Defendant Pleads Guilty to Murder Along with Additional Charges

Defendant Troy Dwayne Santos pleaded guilty to charges brought by the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office, including Second Degree Murder, Assault With Intent to Murder, two counts of Felony Firearm, in addition to pleading to the habitual second offense notice.

11/13/2023 4:51 PM

8,000 High School Students and Teachers to Explore MiCareerQuest Southeast on November 14

11/13/2023 10:52 AM

Woman Driving While Intoxicated Charged in the Death of White Lake Man

On November 9, 2023, Jessica Lenore Kellar, a 30-year-old resident of Waterford, was arraigned in the 50th District Court on charges brought by the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office, including Operating While Intoxicated Causing Death and Operating While Intoxicated with Occupant Less than 16.

11/09/2023 2:48 PM

Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office Trafficking Unit Convicts Man on 11 Felony Counts

On Monday, November 6, 2023, an Oakland County jury convicted 26-year-old Austin Martin Batzer of eleven felony charges brought against him by the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office.

11/09/2023 2:41 PM

Two Men Charged in Connection with Death Caused by Drag Racing

On Tuesday, November 7, 2023, Oakland County Prosecutor KAREN D. McDONALD charged Cameron Jack Pickett, an 18-year-old resident of Jackson, and Kody Scott Johnson, a 19-year-old resident of Waterford Township, with Reckless Driving Causing Death and Drag Racing.

11/09/2023 2:29 PM

County commissioner wins Southfield clerk’s job

Jackson’s accomplishments on the commission include being the first Black woman to serve as majority caucus chair and a member of the Public Health and Safety, Legislative Affairs, and Government Operations committees.

11/09/2023 10:04 AM

Commissioners offer words of encouragement after Jackson wins Southfield city clerk seat

Oakland County commissioners are offering words of encouragement after Commissioner Janet Jackson (D-Southfield) was named as the new Southfield city clerk following the November 7 election. Commissioner Jackson was first elected to the Board of Commissioners in 2008.

11/08/2023 10:16 AM

Development projects in Pontiac

There has been a comprehensive vision shared among the City Council, the county executive, and the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, while residents, businesses, and developers are seeing significant progress thanks in part to an influx of federal, state, and county funds.

11/07/2023 12:01 PM

Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center expands hours

County Executive Dave Coulter’s administration worked with the Board of Commissioners to hire four additional employees to support the additional hours that the pet adoption center is open.

11/05/2023 10:34 AM

County commissioner, former Madison Heights mayor, Gary McGillivray dies

McGillivray had been serving as county commissioner for District 3, representing Madison Heights, Hazel Park, and some of Troy.

11/04/2023 10:33 AM