Lenawee County residents have been warned by the Sheriff's Office of a phone scammer pretending to be an officer and falsely claiming arrest warrants to extract money or information.

A fire at a former Flint motel led to the discovery of a body, highlighting issues surrounding neglected buildings and the city's efforts in demolition.

Two fires in Grand Rapids were caused by alternative heating units, with one involving a propane heater explosion and the other a portable heater igniting insulation. No injuries were reported, but the GRFD warns against leaving heaters unmonitored.

A mother and son were convicted of second-degree murder for killing a 20-year-old woman in a Golden Corral parking lot after a high-speed chase in March 2022.

One person died in a fire at Pinewood Manor in Saginaw; the blaze caused more smoke and water damage than fire damage, and efforts are ongoing to support displaced residents.

A Detroit mother, Brandee Katrice Pierce, is charged with the murder and burial of her 9-year-old son, Zemar King, in their backyard. The child died from smothering and neck compression.

Michigan AG Dana Nessel warns of new tax scam targeting state residents with fake debt collection letters and advises verifying suspicious claims with the Treasury Department.

Luke Svacha was arraigned on multiple felony charges, including first-degree murder, following the fatal shooting of Jajuan Marls at a Sterling Heights hotel, leading to a standoff with police.

A 33-year-old Ohio man, Christopher Matacia, faces charges including felony murder for the killing of Sam Simko in a Pontiac marijuana business robbery.

A Flint man, 49, was arrested for breaking into homes in Tuscola County, with two incidents reported on Monday. The homeowner chased him away, and he was later caught by police.

A man in Wyoming died after an assault; the suspect, who lived with the victim, claimed divine instruction and faces charges, while police seek further information.

Michigan man Paul Hawkins received extra jail time for threatening a former prosecutor on Facebook, as reported by The Detroit News and the Michigan Attorney General's Office.

A building in southeast Grand Rapids was evacuated due to a hazmat incident; the situation was contained without threat to the area. A separate, resolved nitrogen leak occurred at Detroit's Faygo plant.