Retired Detroit sergeant linked to sixth assault case
Benjamin Wagner, 68, has been charged with kidnapping, first-degree criminal sexual conduct, and third-degree criminal sexual conduct stemming from an alleged 2002 crime involving a 14-year-old. This is the sixth kidnapping and rape Wagner has been linked to. According to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office, the newly identified victim was walking to a school bus in the 15000 block of Trinity Street on Oct. 15, 2002 when Wagner allegedly pointed a gun at her, ordered her away from the scene, and sexually assaulted her.
Benjamin Wagner, 68, has been charged with kidnapping, first-degree criminal sexual conduct, and third-degree criminal sexual conduct stemming from an alleged 2002 crime involving a 14-year-old. This is the sixth kidnapping and rape Wagner has been linked to. According to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office, the newly identified victim was walking to a school bus in the 15000 block of Trinity Street on Oct. 15, 2002 when Wagner allegedly pointed a gun at her, ordered her away from the scene, and sexually assaulted her.
Metro Detroit working to help TSA workers as DHS shutdown continues
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to give TSA workers back pay after going weeks without it due to the partial government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to give TSA workers back pay after going weeks without it due to the partial government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security.
Wild crash caught on Royal Oak police dashcam of suspected drunk driver
Courtesy: Royal Oak Police Department on Facebook. The crash took place in the early morning hours of March 22 at 13 Mile and Main Street.
Courtesy: Royal Oak Police Department on Facebook. The crash took place in the early morning hours of March 22 at 13 Mile and Main Street.
Ronia's Rundown: Viral Brooklyn guy, bringing malls back and NCAA Tournament
FOX 2 Detroit Live Anchor Ronia Shamona joins Aaron Jordan to discuss a number of trending stories, including a man from Brooklyn going viral for his reaction to ICE at airports, Gen-Z helping malls make a comeback and the NCAA Tournament rolling on.
FOX 2 Detroit Live Anchor Ronia Shamona joins Aaron Jordan to discuss a number of trending stories, including a man from Brooklyn going viral for his reaction to ICE at airports, Gen-Z helping malls make a comeback and the NCAA Tournament rolling on.
Championship courts made in Michigan
As the NCAA Tournament rolls through its second round, the courts they're playing on have a connection to the Great Lakes State. Zach Riberdy with Connor Sports in Crystal Falls, Michigan discusses how the company got involved in making these championship courts.
As the NCAA Tournament rolls through its second round, the courts they're playing on have a connection to the Great Lakes State. Zach Riberdy with Connor Sports in Crystal Falls, Michigan discusses how the company got involved in making these championship courts.
House Republicans push back on DHS funding bill
The U.S. House resists a bill passed unanimously by the Senate that would pay TSA workers, but not fund immigration enforcement. Oakland University Political Science Chair Dr. Peter Trumbore discusses the possible fallout.
The U.S. House resists a bill passed unanimously by the Senate that would pay TSA workers, but not fund immigration enforcement. Oakland University Political Science Chair Dr. Peter Trumbore discusses the possible fallout.
Stellantis ticketing workers who drive competing cars
Many workers say it’s making their return to the office extra stressful, but Stellantis says it’s simply enforcing existing policy. A spokesperson for Stellantis says they’ve always had designated preferred parking for people who drive company-branded cars.
Many workers say it’s making their return to the office extra stressful, but Stellantis says it’s simply enforcing existing policy. A spokesperson for Stellantis says they’ve always had designated preferred parking for people who drive company-branded cars.
Pulse of Politics: Iran war poll & DHS funding fight
A new AP/NORC poll shows Americans say U.S. military action against Iran has gone too far. Oakland University Political Science Professor Dave Dulio weighs in on that, as well as the Department of Homeland Security funding fight on Capitol Hill.
A new AP/NORC poll shows Americans say U.S. military action against Iran has gone too far. Oakland University Political Science Professor Dave Dulio weighs in on that, as well as the Department of Homeland Security funding fight on Capitol Hill.
Pulse of Politics: Discussing the Meta/YouTube verdict
A jury orders Meta and YouTube to pay a woman millions of dollars after she said the platforms were designed to hook young users without concern for their well-being. Social media expert and founder of Lloyd: A Media Production Company discusses what this means for social media as a whole.
A jury orders Meta and YouTube to pay a woman millions of dollars after she said the platforms were designed to hook young users without concern for their well-being. Social media expert and founder of Lloyd: A Media Production Company discusses what this means for social media as a whole.
Measles outbreak in Michigan
The outbreak has public health officials issuing a call to action to help prevent this measles outbreak from spreading further in the state.
The outbreak has public health officials issuing a call to action to help prevent this measles outbreak from spreading further in the state.
Video shows semi-truck crashed into I-696 median in Oakland County
A jackknifed semi truck has caused all lanes on I-696 to be closed in Oakland and Macomb Counties on Thursday evening.
A jackknifed semi truck has caused all lanes on I-696 to be closed in Oakland and Macomb Counties on Thursday evening.
SB I-75 ramp to WB I-696 to close
The southbound I-75 ramp to westbound I-696 will shut down through early summer as part of the Restore the Reuther project. The closure is tied to ongoing bridge, drainage, and pavement work.
The southbound I-75 ramp to westbound I-696 will shut down through early summer as part of the Restore the Reuther project. The closure is tied to ongoing bridge, drainage, and pavement work.
Former Detroit police officer charged with rapes, kidnappings
He was said to have led a double life, someone who was supposed to protect and serve, but instead, former Detroit Police Sergeant Benjamin Wagner, 68, has now been charged with a litany of counts of kidnapping and first-degree criminal sexual conduct.
He was said to have led a double life, someone who was supposed to protect and serve, but instead, former Detroit Police Sergeant Benjamin Wagner, 68, has now been charged with a litany of counts of kidnapping and first-degree criminal sexual conduct.
Sources: Judge arrested in Sterling Heights SMART bus crash for OWI
Judge John Chmura, from Warren district court, was allegedly arrested in a crash with a SMART bus for OWI.
Judge John Chmura, from Warren district court, was allegedly arrested in a crash with a SMART bus for OWI.
Sources: Judge arrested in Sterling Heights SMART bus crash for OWI
Judge John Chmura, from Warren district court, was allegedly arrested in a crash with a SMART bus for OWI.
Judge John Chmura, from Warren district court, was allegedly arrested in a crash with a SMART bus for OWI.
Construction begins on new Detroit affordable housing development
Workers are currently building a 52-unit affordable housing complex called the Jefferson Avenue Apartments right on East Jefferson. It's a big deal for the residents who live in the area who say that they’ve been waiting for some change and waited to see some housing projects finally make it onto Jefferson.
Workers are currently building a 52-unit affordable housing complex called the Jefferson Avenue Apartments right on East Jefferson. It's a big deal for the residents who live in the area who say that they’ve been waiting for some change and waited to see some housing projects finally make it onto Jefferson.
Jarvis Butts dies in prison weeks after sentencing in Na'Ziyah Harris murder
Jarvis Butts, the man convicted of killing Na'Ziyah Harris and sexually assaulting multiple girls, has died while behind bars.
Jarvis Butts, the man convicted of killing Na'Ziyah Harris and sexually assaulting multiple girls, has died while behind bars.
Suicide suspected after Jarvis Butts found dead in Michigan prison
Suicide is suspected after Jarvis Butts was found dead in a Michigan prison on Thursday. Butts was sentenced to prison two weeks ago for killing 13-year-old Detroit girl Na'Ziyah Harris and sexually assaulting other girls.
Suicide is suspected after Jarvis Butts was found dead in a Michigan prison on Thursday. Butts was sentenced to prison two weeks ago for killing 13-year-old Detroit girl Na'Ziyah Harris and sexually assaulting other girls.
Retired Detroit police sergeant charged in connection with string of sexual assaults
Former Detroit police sergeant Benjamin Wagner is back in Michigan and set to be arraigned Thursday on multiple felony counts after allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting girls and young women while he was employed by the department.
Former Detroit police sergeant Benjamin Wagner is back in Michigan and set to be arraigned Thursday on multiple felony counts after allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting girls and young women while he was employed by the department.
From struggle to success in Wyandotte
One single post on social media last year helped a beloved Italian restaurant in Wyandotte get back on its feet. On Wednesday, they’re still reaping the benefits.
One single post on social media last year helped a beloved Italian restaurant in Wyandotte get back on its feet. On Wednesday, they’re still reaping the benefits.