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Oakland County mom accused of leaving loaded gun in 3-year-old's backpack

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Joseph Buczek |Joe Buczek

An Oakland County, Michigan, mother is accused of leaving a loaded gun in her 3-year-old's backpack when she dropped her child off at a daycare center. Prosecutors say on May 14, Kelly Reid, 34, of West Bloomfield, dropped off her child at a center in Royal Oak and handed staff a backpack that was supposed to contain her child's snack. When a staff member opened the backpack, they reportedly found a loaded gun.
Michigan man convicted of supporting ISIS, possessing destructive device

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Joseph Buczek |Joe Buczek

A Michigan man accused of attempting to provide material support to ISIS and having a destructive device has been found guilty by a federal jury. Aws Mohammed Naser, 37, formerly of Westland, was convicted Tuesday after a five-week trial. A jury found Naser guilty of attempting to provide material support to ISIS and being a felon in possession of a destructive device.
Warren man charged with second-degree murder after victim found with large cut across neck

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Joseph Buczek |Joe Buczek

A Warren man is facing second-degree murder charges and is accused of killing another man who was found with a large cut across his neck. Police and EMS personnel responded to a Warren home late on May 31 and found Travis James Holdburg, 22, standing in the driveway. When first responders entered the home, they found a dead man with multiple injuries and a large cut across his neck, Macomb County prosecutors say.
Wayne County Lottery Club wins $793K playing Fast Cash progressive jackpot

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Joseph Buczek |Joe Buczek

Members of a Michigan lottery club plan to live a debt-free life after winning $793,304 on a 5 Win Lucky Clover Fast Cash jackpot from the Michigan Lottery. The Wayne County lottery club purchased its winning ticket at Talley's Log Cabin Bar, located at 2981 Kneeland Street in Lewiston. "My friend, the other club member, lives in Northern Michigan, and we just recently started playing the Lottery together whenever I am up north at my cabin," said the club's representative in a news release.
Michigan police K-9 tracks down break-in suspect across 5-mile trek

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Joseph Buczek |Joe Buczek

A Michigan State Police dog led troopers on a five-mile trek to track down a home invasion suspect in northern Michigan. Troopers from the MSP Traverse City Post responded to a home invasion report in Blair Township around 8 a.m. on June 3. The homeowner told police that he saw a woman in his driveway through his Ring doorbell, according to police. The homeowner saw the woman enter his home, remove items and then leave.
Shelby Township police fatally shoot man who ran away from traffic stop

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Joseph Buczek |Joe Buczek

A Shelby Township police officer fatally shot a man who ran from a traffic stop and drew a weapon on the officer Tuesday afternoon. At around 3:17 p.m., the officer attempted a traffic stop on a white Dodge Caravan in the area of Van Dyke Avenue and 22 Mile Road. During the stop, police say the suspect, a 41-year-old Troy man who was the sole occupant of the Caravan, exited the vehicle and ran away from the officer.
2 Chinese nationals accused of smuggling "dangerous biological pathogen" into Michigan

3 weeks ago | kesq.com | Paula Wethington |Joseph Buczek

By Paula Wethington, Joseph BuczekClick here for updates on this story Michigan ( WWJ) - Two Chinese nationals are accused of smuggling a "potential agroterrorism weapon" via a noxious fungus into the U.S., according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Michigan.
2 Chinese nationals accused of smuggling "dangerous biological pathogen" into Michigan

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Paula Wethington |Joseph Buczek |Joe Buczek

Two Chinese nationals are accused of smuggling a "potential agroterrorism weapon" via a noxious fungus into the U.S., according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Michigan. Yunqing Jian, 33, and Zunyong Liu, 34, both citizens of the People's Republic of China, were charged in a criminal complaint with conspiracy, smuggling goods into the United States, false statements, and visa fraud, officials said in a complaint unsealed Tuesday.
Detroit Lions All-Pro center Frank Ragnow announces retirement from NFL

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Joseph Buczek |Joe Buczek

Detroit Lions All-Pro center Frank Ragnow is retiring from the NFL after seven seasons in the Motor City. The 29-year-old on Monday announced his retirement from the league via a post on Instagram. Ragnow did not participate in Detroit's OTAs last week. "These past couple of months have been very trying as I've come to the realization that my football journey is ending and I'm officially retiring from the NFL.
Michigan State University names J Batt as new athletic director

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Joseph Buczek |Joe Buczek

Michigan State University on Monday named J Batt as its new vice president and director of intercollegiate athletics. Batt has served as the vice president and director of athletics at Georgia Tech since 2022. He replaces Alan Haller, who announced on May 1 that he was leaving the university. "J has an impressive record at several Power 5 schools and an impeccable reputation as a strong and innovative leader," said MSU President Kevin M. Guskiewicz in a news release.