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

Development Projects in Pontiac

In August, Oakland County and Pontiac officials announced a plan intended to transform the city’s downtown with the help of a $50 million state grant, the largest allocation for a district project in the state budget.

11/07/2023

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

23-Year-Old Apprehended on Charges Including Torture after Hours-Long Barricaded Standoff with Law Enforcement

On Friday, October 27, 2023, Oakland County Prosecutor KAREN D. McDONALD charged Roderick Lamar Harris Jr. Charges include Torture, 1st Degree Home Invasion, Unlawful Imprisonment, Assault with Intent to do Great BOdily Harm, Assault with Intent to Commit Sexual Assault, and Felonious Assault.

11/03/2023 4:23 PM

Coulter Statement on Death of Commissioner Gary McGillivray

11/03/2023 11:25 AM