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Sheriff's department to help in Bloomfield Twp. Taser case

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:57:00 EST

Detectives and accident experts with the Oakland County Sheriff's department are investigating today the police pursuit of a driver in Oakland County who was Tasered by officers and later died.

Milford arts venue plan opposed

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:32:00 EST

An old stone church, built in 1903, is sparking controversy in this Oakland County village. Residents of more than 100 homes in a quiet neighborhood are opposed to a proposal that calls for a cultural arts center to be placed in the former St. Mary's Church.

Police to investigate death of man who was Tasered

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:47:00 EST

The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating how a man died Thursday night after police say he led them on a chase, struck another car, attacked officers and was Tasered.

Autopsy results awaited for Tasered man

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:08:00 EST

Bloomfield Township -- Forensic investigators are awaiting the official cause of death of a man Thursday who was shocked by police with a Taser gun.

Oakland briefs

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:32:00 EST

Pontiac, Bloomfield Township.

Winning Silverdome bidder still hopes to finalize deal

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:07:00 EST

Andreas Apostolopoulos of Triple Properties in Ontario said today he plans to come to Pontiac next week to finalize papers on the deal despite a judge's decision to temporarily block the sale.

Juror dismissed in Rib Rack trial

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:42:00 EST

Pontiac -- Juror No. 12 was dismissed today from the Rib Rack murder trial against Jerome Adam Hamilton, who's accused of killing Catherine Solinski-Blain in an alleged botched robbery attempt last year.

I-75 closing tonight for Nine Mile bridge work

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:34:00 EST

Hazel Park -- The Michigan Department of Transportation has announced it will close both north and southbound Interstate 75, at Nine Mile, from 9 tonight until 5 a.m. Friday.

Oakland briefs

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Southfield; Commerce Twp.; Pontiac

Oakland County judge blocks sale of Silverdome

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

An Oakland Circuit judge Wednesday temporarily blocked the recent sale of the Pontiac Silverdome and ordered attorneys to submit additional pleadings in the case.