Oakland County Sheriff's Office
Coverage of Oakland County Sheriff's Office in the Nexus archive.
- Oakland County Sheriff's Office on 4th of July boating and water safety
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is preparing for increased boating and water activity in Metro Detroit during the 4th of July weekend as residents celebrate America's 250th birthday. Local dive teams are on standby to ensure public safety during the festivities.
- Worker killed, 2 others injured during 3 separate trench collapses in Southeast Michigan
Three separate trench collapses at construction sites in Southeast Michigan resulted in one worker's death and injuries to two others. The incidents occurred in Handy Township, Orion Township, and Oxford Township, with the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration investigating all cases.
- 2 motorcyclists hospitalized after colliding with car in Highland Township
Two motorcyclists were hospitalized after colliding with a BMW driven by a 28-year-old man in Highland Township. The crash occurred on June 27 near North Milford Road, ejecting the motorcyclists who were wearing DOT-approved helmets and protective gear. Both motorcyclists are in critical condition, while the BMW driver was uninjured, and drugs or alcohol were not involved.
- Dearborn Heights man, an accused child predator, arrested with help of civilian
Bradley Kyle Martin, a 60-year-old man from Dearborn Heights, was arrested for allegedly arranging to meet a minor after communicating with a civilian named Kasper, who posed as a 13-year-old girl. Oakland County authorities charged him with using the internet to commit a crime and accosting a child for immoral purposes. Kasper, who exposes online predators, and Sheriff Mike Bouchard emphasized the importance of parental oversight and collaboration with law enforcement to prevent predatory behavior.
- Holly police investigating possible wandering child caught on Ring camera
Holly police are investigating a possible wandering child captured on a homeowner's Ring camera in the 500 block of Elm St. No missing child report has been filed, but officers searched the area without finding the child. The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is assisting with a K9 and drone, and the public is urged to identify the child from released images.
- E-bike rider hit and killed by truck in Ferndale
An e-bike rider was hit and killed by a truck in Ferndale along Woodward Ave. near College St. The incident involved a Road Commission for Oakland County truck, and the Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating.