Related: Trash talk online led to men killing man live on Facebook, testimony revealsHe was located and arrested by U.S. The reasoning behind the discrepancy is that a few homicides occurred outside Washtenaw County, but the autopsy was performed by the Washtenaw office, some occurred within the county, but the victims body was found in another county and one homicide occurred after the FOIA request was sent. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566. Though some language in Ypsilanti city meeting documents referred to red-light license plate readers, the kind that automatically issue traffic citations, the Ypsilanti resolution was intended to oppose the automated readers the township is pursuing, used for different purposes, Ypsilanti Council Member Annie Somerville said during Tuesdays meeting. Devion Christopher Brooks, 19, was sentenced on a second-degree murder charge for the May 14 shooting death of Laryus Dottery, according to the Washtenaw County Sheriffs Office. James Solomon Warren and Stevie Lynn Brooks. Police found a 17-year-old Ypsilanti Township boy inside a vehicle with gunshot wounds, they said. Police are investigating after a woman was found dead in an abandoned juvenile facility in Monroe County, Michigan. In Ypsilanti Township, officials have taken their time in considering implementing the technology. Washtenaw County residents could win $100 Visa gift cards after telling WCCD about their natural resource or environmental concerns. ANN ARBOR, MI An 80-year-old Ann Arbor man was fatally struck by a snowplow Friday night. Demeatrius Adam Cole, 40, died Saturday, Dec. 10, after succumbing to a fatal stab wound suffered during a domestic incident, according to the Washtenaw County Sheriffs Office. BRIGHTON Five women charged in connection with organized retail crime and police shooting at the Ulta Beauty store in Green Oak Township have been bound over to Livingston County Circuit Court, and now face additional charges. 'Another crime we will never hear about': Ypsilanti police under pressure to increase transparency. DEARBORN The Rev. A new crime-fighting tool in Ypsilanti Township has some people concerned about privacy. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). Could 2023 be the year plans for an eastern Washtenaw County recreation center move ahead? Election results for Ypsilanti Township races in the 2021 Michigan Primary Election on Aug. 3, 2021. 7 days ago By. A judge threw out the states case against the owner of a crematory in Ypsilanti Township who was charged with improperly disposing of bodies. License plate readers make a difference in murder, stolen vehicle casesPolice say even in recent months while they were evaluating the license plate reader proposal, the technology in other jurisdictions helped solve serious crimes. The fatal incident was reported around 7:10 p.m. in the 500 block of W. Huron Street, according to Ann Arbor police. All five suspects cases are still pending in the Washtenaw County District Court. Read more: Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti transit tax proposal headed to votersRead more: How a big tax increase could reshape public transit in Ann Arbor areaMeanwhile, Ypsilanti Township, the second largest municipality deciding the millage behind Ann Arbor, wants its voters to know the improvements come at a significant cost. A Washtenaw County Circuit judge will decide whether or not to hold the owners of Brandy's Liquor Source in contempt of court for failing to comply with a 2008 order to address problems at their store.. Ypsilanti City Attorney John Barr is alleging the owners failed to comply with a number of stipulations, including regularly meeting with neighborhood groups, installing proper surveillance . Here's a schedule of when and rules to follow. 81PG SWRT Swift Water Rescue Team Paging. Open murder allows a jury to determine the degree of murder a person is guilty of if convicted. 2022 Author: roe. The incidents are the kind of serious crimes police hope to employ the license plate readers in Ypsilanti Township. Act now: battleforthenet.com. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. YPSILANTI TOWNSHIP Ford Motor Company recently announced that it will be investing $160 million into Ypsilanti Townships Rawsonville Plant as part of its efforts to invest $2 billion across MichiganThe companys overall investment of $2 billion expects to generate 3,200 jobs across the state. Ford has a long history in Ypsilanti Township, Brenda Stumbo, Ypsilanti Township supervisor, said in an Ann Arbor SPARK press release. This summer they are in Ann Arbor, YpsilantiHere are the Washtenaw County tax proposals on the August primary ballotHeres your Ann Arbor-area voter guide for the August 2022 primary2022 primary election ballot for Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County voters. He hopes the contract policing grants will demonstrate the value of the tax if and when it is considered for renewal. The homes three adult occupants had already evacuated the home prior to fire crews arriving, officials said. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Police were called at 4:28 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, to the 1000 block of S. Harris Road in Ypsilanti Township for multiple reports of shots fired and a man down, police said. WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI A man arrested in Georgia for the shooting death of an Ypsilanti Township man broadcasting himself on Facebook live in late June has been extradited back to Michigan to face murder charges. The ANN ARBOR, MI With plow crews still working to clear roads from the Friday snowstorm, Ann Arbor police are advising people to avoid travel unless necessary. Marshals on Nov.7, Washtenaw County Sheriffs Spokesman Derrick Jackson said. Were telling residents that if you dont have to travel, dont, Ann Arbor police Sgt. Were lucky to be surrounded by some amazing outdoor parks in Michigan. Shereif Bonner, 24, of Ypsilanti Township was extradited from Georgia and arraigned on open murder charges, July 26 after his short time on the lamb. Jim Anuszkiewicz said Saturday morning, March 4. MLive.com. The project has found a potential home at a site now occupied by a long-vacant Ypsilanti Community Schools building. Read more: 18 people want a vacant Ypsilanti Township board seat. No arrests have been made, and there. Ann Arbor remains the commercial cannabis capital of Michigan. The gruesome scene was discovered after someone went exploring through the abandoned building. A 46-year-old man was shot and killed Tuesday in Ypsilanti Township, police said. Joseph Jack Baker, a Catholic priest who served at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in 1997, was found guilty of sexual assault of a child 20 years ago. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Ypsilanti Township will receive an investment to boost its recycling program. YPSILANTI, MI - Police have identified the man who was found fatally struck by a train in Ypsilanti Thursday night. Ypsilanti Township officials are mulling a proposal to install 65 to 70 cameras, blanketing entrances and exits to township roadways, while surrounding the Ypsilanti city limits. Earlier in April, the Washtenaw County Sheriffs Office started gathering community input about using the technology to curb crime. The outages affect a little more than 6.5% of the county's DTE Energy customers. Those are already up in the north end zone, giving an idea of how the new structures will look once they're completed: DETROIT (AP) Former Michigan State University basketball star Keith Damon Appling was sentenced Friday to up to 40 years in prison for fatally shooting a man in an argument over a gun in 2021. Southeast hoped to stay in Ypsilanti-area ZIP codes but was unable to find a suitable location meeting its needs, its director said. Not including Eastern Michigan University, a total of 169 crimes were reported for every 1,000 residents in the city in 2009, the most recent figures available. ANN ARBOR, MI An 80-year-old Ann Arbor man was fatally struck by a snowplow Friday night. WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI A woman serving a life sentence for aiding in the murders of three people when she was 17 is dead after hanging herself inside her prison cell, prison officials said. More than 10 Police confirmed the death of an 80-year-old Ann Arbor man after he was struck by a plow truck reversing out of a driveway in Fridays snowstorm. The shooting remains under investigation. Search: Mlive Ypsilanti Shooting. Joya Williams, 36, is charged with one count each of organized retail crime, concealing stolen property less than $20,000 and first-degree retail fraud and driving while license suspended. City officers have issued 28 tickets to motorists for illegally parking in bike lanes since creating a new tracking code for bike lane violations a few months ago, said Ann Arbor Police Department spokesman Chris Page. Officers arrived and found Koscielniak, who had suffered fatal injuries after being struck by the train, police said. Multiple Ann Arbor Police Department officers converged on the Washtenaw County Courthouse, 101 E. Huron St., for what they were told was an active shooter situation, said Ann Arbor police spokeswoman Lt. Bonnie Theil. Terrill Smith, 35, is being held at the Washtenaw County Jail on home invasion, receiving and concealing stolen goods and two felony firearm charges. The stabbing suspect, a 30-year-old woman, was arrested at the scene and taken to the Washtenaw County Jail where she was later released. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. The Federal Reserve reported Tuesday that industrial production fell 2.2% in February, reflecting a big decline in output at factories and oil and gas refineries. Brooks pleaded no contest to second-degree murder on Dec. 1, court records show. The Our new Privacy Policy will go into effect on January 1st, 2023. ANN ARBOR, MI -- It may be a craft mostly associated with sweaters and grandmothers, but for 11-year-old Amelia Mangan, crochet is a way to do good in the world. Follow the link to read our updated Privacy Policy, Eastern Michigan University issues Notice of Default to Provident Group EMU Properties LLC for closure/failure to open University parking structure, Metro Detroit sees thundersnow in winter storm: What that means, Ypsilanti family makes mothers lifelong dream of appearing on Family Feud a reality, DTE outage map caused off-the-charts confusion, Ann Arbor official says. The victim had become somewhat of a local celebrity because of those live feeds. Man wanted in Ann Arbor area homicide found dead. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23. This generation has to remember what we did, said Ellen Kushnir, Riveter Desoto Chrysler. Read more: 60+ license plate readers could blanket Ypsilanti area under township planPolice are now officially on board. A man has been barricaded inside an Ypsilanti Township apartment for 12 hours after he fired shots at his girlfriend because she was moving out, officials said. Anyone with information can submit a tip anonymously to 734-973-7711 or provide a confidential tip to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SpeakUP. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Here's a schedule of when and rules to follow. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo is announcing 60 finalists for $1 billion in economic development grants tied to the Biden administrations coronavirus relief package. Police say a 22-year-old Ypsilanti Township resident was shot just before 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug 12. in Pittsfield Township. There have been no arrests and there is no additional information available at this time, police said. A preliminary examination is a court hearing where prosecutors must present enough evidence to prove that a crime was committed and that there is a reasonable belief the defendant committed the crime. MORE HELLO, ANN ARBOR:Hello, Ann Arbor: High-density rezoning discussed for west side; Border-to-Border Trail updatesHello, Ann Arbor: Help us explore local dining and drinks; CJ Carr chooses Notre DameHello, Ann Arbor: Thats one funky duck; pilot with local ties is real Top GunHello, Ann Arbor: Why the grass here is so shaggy; popular mountain bike loops get connectedHello, Ann Arbor: Another tragic bridge-jumping death; prom at the Big HouseHello, Ann Arbor: Our liberal city is not immune to discrimination, lack of diversity. Face masks will be optional for U.S. union auto workers, as long as their factories are in counties that are not at high risk for the novel coronavirus. Somerville:The most serious problems facing Washtenaw County are the housing crisis, economic segregation, and health disparities. Ann Arbor is separately asking voters in November to approve a 20-year climate-action tax to fund other A2Zero initiatives. After it is complete, some 7,200 households that dont currently use curbside recycling will be positioned to join the program in Ypsilanti Township. A 17-year-old is in critical condition after a shooting in Ypsilanti, authorities said. Capture objective evidence 24/7 without the overtime pay, reads a promotional flyer from the company including in Ypsilanti Township meeting documents. Reid said ACM decided to look into a hydrogen supply after one of its tenants, Toyota Motor Corporation, brought up testing hydrogen fuel cell vehicles at the facility. The woman was released after investigators received information the woman may have been acting in self-defense, police said. Robinson contacted the violence prevention member while police investigated the shooting. The fatal incident was reported around 7:10 p.m. in the 500 block of W. Huron Street, according to Ann Arbor police. Whether were battling rainy days or snow days, sometimes an indoor playground or play center is exactly what youand the kids need. Researchers with the school are currently working to determine solutions for stopping violence. CRIME STOPPERS 800-Speak Up YPD Anonymous Tip Line - (734) 292-5429 - For emergencies - please call 911. Martita Bonner, 41, and Jermia Castion, 25, were both previously arraigned on charges of conspiracy to commit open murder and are currently lodged in the Washtenaw County Jail on $1 million bond each. The pair were arraigned on the felony charges Jan. 19 and Jan. 31, respectively, and their exam was initially postponed until March 31 after their defense attorneys stated in court they need additional time to sort through a large amount of evidence the Washtenaw County Prosecutors Office was set to present. HURON TOWNSHIP, MI A man who works for the Wayne County morgue is accused of breaking into the home of a deceased person the day after he helped remove the owners body, police said. The judge found there was probable cause for the case to move forward to the Washtenaw County Trial Court. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. The person pictured above is wanted for questioning in connection with the case. On Tuesday, the Sheriffs Office warned community members through a social media post that three Ypsilanti Township residents had been scammed out of $2,000. ANN ARBOR, MI An 80-year-old Ann Arbor man was fatally struck by a snowplow Friday night. WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - With the new year comes new leadership and new faces on Washtenaw Countys top elected body. Officials received 18 letters of interest for a open position caused by the resignation of former Trustee Jimmie Wilson Jr., a Democrat who was elected as state representative in November, according to Township Clerk Heather Jarrell Roe. Brian Koscielniak, 35, of Ypsilanti Township, was found dead Jan. 5, after being hit by a train, according to the Ypsilanti Police Department. City officers have issued 28 tickets to motorists for illegally parking in bike lanes since creating a new tracking code for bike lane violations a few months ago, said Ann Arbor Police Department spokesman Chris Page. Related: 30 Ann Arbor developments to watch in 2023, including more high-risesWASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - From marijuana dispensaries to solar farms and new affordable housing, 2023 is likely to be busy year for development in Washtenaw County. Police were called at 4:28 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, to the 1000 block of S. Harris Road in Ypsilanti Township for multiple reports of shots fired and a man down, according to the Washtenaw County Sheriffs Office. WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI A teen accused of fatally shooting another teen in Ypsilanti Township then turning himself into police has been arraigned on murder charges. There were no other shooting victims located and no suspects have been identified at this time, police said. Around that time, a 58-year-old Ann Arbor man was plowing snow YPSILANTI -- Eastern Michigan University has issued a Notice of Default to Provident Group EMU Properties LLC's (Provident EMU) for its closing of, and failure to reopen, the Universitys four-story parking structure, located in the center of campus. The mural is the finished product of volunteers and staff members at Friends In Deed who collaborated with TreeTown Murals to create the mural to commemorate the nonprofits 40th anniversary. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). The dog, a young 70-pound Cane Corso female, succumbed to her injuries and died, according to the Humane Society of Huron Valley. Her . YPSILANTI TWP., MI Two men accused of killing a man during a botched robbery at an Ypsilanti Township park in mid-January are heading to trial. Authorities believe Bashid Bristol-Davis, 28, helped put the 21-year-old victim's body in the trunk of a car in Ypsilanti Township before driving to Detroit and setting the car on fire on Nov. 11, 2022. Neighboring Van Buren Township has already contracted with the company to install 30 cameras, and they have already assisted in locating a suspect in a shooting in Superior Township, according to the Ypsilanti Township memo. All rights reserved (About Us). The man, 33 of Van Buren, was taken to an area hospital where he is still undergoing emergency medical treatment, police said. Under 200,000 residents in Metro Detroit are without power Saturday afternoon as clean up efforts continue more than 24 hours after wet, heavy snow rapidly accumulated on homes, roadways, powerlines and trees. ypsilanti - mlive.com ypsilanti 'Touching all the various needs': New Ypsilanti-area gardens, farmer's market in the works Vacant property in Superior Township will one day be home to more. Ypsilanti has a 2020 population of 20,890. . YPSILANTI TWP., MI - Two men accused of killing a man during a botched robbery at an Ypsilanti Township park in mid-January are heading to trial. WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - After developers took a southeastern Washtenaw County township to court over its denial of part of a 120-megwatt solar farm project, a legal settlement is paving the way forward for the sprawling array on hundreds of acres. Washtenaw County lacking workers as winter approaches. Crews from Huron Valley Ambulance and the Ann Arbor police and fire departments responded to the scene of the fall in the 900 block of South Main Street shortly before noon on March 2. All five suspects cases are still pending in the Washtenaw County District Court. The Fed said that total industrial production in February was 4.2% below the level of February 2002, the month before the pandemic hit with force in the United States. Read more from The Ann Arbor News:Jeep on car hauler strikes I-94 overpass near Ann ArborShooting threat from student closes Brighton-area schoolFire causes $20,000 damage to Ann Arbor home. At least six demolition contractors have sized up the Gault Village Shopping Center in Ypsilanti Township this year, preparing bids for township officials to bring it to the ground. Ypsilanti High School Sports - MLive.com Ypsilanti See More Scores & Schedules Latest News Boys Lacrosse Chelsea Lacrosse's Cam Breining Adds Name To Record Books Jul 13 Midwest Sports. About 11:50 a.m. Thursday, city police, with help from Washtenaw County Sheriff's deputies, arrested the two in the 9000 block of Macarthur Boulevard, Ypsilanti police reported. American industry rebounded last month as the United States recovered from an unusually frigid February. ANN ARBOR, MI Ann Arbor officials have closed a section of East Huron River Drive due to embankment erosion. The Railsplitter solar project, in development for years northeast Five Ypsilanti businesses had their marijuana permits approved after successfully appealing their initial denials to the city council. Democratic Ypsilanti Township Trustee Jimmie Wilson Jr. will face Republican Martin Church, an Ypsilanti business owner and information technology specialist, in the race for the 32nd House District seat. More from The Ann Arbor News:With ridership still down, Ann Arbor transit expansion is banking on future demandAre library cards the new bus pass? READ MORE:Grab a brush: Public invited to help paint Friend in Deeds new mural in YpsilantiArtist hopes new Ypsilanti mural will bring people togetherHeres who is running for a new Ypsilanti-area Michigan House seat in November. Two women and a man have been arrested in connection with the murder of a local Facebook celebrity who was shot and killed in Ypsilanti Township after an argument with commenters during a live stream. On Aug. 23, the City Council is slated to take up an ordinance prohibiting the installation or use of electronic license plate scanning devices within the city and will have a public hearing on the measure during its regular meeting at 7 p.m., according to a city notice. We have two bombshell stories to bring you in today's article and Situation Update podcast (show. A Wayne County Circuit Court judge ordered Appling, 31, to serve 18 to 40 Our new Privacy Policy will go into effect on January 1st, 2023. Of 1,148 respondents to an online survey who indicated they lived in Ypsilanti Township, 999 said they opposed using the license plate readers. Ann Arbor remains the commercial cannabis capital of Michigan. Find Ypsilanti local business listings in and near Ypsilanti, MI. Deputies began administering first aid to the 18-year-old until paramedics arrived, police said. More from The Ann Arbor News:I dont want a Big Brother state: Sheriff discusses license plate readers in Ypsilanti TownshipOspreys nesting high up in Michigan cell tower are sign of species comebackYpsilanti police investigating shots fired outside homeLincoln football aims to push over the top and return to postseason. Two people are in custody and one person is still on the loose after a break-in and vehicle theft sparked a police chase that ended in a fiery crash in Washtenaw County, officials said. The owner of a crematory in Ypsilanti Township has been charged with improperly disposing of dead bodies, officials said. It was brutal. Disabled Michigan senior talks eviction amid pandemic, next steps, A look at where Ann Arbor school board candidates stand on the issues. Is the University of Michigan cracking under pandemic pressure? The shooting remains under investigation. Related: Facebook homicide suspect arrested in GeorgiaTyree Pitts, 18, of Ypsilanti Township, and Andre Walker, 26, of Willis, were also both arrested and charged with open murder in connection with the shooting. Ann Arbor remains the commercial cannabis capital of Michigan. DETROIT (AP) Former Michigan State University basketball star Keith Damon Appling was sentenced Friday to up to 40 years in prison for fatally shooting a man in an argument over a gun in 2021. DETROIT -- The stage was set and for four of the best wrestlers in state history on Saturday and they all delivered. Firefighters responded to reports of a fire at 1:24 a.m., Dec. 16 in the area of Ellis and Morgan roads in Ypsilanti Township, said the township fire department. The violence prevention member was able to facilitate Robinson turning himself in safely, police said. Four wrestlers earned their fourth MHSAA individual state championships on Saturday at Ford Field as Detroit Catholic Centrals Dylan Gilcher, Dundees Braeden Davis, and Davison teammates Josh Barr and Caden Horwath joined the exclusive club.