Men charged in connection with plan to open fire at Pontiac graduation appear in court

Men charged in connection with plan to open fire at Pontiac graduation appear in court

Both defendants were given high cash bonds as prosecutors argued they were threats to the public. According to attorneys, 20-year-old Jamarion Hardiman has "demonstrated he cannot and will not abide by any condition" from the court.

Both defendants were given high cash bonds as prosecutors argued they were threats to the public. According to attorneys, 20-year-old Jamarion Hardiman has "demonstrated he cannot and will not abide by any condition" from the court.

Grandmother of suspect in school graduation shooting plot: 'I think it's crazy'

Grandmother of suspect in school graduation shooting plot: 'I think it's crazy'

Lavonda Newburn finds it hard to believe her grandson, 20-year-old Jamarion Hardiman would be wanted for allegedly planning a mass shooting at a Pontiac high school graduation.

Lavonda Newburn finds it hard to believe her grandson, 20-year-old Jamarion Hardiman would be wanted for allegedly planning a mass shooting at a Pontiac high school graduation.

Oakland County Sheriff averted mass shooting at school graduation in Pontiac

Oakland County Sheriff averted mass shooting at school graduation in Pontiac

The Oakland County Sheriff says packages containing loaded firearms were placed under vehicles at the graduation ceremony. There were 80 rounds of ammunition between the two weapons.

The Oakland County Sheriff says packages containing loaded firearms were placed under vehicles at the graduation ceremony. There were 80 rounds of ammunition between the two weapons.

Pontiac's downward crime trend bringing hope that city is shedding violent reputation

Pontiac's downward crime trend bringing hope that city is shedding violent reputation

Because violent crime spikes in the summer, the snapshot of Pontiac's current public safety is incomplete. But police, public officials, and the community all agree they see improvement.

Because violent crime spikes in the summer, the snapshot of Pontiac's current public safety is incomplete. But police, public officials, and the community all agree they see improvement.

Pontiac man accused of setting victim on fire, facing new charges
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Pontiac man accused of setting victim on fire, facing new charges

During an emotional day in court, Ayana Trimble went on the stand and faced the man Oakland County deputies say intentionally used a lighter and paper to burn her father.

During an emotional day in court, Ayana Trimble went on the stand and faced the man Oakland County deputies say intentionally used a lighter and paper to burn her father.

Pontiac clinic planned to help drivers get their licenses back

Pontiac clinic planned to help drivers get their licenses back

Drivers with suspended licenses can receive help navigating the process of getting their licenses back during a clinic Wednesday in Pontiac.

Drivers with suspended licenses can receive help navigating the process of getting their licenses back during a clinic Wednesday in Pontiac.

Truck crashes into Pontiac apartment, narrowly missing three children
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Truck crashes into Pontiac apartment, narrowly missing three children

According to the sheriff?s office, two 10-year-olds and a 13-year-old were inside at the time and had minor injuries from flying debris after the crash. They were inside gathering some items and planned to come right back to their babysitter?s house when the truck hit.

According to the sheriff?s office, two 10-year-olds and a 13-year-old were inside at the time and had minor injuries from flying debris after the crash. They were inside gathering some items and planned to come right back to their babysitter?s house when the truck hit.

Pontiac kids nearly hit when suspected drunk driver crashes into living room

Pontiac kids nearly hit when suspected drunk driver crashes into living room

Three Pontiac kids escaped with just a few scrapes after authorities said a suspected drunk driver crashed through the living room of their home and then tried to run away while carrying her dog.

Three Pontiac kids escaped with just a few scrapes after authorities said a suspected drunk driver crashed through the living room of their home and then tried to run away while carrying her dog.

'It's open season on Lake Orion students': Pontiac teen arrested for threats

'It's open season on Lake Orion students': Pontiac teen arrested for threats

A teen arrested three months ago on the grounds of Lake Orion High School with a machete and several knives, is back in custody for threats against a student at the same school, police said.

A teen arrested three months ago on the grounds of Lake Orion High School with a machete and several knives, is back in custody for threats against a student at the same school, police said.

Saginaw Street hit-and-run kills beloved member of Pontiac music scene

Saginaw Street hit-and-run kills beloved member of Pontiac music scene

A hit-and-run driver leaves a local community devastated as a beloved member of downtown Pontiac's music and hospitality scene has died.

A hit-and-run driver leaves a local community devastated as a beloved member of downtown Pontiac's music and hospitality scene has died.

Popular Pontiac musician killed in hit and run crash
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Popular Pontiac musician killed in hit and run crash

A longtime member of the city's music and hospitality scene, 51-year-old Justin Roettger, was killed by a hit-and-run driver Wednesday night.

A longtime member of the city's music and hospitality scene, 51-year-old Justin Roettger, was killed by a hit-and-run driver Wednesday night.