Wednesday, June 6 2012 8:18 PM EDT2012-06-07 00:18:26 GMT
A grieving father is speaking out not even two weeks after his son died from smoking Spice. He says the time is now for state lawmakers to take action.
A grieving father is speaking out not even two weeks after his son died from smoking Spice. He says the time is now for state lawmakers to take action, and he is urging you to get involved before this happens to another family.
Tuesday, June 5 2012 11:16 PM EDT2012-06-06 03:16:05 GMT
It's not just adults that want dangerous synthetic drugs gone for good. We spoke to a teen who also wants K2 banned.
It's not just adults that want dangerous synthetic drugs gone for good. We spoke to a teen who also wants K2 banned. This girl is a former classmate of Mitchell Young, one of the men accused in the deadly attack on a local family while he was allegedly high on K2.
Tuesday, June 5 2012 5:45 PM EDT2012-06-05 21:45:32 GMT
K2 Kops are now out in full force in Macomb County. Stores were put on alert Monday, warned if they sell the drug, they'll face consequences. Fox 2 followed Executive Mark Hackel during Tuesday's crackdown.
K2 Kops are now out in full force in Macomb County. Stores were put on alert Monday, warned if they sell the drug, they'll face consequences. Fox 2 followed Executive Mark Hackel during Tuesday's crackdown.
Tuesday, June 5 2012 5:44 PM EDT2012-06-05 21:44:12 GMT
The Wayne County Sheriff has established an anonymous 24-hour tip line where people can report stores in the county selling synthetic marijuana, otherwise known as K2 or Spice.
The Wayne County Sheriff has established an anonymous 24-hour tip line where people can report stores in the county selling synthetic marijuana, otherwise known as K2 or Spice.
Tuesday, June 5 2012 1:32 PM EDT2012-06-05 17:32:52 GMT
Port Huron is joining a growing list of Michigan communities working to ban the sale of so-called designer drugs. In a statement released on Tuesday, the Port Huron Police Department says it is "requesting
Port Huron is joining a growing list of Michigan communities working to ban the sale of so-called designer drugs. In a statement released on Tuesday, the Port Huron Police Department says it is "requesting
Monday, June 4 2012 11:18 PM EDT2012-06-05 03:18:49 GMT
K2 meets its match in Macomb County. The county is stepping up banning the sale of all versions of these synthetic drugs.
K2 meets its match in Macomb County. The county is stepping up banning the sale of all versions of these synthetic drugs. Now Executive Mark hackel wants the community to join the effort by becoming K2 Kops.
Sunday, June 3 2012 11:10 PM EDT2012-06-04 03:10:17 GMT
A Farmington Hills gas station puts out a sign claiming they don't sell K2. But a concerned customer contacted Fox 2 to say while that may be true, the store is still selling other versions of the synthetic drug.
A Farmington Hills gas station puts out a sign claiming they don't sell K2. But a concerned customer contacted Fox 2 to say while that may be true, the store is still selling other versions of the synthetic drug.
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A planned K2 protest is canceled and a clerk is fired all after our story about Spice being sold at a local gas station.
"I mean if it's not against the law what's the problem," Moe Kaid said Tuesday night.
"It's killing kids," Fox 2's Taryn Asher told him.
"So what do you want us to do," he replied.
That's the reaction our reporter got when she questioned a clerk at a Mobil station about selling Spice.
Jill Sherman-Marx had met that same guy earlier. She contacted Fox 2 to tell us she was angry that he was still selling when she stopped by the station at Orchard Lake and Twelve Mile.
"It's not our problem. It's not their problem. The best thing to do is forget about it," Kaid said.
Instead of forgetting, Sherman-Marx planned a protest, but after that story aired Tuesday night, she heard from the people who actually run that gas station and they were not happy.
"The actual owner of the gas station was at home in his pajamas with his wife and family watching Fox 2 News and was shocked to see the story air," Sherman-Marx explained. "Shocked and horrified, I might add."
He went in and fired the clerk on the spot. The owner wouldn't go on camera with us, but said Spice had been removed from all of his stores on Monday. That clerk wasn't supposed to be selling it, and it's certainly not there now.
"K2, Spice, all of the poisons are off the shelves and that is all that I care about," Sherman-Marx said.
We contacted Exxon Mobil to tell them about all of the problems we're having in our area. We told them how Citgo and BP have both banned their stations from selling synthetic drugs. We want to know is Exxon Mobil going to do the right thing as well?
We're still waiting to hear back from Exxon Mobil.
Monday, May 20 2013 7:30 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:30:05 GMT
There are new developments in the murder of a young woman in Grosse Pointe Park. Police have a person in custody in connection with the death of Sabrina Gianino, who was found strangled last week.
There are new developments in the murder of a young woman in Grosse Pointe Park. Police have a person in custody in connection with the death of Sabrina Gianino, who was found strangled last week.
Friday, May 17 2013 8:43 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:43:34 GMT
Sabrina Gianino was found dead with a cord around her neck inside a Grosse Pointe Park home early Thursday morning. The medical examiner has ruled her death a homicide.
Sabrina Gianino was found dead with a cord around her neck inside a Grosse Pointe Park home early Thursday morning. The medical examiner has ruled her death a homicide.
Friday, May 17 2013 7:48 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:48:59 GMT
A Molotov cocktail was thrown through a kitchen window of a waterfront mansion on Whittier Street in Grosse Pointe Park around 3:20 a.m. Friday. Fortunately, someone inside put it out.
A Molotov cocktail was thrown through a kitchen window of a waterfront mansion on Whittier Street in Grosse Pointe Park around 3:20 a.m. Friday. Fortunately, someone inside put it out.
Thursday, May 16 2013 9:37 PM EDT2013-05-17 01:37:11 GMT
Livonia firefighters had to break the windows of a ranch home on Oporto, trying to get to the homeowner. Once inside, they found the 60-year-old woman and her three dogs in a bedroom overcome by smoke.
Livonia firefighters had to break the windows of a ranch home on Oporto, trying to get to the homeowner. Once inside, they found the 60-year-old woman and her three dogs in a bedroom overcome by smoke.
Thursday, May 16 2013 7:03 PM EDT2013-05-16 23:03:37 GMT
He is an aging war hero with an aging dog named Buddy that has been his faithful companion for 14 years. However, he can't care for him any longer, and his son says the last thing he wants to do is put the dog to sleep.
He is an aging war hero with an aging dog named Buddy that has been his faithful companion for 14 years. However, he can't care for him any longer, and his son says the last thing he wants to do is put the dog to sleep.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:01 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:01:58 GMT
The American Red Cross is working in a variety of ways and from several different areas of the country to help the victims of the tornadoes which struck in the nation's heartland.
The American Red Cross is working in a variety of ways and from several different areas of the country to help the victims of the tornadoes which struck in the nation's heartland.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:48 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:48:16 GMT
Weather Authority Ben Bailey says the humidity has dropped since earlier this morning but the risk of severe weather still exists Tuesday throughout southeast Michigan.
Weather Authority Ben Bailey says the humidity has dropped since earlier this morning but the risk of severe weather still exists Tuesday throughout southeast Michigan.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:31 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:31:20 GMT
As people struggle to pick up the pieces in the areas of Oklahoma ravaged by tornadoes, we've learned some relief will be coming from right here in Michigan.
As people struggle to pick up the pieces in the areas of Oklahoma ravaged by tornadoes, we've learned some relief will be coming from right here in Michigan.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 9:50 AM EDT2013-05-21 13:50:04 GMT
Find out how you can help the victims of Monday's deadly tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburbs, killing dozens and flattening neighborhoods, schools and businesses.
Find out how you can help the victims of Monday's deadly tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburbs, killing dozens and flattening neighborhoods, schools and businesses.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:43 AM EDT2013-05-21 11:43:15 GMT
Gustav Nyquist and Drew Miller scored 31 seconds apart midway through a previously scoreless game, helping the Red Wings beat the Blackhawks 3-1 on Monday night for a 2-1 series lead.
Gustav Nyquist and Drew Miller scored 31 seconds apart midway through a previously scoreless game, helping the Red Wings beat the Blackhawks 3-1 on Monday night for a 2-1 series lead.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:35 AM EDT2013-05-21 11:35:00 GMT
Police say a 55-year-old woman is dead and two men are wounded following a shooting at a vacant Detroit residence believed to have been used for drug activity.
Police say a 55-year-old woman is dead and two men are wounded following a shooting at a vacant Detroit residence believed to have been used for drug activity.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:23 AM EDT2013-05-21 11:23:29 GMT
Basehunters, a storm chasing team from Norman, Okla., captured over three minutes worth of video showing Monday's deadly monster tornado that roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs.
Basehunters, a storm chasing team from Norman, Okla., captured over three minutes worth of video showing Monday's deadly monster tornado that roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs.
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Moe Kaid was a clerk at a Mobil gas station in Farmington Hills. (Credit: WJBK | myFOXDetroit.com)
Jill Sherman-Marx was planning a K2 protest at Mobil gas station. (Credit: WJBK | myFOXDetroit.com)
