Crime

Ypsilanti man faces federal gun and drug charges

John Counts — Thu, 23 May, 2013 11:43 a.m.

Christopher Hobbs

Courtesy of Washtenaw County Jail

A 35-year-old Ypsilanti man faces federal charges after police recovered a gun he allegedly pointed at his girlfriend and found drugs in his vehicle earlier this month, authorities said.

Michigan has 11,000 inland lakes - and its residents need to be able to swim

Rich Kinsey — Thu, 23 May, 2013 5:58 a.m.

I have spent most every summer of my life on or near a lake. I love the water, but I have always had a very deep respect for it as well. It is with that respect I offer advice and safety tips.

16-year-old sentenced for robbing and shooting man

Chelsea Hoedl — Thu, 23 May, 2013 5:58 a.m.

A 16-year-old Superior Township boy accused of robbing and then shooting a 39-year-old man was sentenced in the Washtenaw County Trial Court Tuesday.

Bertel Gibbs was convicted as an adult, but sentenced as a juvenile.

Trial date set for man accused in West Willow homicide

John Counts — Wed, 22 May, 2013 5:55 p.m.

Avantis Parker and Willie Wimberly

Courtesy of WCSO

The 30-year-old Trenton man accused of killing 29-year-old Brandon Charles in Ypsilanti Township last January appeared briefly Wednesday in the Washtenaw County Trial Court where he had a trial date set for Sept. 30.

Recent break-ins prompt warning from police in northern Washtenaw County

John Counts — Wed, 22 May, 2013 12:51 p.m.

Police in the Whitmore Lake area are warning residents to lock their doors after a spate of recent home invasions.

Police: Air conditioning units stolen from businesses

John Counts — Wed, 22 May, 2013 12:38 p.m.

Police are investigating the theft of air conditioning units at businesses in the 6500 block of Jackson Avenue of Scio Township reported Tuesday.

Wayne County judge's colorful testimony chronicles steamy affair with witness

John Counts — Wed, 22 May, 2013 9:54 a.m.

Judge Wade McCree testifies in Washtenaw Circuit Court before Judge Charles Nelson in Ann Arbor, Mich, on Tuesday, May 21, 2013. During his misconduct hearing, McCree talked about his affair with Geniene La'Shay Mott who appeared as a witness in a child-support case in his court.

AP Photo/The Detroit News, David Coates, Pool

Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Wade McCree conceded this week that much of the affair he's on the hot seat for played out like "bad television," according to an MLive.com report.

Former presidential campaign intern accused of cyberstalking appears in Detroit federal court

Chelsea Hoedl — Tue, 21 May, 2013 7:36 p.m.

Adam Savader, of Great Neck, NY, appeared in federal court Tuesday to face charges for allegedly cyberstalking and extorting nude photos from 15 college-age women, including one from Ann Arbor, reports The Detroit News.

Michigan reveals program to prevent school violence

The Associated Press — Tue, 21 May, 2013 6:58 p.m.

Read more on MLive: OK 2 SAY: Michigan officials unveil plans for anonymous school violence reporting system

Michigan's attorney general laid out a proposal Tuesday aimed at preventing violence in schools by creating a confidential tipline for parents and students to report potentially dangerous behavior.

Trial date changed for Ypsilanti Township man charged with killing co-worker

John Counts — Tue, 21 May, 2013 5:30 p.m.

Leonard Ware

Courtesy of WCSO

The 34-year-old Ypsilanti Township man accused of fatally shooting his co-worker had his trial date postponed yet again in court Monday