Suspects wanted for smash and grab, driving truck through Dollar Tree wall in SW Detroit

DPD released security video photos of suspects involved in using a stolen semi-truck to crash into the wall of a Dollar Tree on Vernor. This led to $12,000 of items stolen in the Oct. 4 caper.

Suspect in attempted robbery who shot victim to death sought by Detroit police

A male suspect got out of the rear passenger side of a gray newer model Escape and grabbed the victim’s chain. A physical altercation ensued and the suspect produced a weapon and fired a shot, striking the victim.

'Quite complex': 5 suspects arrested in 3 states after Wayne County deputy murdered in Detroit

Devante Jones fled his car after someone open fired on him while he was dropping a friend off near downtown Detroit. He was struck multiple times before succumbing to his injuries.

Woman found shot to death in the street on Detroit's east side

The woman has a young son and was her mother's caregiver. There have been 244 homicides in Detroit this year. That’s up by 13 compared to the same time in 2020.

Detroit cop charged with domestic violence on girlfriend who is also a DPD officer

Otis Funches Jr. is charged with assault with intent to do great bodily harm, interfering with a crime report and domestic violence for allegedly choking out his girlfriend, who’s also a Detroit police officer, in the city of Taylor back in August.

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."