ROCHESTER HILLS — A Rochester Hills man has admitted to stealing the deposits of prospective business owners after their deals failed, according to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Police in Bloomfield Township are warning the public to stay vigilant amid a surge of motor vehicle break-ins and thefts by sticking to the “9 p.m. routine.”

EASTPOINTE — Since Jan. 1, “the state of Michigan has had 68 fire deaths and 64 fires,” according to Eastpointe Fire Chief Brian Marquardt.

METRO DETROIT — Police controversies, recent retirements and less robust retirement plans are causing a reduction in those entering the law enforcement field — and some departments are struggling to prevent this from affecting their communities.

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — A Warren man is facing charges for an altercation involving gunfire on Gratiot Avenue following a custody hearing Aug 1.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — On July 18, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel released an announcement of felony charges against 16 Michigan residents, including Shelby Township Clerk Stanley Grot, pertaining to their roles in the alleged false electors scheme following the 2020 U.S. presidential election.

FRASER — On July 27, a Macomb County jury convicted Jeffery Clark on all charges including first degree murder after a two day jury trial.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 20-year-old Sterling Heights man has been arrested for allegedly delivering THC products to kids at local schools.

TROY/STERLING HEIGHTS — An 18-year-old Warren resident was hospitalized following a crash that took place at 9:30 p.m. July 31.

WARREN — Two suspects who allegedly burglarized homes in Warren and others in Macomb, Wayne and Oakland counties are now in police custody facing felony charges.

WARREN — On July 13, the Warren Police Department’s Special Investigation Narcotics unit seized 2 kilograms of fentanyl, 1 kilogram of methamphetamine and approximately 3,500 methamphetamine pills from the Roseville home of a 23-year-old suspect, after receiving an anonymous tip.

STERLING HEIGHTS — During a time when many Michigan police departments reportedly expect a smaller hiring pool of officer candidates in the future, the Sterling Heights Police Department says it has found ways to stay a step ahead of the curve, and recruit and keep top talent.

GREATER WEST BLOOMFIELD — More than 20 years have passed since a potentially life-saving decision was made.

MACOMB COUNTY — The project to upgrade the Macomb County Jail’s mental health capabilities has been given the green light.

ROSEVILLE — A 29-year-old Eastpointe man is facing eight charges in what the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office called a “bizarre incident” in Roseville.

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — An Oakland Township woman who fled to Thailand following a fatal hit-and-run crash on New Year’s Day will head to prison.

NOVI — The Novi Police Department is grieving the loss of one of its own. K-9 Diesel, a decorated three-year veteran of the Novi Police Department, died at home July 20 after suffering an undisclosed medical complication.

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — A Pontiac woman was killed and her two young children were injured in a car crash with a man from Oakland Township on M-24 in Auburn Hills.

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Those with substance abuse problems and the people who love them will soon be able to find help getting into addiction treatment in Grosse Pointe Woods.

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Victims of government budget cuts aren’t always purchases or programs — sometimes, they’re people.