Pontiac crime

Michigan Mother Arrested for Abandoning Children for Years

A Pontiac mother was arrested for abandoning her three children, ages 12, 13, and 15, in their home for four to five years. The children were discovered living in squalid conditions with significant garbage accumulation, mold, and human waste, surviving on infrequent food deliveries. The children had not attended school or received proper care during this period, suffering significant neglect and exhibiting signs of severe physical and emotional distress. Child Protective Services placed the children with a relative, while their mother faces charges.

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Michigan Teen Arrested for Multiple Break-Ins Targeting Young Girls

A 13-year-old boy has been arrested in suburban Detroit for a series of violent home invasions targeting young girls. The suspect is linked to at least eleven break-ins across Pontiac and Detroit since 2022, including one recent incident involving a knife and assault. His parents are cooperating with authorities, while the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office carefully reviews the complex case before filing charges. The arrest followed community tips and surveillance footage.

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