The Oakland Press

Murder trial opens in death of teen whose disappearance led to grueling search of Macomb County landfill

A man who dropped an Eastpointe teenager's body in a dumpster "left behind a trail of digital evidence" implicating him in her death, despite a fruitless, extraordinary search to find the remains in a Macomb County landfill, a prosecutor told jurors Tuesday.

Defendant Jaylin Brazier, left, and his attorney, Brian Brown, right, listen as Asst. Wayne County Prosecutor Ryan Elsey questions prospective jurors during the jury selection for his murder trial in the death of his cousin Zion Foster at Frank Murphy Hall of Justice on Monday, May 6, 2024, in Detroit. (Clarence Tabb Jr./Detroit News via AP)

Possible exposure to narcotics at traffic stop sends 2 cops to hospital

The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that a complaint had been made and that an investigation is underway.

Allegations made at Huron Valley school board meeting

rue21 has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for a third time and will conduct "going out of business" sales for the next two months, according to court documents.

Fashion retailer to close all of its stores including ones in Macomb and Oakland counties

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Police investigating oil dumped on Square Lake Road

The Oakland County Fire Mutual Aid Association Hazardous Materials Team determined the oil was non-hazardous, though it made for slippery driving conditions.

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Lions sign free agent defensive lineman Kyle Peko

The Detroit Lions made another addition to their defense Tuesday. In addition to agreeing to a deal to bring back former safety C.J. Moore, the Lions also signed defensive lineman Kyle Peko to a contract.