Crime & Safety

Mother, Daughter Murdered, Child Sex Trafficking Sting and More Crime Nearby

Here's a look at crimes that made headlines in town and around neighboring communities over the past week.

The following information was supplied by area law enforcement agencies. A criminal charge is only an accusation, and does not indicate convictions.

Clinton Township 

A 29-year-old Clinton Township man, deemed a person of interest in the brutal murders of a mother and child, was arraigned Friday on charges related to the investigation, police said.

Chesterfield Township 

A 65-year-old Chesterfield Township man accused of driving under the influence in a crash that killed a New Baltimore police reserve officer died Thursday, authorities said. 

Grosse Pointe 

A 42-year-old Grosse Pointe Park man charged in the strangulation death of Sabrina Gianino will undergo a competency exam

St. Clair Shores 

The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office is reviewing a warrant request for a Detroit Police Department officer and for a St. Clair Shores police officer allegedly involved in an armed robbery and assault. 

Macomb County 

A massive crackdown on child prostitution rescued more than 100 minors and apprehended 150 individuals across the country, including those with ties to Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigations.


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