DPD 'Operation Gave' targets illegal riders in Detroit
Detroit police teamed up with the Department of Homeland Security to target illegal riders in the city through "Operation Gave."
Detroit police teamed up with the Department of Homeland Security to target illegal riders in the city through "Operation Gave."
Detroit Police investigate 3 unrelated fatal shootings late Friday and Saturday morning
Three fatal shootings occurred late Friday into Saturday in Detroit.
Three fatal shootings occurred late Friday into Saturday in Detroit.
Detroit clergy leaders, police come together for Faith & Blue Weekend
It starts this Friday at The Corner Ballpark in Corktown and it serves as an opportunity for DPD to improve relationships in the community with faith-based intervention.
It starts this Friday at The Corner Ballpark in Corktown and it serves as an opportunity for DPD to improve relationships in the community with faith-based intervention.
Dad in custody after 8-year-old shot in the head, left in critical condition
The child was last reported to be in critical condition after being struck in the head.
The child was last reported to be in critical condition after being struck in the head.
Police investigate fatal shooting on Detroit's northwest side Sunday morning
Anyone with information is asked to call the Detroit Police Department's Homicide Division at (313)596-2260 or 1(800)Speak-Up.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Detroit Police Department's Homicide Division at (313)596-2260 or 1(800)Speak-Up.
City council approves 100 license plate readers at 25 Detroit intersections
The license plate readers will be used by the Detroit Police Department in violent crimes investigations like homicides and auto thefts. It will not be used for traffic enforcement.
The license plate readers will be used by the Detroit Police Department in violent crimes investigations like homicides and auto thefts. It will not be used for traffic enforcement.
New Detroit police video released in arrest using force on man in alleged truck break-in
Late Tuesday night three police video clips were released of the east side incident, in a move that the department said was for transparency and to dispel rumors, adding that the full investigation is not over into what happened.
Late Tuesday night three police video clips were released of the east side incident, in a move that the department said was for transparency and to dispel rumors, adding that the full investigation is not over into what happened.
DPD's Detroit Rewards TV offers more ways to get paid for tips that help fight crime
"To those out here who think this is snitching it is not," said Eric Ewing, assistant chief, DPD. "Every 911 call with the absence of an officer seeing the crime happen themselves, starts with someone calling the police."
"To those out here who think this is snitching it is not," said Eric Ewing, assistant chief, DPD. "Every 911 call with the absence of an officer seeing the crime happen themselves, starts with someone calling the police."
'Detroit has turned a corner'; One Detroit Partnership reduced violent shootings by 18%
Collaboration between the U.S. Attorney's Office and city police and the mayor's office has led to a drop in crime in enforced areas. Some think it could be the beginning of a larger offset of crime in Detroit.
Collaboration between the U.S. Attorney's Office and city police and the mayor's office has led to a drop in crime in enforced areas. Some think it could be the beginning of a larger offset of crime in Detroit.
Detroit police place 2 officers on administrative duty after video showing arrest on city's east side
At one point in the video, an officer can be seen drawing a gun and pointing it at the crowd of people that had gathered.
At one point in the video, an officer can be seen drawing a gun and pointing it at the crowd of people that had gathered.
Video of Detroit police arrest posted online showing force; DPD to investigate
The incident happened on the city's east side at State Fair near Gratiot where video shows multiple officers from DPD's 9th Precinct attempt to arrest the 34-year-old man.
The incident happened on the city's east side at State Fair near Gratiot where video shows multiple officers from DPD's 9th Precinct attempt to arrest the 34-year-old man.
UPDATE: Kid found wandering city's east side reunited with parents
Police say the circumstances of this incident are still under investigation.
Police say the circumstances of this incident are still under investigation.
Detroit Police Officers in tears after 12-hour negotiation with woman on ledge of high-rise
When someone is going through a mental health crisis, 911 is ultimately called. For Detroit Police Officers, that puts them as the lead to help people in their mental struggles - something that Chief James White says needs to change.
When someone is going through a mental health crisis, 911 is ultimately called. For Detroit Police Officers, that puts them as the lead to help people in their mental struggles - something that Chief James White says needs to change.
Detroit Police Department sergeant dies from medical complications on duty
Sergeant Shannon Wright suffered medical complications while on duty, on Sunday, August 27, according to the department's social media accounts on Tuesday.
Sergeant Shannon Wright suffered medical complications while on duty, on Sunday, August 27, according to the department's social media accounts on Tuesday.
Police: 5 shot, 1 fatally outside of motorcycle club on Detroit's west side
Investigators say the shooting stemmed from an argument outside a motorcycle club.
Investigators say the shooting stemmed from an argument outside a motorcycle club.
3 suspects wanted in shooting of Detroit police officer have been arrested
The officer was wounded in the leg in the early morning hours of August 11, on the east side at Morang and Whitehill responding to a call of shots fired.
The officer was wounded in the leg in the early morning hours of August 11, on the east side at Morang and Whitehill responding to a call of shots fired.
Gun used in accidental shooting that killed 8-year-old boy was illegal: Police
“There were two kids near the gun," he said. "We don’t know enough to say whether or not the 8-year-old shot himself or another kid shot him.”
“There were two kids near the gun," he said. "We don’t know enough to say whether or not the 8-year-old shot himself or another kid shot him.”
8-year-old dies from shooting in Detroit home, police investigate
The child was pronounced deceased at the hospital, according to investigators.
The child was pronounced deceased at the hospital, according to investigators.
Eastern Market CEO injured, wife dies after being struck by a car walking to dinner in Detroit
“The Eastern Market family is deeply sorry for the Carmody family and will give our full support to Dan and his family through this incredibly sad and difficult time," said President Katy Trudeau.
“The Eastern Market family is deeply sorry for the Carmody family and will give our full support to Dan and his family through this incredibly sad and difficult time," said President Katy Trudeau.
Armed suspect fatally shot by police after pulling gun on officer in SW Detroit
The suspect had been blocking traffic when a DPD supervisor on patrol pulled up and approached him.
The suspect had been blocking traffic when a DPD supervisor on patrol pulled up and approached him.