Troy real estate broker sentenced for gambling scheme that cost investors $23 million

Viktor Gjonaj of Troy told people that he was plowing their money into real estate deals. Instead, he was playing the Daily 3 and Daily 4 games — more than $1 million a week by 2019.

Woman tries to get boyfriend out of Troy traffic stop by calling 911 about fake shooting

A Madison Heights woman called and reported a shooting that didn't happen in Troy after her boyfriend was pulled over. She thought police would respond to the more serious call instead of arresting her boyfriend.

Online Shih Tzu puppy scam takes Troy man for thousands

“And the next thing I knew, I had phone calls from Bank of America saying all these transactions you are doing, the emails are linked to a puppy scam,” Pier said. His bank told him they were familiar with this exact scam, down to the email addresses that were being used.

Woman's storage unit gets emptied out at Troy U-Haul location without her knowing

The hope is by sharing her story, someone watching might have an idea where her things are - and can help return her belongings. Police say this is an active investigation. The UHaul manager said he had no comment.

Landscaper gets gun pulled on him over brick pavers at mobile home park

A 61-year-old woman, living at the Troy Villa mobile home park, had an ongoing feud, because landscapers - not Summers - were moving pavers in her yard, to mow.

Newborn found safe after father climbs through crawlspace, kidnaps her - MSP says

Michigan State Police said a 5-week-old girl was found safe after she was kidnapped by her father when he snuck into the home through a crawlspace. According to the girl's mother, the newborn's father has mental health issues.

Indeed.com scammer steals personal info from woman with fake job posting

A young woman was looking to move back home to Troy, used Indeed.com - a job search site, to secure employment before the move. She saw a listing for a data entry clerk at a CPA firm, she applied and got a virtual interview.

Right lane of SB I-75 reopened at Big Beaver after tanker fire; one lane NB to open up Wednesday

The Michigan Department of Transportation said the right lane of southbound I-75 has opened at Big Beaver Road in Troy and that a single lane northbound is expected to re-open Wednesday.

Video shows tanker truck crashing, exploding into flames on I-75 in Troy

Troy Police have released a video that shows a tanker truck crashing into a concrete divider and then exploding into flames on I-75 on Monday.

I-75 remains closed through Tuesday morning after tanker truck crash in Troy

“Conceivably we might have to replace the pavement," Morosi said. "There's no doubt about it. A fire that hot will absolutely render the pavement brittle.”