FBI stats show Detroit near the top of most violent cities 2020 data list

There is no way to spin it - Detroit's newest police chief says the FBI's violent crime stats for 2020 - which put us only below Memphis, Tennessee, don't look good. But James White has a five-point plan to turn things around.

Missing 4-year-old taken from custodial parent found

Update 9/26: Detroit police are happy to say, missing Jammarr Smith has been recovered. 9/25: Detroit Police are looking for 4-year-old Jammarr Smith, who was forcibly taken by his mother from his custodial parent.

Detroit police seek suspect in shooting at Outer Drive and Norwood

Investigators say Kasaras Kemp, 31, was involved in a non-fatal shooting in the area of Norwood and E. Outer Drive at 7:25 p.m.

Alleged gunman who wounded victim sitting in SUV, arrested by DPD

Detroit police say Shawn Wright walked up to a Dodge Durango and opened fire inside wounding the victim twice at 1 a.m. Sept. 17 at E. Fort Street and Brush.

James White confirmed officially as Detroit police chief by City Council

He is also a licensed mental health counselor who says he is committed to looking after the well-being of officers who face difficult daily challenges.

Suspects involved in Mobil gas station shooting turn themselves in

The suspects turned themselves in to the Detroit Police Department 8th Precinct Sunday night. DPD thanks their media partners and #OneDetroit for their help.

Detroit Police officer arrested after crash in stolen Dodge Challenger

Detroit Police are going to discuss the investigation about the arrest of an off-duty officer who was found riding in a stolen car over the weekend.

After auto store manager blasts Project Green Light for break-in, DPD defends it

"We have several processes that we go through each day, and when we identify a camera that is malfunctioning we address it immediately," Cmdr. Sloan said. "Unfortunately in this case, we did not identify that that camera was not working, because the electricity was disabled."

Business owner says DPD's Project Green Light failed after thieves drive hi-lo through wall

They paid upfront fees to be part of the Green Light program and they pay $300 a month to make sure their business is monitored and protected. They have multiple security cameras connected to the police and say they expected better.

Detroit Police looking for missing 14-year-old last seen Sept. 1

Emily Giles was last seen on Sept 1 by a relative in the 20000 Block of Asbury Park. She left the area without permission and has not returned.

Driver in stolen car crashes into semi truck after fleeing from police

The driver of a stolen car fled from DPD and crashed into a semi tractor trailer. The 26-year-old driver had broken bones and was taken to the hospital.

1 injured in freeway shooting on Davison near Joseph Campau

The Michigan State Police are investigating another freeway shooting that happened on Saturday afternoon, leaving one person injured.

Detroit police officer grazed by bullet, man hit twice after he opens fire in ambush

Chief White said officers were conducting a firearms investigation when the suspect, who was not part of the initial investigation, got out of a vehicle with a gun - opening fire.

Detroit police 5th Precinct officers help save unresponsive 1-year-old's life

Detroit Police Department Patrol Sgt. Kevin Treasvant was the first to help, checking for signs of life on the toddler then immediately administering chest compressions helping the girl regain consciousness.

Spring Hill Apts shooting and arson suspect arrested

The suspect of a shooting and fire set to Spring Hill Apartments was arrested this morning and taken into custody.

Speeding stolen SUV causes violent crash and careens through wall of building

Bystanders recorded the aftermath of a devastating crash as first responders and onlookers scrambled to help the four people involved. Some were trapped inside one of the vehicles.