Farmington Hills
Coverage of Farmington Hills in the Nexus archive.
- Guatemalan man arrested in connection to 25-year-old murder case
The FBI and local police arrested a Guatemalan man in connection with a 25-year-old murder case in Farmington Hills dating back to 2001.
- Fugitive arrested in 2001 Farmington Hills cold case murder
A fugitive wanted in a 2001 Farmington Hills murder was arrested in Guatemala and extradited to the United States. Edgardo Luis Perez, 44, is charged with felony murder in connection with the death of Gordon Machek, whom he allegedly befriended to steal money before fleeing. Perez was arraigned in Michigan and denied bond.
- Police arrest suspect in 2001 Farmington Hills cold case murder
Edgardo Luis Perez, 44, was arrested in Guatemala after evading capture for 25 years in the 2001 murder of Gordon Maychek in Farmington Hills. Perez, charged with Felony Murder, allegedly befriended Maychek at a health club, leading to his disappearance and eventual murder, though his body was never found. Perez was extradited to the U.S. and is scheduled for an arraignment via Zoom.
- Farmington Hills child nearly drowns at swim school
A child nearly drowned at a swim school in Farmington Hills, but staff members rescued her.
- 8-year-old survives non-fatal drowning at swim school
An 8-year-old girl survived a non-fatal drowning incident at Goldfish Swim School in Farmington Hills. Emergency responders, including police and fire officials, were present and provided assistance.
- Farmington Hills man sentenced for OWI, deadly hit-and-run on Detroit’s east side
A Farmington Hills man was sentenced to 6-15 years in prison for a fatal hit-and-run involving a drunk driving incident in Detroit that killed a 40-year-old woman. Cameron Lee Sims pleaded no contest to five charges, including operating while intoxicated causing death and leaving the scene of a fatal accident.
- 'It's been rough.' 19,000+ remain without power as outage enters day 5
Over 19,000 DTE customers in metro Detroit remain without power on the fifth day of outages caused by severe weather. Residents report financial and health challenges from generator fuel costs, takeout meals, and heat, while DTE has deployed 4,000 workers and aims to restore power by Tuesday night. DTE CEO Joi Harris acknowledged the $42 credit offered to customers is insufficient.
- What we know about man accused of killing his grandmother in Farmington Hills
Zeff Nikollbibaj, 34, was charged with first-degree murder after allegedly killing his 78-year-old grandmother, Ana Nikollbibaj, at their shared home in Farmington Hills. A judge denied bond, citing public safety concerns, and prosecutors described the case as a shocking example of domestic violence.
- ‘It’s a danger’: Seniors at Farmington Hills center without full power after storms; families cite oxygen, CPAP concerns
A senior living facility in Farmington Hills, American House, remains without full power after storms caused outages in Southeast Michigan. Residents rely on oxygen and CPAP machines, raising health concerns as backup generators provide insufficient support. DTE Energy estimates power restoration by late Monday but faces criticism for lacking adequate emergency infrastructure.
- Bond denied for man accused of killing grandmother in Farmington Hills
Zeff Nikollbibaj, 34, was denied bond after being charged with first-degree murder and felony firearm for allegedly killing his 78-year-old grandmother, Ana Nikollbibaj, in their Farmington Hills home. The judge cited public safety concerns, and prosecutors described the case as a 'reminder that domestic violence takes many forms.'
- Police investigating ‘domestic violence-related’ homicide in Farmington Hills
Police are investigating a 'domestic violence-related' homicide at a home in Farmington Hills. The suspect is in custody, and authorities remain on the scene as the investigation continues. Witnesses reported seeing multiple police cars at the 31000 block of Middlebelt Road in the Franklin Knolls neighborhood.