Macomb County woman scammed out of $100K of her own money by suspect in Georgia

Over $100,000 has gone to an out-of-state swindler who convinced a Metro Detroit woman to dump the money into a bank in Georgia, according to officials.

Metro Detroit woman swindled out of $100K
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An out-of-state scammer acted as a federal employee convinced a Macomb County woman to send in more than $100,000, and investigators say he played on the woman's fears with threats of arrest. The woman received a call in February from the scammer where Shelby Township Police Sgt. Kevin Bailey said the woman had a family emergency, which made her the perfect target.

Woman found dead after 9-1-1 hang up in Shelby Township

The incident is being investigated as a homicide. The name of the victim was not immediately released, pending notification of the family.

Macomb County teen seriously hurt after being hit by a car
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The Macomb County Sheriff?s Office responded and continues to investigate. Family and friends say Keegan was walking eastbound on 26 Mile when the crash happened, leaving him with serious injuries.

Eastpointe Foot Locker shooting: Brother, sister due in court

A brother and sister charged in connection with a deadly shooting outside an Eastpointe Foot Locker are due in court Friday morning for their preliminary examinations.

GLWA station power outages leads to Madison Heights water main break frenzy

Officials in Madison Heights say they had nine water main breaks on Wednesday and that there was an equipment issue at the GLWA's pump station at Hall Road and Dequindre.

16-year-old charged with murder for fatal Macomb County police chase

A 16-year-old Detroit boy is facing murder charges for a Macomb County police chase that ended with an innocent man who was driving for Uber dead last weekend.

Man to stand trial for murder at Macomb County hotel

A Center Line man will stand trial after he allegedly murdered another man at a Macomb County hotel earlier this year.

McDonald's manager, mother who was killed honored at S.A.V.E.D. 'No Violence Rally'

A McDonald's manager and a mother of six children was murdered on the job in Eastpointe by who police say was an employee. On Wednesday, a no-violence rally was held at the mother's church where she was beloved by many.