3 in custody in connection with torture and murder of homeless man in Pontiac
The man was found naked and wrapped in a bed comforter along the shoreline of a nearby lake in Pontiac Friday afternoon.
The man was found naked and wrapped in a bed comforter along the shoreline of a nearby lake in Pontiac Friday afternoon.
Getaway driver suspect in 7-year-old's fatal shooting in Pontiac, surrenders to police
McDonald, 17, is one of three members of a violent street gang known as "4-Block," who were arrested in connection with 7-year-old Ariah Jackson’s March 18 shooting death.
McDonald, 17, is one of three members of a violent street gang known as "4-Block," who were arrested in connection with 7-year-old Ariah Jackson’s March 18 shooting death.
Vigil held by loved ones for 7-year-old Ariah Jackson who was fatally shot in Pontiac
“You just couldn't help but notice her. Everywhere she was she literally had a smile even with her little mask you could see it. She just lit up the school."
“You just couldn't help but notice her. Everywhere she was she literally had a smile even with her little mask you could see it. She just lit up the school."
Suspected shooter charged after 7-year-old Pontiac girl killed in drive-by shooting
A man is facing numerous charges after a 7-year-old girl was killed in a Pontiac drive-by shooting.
A man is facing numerous charges after a 7-year-old girl was killed in a Pontiac drive-by shooting.
Deputies seek missing 15-year-old girl last seen a week ago
Jada Symone Lindsey was last seen by her father on March 18.
Jada Symone Lindsey was last seen by her father on March 18.
Oakland Sheriff offering $10K reward for locating suspected getaway driver in Pontiac girl's murder
The 17-year-old suspect allegedly drove the car that was used in a gang-related shooting in Pontiac last week that left a 7-year-old girl dead. The murder shook the community.
The 17-year-old suspect allegedly drove the car that was used in a gang-related shooting in Pontiac last week that left a 7-year-old girl dead. The murder shook the community.
Recent murder of 7-year-old leads to emergency community meeting in Pontiac
"It's got to stop, it’s got to stop now, and it must stop here," said Mayor Tim Greimel.
"It's got to stop, it’s got to stop now, and it must stop here," said Mayor Tim Greimel.
7-year-old girl from Pontiac dies after being shot in the head on Friday; deputies say it's gang-related
“All too often we see gang members seeking to perpetrate violence against rivals strike innocent victims in the process,” Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said in a press release. “This is completely unacceptable, and the tragic loss of this child will not be tolerated."
“All too often we see gang members seeking to perpetrate violence against rivals strike innocent victims in the process,” Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said in a press release. “This is completely unacceptable, and the tragic loss of this child will not be tolerated."
'They were ambushed': Pleas made for justice as 7-year-old shot in head lies in critical condition
"A young child got shot in the head we pray for her, but we don’t think she’s going to make it," said community activist Rahim Harris.
"A young child got shot in the head we pray for her, but we don’t think she’s going to make it," said community activist Rahim Harris.
7-year-old girl shot in the head during drive-by in Pontiac
Police say the little girl was sitting in a car in the driveway while the vehicle was being unloaded when a small orange SUV pulled up firing shots at about 4:50 p.m.
Police say the little girl was sitting in a car in the driveway while the vehicle was being unloaded when a small orange SUV pulled up firing shots at about 4:50 p.m.
Woman hurt in drive-by shooting at Pontiac St. Patrick's Day party
A 19-year-old woman was hurt in a Pontiac drive-by shooting while attending a St. Patrick's Day party.
A 19-year-old woman was hurt in a Pontiac drive-by shooting while attending a St. Patrick's Day party.
Archival oral history recordings detail lives of Black Pontiac residents from early 20th century
There was a time when the passing of memory and experience was all done by word of mouth, and oral history is no less important. About 39 interviews on 70 to 80 tapes, from the archives at OU are being showcased.
There was a time when the passing of memory and experience was all done by word of mouth, and oral history is no less important. About 39 interviews on 70 to 80 tapes, from the archives at OU are being showcased.
Man charged after girlfriend's uncle murdered at Pontiac apartment
An 18-year-old man is charged with murder after his girlfriend's uncle was shot to death at Phoenix Place Apartments in Pontiac.
An 18-year-old man is charged with murder after his girlfriend's uncle was shot to death at Phoenix Place Apartments in Pontiac.
Deputies looking for man accused of killing girlfriend's uncle at Pontiac apartment
Stanford Clirteese Sharp Jr. is accused of shooting his girlfriend's uncle to death inside a Pontiac apartment.
Stanford Clirteese Sharp Jr. is accused of shooting his girlfriend's uncle to death inside a Pontiac apartment.
Pontiac man accused of shaking 3-month-son because he was crying; baby in critical condition
A Pontiac man is accused of shaking his 3-month-old son because he was frustrated with the baby's crying.
A Pontiac man is accused of shaking his 3-month-old son because he was frustrated with the baby's crying.
Pontiac man busted by the ATF for renting out guns he bought with stolen Social Security info
"This isn’t the old Blockbuster. You can’t just rent a gun use it for a few days and put it in the bin after you are done with it," said ATF Special Agent in Charge Paul Vanderplow.
"This isn’t the old Blockbuster. You can’t just rent a gun use it for a few days and put it in the bin after you are done with it," said ATF Special Agent in Charge Paul Vanderplow.
'It was hot as hell': Survivors share stories of house fire in Pontiac that killed 2
Two men inside died in the fire. The bodies – have not been identified but, a 19-year-old man with autism, was staying there with his step-father and may be one of them.
Two men inside died in the fire. The bodies – have not been identified but, a 19-year-old man with autism, was staying there with his step-father and may be one of them.
Pontiac residents jump from 2nd story to escape fire; 2 killed in blaze
Two people died in a Pontiac house fire. Five other people were hurt.
Two people died in a Pontiac house fire. Five other people were hurt.
Pontiac man chokes longtime boyfriend to death after video game argument, sheriff says
The Oakland County Sheriff said a 31-year-old man choked his longtime boyfriend to death after the two got into an argument while playing the video game 'Overwatch'.
The Oakland County Sheriff said a 31-year-old man choked his longtime boyfriend to death after the two got into an argument while playing the video game 'Overwatch'.
MIOSHA investigating United Wholesale Mortgage after dozens of complaints about lack of COVID-19 protocol
Since November 2021, the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration has received more than 50 complaints about how United Wholesale Mortgage is handling Covid at its Pontiac campus.
Since November 2021, the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration has received more than 50 complaints about how United Wholesale Mortgage is handling Covid at its Pontiac campus.