Monroe County Sheriff's Office adds license plate reader cameras

Several criticisms about license plate readers include stereotyping fears, worries about how data is being stored, and concerns about surveillance of innocent people.

3 arrested after Monroe chase of stolen Jeep

Investigation revealed that the white Jeep Grand Cherokee had been recently stolen from Port Huron

Scammer lies about fatal crash to trick Monroe County grandmother out of money

An Illinois man is accused of tricking an elderly Monroe County woman into giving him cash by telling her that her grandson was involved in a fatal crash and needed bail money.

Detroit Harvest Fest, Taco Fiesta, Wicked Pickin', and more things to do this weekend in Southeast Michigan

Enjoy fall fun and try food trucks at Detroit Harvest Fest, taste Mexican cuisine at the Michigan Taco Fiesta, browse vendors at Wicked Pickin' and more this weekend. Here's what's going on:

VIDEO: Monroe homicide suspects shoot at police during chase in Ohio

The vehicle was located at a rest area near Bowling Green. As troopers and deputies approached the vehicle, the suspects fled the scene traveling southbound on Interstate 75, police said.

Pumpkin Festival, Frankenfest, Pop Fest, and more things to do this weekend in Southeast Michigan

Get into the Halloween spirit at Frankenfest, enjoy the Romulus Parade of Lights and Pumpkin Festival, or immerse yourself in pop culture at Pop Fest. Here are some things to do this weekend:

'They're not strangers': 1 dead after carjacking outside Monroe store

Two regular customers of Highlander Market in Monroe were shot, one fatally, during a carjacking outside the business over the weekend.

Monroe Police: deadly carjacking suspects arrested in Ohio after 'random, senseless act of violence'

“We mourn the loss of innocent life. The Monroe Police Department also thanks our brave community and citizens for providing vital information, which proved to be helpful in the eventual capture of these cowardly criminals," said The Monroe Police Department.

Michigan exotic animal dealer to surrender nearly 150 animals after welfare violations

Nearly 150 animals, including ring-tailed lemurs, kinkajous, wallabies, porcupines, foxes, prairie dogs, and ground squirrels, will be surrendered by a Monroe County exotic animal dealer after authorities say he violated endangered species and welfare acts.

Southeast Michigan storm damage widespread after strong winds, heavy rain

Thunderstorms that moved through Southeast Michigan overnight into Friday left widespread damage. In Monroe County, a mobile home was flipped on its side from the storms.

Lawsuit filed by Muslim family against apple orchard owner for racist exchange caught on video

“I blew it," he later told FOX 2. "Obviously a lot my customers are Muslims and they are not all thieves. But there is a contingent that comes here, and for some reason thinks they can pick free. and he’s one of them.”