Prosecutor Karen McDonald Charges 32-Year-Old Man Related to Shooting at Girlfriend

On June 1, 2023, Oakland County Prosecutor KAREN D. McDONALD charged James Lamar Middlebrooks, a 32-year-old resident of Pontiac, in relation to the firing of a weapon at his girlfriend. Charges include Assault with Intent to Murder, Felon in Possession of Firearm, and Carrying Concealed Weapon.

06/02/2023 11:36 AM

Oakland County offers to buy Ottawa Towers, lease Phoenix Center

Oakland County has offered to buy six parcels of land in Pontiac comprising close to 12 acres for $19.2 million and that has spurred lengthy discussion at city meetings.

06/02/2023 5:01 AM

Barron Industries Honored for Its Strong Commitment to Workforce Development

06/01/2023 3:53 PM

All Oakland County residents asked to complete regional broadband survey

In partnership with Macomb and Wayne, Oakland County has launched a survey to help understand access to broadband, also known as high-speed internet, around the region.

06/01/2023 11:52 AM

Birmingham approves water, sewer rate increase

Birmingham city commissioners unanimously approved an additional water and sewer rate change for the 2023-2024 fiscal year on Monday, May 22, with water rates increasing 8.1 percent and sewer rates, 5.3 percent.

05/30/2023 9:21 AM

Oakland County to purchase land for downtown Pontiac campus

The county Board of Commissioners has authorized the county government to enter an agreement to purchase 10-12 acres in downtown Pontiac for $19.2 million.

05/29/2023 8:51 PM

Prosecutor McDonald Issues New Charges for Child Sexual Abuse Material for Gavin Kassab; Bond now totals $1.5

On May 25, 2023, Oakland County Prosecutor KAREN D. McDONALD issued new charges against defendant Gavin Kassab, a 19-year-old resident of Commerce Township. Kassab is charged with ten counts of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM).

05/26/2023 4:50 PM

Prosecutor Karen McDonald Charges Son Who Attacked Father Using Hatchet

Oakland County Prosecutor KAREN D. McDONALD charged John Cornelius Darby IV, a 22-year-old resident of Southfield, with Assault with Intent to Murder in connection with the attack of his 51-year-old father. It is alleged that the defendant attacked his father using a hatchet on May 23, 2023.

05/26/2023 10:47 AM

County Board approves funding to complete more than $24 million in new local road projects across Oakland County

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners adopted a series of resolutions that secure funding to complete more than $24 million in new local road projects.

05/26/2023 8:58 AM

MI Prosperity Roadmap

Coalition for a Strong and Prosperous Michigan 2023-24 Priorities Roadmap Focuses on Infrastructure, Strong Communities and Improved Governance and Safety

05/26/2023 7:46 AM