After Oxford tragedy, schools reach out to Detroit police for active shooter training
“With our civilian population, we really push avoid being a target. Deny the suspect or assailant from getting entry. fight if you have to," he said. "We really encourage everyone to get out of the location. Barricade doors. We are trained for Detroit’s worst day. We hope it never comes.“
Former Detroit police officer charged with taking bribes amid federal corruption probe into towing practices
In the latest complaint that was unsealed, the former officer who now works in Hamtramck allegedly received a total of $7,724 in cash, vehicles, and plate costs.
Suspects wanted in fatal shooting of man outside gas station on Gratiot
They left a 21-year-old man to die. It’s puzzling for DPD detectives because security cameras at this Green Light gas station shows that no words were even exchanged.
70 violent offenders taken off the street in Operation Holiday Wrap by DPD and feds
The months-long undercover investigation closed out 70 felony warrants and led to arrests for murder, criminal sexual conduct, and robbery.
Victim killed in drive-by was grandson of DPD detective, son of 911 operator
Cmdr. McGinnis says someone in a white Chrysler 300 pulled up to a block of Mark Twain at Seven Mile, around 5 p.m. last Wednesday. A passenger in the back seat rolled the window down and started firing at Brandon.
The cops who saved Christmas: Officers bust suspected package thief with dozens of boxes
"Once we got the suspect out of the car, we escorted him back to the patrol vehicle," said Officer Corey Davis. "When I looked at the packages I noticed a different name on each package with different addresses."
Kidnapped child found safe, Detroit police arrest suspect
UPDATE: Detroit police have arrested a kidnapping suspect - Shawn Shorts, accused of abducting his girlfriend's 3-year-old child. The child was recovered by police, and is safe.
4-year-old recovering after being shot inside her home on Detroit's west side
Police say it appears the gunman fired at both the first and second floors of the house from behind a tree on Woodingham. A motive is unknown.
Woman charged with kidnapping 4 small children; officers praised for arrest before they were harmed
"When it comes to policing sometimes it’s the right place at the right time," said Officer Parrish. "That day I feel like I was at the right place at the right time - and I am happy they’re at home with you."
Detroit police officers rescue 4 kidnapped children after traffic stop
The discovery came during a traffic stop from a car going through a red light by a pair of officers from the Eighth Precinct.
Above and Beyond awards honor Detroit's first responder heroes
Lavaughn Williams' heart was on full display back in April when he rescued an infant girl from this burning house — he spotted movement in a crib as he searched the home and noticed there was a baby inside struggling to breathe.
Woman shot and killed after dropping kids at school, police seek suspect
Police are looking for David Hammond, 45, who police say killed her after her two children were taken to school. He’s considered armed, dangerous.
Ex-Detroit police officer pleads guilty to taking bribes while running DPD vehicle auctions
Alonzo Jones, 55, pleaded guilty for taking $3,200 in bribes while running the Detroit Police Vehicle Auction. Jones faces up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
Police: Woman who shot at car thought she was recorded urinating in parking lot
The woman in the red shirt fired at least eight shots at a silver Kia Rio And according to DPD, the shooter thought the 25-year-old woman behind the wheel recorded her urinating in the parking lot - something the driver denies.
5 arrested in connection to Metro Detroit carjacking ring, Southfield shooting
Chief James White will provide information on multiple suspects that were taken into custody following an investigation into crimes that took place around Detroit, Southfield, and Dearborn.
Clean up in towing program underway by Detroit police after cloud of scandal, probe
"I’m not going to make excuses - I’m going to make changes," Chief James White said.
Detroit police need help to ID suspect in double shooting that killed man on Fenkell
At 9 p.m. Friday a 42-year-old man was fatally wounded in the 12900 block of Fenkell by a suspect who also shot into a vehicle wounding a 32-year-old woman.
Detroit police officers reunite with runner who suffered cardiac arrest they saved at Free Press Marathon
DPD officers Dario Sharp and his partner Troy Wesley reunited with Tommy Kornieck who went into cardiac arrest during the Detroit Free Press Marathon last month.
Detroit police officer, citizen driver hospitalized after crash
The front end of a police cruiser appeared to be smashed after colliding with another vehicle around 5 a.m. on Nov. 3.
Detroit police has 'relatively quiet' Halloween weekend
"I want to say we had a good weekend," he said. "We all know historically we have not been able to say that."



















