Oakland Press

The Oakland Press is a daily publication based in Pontiac, Michigan, serving Oakland County. It operates under the ownership of 21st Century Media, which merged with its parent company in 2013 following a bankruptcy filing. The newspaper's roots can be traced back to The Pontiac Gazette, established in 1843. Over the years, it has undergone several name changes, becoming The Oakland Press in 1972. In addition to its own unique editorials and reporting, the paper also features coverage from major sports beat writers, with some content shared with its sister publication, The Macomb Daily.

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No trial in child pornography case for Troy man

1 day ago | theoaklandpress.com | Aileen Wingblad

With his trial set to begin in just a few weeks, a Troy man has opted out by pleading to child pornography charges. At an April 22 pretrial hearing in Oakland County Circuit Court, Kyle Robert Breitinger, 38, pleaded guilty as charged to six counts of aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material.The crime is punishable by up to 10 years in prison and/or a fine up to $50,000. His trial was scheduled to start May 15.
Preliminary exam scheduled for man accused of setting another on fire

1 day ago | theoaklandpress.com | Aileen Wingblad

A preliminary exam is scheduled for a Pontiac man accused of setting another Pontiac man on fire, severely injuring him. It’s on the May 23 docket for 50th District Judge Cynthia Thomas Walker for the case against Joseph Lee Green, 30, charged with assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder for the Feb. 5 attack. Green is accused of using a lighter and paper to burn the 49-year-old victim on his arm, neck and elsewhere on his body, according to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office.
Burglary case advances; co-defendant already pleaded to charges

1 day ago | theoaklandpress.com | Aileen Wingblad

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Husband of alleged human trafficker accused of same crimes

1 day ago | theoaklandpress.com | Aileen Wingblad

The husband of an alleged human trafficker is now also facing charges for allegedly participating in the criminal operation, officials said.. Arraignment in 47th District Court is pending for Livonia resident Paul Richard Katterman II, 57. charged with human trafficking enterprise resulting in commercial sexual activity, human trafficking enterprise, keeping a house of prostitution, conducting a criminal enterprise, and failure to file taxes/filing a false tax return.
Oakland County development project receives $131 million brownfield incentive from state

1 day ago | theoaklandpress.com | Anne Runkle

A $209.5 million residential and commercial development in Southfield will receive a $131.8 million incentive from the state’s Transformational Brownfield Plan. The development by Middlepointe Investment Group is planned for vacant land in the area of Evergreen Road and Civic Center Drive, according to a release from the city.
Psych evaluation ordered for man accused of damaging Meadow Brook Hall stained glass

2 days ago | theoaklandpress.com | Aileen Wingblad

A Clarkston man accused of damaging large stained-glass windows at Oakland University’s Meadow Brook Hall has been referred for a competency evaluation. At a court hearing Tuesday, 52-3 District Judge Laura Polizzi ordered the testing for Caleb Punches, 24. Punches is charged with malicious destruction of a building $1,000 – $20,000 — a felony — and breaking and entering/illegal entry — a misdemeanor.
Oakland County churches holding special services to mark Pope Francis’ death

2 days ago | theoaklandpress.com | Anne Runkle

Several Oakland County churches are holding special Masses or other observances to mark Pope Francis’ death. The pope, 88, died from complications of a stroke Monday morning, April 21, in his quarters in the Vatican. Here are local churches that are holding special Masses to mark the pope’s death. Others may be added in the coming days.
Judge: Other allegations admissible against teacher accused of sex crimes

2 days ago | theoaklandpress.com | Aileen Wingblad

As a substitute teacher accused of criminal sexual conduct against children awaits trial, an Oakland County judge has recently ruled on a couple proposed changes for the case. Timothy Daugherty, 61, of White Lake Township is charged with six counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, alleged to have happened at Spring Mills Elementary School in Highland Township where he worked as a substitute teacher.
COA tosses conviction in fatal shooting of Detroit firefighter in Troy

2 days ago | theoaklandpress.com | Aileen Wingblad

The Michigan Court of Appeals has overturned a conviction for a man who shot and killed a Detroit firefighter from Rochester Hills, following a reported road rage incident in Oakland County.
Commission to hold hearing on former Kmart HQ redevelopment plan in Troy

2 days ago | theoaklandpress.com | Anne Runkle

The Troy Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, April 22, on a plan to redevelop the former Kmart Corp. headquarters into a residential, retail and office facility. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 500 W. Big Beaver Road. Forbes Frankel Troy Ventures proposes to build 750 residential units, 500,000 square feet of office space, 300,000 square feet of retail space and a 250-room hotel, according to Planning Commission documents.