Detroit police looking for tips on 2 arson incidents
Detroit police are investigating a pair of arson incidents and are asking for the public's help identifying suspects or gathering tips on the crimes.
Detroit police are investigating a pair of arson incidents and are asking for the public's help identifying suspects or gathering tips on the crimes.
Detroit Police Department launches Spanish social media accounts to reach more residents
The Detroit Police Department now has Facebook and Twitter accounts where posts will be in Spanish to reach the city's Spanish speaking population.
The Detroit Police Department now has Facebook and Twitter accounts where posts will be in Spanish to reach the city's Spanish speaking population.
'What goes up, comes down,' Detroit, Michigan state police watching for celebratory gunfire on New Year's Eve
On a night when fireworks boom, gun shots also ring out in celebration. Police officers from multiple agencies have a warning for anyone that chooses to partake in the latter: Don't do it.
On a night when fireworks boom, gun shots also ring out in celebration. Police officers from multiple agencies have a warning for anyone that chooses to partake in the latter: Don't do it.
Detroit police officers shoot suspect who allegedly pulled gun on them at gas station
Detroit police are at the scene of an officer-involved shooting on the city's east side at Conner and Wade streets Thursday night.
Detroit police are at the scene of an officer-involved shooting on the city's east side at Conner and Wade streets Thursday night.
Detroit cops rescue puppies trapped in abandoned home's mattress spring
Two Detroit Police Officers noticed something off in an abandoned home. When they looked, they found puppies left behind and trapped inside of an old mattress spring.
Two Detroit Police Officers noticed something off in an abandoned home. When they looked, they found puppies left behind and trapped inside of an old mattress spring.
Detroit Police shoot and kill suspect in Christmas Day murder of mom and 13-year-old disabled daughter
A man wanted for the Christmas Day murder of a Detroit mom and her disabled daughter has been shot and killed by Detroit Police, sources confirm to FOX 2.
A man wanted for the Christmas Day murder of a Detroit mom and her disabled daughter has been shot and killed by Detroit Police, sources confirm to FOX 2.
Detroit police 'Surprise Squad' delivers gift cards for the holidays
Detroit Police Chief James White was out with some holiday helpers in blue delivering gift cards and cheer.
Detroit Police Chief James White was out with some holiday helpers in blue delivering gift cards and cheer.
Police chief: Woman shot by officers after pointing Airsoft gun at them, had mental health issue
For 10 minutes Chief James White says 33-year-old Nakita Williams pointed a pistol at customers at a Sunoco gas station on Detroit’s east side Sunday evening.
For 10 minutes Chief James White says 33-year-old Nakita Williams pointed a pistol at customers at a Sunoco gas station on Detroit’s east side Sunday evening.
Detroit police say woman shot by officers was pointing airsoft gun at customers before fatal shooting
The woman allegedly was waving a firearm inside a gas station and denying entry to patrons before police arrived.
The woman allegedly was waving a firearm inside a gas station and denying entry to patrons before police arrived.
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.“
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
"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.
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.
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."
"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.
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.
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.