Teen takeovers in Detroit, beyond have police searching for solutions as summer nears
Teen takeovers are causing problems around the country, including in Detroit, and it seems they are spreading to other areas. The Oakland County Sheriff's Office recently stopped a plan to hold a teen takeover in Pontiac.
Teen takeovers are causing problems around the country, including in Detroit, and it seems they are spreading to other areas. The Oakland County Sheriff's Office recently stopped a plan to hold a teen takeover in Pontiac.
Pontiac father of 2 shot and killed inside his bedroom after killer knocked on window
Investigators say somebody knocked on the window — Brian pulled back the curtain and three shots were fired through the window.
Investigators say somebody knocked on the window — Brian pulled back the curtain and three shots were fired through the window.
Pontiac man shot dead in bedroom on Sunday night
A $2,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest.
A $2,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest.
Pontiac man killed in double hit-and-run: Police searching for suspected drivers
A hit-and-run allegedly by two vehicles killed a Pontiac man. Now police are searching for the two drivers responsible.
A hit-and-run allegedly by two vehicles killed a Pontiac man. Now police are searching for the two drivers responsible.
GLWA reports 'major milestone' as water main repairs proceed
The water agency that oversees Metro Detroit's infrastructure says it reached a major milestone amid repair efforts after a 42-inch water main broke, affecting thousands of residents and businesses.
The water agency that oversees Metro Detroit's infrastructure says it reached a major milestone amid repair efforts after a 42-inch water main broke, affecting thousands of residents and businesses.
Armed Pontiac man arrested near shelter; Drones credited in quick response
A man with a rifle in Pontiac was arrested after allegedly saying he was doing target practice near a domestic violence shelter. Now, Oakland County Sheriff’s Deputies are crediting their eyes in the sky for helping take him down. Meanwhile, law enforcement sources say this could have been much worse.
A man with a rifle in Pontiac was arrested after allegedly saying he was doing target practice near a domestic violence shelter. Now, Oakland County Sheriff’s Deputies are crediting their eyes in the sky for helping take him down. Meanwhile, law enforcement sources say this could have been much worse.
Armed Pontiac man arrested for 'target practice' near domestic violence shelter
He was arrested wearing camouflage and a tactical belt containing multiple boxes of ammunition.
He was arrested wearing camouflage and a tactical belt containing multiple boxes of ammunition.
Pontiac mom jailed after having bond revoked for failing to appear for competency exam
The Pontiac woman accused of leaving her three children to live in squalor had her bond revoked on Thursday after a judge accused her of her delay tactics following a rescheduling of her trial.
The Pontiac woman accused of leaving her three children to live in squalor had her bond revoked on Thursday after a judge accused her of her delay tactics following a rescheduling of her trial.
Ex-Waterford teacher sentenced to jail for sex crimes against minor she tutored
“What do you have to say? What were you thinking?” said the judge.
“What do you have to say? What were you thinking?” said the judge.
'You are a menace': Judge lashes out at man who planned shooting at graduation in Pontiac
"Well it's my belief you are a menace," the judge told Hardiman. "You went there looking for a fight, and your love affair with guns is going to get you or someone else killed. That's what I think."
"Well it's my belief you are a menace," the judge told Hardiman. "You went there looking for a fight, and your love affair with guns is going to get you or someone else killed. That's what I think."
Second man in foiled school graduation shooting plot in Pontiac sentenced to jail
Today the second suspect in a foiled mass shooting plot at a high school graduation will learn his fate.
Today the second suspect in a foiled mass shooting plot at a high school graduation will learn his fate.
3 additional suspects found guilty in murder of Pontiac marijuana business owner
The four men are alleged to have murdered Simko, a 66-year-old Commerce Township resident and co-owner of a marijuana grow business in Pontiac, during an armed robbery.
The four men are alleged to have murdered Simko, a 66-year-old Commerce Township resident and co-owner of a marijuana grow business in Pontiac, during an armed robbery.
Shooter in 2025 Pontiac business owner killing found guilty
A jury has found the shooter in the murder of a Pontiac businessman in 2025 guilty on Tuesday.
A jury has found the shooter in the murder of a Pontiac businessman in 2025 guilty on Tuesday.
Detroit man charged for allegedly shooting at Royal Oak Twp. church
A Detroit man has been charged for allegedly firing a gun into a church from a car on Thursday.
A Detroit man has been charged for allegedly firing a gun into a church from a car on Thursday.
Deputies find printed child porn 'in plain view' while responding to Pontiac welfare check call
While responding to a welfare check Monday, deputies allegedly found printed child sexually abusive material “in plain view" inside the Pontiac home of the man who called them.
While responding to a welfare check Monday, deputies allegedly found printed child sexually abusive material “in plain view" inside the Pontiac home of the man who called them.
14-year-old Pontiac teen found safe by deputies after leaving home for 2 weeks
A missing 14-year-old boy who was gone from his home for two weeks has been located.
A missing 14-year-old boy who was gone from his home for two weeks has been located.
Pontiac woman allegedly shoots at vehicle during dispute on Perry Street
A woman is being held in jail after allegedly firing at a moving vehicle in Pontiac. Even though the car was driving away, her family says the shooting was in self-defense.
A woman is being held in jail after allegedly firing at a moving vehicle in Pontiac. Even though the car was driving away, her family says the shooting was in self-defense.
Pontiac mother accused of leaving children in squalor has parental rights terminated by judge
A Pontiac mother who allegedly abandoned her three kids for years in horrific conditions has had her parental rights terminated.
A Pontiac mother who allegedly abandoned her three kids for years in horrific conditions has had her parental rights terminated.
Pontiac man arrested in robbery, shooting death
Police arrested a 36-year-old Pontiac man after he allegedly tried to rob someone and fatally shot them.
Police arrested a 36-year-old Pontiac man after he allegedly tried to rob someone and fatally shot them.
Man receives probation in mass shooting plot at school graduation in Pontiac
Multiple weapons were found strategically stashed under vehicles in the parking lot.
Multiple weapons were found strategically stashed under vehicles in the parking lot.