HAZEL PARK — Police and firefighters face many perils, and there is no guarantee they will return home at the end of the shift. That’s why, amid the cold darkness of winter nights, residents are asked to place a blue or red light in their window as a show of support.

FARMINGTON HILLS — According to a press release, the Farmington Hills Police Department is investigating a delayed report of a suspicious incident at a bus stop that occurred on Monday, Dec. 4, between 3 and 3:05 p.m.

ROSEVILLE — A man who was found guilty of second-degree murder in a shooting that occurred at a Roseville bar in 2022 has been sentenced.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — On Dec. 6, West Bloomfield resident Kevin Gunn pleaded guilty to charges of stealing over $4,000 in Wayne County funds, according to a press release from the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — The case against a Grosse Pointe Woods man accused of murdering his brother will now move downtown to 3rd Circuit Court in Detroit.

OAKLAND COUNTY — An increase in thieves breaking into multimillion-dollar homes across northern Oakland County and stealing valuables has prompted Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard to create a new task force targeting what he believes is a transnational crime ring.

ROCHESTER HILLS — A Troy man has been arrested after a bullet shattered a Jeep window in a traffic incident Dec. 9.

SOUTHFIELD — The Oakland County Board of Commissioners’ gun buyback pilot program included four events in October 2022, with a total collection of 353 weapons, including five assault rifles, and more than $35,000 in gift cards given out in Auburn Hills, Berkley, Bloomfield Township, Ferndale, Lathrup Village, Royal Oak and Southfield.

WARREN — A Detroit man who allegedly fled from Warren police during a traffic stop was arraigned in the 37th District Court on Nov. 17 and now faces 18 charges.

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Two new officers recently joined the Grosse Pointe Public Safety Department, both of them bringing previous law enforcement experience to their new roles.

GROSSE POINTE CITY — A Grosse Pointe City woman who was trying out cold water therapy in Lake St. Clair was rescued by a Department of Public Works employee when she found herself struggling to get out of the lake.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — A car crash claimed the life of one Grosse Pointe teen and left another injured.

FERNDALE — A 50-year-old Detroit man was arrested after he allegedly attempted to rob a bank in Ferndale last month.

BIRMINGHAM — The catalytic converters were stolen from all three of the city’s senior service buses while they were parked behind the YMCA building overnight Nov. 15.

ROSEVILLE — A team of assessors will examine the Roseville Police Department in depth next week, but before that, employees and members of the general public are being asked to provide comments on the department.

EASTPOINTE — A local man has been convicted in a 2021 drunken driving incident in which he struck a couple who were riding a motorcycle, killing one and critically injuring another.

EASTPOINTE — An Eastpointe man faces felony charges after police say he grew upset over a missing package and fired his gun into the ground.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — According to a press release by the St. Clair Shores Police Department, officers investigated a carjacking report at 12:49 p.m. on Nov. 16.

EASTPOINTE — Eastpointe police are searching for a local woman who was reported missing by her guardian on Nov. 25.

LANSING — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced the launch of a new consumer protection website and holiday campaign to help protect Michigan residents from common consumer scams during the winter holiday season.