.
Sterling Heights trains for active school shooter situation
The school year is quickly approaching, and first responders in Sterling Heights are training for a scenario they hope to never encounter. An active shooter.
The school year is quickly approaching, and first responders in Sterling Heights are training for a scenario they hope to never encounter. An active shooter.
Driver slams through fence, shed and pool in Sterling Heights backyard
A driver lost control and caused a heap of destruction in a Sterling Heights backyard.
A driver lost control and caused a heap of destruction in a Sterling Heights backyard.
Sterling Heights considering one-time tax increase to fix roads
Sterling Heights is one of many cities across the state that's in a state of disrepair after our latest winter wreaked havoc on our routes.
Sterling Heights is one of many cities across the state that's in a state of disrepair after our latest winter wreaked havoc on our routes.
Kids locked in gun safe rescued by Sterling Heights firefighters
Firefighters had a one-of-a-kind call Sunday when they were called to rescue a group of young children who had become locked inside a gun safe.
Firefighters had a one-of-a-kind call Sunday when they were called to rescue a group of young children who had become locked inside a gun safe.
Annual Wigs 4 Kids Gala Sept. 9
A charity that helps to lift the spirits of kids facing serious health issues is setting the stage for a magical evening.
A charity that helps to lift the spirits of kids facing serious health issues is setting the stage for a magical evening.
Family member arrested after teen killed in 'suspicious' Sterling Heights house fire
Sterling Heights Police say they have arrested a 20-year-old family member in connection with a suspicious house fire that killed a 17-year-old boy early Friday morning.
Sterling Heights Police say they have arrested a 20-year-old family member in connection with a suspicious house fire that killed a 17-year-old boy early Friday morning.
Teen killed in 'suspicious' Sterling Heights house fire in middle of the night
Authorities are investigating after a teen was killed in an early-morning house fire in Sterling Heights.
Authorities are investigating after a teen was killed in an early-morning house fire in Sterling Heights.
Sterling Heights settles lawsuits over planned mosque
The announcement came just hours after the Sterling Heights City Council gave the green light to the mosque, which will now be built near 15 Mile and Mound.
The announcement came just hours after the Sterling Heights City Council gave the green light to the mosque, which will now be built near 15 Mile and Mound.