Author: Maria Monroe

The San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office announced four new murder charges on Tuesday for alleged serial shooter Wesley Brownlee, including a new case out of Alameda County.Brownlee is being charged for the alleged murder of Juan Alexander Vasquez, out of Alameda County, and a new Alameda County victim, Mervin Harmon. Additionally, the DA is charging Wesley for allegedly murdering Paul Yaw and Salvador Debudey Jr., and the attempted murder of Natasha LaTour, all out of San Joaquin County. The Harmon case is new, but Wesley had previously been suspected of the four other crimes yet hadn’t been charged. The DA’s…

Lisa Marie Presley, singer and the only child of Elvis and Priscilla Presley, has died at the age of 54, after suddenly being hospitalised on Thursday. Her 77-year-old mother confirmed Presley’s death later on Thursday night. “It is with a heavy heart that I must share the devastating news that my beautiful daughter Lisa Marie has left us,” Priscilla Presley said in a statement. “She was the most passionate strong and loving woman I have ever known. We ask for privacy as we try to deal with this profound loss. Thank you for the love and prayers. At this time…

5 arrested in Ulta theft attempt in Livingston County Several people were taken into custody after a late-night robbery attempt at an Ulta beauty store in Livingston County. At one point, police did fire shots, though no one was injured. GREEN OAK TOWNSHIP, Mich. (FOX 2) – Another Ulta beauty products store was targeted by thieves after multiple suspects attempted a robbery at one location in Livingston County. The incident led to five people being arrested after shots were fired and police were forced into brief pursuits with at least two attempting to flee before being caught. The wild scene…

article WASHTENAW COUNTY, Mich. (FOX 2) – A man died in a crash after his vehicle was hit by a train Wednesday afternoon. The 89-year-old Sumpter Township man was driving on Rawsonville south of Bemis on the border of Wayne and Washtenaw counties when he was hit just before 2 p.m. Sumpter Township police, Railroad Police, the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Department, and Michigan State Police responded to the scene, and the road was closed for hours. An investigation is ongoing.

MONROE COUNTY, Mich. (FOX 2) – Michigan State Police are still working to identify a pedestrian who was killed while on I-75 Wednesday. The fatal crash happened in Monroe County around 9:48 p.m., Michigan State Police said in a release.  Troopers from the Monroe Post were dispatched to the northbound lanes following reports of a car vs. pedestrian crash. When they arrived, they located a female victim, determining that she was killed after being struck by an SUV. The driver was traveling northbound near Mile Marker 8 when it happened.  Police don’t believe speed, drugs, or alcohol were a factor…

article ANN ARBOR, Mich. (FOX 2) – Ann Arbor police are searching for a man missing for more than a week. Cyle Anthony Lowe hasn’t spoken to his mother since Jan.1. He lives at Delonis Center, a shelter at 312 W. Huron in Ann Arbor.   Lowe’s family told police that the 34-year-old needs medication for a mental illness but hasn’t been taking it. Lowe is white with brown eyes and long brown hair. He is 5 feet, 7 inches tall, and weighs 250 pounds. He is often wearing black eye makeup. Anyone with information is asked to contact Ann…

Detroit gas station trashed A woman was angry after a gas station refused to let her use the phone – and she destroyed the inside of the store. DETROIT (FOX 2) – A Harper Woods woman turned a gas station into a disaster zone in Detroit after she became irate and started tearing down shelves of food and other items Wednesday morning. A gas station clerk said the woman caused more than $20,000 in damage with the entire tirade caught on camera. Multiple videos show the woman shouting at the clerk before becoming physical.  According to the employee who works…

article DIMONDALE, Mich. (FOX 2) – Michigan State Police needs people to act during training scenarios. Volunteers will be used to help train recruits. They will participate in fake traffic stops, arrests, civil disputes, retail fraud, larceny, and domestic violence scenarios. The recruit training exercises will be held at the MSP’s Training Academy in Dimondale, on various dates from Feb. 17 through May 18, and at the Fort Custer Training Center in Battle Creek from May 31 through June 1. To participate, you must be 18 or older, have a valid driver’s license, and complete all sections of the application.…

article Keko Martin (top) and Ricco Hicks (bottom) HAZEL PARK, Mich. (FOX 2) – Two suspects still haven’t been caught after a double murder a year ago in Hazel Park. Keko Martin and Ricco Hicks are accused of shooting and killing Nathan Jacobs and Eddie Matthews in the parking lot of Timeless Gallery at 21502 John R on Jan. 14, 2022. A third suspect, Michael Hicks, has been captured, but police are still looking for the other two. According to Crime Stoppers, who is offering up to a $1,000 reward for information, said Martin and Hicks are from Detroit’s east…

Idaho murder trial: Preliminary hearing Bryan Kohberger MOSCOW, Idaho – The man accused of killing four University of Idaho students was back in court Thursday morning for a preliminary status hearing.  Bryan Kohberger, 28, faces four counts of first-degree murder for the deaths of Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Kaylee Goncalves and Madison Mogen. He also faces one count of burglary for entering their home.  Kohberger’s attorney asked to delay a preliminary hearing until late June, and the judge has set it for June 26 at 9 a.m., expecting it to last for five days. Ethan Chapin, 20, Xana Kernodle, 20,…

article BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. (FOX 2) – A man accused of threatening preschoolers and parents outside a Bloomfield Hills synagogue last month allegedly tried to purchase several guns later that day, according to a federal court filing. Hassan Chokr, 35, is accused of hurling antisemitic and racist threats to parents, young children, and security at Temple Beth El on Dec. 2, 2022. Authorities say he yelled, “You all are going to die!” “you’re going to pay!” and “f— you Israel.” After spending the morning at the school, authorities say he tried to buy an AR15 assault rifle, shotgun, and a…

article FILE-Justin Roiland visits the #IMDboat At San Diego Comic-Con 2022: Day One on The IMDb Yacht on July 21, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for IMDb) The star and co-creator of the animated comedy series “Rick and Morty” has been charged with felony domestic violence in Orange County, California. Justin Roiland appeared in court Thursday for a pre-trial hearing. He faces charges related to a 2020 incident, according to a criminal complaint obtained by NBC News.  The complaint was filed in May 2020 by the Orange County District Attorney. On Thursday, Roiland’s attorney confirmed…

Idaho murders trial: Judge reveals Brian Kohberger’s next court date The man accused of killing four University of Idaho students was back in court Thursday morning for a preliminary status hearing. MOSCOW, Idaho – He is still only the accused – and must be considered innocent until proven guilty. But the case against Bryan Kohberger for the Idaho quadruple homicide appears strong.   There remains much we don’t know and there is much more investigation, and evidence, to come. But with the recent release of the arrest warrant affidavit, here’s how the prosecution’s evidence is stacking up. The knife sheath…

Officer involved shooting leads to 5 arrests after Ulta store theft No officers or suspects were injured in the Ulta store theft in Green Oaks Township. FOX 2 (WJBK) – Five suspects were arrested following an officer-involved shooting outside an Ulta Beauty at Village Place Mall Thursday night in Green Oaks Township. Chief Steven Kramer of Green Oaks Township police said no suspects or officers were injured in the incident, which began with an organized retail fraud ploy at the Ulta store. “Michigan State Police and Green Oaks officers were working on an organized retail fraud at which time there…

NEW YORK – The stiffest penalty Donald Trump’s company could receive when it is sentenced Friday by a New York judge for helping its executives dodge taxes is a $1.6 million fine — not even enough to buy a Trump Tower apartment.Neither the former president nor his children, who helped run and promote the Trump Organization, are expected to be in the courtroom for the sentencing hearing. The company will be represented by its lawyers.Because the Trump Organization is a corporation and not a person, a fine is the only way a judge can punish the company after its conviction…

VP Kamala Harris discusses border crisis U.S. President Kamala Harris says Congress needs to act and pass an immigration bill. She said Republicans need to meet Democrats at the table. On the other side of the fence, the GOP said the Biden administration needs to be more aggressive, taken more seriously, and not be so reactionary. ANN ARBOR, Mich. (FOX 2) – During a visit to Ann Arbor on Thursday, Vice President Kamala Harris sat down with FOX 2’s Roop Raj to discuss issues at the border. Harris was charged with taking responsibility of handling the border crisis. She said…

Threat closes Taylor High School Authorities are investigating a social media threat made against Taylor schools this week. School was canceled Thursday because of the threat that was identical to one made about six months ago. TAYLOR, Mich. (FOX 2) – Police are looking into a threat against Taylor High School posted on Instagram this week. According to police, the threat was identical to one posted several months ago, and included a photo that “was obviously a BB gun and was a stock photo from the internet.” School was canceled out of an abundance of caution, police said. Detectives have…

Vice President Kamala Harris in Ann Arbor talks about Biden’s viability for next election Roop Raj spoke to Harris about a number of issues including, the possibility of President Joe Biden in 2024. Is Biden ready for a second term? ANN ARBOR, Mich. (FOX 2) – Vice President Kamala Harris spent the day in Ann Arbor talking about climate change. She was joined by local leaders at the University of Michigan and discussed investment in renewable energy and the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act, that was signed into law late last year. “When I think about the shoulders upon…