Davontae Sanford ready to move on with $7.5M settlement after DPD framed him for murders
"Every day I wake up and see a room instead of a cell - it just amazes me," he said. "(There) was times I thought that I was going to die in prison."
"Every day I wake up and see a room instead of a cell - it just amazes me," he said. "(There) was times I thought that I was going to die in prison."
Police have person of interest in custody in connection to fatal stabbing of elderly man in Detroit
Detroit police say they have a person of interest in custody in connection to a fatal stabbing of an elderly man on Saturday.
Detroit police say they have a person of interest in custody in connection to a fatal stabbing of an elderly man on Saturday.
Detroit police confirm Saturday's fatal shooting suspect is in custody
According to investigators, there was a domestic dispute at the home on Bringard Dr., and it led to a shooting.
According to investigators, there was a domestic dispute at the home on Bringard Dr., and it led to a shooting.
Elderly man fatally stabbed Saturday on Detroit's west side
The suspect is currently unknown and the investigation is ongoing.
The suspect is currently unknown and the investigation is ongoing.
Detroit police looking for suspect of fatal shooting Saturday on Detroit's east side
29-year-old Shanitra Newson is wanted by Detroit police in connection to a fatal shooting that occurred this afternoon on Detroit's east side.
29-year-old Shanitra Newson is wanted by Detroit police in connection to a fatal shooting that occurred this afternoon on Detroit's east side.
'You destroyed us': Family of murdered mother of 2 on east side, desperate for justice
Detroit police say on March 4 the mother of two was shot and killed at the MNM Motel on Eight Mile. Investigators have released clips of a surveillance video which recorded the suspect walking through the parking lot.
Detroit police say on March 4 the mother of two was shot and killed at the MNM Motel on Eight Mile. Investigators have released clips of a surveillance video which recorded the suspect walking through the parking lot.
Detroit Police Chief James White touts lower crime to start 2022, focusing on each precinct's needs
Detroit Police Chief James White has been the head of the state's largest police force for almost seven months and is bringing his unique background and knowledge to help evaluate crime and ways to stop it.
Detroit Police Chief James White has been the head of the state's largest police force for almost seven months and is bringing his unique background and knowledge to help evaluate crime and ways to stop it.
Suspect in Normandie Hotel murder sought by Detroit police
The Detroit Police Department is asking for information on Jmar Tubbs, 25, who is wanted in connection to a fatal shooting at the Normandie Hotel Monday morning.
The Detroit Police Department is asking for information on Jmar Tubbs, 25, who is wanted in connection to a fatal shooting at the Normandie Hotel Monday morning.
2 hospitalized after Detroit police cruiser rear-ends vehicle in Warren during prisoner transport
While transporting a prisoner between Warren and Detroit, a DPD cruiser crashed into a Buick Monday morning.
While transporting a prisoner between Warren and Detroit, a DPD cruiser crashed into a Buick Monday morning.
10-year-old with Leukemia escorted by Detroit police after leaving the hospital Saturday
Bryce dreams of going into the military or becoming a police officer one day. He got a visit from DPD Chief James White, some gifts, and a police escort to show him he's not alone in this fight.
Bryce dreams of going into the military or becoming a police officer one day. He got a visit from DPD Chief James White, some gifts, and a police escort to show him he's not alone in this fight.
Police say one driver is dead after an argument lead to a shooting, shooter in custody
Two drivers on the road near Meyers and Schoolcraft got into an argument that turned into a fatal shooting, according to police.
Two drivers on the road near Meyers and Schoolcraft got into an argument that turned into a fatal shooting, according to police.
Arson suspects sought by police for setting building fire on Meyers
The three suspects are wanted for arson in the 16100 block of Meyers off Puritan, a few blocks west of the Lodge freeway.
The three suspects are wanted for arson in the 16100 block of Meyers off Puritan, a few blocks west of the Lodge freeway.
Detroit Police honors female officers with Walk of Women
“Let me say from the bottom of my heart, thank you for what you do. Your sacrifice is recognized," said DPD Chief James White. "We could not be more proud of the women we have in this organization."
“Let me say from the bottom of my heart, thank you for what you do. Your sacrifice is recognized," said DPD Chief James White. "We could not be more proud of the women we have in this organization."
DPD investigating motel murder, pregnant woman stabbed and 13-year-old shot in busy weekend
On Friday night a woman was murdered at the MNM Motel, off Eight Mile near Groesbeck on Detroit’s east side. Green Light surveillance video showed a masked man in all black, just before he walked into Room 114.
On Friday night a woman was murdered at the MNM Motel, off Eight Mile near Groesbeck on Detroit’s east side. Green Light surveillance video showed a masked man in all black, just before he walked into Room 114.
Detroit police seek info on stolen truck and trailer from hotel valet on Sunday
The truck and trailer were claimed to be parked in valet at the hotel. Anyone with information is asked to call police.
The truck and trailer were claimed to be parked in valet at the hotel. Anyone with information is asked to call police.
Ex-Hamtramck cop charged with bribery as Metro Detroit towing scandal expands
"These cops think they’re above the law, because they get cocky or arrogant, where they think they’re slicker than the feds or state police or even our own investigators," said Dolunt. "And they get caught - and they’re like, 'Wait a minute.'
"These cops think they’re above the law, because they get cocky or arrogant, where they think they’re slicker than the feds or state police or even our own investigators," said Dolunt. "And they get caught - and they’re like, 'Wait a minute.'
Homicide Support Specialist bridges gap from victims' families to police investigations
She knows the impact families of crime are feeling, first-hand. In 2009 her boyfriend was gunned down and in 2014 her aunt was lost to a hit and run.
She knows the impact families of crime are feeling, first-hand. In 2009 her boyfriend was gunned down and in 2014 her aunt was lost to a hit and run.
DPD Harbormaster officers rescue man who jumped off Belle Isle bridge
They were able to fight the current and ice floes to rescue the man. He was suffering from a mental health emergency when he jumped into the icy water.
They were able to fight the current and ice floes to rescue the man. He was suffering from a mental health emergency when he jumped into the icy water.
2 dead after Detroit police fatally shoot armed home invasion suspect following fatal crash
The suspect confronted police and was armed with a gun at the time of the fatal shooting, but it is unclear if officers were fired on.
The suspect confronted police and was armed with a gun at the time of the fatal shooting, but it is unclear if officers were fired on.
Family: Mother of Detroit woman slain with 5-year-old son and boyfriend was murdered in October
Their mother, was shot and killed on her porch in Detroit last October. Her killer is still out there. They’re grieving on top of grieving.
Their mother, was shot and killed on her porch in Detroit last October. Her killer is still out there. They’re grieving on top of grieving.