Family of woman, children who froze to death in Pontiac files lawsuit: 'They ignored a mother'
The family of a Pontiac mother and two children who froze to death two years ago is suing Oakland County Sheriff's deputies who they say failed to properly help her despite knowing she was in the midst of a mental health crisis.
$250 million bond for Pontiac mom accused of abandoning kids dropped significantly
A huge bond set for Kelli Bryant, a Pontiac mother accused of abandoning her children for years, was dropped significantly during a court hearing Friday.
Pontiac mother in court, attorney believes social media may lead to unfair trial
The Pontiac mother accused of abandoning three of her kids returned to court on Tuesday.
Pontiac School District addresses rumors of school closures and changes
Rumors of potential widespread changes in the Pontiac School District spark fear and uncertainty as the district’s superintendent is speaking out to squash the rumors.
Pontiac man set on fire while sleeping during Facetime prank wants justice
"People were actually telling these people what to do to me - and I’m having seizures, I can’t even defend myself," Trimble said. "They saw me sleep and it was like an artist seeing a blank canvas."
Cleaner details horrific conditions inside Pontiac home where children lived alone for years
A woman tasked with cleaning out the filthy home where three Pontiac children lived alone for years detailed what she saw inside the condo.
Pontiac child abandonment case leads to proposed changes to Michigan school code
After three children were found living alone in a filthy Pontiac home for years, Michigan lawmakers are pushing to change what happens when a student leaves a school.
CARE House aids Pontiac children's recovery after being allegedly abandoned by mother
Three children are recovering and receiving support after being found living in deplorable conditions after their mother, 34-year-old Kelli Bryant of Pontiac, allegedly abandoned them for years.
$250M bond: Why Pontiac mom charged with abandoning kids for years got such high bond
The Pontiac mom charged with abandoning her kids for 4+ years is being held on a $250 million bond. Here's why it's so high.
Pontiac mother arraigned on three child abuse charges, given $250 million bond
The judge settled on a high cash bail after determining she could not deny the mother bond.
'This is horrendous': Former sister-in-law reacts after children found abandoned in filthy Pontiac home
A former sister-in-law of a Pontiac mother accused of leaving her children alone in squalor for years reacted to her arrest, saying that she didn't even know the kids were in her custody. Kelli Bryant is now charged with child abuse.
Former sister-in-law discusses Pontiac mother accused of abandoning children
The former sister-in-law of a mother accused of leaving her children to live in filth for several years is speaking out the day the mother was charged.
Pontiac mom abandoned kids to ‘revolting pit of refuse and squalor’, prosecutor says
Oakland County Prosecutor said the mother of 3 children abandoned in Pontiac will be charged with child abuse after abandoning them in Pontiac.
Child abuse charges for Pontiac mom who abandoned three kids in squalor for four years
A charging decision will be announced on Wednesday against the mom of three who left three kids to live in squalor for almost five years.
Oakland County Sheriff raising funds as abandoned kids heal following rescue
The sheriff's office is also raising money for the three children, hoping to start a trust to help pay for any expenses they may have in the future.
Oakland County Sheriff gives update on wellbeing of kids abandoned by Pontiac mom
The Oakland County Prosecutor is evaluating the case against a mom accused of abandoning her three kids for years at a Pontiac home where they lived in filth and squalor.
'Horrific': Pontiac mayor disturbed at details of squalor abandoned kids were left to live in
Questions surround the stunning suspected case of abuse and neglect — three Pontiac children living alone, in a house of horrors for years.
Children found abandoned in filthy Pontiac home; sheriff's office collecting donations
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is collecting donations for three children recently found living alone in a filthy Pontiac home.
Three kids live alone in Pontiac home for years, found living in severe filth; mom arrested
Three children were living in filth and squalor for years, sleeping on pizza boxes and unable to even flush a toilet, the Oakland County Sheriff said.
13-year-old suspect arrested in home invasions targeting young girls in Pontiac, Detroit
Bouchard said the suspect was armed with a knife in at least three incidents. He added that the parent has been cooperative.