(WXYZ) — Neighbors in Center Line are shocked after the FBI raided the home of a Customs and Border Protection officer who is accused of possessing over 4,000 images of child pornography
Fifty-seven-year-old Border Protection Officer Scott Rocky has lived in a neighborhood off McKinley in Center Line for decades
The home is about 20 feet away from a school
and that is so disgusting what he did," neighbor John Kanan said
Residents described their disbelief when federal agents descended on their street
Watch video shared of the FBI at Scott Rocky's home below:
"It was really a shock to see that there was FBI across the street from our house," Kanan said
Witnesses reported seeing agents removing evidence from Rocky's home
but they had a big red box and they were bringing out bags of stuff," neighbor Linda Lintz said
Lintz and Kanan recall providing positive character references when Rocky was being hired by Border Protection
We didn't have any idea that this was ever going on," Kanan said
Rocky is accused of possessing thousands of images of children between the ages of 4 and 10
I reached out to Customs and Border Protection
Rocky has been placed on administrative leave without pay
families and dignitaries remembered officers who have been killed in the line of duty as part of an annual memorial ceremony in Topeka
The May 2 ceremony at the Statehouse included a prayer
Those followed a candlelight vigil the night before
Officials said the state is fortunate to have not had any law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty last year
we gather here to honor Kansas law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice," said Gov
we are not mourning any new line-of-duty deaths in Kansas
But it does not change the solemn responsibility we have to remember those who did give their lives — and to support those who still serve."
Kansas did add two names to the memorial at the northeast corner of the Capitol grounds
died in 1976 after highway collision where the other driver crossed the center line
of the Leavenworth County Sheriff's Office
died in 1924 after he was shot during a struggle with a bank robber
it is one too many," said Kansas Bureau of Investigation director Tony Mattivi
very fortunate that neither of those lives were lost in the line of duty in 2024
We are very blessed that both are historic names
It's all too often we have to add names of officers that were just lost."
Jason Alatidd is a Statehouse reporter for The Topeka Capital-Journal. He can be reached by email at jalatidd@gannett.com. Follow him on X @Jason_Alatidd
Stellantis has sold its Mopar site in Center Line but will continue to use the location near Interstate 696 while it works toward eventual construction of a consolidated parts distribution hub in the region
on Tuesday confirmed the sale and leaseback arrangement of the site in Macomb County
"Stellantis is progressing with its Mopar consolidation plans as outlined in the 2023 UAW collective bargaining agreement
The sale of the Mopar facility in Center Line
finalized in December with a leaseback agreement
ensures operations and employment for the approximately 500 UAW-represented employees will continue uninterrupted until a new facility is completed," according to a statement provided by Stellantis spokeswoman Jodi Tinson
Financial details of the sale were not revealed. Crain's Detroit earlier reported the buyers as New York City-based Ashley Capital and Hazel Park-based CSC Capital
vice president-development in Ashley Capital's office in Canton
said he could confirm that the intent is to redevelop the 80-acre site
expressed optimism while noting Mopar's long history in the 1.75-square-mile site surrounded by Warren
"We see this as a beneficial sale because of the fact that Ashley Capital has an impeccable record with the developments they have been involved in in metro Detroit," he said
referencing the firm's involvement with the redevelopment of the former Hazel Park Raceway
They’ve been a part of our community since 1953."
noted that "while Mopar’s administrative headquarters have always been at the Chrysler Technology Center in Auburn Hills
the Center Line location has housed warehouse and packaging operations for more than 30 years."
The Center Line site figured prominently in the 2023 UAW strike with top union officials
including President Shawn Fain and Vice President Rich Boyer
then head of the union's Stellantis Department
Out of that contract deal came clarity on the company's intention to consolidate and modernize its Mopar parts distribution facilities
Stellantis said it's "in various stages of selling and consolidating several parts distribution centers
with plans for leasebacks during any transition
While discussions about a Mopar megahub in Michigan are ongoing
the future site will be state of the art with new technology and innovation
a very safe and modern working environment for our employees that will be operationally carbon net zero
consistent with our Dare Forward (business plan) objectives to deliver cleaner more environmentally responsible operations."
Messages seeking comment were sent to spokespeople for the UAW
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Center Line High School was locked down Thursday and a student taken into custody after police responded to a threat on social media
but a "student of interest" was in police custody
A Center Line police officer who did not provide his name told The Detroit News the situation started at about 2 p.m
According to an email sent by Joseph Hayes
"a parent shared a photo of a social media post that led its viewers to believe that a student had a weapon" at the school
School officials contacted the Center Line Department of Public Safety
Officers responded and took a student into custody
The district said the Department of Public Safety searched the building "as a precautionary measure." The school
was placed in lockdown during sixth period as officers and canine units conducted a search
"We are incredibly grateful for the quick and professional response of our school resource officer
and our neighboring police departments," Haynes said in the letter to parents
"We are also appreciative of the understanding of CLHS students and staff throughout this event."
He urged parents to speak with their children about proper social media usage and warned that even false threats "can lead to very serious charges
"There is nothing acceptable or funny about making threats against a school
and the consequences are very severe," Haynes wrote
He noted that students can report concerning and unsafe situations confidentially using OK2SAY
a confidential student safety tip line run by Michigan State Police
Officials with the city's Department of Public Safety did not respond to requests for information
The incident is at least the third time in less than a month a Metro Detroit school has been locked down
a Clintondale student used a staff device to falsely report a shooting in school
police in Dearborn initiated a "soft lockdown" after a bullet shell was left in a Dearborn High School bathroom
Three people were killed and another injured in wrecks on Arkansas roads Saturday
according to preliminary reports from the Arkansas State Police
Saturday when the 2021 Ford Explorer he was driving west on Interstate 30 near Caddo Valley in Clark County struck the rear of a 2019 Freightliner truck
A trooper investigating the collision reported that it was rainy and the road was wet at the time
of Mountain View was killed around 5:45 p.m
Wednesday when a 2012 Toyota Prius that was westbound on Arkansas 92 in rural Cleburne County crossed the center line and collided head-on with the 2013 Mini Cooper that Lee was driving east
was taken to an area hospital for treatment
A trooper investigating the wreck reported that it was rainy and the road was wet at the time
Thursday when the 2010 Ford Ranger he was driving south on U.S
63 near Eighth Street in Black Rock crossed the center line
hitting a northbound 2018 Peterbilt truck head-on
A trooper investigating the crash reported that is was cloudy and the road was wet at the time
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Recreation and Cultural Resources Department has designated a 1-mile section of the Crabtree Creek Trail — between Kiwanis Park and Atlantic Avenue — as the City’s Greenway Innovation Corridor
This section of the trail is where the City will trial emerging practices and technologies intended to improve trail user experience and safety.
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(WXYZ) — Neighbors in Center Line are getting fed up with a hoarding situation that has only gotten worse
“Garbage is coming from everywhere and anywhere,” said resident Debbie Stieber
Debbie Stieber has reached a breaking point with a situation unfolding just a few doors down
you can see the garbage covering the front porch of the home
A view from a neighbor's house shows the problem is even worse
“She’s been hoarding all sorts of garbage and junk," said neighbor Joe Nevill
"She pulls up multiple times of day unloading her van and every time she pulls up the van's already full each time.”
Nevill says they’re also growing frustrated
He and other neighbors have contacted police and the city for welfare checks and complaints
“I don't know how she’s living in there in the condition of the home," said Nevill
"I can only imagine what it’s like in there.”
“There's no doubt we believe this is a very grave situation with regards to the property,” said Center Line City Manager and City Clerk Dennis Champine
"We are not as a City happy to see this sort of thing occurring in one of our neighborhoods.”
Champine says they’ve had problems with the homeowner for roughly a decade but it’s become severe in recent months
He confirms they’ve issued multiple warnings and citations to no avail
“This helps us to get to the next step which could be that the city goes in and cleans up the property
which we cannot do without a court order," Champine said
Champine also says the clutter has become a haven for rats
which neighbors say they’re now dealing with
Stieber set up rat boxes in her yard and said her kids don't in their backyard at night
“We seen rats two weeks ago that are bigger than my Shih Tzu,” said Stieber
“I was there myself today and there’s no doubt there’s rodents,” Champine said
and welfare issue that we are very concerned about
and as soon as the city can take further action we certainly will.”
but said she’s sorry to her neighbors and that she’s working on the issue
and hopefully she can get the help that she can get,” Nevill said
the City says their hands are tied until that court date on September 4th at 37th District Court
We first told you about a hoarding situation in Center Line on Friday
and by Wednesday the city estimates 80% of the garbage has been cleaned up
to reach up my hand for help,” said the homeowner Elizabeth
"A lot of fear and shame prevents people with this mental illness from getting help.”
Elizabeth has lived in this home for 7 years but in recent months
it filled up with so much stuff that her backyard and driveway became completely buried
her fed-up neighbors took to social media and some reached out to 7 News Detroit for help
action was taken,” said neighbor Joe Nevill
and he shared with us how the situation was impacting him and his neighbors
“One of the members showed me the video and it immediately broke my heart,” said church member and friend Laura Strait
"This is a beautiful family and a beautiful lady.”
dumpsters were donated and volunteers from the church and Jarson's Lawn and Snow Care cleared out roughly 80% of what was there
and you expect love to come around to help you,” said Strait
“If you just stay in this situation you would never be able to fix it
so thank God it has came to air so it can be cleaned up and fixed."
“It's clear they made a huge impact in addressing this issue,” said Center Line City Manager and Clerk Dennis Champine
"Thanks to you guys it got out there and it was a positive outcome.”
But Champine cautions the work is not done yet
and now the city is baiting the neighborhood
They’re also following through with an upcoming court hearing
saying they do not plan to dismiss the case to ensure the situation is handled
“The City is likely to ask for an adjournment until such time we believe there is not going to be a reversion of a collection of garbage and debris by the homeowner,” Champine said
"We do believe she’s on the right path to getting this all taken care of
and it’s our hope we can help her get to that point.”
“I'm just very touched," Elizabeth said standing in front of her now cleared driveway
"It’s hard to not get emotional when you have a family who stepped up like they did.”
she says the church is helping her get counseling for her mental health issues to prevent this from happening again
“I still have to go to counseling and make sure this doesn't happen again
and that’s not going to happen overnight either.”
Elizbeth says she chose to share her story in hopes it helps others like her
“Hopefully it'll bring hope to anyone else who has this issue that
Laughing and staring and taking pictures don't
Just letting them know they’re not alone is all that’s really needed sometimes.”
The City says they’ve been here on scene all week but still haven’t had access to inside the home
The court hearing is coming up on September 4
Brendan Tyrell Wilson, 24, of Highland Park, was charged on nine counts in connection with a home invasion in Center Line.
Allegedly, Wilson forced his way into a home and took a firearm from the house on Saturday (Oct. 12) before fleeing the scene in his vehicle, intentionally striking a police car and firing at an officer during his escape.
The 24-year-old man was arrested later that same day.
Count 1 - Assault with Intent to Murder, a life felony
Count 2 - Felony Firearm, a two-year mandatory felony
Count 3 - Home Invasion in the Third Degree, five-year felony
Count 4 - Fleeing Police Officers in the Third Degree, a five-year felony
Count 5 - Felony Firearm, a two-year mandatory felony
Count 6 - Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, a four-year felony
Count 7 - Felony Firearm, a two-year mandatory felony
Count 8 - Malicious Destruction of Building Less Than $200, a one-year misdemeanor
Count 9 - Driving While License Suspended, a 93-day misdemeanor
Wilson was charged in Centerline District Court, where his bond was set at $1 million cash/surety, no 10%.
If he is released, the 24-year-old man must wear a GPS tether and have no contact with any witnesses.
A probable cause hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, at 8:45 a.m.
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CENTER LINE, Mich. (WXYZ) — We have an update this week after concerns of a neighborhood hoarding situation in Center Line
Neighbors told us the build-up of trash is suffocating the block
When a few people in the area reached out to 7 News Detroit about rats and other health and safety hazards
WATCH: Center Line residents fed up with hoarding neighbor: 'It's just been horrendous'
community members are answering the call and stepping in the help
The hoarding issue is no secret to the homeowner's neighbors
members had no idea what the woman was going home to
Neighbor Debbie Stieber says something needs to change on her block
with the wood fence hiding a yard of stuff
only the roof of a truck is visible in the sea of junk filling
we seen rats two weeks ago that are bigger than my Shih Tzu," Debbie said
"She’s been hoarding all sorts of garbage and junk
she pulls up multiple times of day unloading her van and everytime she pulls up the vans already full each time," said neighbor Joe Nevill
Neighbors aren't just mad about the mess; they're also concerned for the homeowner
Neighbors have reached out to the city and police for welfare checks and complaints as this decade-long issue is coming to a head
safety and welfare issue that we are very concerned about
and as soon as the city can take further action we certainly will," said Center Line City Manager Dennis Champine
7 News Detroit's Brett Kast ran into the homeowner
"We really didn’t know of the situation at all
Elizabeth is a regular attender at our church
Never had any idea that the situation was what it is," said Curtis Ostosh with Harvest Time Christian Fellowship
Harvest Time Christian Fellowship members got a dumpster
"Our team came and loaded up the first dumpster of stuff," Ostosh said
"We’re here for the duration to make sure the situation is resolved."
The City Manager says if they need a court order to get the city's involvement in the clean-up
That court date next month is how they'll get to that step
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(WXYZ) — Jack Huffman from Center Line is on the move
Hear more from Jack Huffman in the video player below:
He started his solo 13-state journey early Tuesday morning
Huffman has done this three other times while pushing a heavy cart of equipment
Watch: Jack Huffman shows us some of is gear on his cross-country journey
It's everything he needs for this impressive hike
which he’s doing to give back to the organizations The Rainbow Connection and The Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund
I was able to do the same route in 76 days
his goal is to raise half a million dollars
The Rainbow Connection told 7 News Detroit they're excited to partner with Huffman
7 News Detroit also reached out to The Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund
which said they're honored to be part of Huffman's cross-country walk
Friends and family can follow Huffman's progress on social media
“I'm like a silent cheerleader," Huffman's cousin Bonnie Bane said
She's also his on-call nurse during his trek
She says she thinks of Huffman every day and stops to look at a picture he drew when he was little; a picture of himself riding a bike
Bane says the photo captures his care-free spirit and the journey he’s on today
Huffman says his walk also teaches him what's possible if we just take it one step at a time
things will continue to get harder and you’ll have a thousand obstacles coming your way that will tell you to stop," Huffman said
He says he's expecting to complete his walk by late June
If you're interested in following him on his journey, you can check him out on Facebook at "Jaxwalk" or visit his website
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A Roseville man accused of punching and severely injuring another man during a bar fight has been charged with assault
was arraigned Monday in 37th District Court in Center Line and charged with aggravated assault
the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office said
A judge set bond for Martinez at $5,000 and scheduled his next court hearing for Sept
The judge also ordered Martinez to have not contact with the victim and wear an alcohol-monitoring tether if he posts bond
Court records on Tuesday did not list an attorney for Martinez
Authorities said Martinez was bothering patrons of the Te Roma Bar in Center Line on Saturday
which caused the victim to fall and hit his head on the concrete
Prosecutors said the victim remains in a hospital's intensive care unit
They also said Martinez allegedly punched a second man at the bar
"The defendant's actions during this alleged bar fight were reckless and dangerous
leaving the victim with significant harm," Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido said in a statement
"We are committed to holding the defendant accountable for this alleged violent behavior and ensuring justice is served for the victim."
Joel Anthony Martinez, 48 of Roseville was charged in connection with a bar fight that severely injured a man in Center Line.
Allegedly, on Saturday, Aug. 17, Martinez was bothering patrons of Te Roma Bar in Center Line when he reportedly punched a 50-year-old man, causing him to fall and hit his head on the concrete.
Officials say the victim remains in the hospital in the intensive care unit.
Martinez, who was said to have punched a second man, was charged with aggravated assault, a one-year misdemeanor, assault-and-battery, a 93-day misdemeanor, and disturbing the peace, a 90-day misdemeanor.
The 48-year-old was charged in 37th Centerline District Court, where bond was set at $5,000 cash/surety.
If released, Martinez is to have no contact with the victim, witnesses, or Te Roma Bar and is to wear an alcohol tether.
PUTNAM COUNTY, Mo. — Two drivers were injured Monday morning in a northeast Missouri crash.It happened around 8:15 a.m. on Missouri Highway 5, four miles north of Unionville, Mo.According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol report
a northbound pickup driven by a 46-year-old woman
crossed the center line and struck a southbound minivan.The van was driven by a 28-year-old woman
Mo.Both drivers received minor injuries in the crash.The driver of the pickup was taken by ambulance to Putnam County Memorial Hospital in Unionville.The driver of the minivan was taken by private auto to Mercy One in Centerville
Both women were wearing seat belts at the time of the crash
on Monday to demonstrate against executive orders signed by President Donald Trump
one of the performing arts landmarks of the United States
there was a different kind of protest: a dance
Thirty-four dancers performed The Nelken Line, a piece by choreographer Pina Bausch that pays homage to the seasons. It's been performed widely since Bausch created it in 1982. There's even a tutorial
dancers walk in a single-file line and make synchronized movements
"It felt symbolic in that we're moving in unison," says dancer and educator Kelly King who organized the protest
"And there's something just compelling to see a straight line of movers dancing this way in a march."
The dancers are protesting the leadership changes at the Kennedy Center
which operates under a private-public partnership and receives some federal funding
But now the board consists of members appointed solely by Trump
which is the first time a president has served in that role
the Kennedy Center's dance offerings have been largely focused on "classical ballet and very white programming or European-based programming." But in the past decade or so
she's seen a shift that includes "many more contemporary works and some under the radar dance offerings that give both artists and audience an opportunity to expand their horizons
And that has been really exciting and encouraging to see."
She and the other dancers are worried about whether that kind of diversity will continue under the new administration
A spokesperson for the Kennedy Center tells NPR
"There have not been changes made to the Center's dance programming nor are there any changes planned."
King says the protest came together quickly
She chose the Bausch work because it's simple enough that dancers of all ages and abilities could master it easily
King says nobody at the Kennedy Center tried to stop any of the dancers
though a handful of security guards followed them as they danced around the perimeter of the building for about 30 minutes
"They were unsure of what they were going to encounter with us," says King
"And as I spoke to them individually and they saw what we were doing
they realized that we were certainly not a threat
And I think perhaps by the end they were entertained."
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A Highland Park man has been charged in connection with a Macomb County home invasion last weekend
was arraigned Tuesday on seven felony counts and two misdemeanors at 37th District Court
the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office said in a release
Charges against him include assault with intent to murder
third-degree home invasion and third-degree fleeing police officers
District Court Judge Suzanne Faunce set Wilson's bond at $1 million
He must wear a GPS tether and not contact witnesses if released
A probable cause hearing is scheduled for Oct
Online court records did not list an attorney representing Wilson as of Wednesday morning
Wilson allegedly broke into a Center Line home and took a firearm from the house on Saturday
He also allegedly fled the scene in his car
intentionally struck a police car and fired a gun at an officer
He was arrested later that day
Police said Wilson had an AR-style pistol as he was exiting the home's front door
"The defendant’s actions put the safety of our community and law enforcement at serious risk," Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido said in a release
"We will ensure that justice is served and the safety of our residents is upheld."
The arrest coincides with other gun incidents involving law enforcement in southeast Michigan
Detroit police fatally shot a man after he allegedly fired a gun at officers who approached him on Oct
Inkster police also announced that they were looking for a suspect or suspects who fired at officers in September
(WXYZ) — Community members are on edge in metro Detroit after learning of a cyberattack threatening personal information of students and staff within a school district
About 2,500 students in Center Line were kept home Tuesday after a ransomware attack resulted in the cancellation of classes
Families were notified about the incident after it occurred on Saturday
The superintendent told us they have done a considerable amount of work to keep all information secure
parent Miles Johnson says this news has left him with a sinking feeling
we asked the school district about the systems they had to shut down in response
“Pretty much everything in the school runs through our technology whether it’s a food service
educational software,” Superintendent Joe Haynes said
the school district is working with federal investigators to determine where the attack came from and how much information may have been compromised
we have a good number of servers — I believe that they only copied a couple of them,” Haynes said
The superintendent told us some district employees were able to work from home
Classes are expected to be back in session Wednesday
the Heart of Georgia Railroad (HOG) marked its silver anniversary
the short line operates 233 miles of track in Alabama and Georgia.
another noteworthy occasion occurred for HOG: Advanced Drainage Systems Inc
(ADS) — a key customer — broke ground Jan
28 on a $30 million expansion of its plastic recycling facility in Cordele
the operation will become the stormwater/wastewater management solution provider’s largest recycling facility in Georgia
The project will increase the facility's total size to 117,000 square feet for advanced plastic handling/processing capabilities and create an onsite laboratory for streamlined testing.
ADS is one of the largest plastic recycling companies in North America
It sources both post-industrial and post-consumer recycled plastics to manufacture stormwater and onsite septic wastewater products
The company’s material blending programs help convert recycled plastic into durable products such as pipe and chambers
ADS also supplies engineered drainage pipe for rail applications.
HOG currently hauls inbound virgin resin and outbound plastic pellets in pressure-differential hoppers for ADS’ existing operation in Cordele
the short line will transport inbound scrap plastic and off-spec plastic pellets to the recycling center
as well as move outbound plastic pellets that will be shipped to manufacturing facilities nationwide for drainage pipe products.
The expansion will enable ADS to provide high-quality recycled plastic materials to its seven manufacturing plants in the Southeast region.
“Cordele is part of a thriving economic region
in an ideal location for us to efficiently manufacture and transport recycled materials to our Southeastern pipe plant network,” said ADS President and CEO Scott Barbour in a press release
“This state-of-the-art facility will leverage ..
cutting-edge material capabilities to enhance our recycled plastic production.”
The Cordele-Crisp County Industrial Development Council
Crisp County Commissioners and Georgia Department of Economic Development helped with the development of the recycling facility expansion.
HOG has served ADS in Cordele for about a decade
The expansion will generate additional traffic for the short line
but ADS officials aren’t certain what the rail volumes in Cordele eventually will amount to
this can be characterized as ‘reinvigorated business,’” they said.
HOG won’t need to build or modify any track to accommodate the project
The short line interchanges with CSX in Cordele; Norfolk Southern Railway and Georgia Southwestern Railroad in Americus
Georgia; Georgia Central Railway in Vidalia
Georgia; and Georgia Southern Railway in Midville
While rail service wasn’t necessarily a huge factor in ADS’ decision to expand in Cordele
HOG will play a significant role in keeping the recycling center humming next year and beyond.
“The customer knows it can count on HOG to accommodate service plans based upon their volumes and need,” G&W officials said.