Pontiac man charged in murder of stepfather while he worked salting streets
The family of victim Terrell Edwards wants answers why he allegedly killed his stepfather while he was at work salting the streets.
Man accused of murdering stepfather in Pontiac
A Pontiac man is now facing charges stemming from the murder of his stepfather, who was found shot to death inside a truck over the weekend.
Pontiac mother accused of abandoning her kids pleads no contest to welfare fraud
Kelli Bryant, 34, pleaded no contest on Monday in the sixth circuit court, more than nine months after she was arrested by police when her kids were found living in squalor in Pontiac.
Suspect in custody after Pontiac man found fatally shot in pickup truck
A suspect is in custody after a 52-year-old Pontiac man was found fatally shot inside his pickup truck Saturday night, according to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office.
Pontiac abused, starved children investigation: Neighbors claim they 'were loving family'
New details have emerged regarding the young boys who were allegedly tortured and starved living inside of a Pontiac home.
Pontiac boys tortured and starved by parents in 'nightmarish' abuse, prosecutor says
A Pontiac couple is accused of child abuse and torture for starving their two young sons ages 9 and 11, kept in bedrooms they were not allowed to leave with windows painted over and screwed shut.
'We never give up on victims': Arrest made in 3 decade old Pontiac cold case
The murder of an elderly Pontiac man has potentially been solved after 27 years. Police arrested a 45-year-old man in Indiana who they say is the one who pulled the trigger.
Arrest made in Pontiac cold case murder nearly 3 decades later
A Pontiac cold case murder finally had a crack in the case, nearly three decades later, after the Oakland County Sheriff's Office reopened the investigation.
Metro Detroit animal shelter seeks donations to feed pets special Thanksgiving dinners
Michigan Animal Rescue League (MARL) plans to again serve its shelter pets special Thanksgiving meals, but it needs help to make it happen.
3 Pontiac children found living in deplorable conditions after calling police about possible break-in
Three children were found living in a Pontiac apartment full of feces and trash. The case is eerily similar to another child abuse case where a mother, Kellie Bryant, allegedly left her children alone in deplorable conditions.
Pontiac couple dead in apparent murder-suicide; 5 kids left behind
Oakland County Sheriff’s Office detectives are investigating the fatal shooting of a Pontiac woman and apparent suicide of her long-time live-in boyfriend. Detectives believe the homicide was the result of an argument between the two.
116 tickets issued to drivers during Pontiac pedestrian safety crackdown
A targeted enforcement effort aimed at keeping pedestrians safe after a rash of deadly and serious pedestrian crashes in Pontiac led to more than 100 tickets being handed out to drivers.
Pontiac motorcyclist in critical condition after being hit by car, thrown from bike
A Pontiac man suffered critical injuries after a driver who was turning Monday afternoon hit him on his motorcycle.
Abused, neglected pets find forever homes with Michigan Animal Rescue League in Pontiac
From strays to surrenders, abuse and neglect, the Michigan Animal Rescue League takes all animals in.
Oakland County Sheriff unhappy with low bonds given to suspects in Pontiac
The Oakland County Sheriff is not happy about some very low bonds set recently in Pontiac.
Pontiac teachers walk out protesting no contract
"Having to start the school year without a contract for the second year in a row without a contract is unacceptable," said Candice Ridley.
Lost West Bloomfield man hit, killed while trying to cross Pontiac road to ask for directions
A West Bloomfield man who authorities believe was lost in Pontiac died after a pickup truck hit him Monday afternoon.
Pontiac mom accused of abandoning 3 kids in filthy home due in court for custody hearing
A Pontiac mother accused of leaving her three children to fend for themselves in a filthy home for years is due in court Tuesday for a custody hearing.
How school transfer requirements could have helped Michigan kids found living alone in filth
Earlier this year, three children were rescued from a filthy Pontiac home where they had lived alone for years. Now, authorities are pushing to change laws to make sure other children don't end up in the same position.
Michigan lawmakers work to change student transfer laws after children found living in filth
It’s been six months since three kids were found living on their own in deplorable conditions, as their own mother was accused of abandoning them for five years.