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CBS News
9 hours ago
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Stormwater floods Macomb County animal shelter, sends agency scrambling to financially recover
A nonprofit animal shelter in Macomb County, Michigan, is struggling to recover from the cost of storm-related flooding at its shelter. "To say we are heartbroken is an understatement," A ReJoyceful Animal Rescue in Clinton Township related on social media about the circumstances. ReJoyceful focuses its efforts on cat and dog rescue situations, such as a cat that had significant injuries from another animal attack and stray dogs that were living outside amid the heat wave. The agency describes itself as a no-kill, foster-based organization, using short-term foster situations to help match animals to adoptive homes. On June 18, the building was flooded through at least two rounds of storms backed up a storm drain and that sent water rushing inside the shelter, ruining supplies, furniture and equipment. "We've worked so hard building up our shelter and making it comfortable for the animals we care for. In a matter of minutes, this was all destroyed," they said. In response to the disaster: Volunteers showed up to help push water out of the building. A flood recovery and restoration company was called to mitigate damage. The agency posted messages on social media for foster homes and foster-to-adopt homes, taking note of circumstances such as which pets should continue to stay together and which ones need to be the only animal in a home. Donations and ad hoc fundraisers, such as a T-shirt sal,e popped up to help the agency return to normal operations. Over $125,000 in donations have been raised. The community assistance is appreciated, as the insurance situation was not what they hoped for. The building itself is covered by the property owner's insurance; the agency is responsible for its own contents. The agency did have a renters' insurance policy, but ran into an exception on the policy that does not include certain water conditions. "Our insurance claim has been denied. There is nothing we can do," they explained. As of Thursday, the building is almost completely dried out, but there is still work and sanitizing to do. "We have contractors coming tomorrow to start on drywall, replace doors, replace trim, and to determine what more needs done. We are still in the process of sorting through what has been destroyed and needs to be dumped. The losses are immeasurable, we still don't have a number on how much this will actually cost us in the end as we're not even half way through sorting through the mess," the agency reported.
CBS News
a day ago
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Preliminary hearing set for man charged in missing Detroit-area woman's death
A preliminary examination for 32-year-old DeAndre Booker, who is accused of killing Warren, Michigan, mother Ashley Elkins, has been set for later this year. According to the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office, the hearing is scheduled for Aug. 1, 6 and 8. Elkins, 30, was last seen on Jan. 2, 2025, and was reported missing by her family the following day. Investigators allege that Booker, who they say is Elkins' ex-boyfriend, killed the mother of two in his Roseville apartment before disposing of her body. Despite searches, including in a landfill, her remains have not been found. Investigators searched Booker's apartment on Jan. 7. During a hearing earlier this year, an officer testified to finding a large amount of blood in the bathroom, adding that DNA testing confirmed the blood was from Elkins. Booker is charged with first-degree premeditated murder, tampering with evidence, disinterment or mutilation of a dead body and concealing the death of an individual. He is also charged with lying to police in a related case. He is currently held in Macomb County Jail without bond. "The charges in this case are as serious as they come. We believe the evidence clearly supports the allegation that she was murdered and discarded without dignity. We are committed to seeking justice for her and her loved ones. The preliminary examination will be an important step in that process," said Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido in a statement. Note: The video above previously aired on Feb. 5, 2025.
CBS News
3 days ago
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One person dies after train-pedestrian crash in Macomb County
Two shot near Detroit fireworks; and more top stores Two shot near Detroit fireworks; and more top stores Two shot near Detroit fireworks; and more top stores One person died on Tuesday after a crash involving a train in Macomb County, Michigan. The Macomb County Sheriff's Office says the incident happened in the area of Victoria and Main Street in New Haven. The sheriff's office advises people to avoid that area until further notice. Authorities did not release any additional information.
CBS News
3 days ago
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St. Clair Shores man sentenced in shooting assault on his brother
A Michigan man who was found guilty of shooting his brother at a family reunion has been sentenced to prison, the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office reported. Kevin Deon Jones, 49, of St. Clair Shores, was sentenced June 18 in Macomb County Circuit Court to 25 to 35 years on a conviction of assault to do great bodily harm less than murder. A Macomb County jury issued its verdict of guilty April 28 on that charge and related weapons charges. His sentence also will have five additional years along with fines and costs on the weapons charges. The victim, Sidney Brooks, was shot in the parking lot of Kennedy Park in Eastpointe on Aug. 12, 2023. Brooks survived the shooting. "Bringing a gun to a family gathering and shooting someone is the kind of reckless violence that has no place in our communities," Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido said about the case.
CBS News
19-06-2025
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Eminem stalker sentenced to prison for breaking into rapper's home
A Michigan man accused of stalking rapper Eminem and breaking into his Clinton Township home will spend at least 18 years in prison. Matthew David Hughes, 32, of Clinton Township, was sentenced Tuesday to 15 to 30 years in prison for first-degree home invasion and 3 to 7 1/2 years for aggravated stalking. Macomb County prosecutors say the two sentences will run consecutively to each other, and Hughes will serve at least 18 years. Hughes was also ordered to have no contact with Eminem, whose real name is Marshall Mathers. Hughes first broke into the rapper's home in April 2020 and told Eminem that he was going to kill him, according to previous testimony by law enforcement. Hughes was arrested again for being on the rapper's property on Aug. 8, 2024. "No one, celebrity or not, should ever feel unsafe in their own home," said Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido in a statement. "This sentence sends a clear message that stalking and home invasion will be taken seriously in Macomb County and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Everyone has the right to privacy, safety, and peace of mind." A jury convicted Hughes on May 7 of first-degree home invasion, aggravated stalking and second-offense habitual offender.
