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Tim Pamplin
TV Cameraman, Reporter, Producer, FAA Drone Pilot
Documenting News Around The Globe, Paying Particular Attention To Detroit.
Below are a few recent highlights..
Violent night in Detroit as police respond to multiple shootings, including graduation party
DETROIT – Violent night in Detroit as police respond to multiple shootings across the city on Tuesday (June 14), including a graduation party.
The latest of the violence took place on Patton Street and St. Martins Avenue, where four men approached the celebratory graduation party and opened fire, officials say.
Police say two people were shot, with one of the victims being transported by the Detroit police while the other victim was transported by ambulance.
The scenes of violence had helicop
Neighbors divided over new peacock in Garden City
GARDEN CITY, Mich. – A peacock has found a home in Garden City, but not everyone is thrilled to welcome him into the neighborhood.
Neighbors have named him Rodney, and his presence has divided the community about whether he should be allowed to stay.
The Indian Peacock is a magnificent creature, and the one found in a Garden City neighborhood is calling the new location home.
“He just wonders around on my porch at night,” said Cliff Adams. “He sleeps, then he just goes next door.”
The neighb
Cruise ship draws big crowds along St. Clair River
Cruise ship draws big crowds along St. Clair River
Soldier surprises her siblings in Sterling Heights
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Police bust illegal car crushing operation on Detroit's west side
A used car lot of Detroit's west side between Schaefer Highway and Joy Road was surrounded by Detroit police who were trying to get into the building as they suspected a Marijuana growing operation inside. The operation started when police found a car crusher not doing what it was made to do.
Stretch of Miller Road makes its case as worst for potholes in Metro Detroit
When it comes to the title of the worst road for potholes in Southeast Michigan, there may be a new leader in the clubhouse. We're talking about Miller Road between Rotunda and Dix in Dearborn.
Looking for area's worst potholes across Metro Detroit
The Help Me Hank team has tracked potholes all over Metro Detroit Tuesday (Feb. 22) night. The baton is handed to the night cam. Local 4's Tim Pamplin takes you on a tour of the worst craters he could find on local roads.
Police compete in sled-off in Woodhaven
Some local police departments are definitely ready for the Winter Games as they're holding some games of their own today (Feb. 3) at a sled hill in Woodhaven.
Cargo ships get stuck in ice jams on St. Clair River
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Mich. – The cold weather is doing a number on the St. Clair River.
Ice jams have been forming and have led to some cargo ships being trapped.
Read: Flood advisory issued for areas along St. Clair River due to ice blockage
The ice jams aren’t just a concern in the water, they cause concern on nearby land too. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a flood advisory for areas along the river from Marysville to Algonac due to the ice blockage.
“At 8:10 a.m., emergency manage
Downtown Royal Oak addressing glitches in high-tech meters
ROYAL OAK, Mich – Royal Oak leaders admit on-street parking downtown has been a challenge for many years.
They thought they had a solution to the parking problems a few months back when they installed high-tech parking meters; it’s not going as planned.
Parking has been an issue for Downtown Royal Oak for the last 30 or 40 years as this town has sprung up as the mecca for restaurants and nightlife.
City leaders held out much hope for their high-tech parking meters, which takes a photo of your
2 killed, child injured in head-on crash on I-94 in St. Clair County, officials say
CASCO, Mich. – Two people were killed and a child was critically injured in a head-on collision Monday afternoon on I-94 near Meldrum Road in Casco, near Port Huron.
Police said a 25-year-old man from St. Clair was driving the wrong way when he collided with a GMC Yukon. People driving in the area stopped to see if they could help and called 911.
“A passerby stopped; she can’t feel a pulse at this time. Can’t get them out either,” a 911 operator said.
When an officer arrived he found a small
Petition launched to rename Oxford school’s football stadium after shooting victim Tate Myre
OXFORD, Mich. – An online petition has been launched to rename Oxford High School’s football stadium after Tate Myre.
Myre was one of four students killed when police say a 15-year-old sophomore student opened fire at the school on Tuesday (Nov. 30). Six other students and a teacher were injured in the shooting.
Former head coach of the football program Bud Rowley supports the petition.
“Tate is not just a hero to his fellow students at Oxford high school but a legend, his act of bravery shou
Community vigils held after Oxford High School shooting
Three students were killed and eight other people were injured in a shooting at Oxford High School on Tuesday, officials said.
Mystery water leak trapping elderly woman inside Detroit home
DETROIT – An 88-year-old Detroit woman’s home is surrounded by flood waters.
Several homes in the area of Joy Road and Grand River Avenue are surrounded by water. However, the city has not been able to find the source of the leak.
“The water main was built circa 1917. We know where the sewers are, we know where the water main is, but unfortunately we don’t know where this 32-inch pipe is,” said Sam Smalley, COO of Detroit Water and Sewerage Department.
City officials are unsure where the pipe
Oakland County sheriff remembers how he, others helped in the hours after 9/11 attacks
Oakland County sheriff remembers how he, others helped in the hours after 9/11 attacks
Piece of Eisenhower High School history in Macomb County found on film inside vintage camera
MACOMB TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Thomas Dilger, 19, knows much about cameras and photography, being an avid collector. He purchased an Argus C3 camera -- built in Ann Arbor -- with film still inside for $20.
Inspecting the film, faint images appeared on it. He then scanned them into his computer with one catching his attention.
“It’s a not fan blade, it’s a helicopter rotor,” he said. “I looked at the shape of the helicopter and I realized I saw that helicopter before.”
The helicopter resembled one i
Massive search underway for missing 79-year-old grandfather in Lapeer County
LAPEER COUNTY, Mich. – The search for a missing grandfather from Lapeer County has stretched into three counties after the 79-year-old went hiking and didn’t come home.
Joseph Mindelli, who went missing Monday morning, enjoyed hiking the path. A community came together Wednesday night looking for him.
“It’s hell looking for you dad lost in the woods,” said his son, Joe Mindelli.
“We need to keep going and we need to keep searching for him. We need to find him, we want him home,” said his daug
First responders rescue swimmer from Detroit River
DETROIT – A swimmer was pulled to safety on Wednesday after getting swept into the Detroit River.
The Detroit Police Department and U.S. Coast Guard responded to the scene.
Watch the full report in the video above.
Video shows moments leading up to tanker truck fire on I-75 in Troy
TROY – Police have released new footage showing the moment a tanker truck driver lost control and slammed into a median on Interstate 75 in Troy, causing an explosion.
The incident happened at about 1:15 p.m. on Monday near Big Beaver Road. Authorities said a section of the freeway is expected to be closed through at least Tuesday morning’s rush hour.
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