Pontiac mother accused of abandoning children to live in squalor, released on bond
Kelli Bryant was released from jail late Thursday afternoon according to the Oakland County Jail.
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.
Pontiac man faces more charges after allegedly setting victim on fire
The man accused of setting a Pontiac man on fire faced a judge on Wednesday in Oakland County.
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.
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.
Truck slams into Pontiac apartment with children inside, driver arrested
Three children were inside a home in Pontiac when the driver of a pickup truck slammed into their apartment.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
Pontiac man charged with human trafficking, held on $1 million bond
Trevor Andrew Scarbrough, 33, was arrested at his Pontiac home Thursday evening after police alleged he had been trafficking a woman for more than a year.
Pontiac mom requests lower bond in child abuse case ahead of preliminary hearing
The Oakland County mother accused of abandoning her kids returned to court Tuesday morning for a probable cause conference in Pontiac district court.
Pontiac man wants 'normal life' back after being set on fire
More than two months after a Pontiac man was attacked and set on fire – an assault that was recorded and posted on social media – authorities have arrested a suspect who they said has been in hiding for months.
Man charged after allegedly setting Pontiac man on fire
Investigators allege that Green set another man on fire in the 100 block of Cherryhill in Pontiac, at about 1 a.m. Feb. 5.
Oakland County man pleads no contest in kidnapping, torture of 9-year-old girl
A Detroit man pleaded no contest in connection with the kidnapping, rape, and torture of a 9-year-old.
Pontiac mother accused of abandoning kids given $29k bond for welfare fraud
Kelli Bryant's bond in this case is the same amount that she is accused of illegally collected from the health department. The money was intended for her kids - who she had left to live in an apartment by themselves.
Oakland County man accused of possessing 35 hard drives of child sexual abuse material
Tens of thousands of images and videos of child sexual abuse material were uncovered at the home of a Oakland County man, who is an IT expert with computers.
Pontiac mom accused of abandoning children has communication suspended after violation
The Pontiac mother accused of abandoning her three children to live in squalor is now accused of violating a court order to communicate with their caretaker.
Pontiac mom has jail communications suspended after 'flagrant violation of court order,' judge rules
The mother of three kids who were found living in squalor in a Pontiac apartment had her jail communication privileges revoked for a week following concerns she had violated a court order.