21-year-old charged in connection to fatal crash on 8 Mile

Police said they did not chase the car, but the driver ran a red light and crashed into a Ford Edge at 8 Mile Rd and Southfield Rd.

Detroit police promotion ceremony ushers in next generation of leaders

"Leadership is all about you but it’s not about you," said Detroit Police Chief James White. "It’s about the people you make an impact on - it’s about those people that you help - remember why we took this job, we took this job to help people."

Man exonerated in 2006 rape after DNA clears him, judge rules

A judge is expected to rule on the freedom of a man who has been exonerated on rape and kidnapping charges after delaying the release last week following a surprising conversation from a Detroit police officer.

Detroit police detonating munitions in Rouge Park Tuesday

Residents in and around Rouge Park Tuesday may hear some explosions. Police are detonating fireworks, which could create loud noises the department said.

2 years after son was gunned down at red light, family no closer to justice

Wheeler’s murder stunned everyone who knew him. He was the father of an eight-year-old boy whom he adored. He was a youth pastor at Liberty Temple Baptist Church, and dean of students at Triumph Middle School.

Argument leads to fatal shooting in Brewster Homes complex, gunman on the run

"We believe he was shot multiple times, I haven’t been able to confirm how many but it was multiple times," said DPD Cmdr Melissa Gardner, 3rd Precinct. "It appears it erupted out of an argument that ensued inside the home."

Detroit police, city workers help clear elderly resident's home blight

"We’re not just the police - we want to step in and let the community know that we are here to assist them as well," Starks said.

Drifting video of 'Sunday Funday' on YouTube leads to Detroit police arrest

The police crackdown is here to stay, with Exhibit: A – the arrest of Rickey Finley. He made it easy on investigators – advertising his social media page with decals right on his car.

Police bust suspected chop shop run by pair of brothers in southwest Detroit

Two brothers who allegedly ran the illegal garage located at 8951 Michigan Avenue were arrested by DPD which found six vehicles all reported stolen.

Hit and run driver ran over victim on sidewalk, Detroit police say

"Mr. Abbott is continuing to harass our victim," McKay said. "He did return to the house about 30 minutes after this incident, threw a brick through his window. So he knows where the victim lives, he is continuing to text and harass him."

Murder suspect wanted for killing man who shoveled his snow, attacking woman

Antoine Powers McClain is wanted for beating victim Parish Howell to death with a rifle and severely injuring a woman. Both had been asked by him to shovel his snow in the 9000 black of Stout near Cathedral on Feb. 14.