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theoaklandpress. com > 04/14/2026 > police-release-manner-of-death-for-woman-whose-body-was-recovered-from-river-in-waterford

Police release manner of death for woman whose body was recovered from river in Waterford

2+ hour, 35+ min ago  (111+ words) The woman whose body was recently found in the Clinton River in Waterford Township died by suicide, officials said. Waterford Police Chief Scott Underwood told The Oakland Press on Tuesday that the woman was a Waterford resident, age 40. He declined…...

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theoaklandpress. com > 04/14/2026 > bahamas-police-release-michigan-man-questioned-after-his-wife-disappeared-from-the-couples-boat

Bahamas police release Michigan man questioned after his wife disappeared from the couple's boat

3+ hour, 40+ min ago  (399+ words) Police in the Bahamas have released a Michigan man who said his wife disappeared after falling overboard from a small boat in waters off the island nation, authorities said Monday. Brian Hooker, of Onsted in southern Michigan, had been in…...

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theoaklandpress. com > 04/11/2025 > sheriff-man-shot-dead-in-commerce-township

Sheriff: Man shot dead in Commerce Township

1+ year, 3+ day ago  (136+ words) A shooting in Commerce Township early Friday morning left a 21-year-old Burton man dead, officials said. According to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office, the shooting happened at approximately 12: 25. .. Elderly couple from Rochester Hills dead after head-on crash in Orion Township…...

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theoaklandpress. com > 04/03/2026 > suspect-nabbed-in-bloomfield-township-bank-robbery

Suspect nabbed in Bloomfield Township bank robbery

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (127+ words) Police have arrested a suspect in last Wednesday's bank robbery in Bloomfield Township. Late Friday afternoon, Bloomfield Township Police Lt. Nick Soley said the suspect was in custody, and a "more detailed update" will be provided in the next few…...

The Oakland Press
theoaklandpress. com > 04/06/2026 > police-detroiter-uses-phone-message-to-announce-bank-robbery-in-bloomfield-township

Police: Detroiter used phone message to announce bank robbery in Bloomfield Township

1+ week, 21+ hour ago  (251+ words) A 51-year-old Detroiter accused of robbing a Bloomfield Township bank last week was arraigned Monday in 48th District Court, where bond was set at $1 million. According to police, at approximately 2 p. m. on April 1, it's alleged that Deshawn Steven Johnson entered MI Bank,…...

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theoaklandpress. com > 04/13/2026 > manhattan-da-bragg-investigating-rep-eric-swalwell-for-sexual-assault

Manhattan DA Bragg investigating Rep. Eric Swalwell for sexual assault

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (277+ words) Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has opened an investigation into a sexual assault allegation against California Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, the Daily News has learned. The alleged assault occurred in a Manhattan hotel in 2024, as first reported by CNN. A…...

The Oakland Press
theoaklandpress. com > 04/13/2026 > man-dead-in-pontiac-shooting-suspect-in-custody

Man dead in Pontiac shooting, suspect in custody

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (238+ words) A Pontiac man was fatally shot Saturday during an apparent robbery, and the alleged killer " a 36-year-old felon on probation " was arrested approximately three hours later, the Oakland County Sheriff's Office said. The victim, identified as Kevonte Javon Smith, 28, was…...

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theoaklandpress. com > 04/10/2026 > jury-deliberating-case-against-oak-park-man-accused-of-killing-ex-girlfriend-in-front-of-their-child

Jury deliberating case against Oak Park man accused of killing ex-girlfriend in front of their child

4+ day, 6+ hour ago  (151+ words) Jury deliberations are underway in Oakland County Circuit Court for the case against an Oak Park man accused of fatally shooting his ex-girlfriend in front of their child nearly three years ago. Gregory Keyier-Deniro Davis, 46, of Oak Park allegedly killed…...

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theoaklandpress. com > 04/09/2026 > detroit-felon-accused-of-robbing-madison-heights-7-eleven-mcdonalds-at-gunpoint

Detroit felon accused of robbing Madison Heights 7-Eleven, Mc Donald's at gunpoint

5+ day, 6+ hour ago  (201+ words) A Detroit felon is facing multiple felony charges in connection with two armed robberies in Madison Heights. The reported crimes happened a couple months apart at businesses located approximately one-half mile from each other. No injuries were reported during either…...

The Oakland Press
theoaklandpress. com > 04/09/2026 > pontiac-man-jailed-for-alleged-mini-crime-spree-on-easter-sunday-earlier-break-in

Pontiac man jailed for alleged "mini crime spree" on Easter Sunday, earlier break-in

5+ day, 7+ hour ago  (246+ words) A Pontiac man with an extensive criminal history is in the Oakland County Jail, accused of what officials describe as a "mini crime spree" on Easter Sunday at three Oakland County businesses, and another break-in at an Oakland County business…...