Yesterday in Macomb Township, a family said their quiet street turned chaotic when someone hurled lit fireworks at their house while two children slept inside. Home security cameras reportedly captured bright flashes and fragments landing on the lawn, and family members said the blasts shook the house and left them fearing the worst. No one was injured, but the scare has neighbors rattled and law enforcement digging in.
Diyana Dzahristos told WXYZ the incident happened around 2 a.m. and that three people were seen on their home security video. Deputies told her the suspects appear to be teenagers. Dzahristos said she later found remnants of the fireworks scattered in the yard and that the explosions were so loud the family thought their home had been bombed. According to the report, the Macomb County Sheriff's Office has confirmed it is actively investigating the case.
Officials Investigating
The Macomb County Sheriff's Office provides primary policing in Macomb Township and, on its website, lists investigative services along with local substations and contact numbers for tips and reports (Macomb County Sheriff's Office). Deputies say they routinely review neighborhood surveillance footage when incidents like this pop up. In this case, detectives are expected to go through the family's video and canvass the area as part of the investigation.
Local Rules And Safety
Macomb Township's consumer fireworks ordinance restricts the use of most consumer fireworks to specific holiday periods, such as June 29 through July 4 until 11:45 p.m., and imposes civil fines for violations. A 2 a.m. blast falls outside that permitted window and increases the risk of property damage or injury, especially when devices are set off near occupied homes. Township officials also caution residents about fire danger and highlight the particular risks fireworks pose to sleeping children and pets.
Past Cases And Prosecutions
In the region, throwing mortar-style fireworks at people or into crowds has already led to serious charges. In July 2025, ClickOnDetroit reported that a 16-year-old was detained and charged after mortar fireworks were tossed into crowds at Sterlingfest, with prosecutors calling the behavior extremely dangerous. Incidents like that show that beyond civil fines, county prosecutors can pursue felony explosives counts when evidence supports criminal allegations.
Neighbors Respond
Neighbors who saw the surveillance clips said they were stunned by what they watched but grateful no one was hurt. "That's insane. That's crazy. That's so wrong," neighbor Tony Schepke told WXYZ. Another neighbor said they hoped whoever is responsible would be held accountable and urged parents to keep closer tabs on where their teenagers are late at night.
How To Help Investigators
Anyone with video or information is asked to contact the Macomb County Sheriff's Office. The department's website lists the general line at 586-469-5151 and the Macomb Township substation at 586-286-3441. Officials say preserving original footage and sharing it directly with investigators, rather than only posting it online, can speed up the process of identifying suspects. Residents should call 911 for active emergencies and use the non-emergency numbers for older footage or tips.
Legal Consequences
Under Macomb Township code, igniting or discharging consumer fireworks outside authorized times can bring civil penalties of up to $1,000 per violation. When fireworks are used in a way that causes injury or is intended to terrorize people, prosecutors have in past cases pursued criminal charges instead of treating the incidents only as ordinance violations. In this case, investigators are still gathering facts, and authorities have not announced any arrests.
The family says they remain shaken and are urging neighbors to stay alert while deputies continue their work. This story will be updated if officials release additional information.
