Oakland County deputies step up 4th of July water patrols, offer safety tips

As part of the national Operation Dry Water campaign, running from Independence Day through July 6th, deputies are monitoring the waters and making several stops to ensure the public's safety.

Rochester Hills splash pad reopens two weeks after shooting

In the most recent update of the victims, eight of the nine who were shot had been discharged from the hospital. Only a mother injured in the shooting remains, though, she continues to make progress.

Lawsuit revived against Southfield paramedics who falsely declared woman dead

Timesha Beauchamp, who had cerebral palsy, was falsely declared dead by first responders in August 2020. When a funeral home unzipped the body bag, she had her eyes open and was gasping for air. Last week, a Michigan appeals court revived a lawsuit against the medical crew involved.

Star adaptive golfer from Rochester Hills on brink of competing for national title

He paralyzed from the waste down after a car accident 18 years ago. He was a gifted athlete before the crash, and is determined not to let his disability get in the way of living a full life.

Fallen Hero Honored: Oakland County Deputy Brad Reckling laid to rest

Oakland County Deputy Brad Reckling was honored Friday, as hundreds of officers join to remember a hero who was killed on duty.

Court revives lawsuit over Southfield woman who was found alive in a body bag

A Michigan appeals court revived a lawsuit against Southfield paramedics after a woman who had been declared dead gasped for air with her eyes open when a body bag was unzipped at a funeral home.

Deputy Bradley Reckling to be laid to rest Friday after fatal shooting last weekend

Oakland County Sheriff's Deputy Bradley Reckling will be laid to rest Friday in Auburn Hills. He was shot to death in Detroit while trying to recover a stolen car.

Farmington Hills PD first in Michigan to train all officers in mental health

More than 100 officers, dispatchers, and cadets underwent a two-day training session focusing on verbal and non-verbal communication techniques to de-escalate crises – including domestic incidents and road rage encounters.

Ecstasy found after man assaults, robs girlfriend at Royal Oak Township hotel

Troopers established a perimeter around the building with canine units and the assistance of Oak Park Police, before confirming with surveillance footage that the man was in a fourth-floor room.

Wixom gas station owner raises money for family of fallen Oakland County deputy

No charges have been filed yet against the suspects allegedly responsible for Bradley Reckling's murder. However, a gas station owner decided to help the deputy's family in the best way he can as they mourn his loss.