Pontiac

Charles Pace, 27, was denied bond after being charged with four counts of second-degree murder and drunk driving causing death in a crash that killed a Pontiac family of four. The victims included Tieree Powell, her girlfriend Zakiera, and their two children, while Pace had a prior 2020 DWI conviction and history of traffic violations.

Pontiac's Latino community faces a surge in immigration arrests, with over 400 residents detained since 2025. Elida Reyes and Alexis Huyck of the advocacy group Community Aid For Empowerment (CAFE) document arrests, provide support to affected families, and report heightened ICE activity near public spaces. The arrests have caused widespread fear, described as 'self-imposed house arrest,' with many detainees facing deportation despite having legal status.

A family of four was killed in a crash on I-75 near Grange Hall Road when a pickup truck collided with their stopped Chrysler 300. Devrionta Powell, brother of Tieree Powell who died in the crash, described the emotional impact of losing his sibling, who was central to the family after their mother's death. A public memorial service is planned for Saturday.

Pontiac mayor Mike McGuinness discusses the deadly I-75 crash that killed an entire family. The suspect is in the hospital and police custody.

Authorities in Pontiac are seeking public assistance to locate 14-year-old Tyara McDonald, who went missing on June 29 after leaving her home on Carr Street. She is described as 5′3″ tall, weighing 100 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office confirmed she does not have a phone and may still be in Pontiac.

Southfield police are seeking public assistance in locating 65-year-old Harold Buchfinck, who was last seen on June 17 in Southfield. He is described as 6'2" tall, balding with gray hair, brown eyes, and a mustache, and is diagnosed with Schizophrenia and Hyperlipidemia Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder. He is known to frequent the Pontiac area.

Ryan Walker, a Bloomfield Hills endurance athlete, is completing a 320-mile Ultraman triathlon over three days to raise funds for Hope Shelters in Pontiac. The event includes a 6.2-mile swim, 171-mile bike ride, and 52.4-mile double marathon, with Walker having previously raised over $34,000 for the shelter through endurance challenges. His efforts are motivated by his mother's history with addiction and homelessness, and the shelter supports individuals with similar struggles.

Pontiac mayor Mike McGuinness discusses the controversial Flock technology used for cars and gunfire detection on Fox 2 Detroit Live with Ronia Shamona.

Kelli Bryant, a Pontiac mother, was found competent to stand trial for three counts of child abuse after authorities discovered her children living in squalor for four to five years. She also faces a separate welfare fraud conviction and will stand trial for child abuse in late August.

Kelli Bryant, a mother from Oakland County, was sentenced to two years' probation for welfare fraud and found competent to stand trial for three counts of first-degree child abuse after authorities discovered her three children living in squalor. The children, aged 12-15, survived on food deliveries but lacked basic hygiene supplies, and Bryant's trial for child abuse is scheduled for August 24, 2026.

Residents in Pontiac are opposing the use of Flock cameras, arguing they represent excessive surveillance. City officials are facing criticism from residents during a meeting about the cameras.

Residents of Pontiac are opposing the installation of Flock safety cameras, which were one of three main issues discussed at a recent city council meeting. The other points of contention included detention centers and data centers.

Emilio Valdez, a 20-year-old Michigan athlete, was lured by a Snapchat message before being shot and dumped in Osmun Lake while still alive on June 7, 2018. He was found with gunshot wounds to the chest and head, and his family later identified his body. Investigators noted he had joined a new group of friends and was carrying marijuana and a shoebox when he disappeared.