Man Selling Cartier Sunglasses on Facebook Held up at Delivery Meeting (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, June 19, 2015) INCIDENT: 23:27 hrs. – June 16 – City of Pontiac – Armed Robbery #15-93328 SUMMARY: Deputies were dispatched to the 1100 block of University Dr. (Citgo Gas Station), in Auburn Hills, regarding an armed robbery that had…
Facebook Fight Leads to Woman Being Hit by Car Twice (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept. June 18, 2015) INCIDENT: 14:03 hrs. – June 16, 2015 – City of Pontiac – Assault w/a Motor Vehicle. #15-92943. SUMMARY: Deputies responded to the area of Sanford and Michigan for a fight in progress. The information is that a female…
Tenant Found Dead in Closet of Pontiac Home (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, June 17, 2015) INCIDENT: 14:56 hrs. – June 15, 2015 – City of Pontiac – Death Investigation / OCSO Forensic Lab Assist #15-92307. SUMMARY: The home owner was in the process of executing an eviction at an address in the 300 block of…
Sheriff’s Relations Team to Connect with Pontiac Community (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept. Press Release, June 16, 2015) Last week, in front of the Pontiac City Council, Sheriff Michael Bouchard and members of the newly formed Sheriff’s Relations Team (SRT) stood together to announce the Team’s formation, its structure, and its mission. Formed in early 2015,…
Red Bull Promotes Crazy BMX Ride Through Silverdome (video) (C. Proxmire, June 9, 2015) Energy drink company Red Bull has made a video of a BMX rider taking a stunt-filled ride through the dilapidated Pontiac Silverdome. The sentimental video pays homage to the roar of the crowds and the sporting prowess exhibited in the stadium’s…
Courthouse Gets Five New Trees Thanks to ReLeaf Michigan (C. Proxmire, June 7, 2015) A lovely spring day was celebrated on June 3 as officials from Oakland County, DTE and ReLeaf Michigan gathered to plant five trees at the south end of the County Courthouse in Pontiac. Two Princeton Elms and three Red Buds were…
OCC and Pontiac Creative Arts Center Celebrate Together (C. Proxmire and Mike McGuinness June 6, 2015) Two Pontiac-based art programs paired together Friday night for the Oakland Community College Faculty and Student Art Exhibition. The opening featured about 80 pieces of painting, mixed media, pottery and more. The Pontiac Creative Arts Center is at 47 Williams…
Hazardous Material Found in Clinton River from Pontiac to Rochester Hills (Auburn Hills Fire Dept., June 2, 2015) The Auburn Hills Fire Dept. is assisting with the investigation of a hazardous materials spill in the Clinton River. At 3:04pm June 1, fire units responded to the Clinton River in the area of auburn Ct. and…
Detroit’s Data Guru Explores: Top Baby Names for 2014 (Kurt Metzger, orig. detroitsdataguru, June 1, 2015) NOTE: Click on tables to expand. Shakespeare’s Juliet stated…”What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Marshall McLuhan said, a little less poetically, “The name of a man is…
Sunflowers on Woodward Hosting Donor Party at Frank Lloyd Wright Home June 10 (event listing, June 1, 2015) Wednesday, June 10th from 6-8pm, be a part of the Sunflower Gardens on Woodward donor party, at the Turkel House in Palmer Woods. It’s the only Frank Lloyd Wright home in Detroit! Make a donation of $75…
Suspect Arrested and Charged in Murder of Mandral Ross in Pontiac (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, May 28, 2015) The suspect involved in a homicide in the City of Pontiac which occurred on May 21, 2015 has been arrested by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office and was arraigned in 50th District Court. Jujuan Hawkins, a 20…
Narcan Used to Revive Passenger in Suspected Heroin-Related Crash (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, May 26, 2015) INCIDENT: 11:10 hrs. –May 18, 2015– City of Pontiac – Property Damage Accident / Operating While in the Presence of Drugs (OWPD) / Narcan Administered #15-74954 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to the intersection of Perry and Giddings for a traffic…
$2 Million in Pothole Repairs Coming Thanks to County Commission Vote (Adapted from press release, May 25, 2015) Members of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to allocate a one-time appropriation of $2 million in Fiscal Year 2015 to assist the Road Commission of Oakland County (RCOC) in purchasing road equipment. This activity…
Shooting Victim Mandral Ross, Dies (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, May 22, 2015) Update: Mandral Ross, age 19 of Pontiac died today at 1:04PM at McLaren Oakland Hospital in Pontiac. An autopsy will be performed by the Oakland County Medical Examiner tomorrow. The case will be presented to the Oakland County Prosecutor’s’ Office on Saturday. His…
Memorial Day Parades and Events Through Oakland County (C. Proxmire, May 20, 2015) As Memorial Day approaches people through SE Michigan prepare to honor those who have done military service. Check out the parades and events in the area: Thursday, May 21, 2015 Hazel Park Memorial Festival https://oaklandcounty115.com/2015/05/19/memorial-day-festival-and-events-in-hazel-park-may-21-25/ Friday, May 22, 2015 Southfield City Hall…
Two Men Injured by Gunshots in Pontiac (compiled, May 21, 2015) INCIDENT: 13:48 hrs. – City of Pontiac – Double Shooting Investigation. #15-76725 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to the area of N. Johnson Street for a report of a gunshot victim. When deputies arrived, the victim had already walked into Doctor’s Hospital. The victim suffered…
Pontiac, Oxford, Ferndale and Farmington Schools Honored by MASB and SET SEG (C. Proxmire, May 15, 2015) The Michigan Association of School Boards and the SET SEG Foundation Honored 21 Educational Programs from around the state this week, with four districts in Oakland County taking home awards. Pontiac, Oxford, Ferndale and Farmington Schools were all…
Madison Hts Man Accused of Robbing/Carjacking DTE Worker in Pontiac (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, May 12, 2015) INCIDENT: 11:56 hrs. – May 11, 2015 – City of Pontiac – Armed Robbery / Car Jacking: #15-70743 SUMMARY: Deputies were dispatched to the 200 Block of E. Montcalm Ave (Detroit Edison Power Substation) regarding an armed robbery…
Unidentified Body Found in Burning Van in Pontiac (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, May 12, 2015) INCIDENT: 12:53 hrs. -May 11, 2015 City of Pontiac – Arson Investigation/Fatal. #15-70766 SUMMARY: Deputies along with the Waterford Regional Fire Department were dispatched to the 200 block of South Blvd. regarding a vehicle fire involving a small shed. The…
Stories, Resources and Sadness Shared at Suicide Prevention Forum (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 10, 2015) People cried. And quite possibly that was the point. Opening up about suicide – whether you have lost a loved one, someone who survived an attempt, someone who has thought about it, a teacher, a counselor, a healthcare provider or…