Clinton Township

Imperial Lanes in Clinton Township was named the winner of this year’s Vote 4 The Best for best bowling alley in Metro Detroit. Finalists included Plaza Lanes, Bowlero Lanes & Lounge, Country Lanes, and Premier Lanes. Over 163,000 votes were cast by fans supporting local businesses across 80 different categories.

A Clinton Township man named Anthony Patterson pleaded no contest to charges following three separate armed robberies in Macomb County in December 2025. These incidents occurred at a Wendy’s restaurant and two other businesses—Starlight Nails and Advance America—where he was accused of robbing employees, customers, and taking money from cash drawers.

Jon Villasurda Sr. of Clinton Township pleaded guilty to transporting a person for prostitution as part of a Metro Detroit human trafficking ring. The case, described as one of the largest in Michigan, involved multiple arrests and convictions, including Huazi Piao and Jingyu Jin, who previously pleaded to criminal enterprise charges.

Abel Rivard, a 57-year-old man from Roseville, was sentenced to 2 to 30 years for assault with intent to murder and a mandatory 2-year consecutive sentence for felony firearm after shooting Martin Robinson in the parking lot of a King of Budz Cannabis store on May 23, 2025. The incident occurred following an argument that escalated when Rivard fired a gun at Robinson in Roseville.

Endi Bala rejected a plea deal in a Macomb County attempted kidnapping case, leaving victims' families frustrated after nearly two years of legal delays. The accused, facing charges related to alleged attacks on two young girls in 2024 and additional jail incidents, declined to enter a plea during a court arraignment, prompting emotional reactions from family members.

Endi Bala, a Shelby Township man accused of attempting to kidnap two girls in August 2024, rejected a plea deal in court and showed disrespect to the gallery. The case has been complicated by ongoing questions about Bala's mental competency, and victims' families expressed frustration over the prolonged legal process.

Matthew Lewinski, 42, of Clinton Township, was sentenced to life without parole for murdering his girlfriend Jerri Winters in December 2020 and concealing her body in their apartment's basement for seven months. He was convicted of first-degree murder, disinterment, and concealing the death.

Emily Barker, a 38-year-old Clinton Township firefighter with the U.S. Forest Service Rifle Helitack crew, was killed in a wildfire in western Colorado near the Utah border. Her remains were returned to Michigan on July 9, and the Detroit Fire Department honored her with an escort along I-94.

Jordan Ellington was sentenced to prison for assaulting his grandmother with a belt around her neck. The attack occurred in Clinton Township.

The remains of firefighter Emily Barker were transported home after she died battling a wildfire on the Colorado-Utah border on June 27. Barker was affiliated with Clinton Township.

Five people, including a 10-year-old girl, were shot during a Fourth of July neighborhood party in Mount Clemens on July 4. Three victims remain hospitalized but are expected to recover; the suspect is not in custody.

Emily Barker, a 38-year-old firefighter from Clinton Township, Michigan, was killed in a wildfire near the Utah-Colorado border. She was one of three firefighters who died, with two others injured. Her family and community mourned her death, which occurred while she was doing something she loved.

Three firefighters, including a 38-year-old woman from Clinton Township, were killed battling wildfires near the Colorado-Utah border. The incident occurred during a fast-moving burnover that trapped first responders, merging fires have burned over 28,000 acres, and the blaze remains 0% contained.

The Run Drugs Out of Town 5K, organized by Face Addiction Now (FAN), brought hundreds together in Clinton Township to combat addiction. Participants, including Kody Taverner and Daniel Seguin, ran to honor loved ones lost to addiction and promote community support. FAN, founded in 2007, focuses on connecting individuals and families affected by substance use disorder with resources and recovery networks.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., US Secretary of Health and Human Services, stated that methadone and buprenorphine will remain central to addiction recovery efforts despite the White House shifting away from other harm reduction programs. He made these remarks in Clinton Township.

A propane explosion at a Pennsylvania home caused significant damage to at least seven residences and injured multiple people in Clinton Township, Wayne County. Witnesses described the blast as 'crazy,' highlighting the sudden and destructive nature of the incident.

Seniors at a Clinton Township senior apartment complex report being stranded in the lobby without medication due to broken elevators. Management claims to have ordered two new elevators, but residents describe ongoing issues impacting their ability to access medical needs and appointments.

Al Fairfax, 40, faces first-degree murder and other charges in Clinton Township after allegedly stabbing Shamekia Kelly, 36, and stealing her car, phone, and keys. Police found Kelly dead with multiple stab wounds during a March 2026 welfare check. Fairfax denied bond during his June 11 arraignment.

Massive explosions in Clinton Township, Pennsylvania, destroyed at least two homes and injured three people, including an 84-year-old woman, according to officials.