Detroit chief has 'serious concerns' after DPD officer punches man in Greektown
Interim Detroit Police Chief James White said he's concerned after video shows a police officer punching a man in the face during an event in Greektown.
Interim Detroit Police Chief James White said he's concerned after video shows a police officer punching a man in the face during an event in Greektown.
Family worried missing 13-year-old girl was abducted by man she met on Snapchat
Za'Ria Wojtylko last left her home on Alcoy Street Tuesday afternoon and the location service on her cell phone has been turned off.
Za'Ria Wojtylko last left her home on Alcoy Street Tuesday afternoon and the location service on her cell phone has been turned off.
Detroit police reserve celebrates new dean of the force celebrating 42 years of service
The reserves are the volunteer uniformed portion of the force. They can pretty much tell the department when they want to work, except for those rare occasions during officially declared emergencies or disasters.
The reserves are the volunteer uniformed portion of the force. They can pretty much tell the department when they want to work, except for those rare occasions during officially declared emergencies or disasters.
Detroit man critically injured by truck after city denied his requests for speed humps
Over the years Aaron Dome compiled video, and reported hundreds of speeding drivers to the city, mayor's office, and city council. He's been begging for speed humps on the cut-through street between Jefferson and Kercheval.
Over the years Aaron Dome compiled video, and reported hundreds of speeding drivers to the city, mayor's office, and city council. He's been begging for speed humps on the cut-through street between Jefferson and Kercheval.
Detroit police reviewing video showing officer punching man in the face in Greektown
In a 45-second video posted Sunday on Reddit, a man being approached by officers in Detroit is punched in the face and knocked to the ground by a deputy.
In a 45-second video posted Sunday on Reddit, a man being approached by officers in Detroit is punched in the face and knocked to the ground by a deputy.
15-year-old teen found dead in Detroit River this weekend
The teen had been doing yard work when he asked if he could go for a swim, according to witnesses. Detroit police said after the boy left, he did not resurface.
The teen had been doing yard work when he asked if he could go for a swim, according to witnesses. Detroit police said after the boy left, he did not resurface.
Detroit police release footage of suspect vehicle involved in 6-person shooting at vigil
Video of the shooting shows a van driving by a crowd of people and slowing down before a crowd disperses as gunfire erupts. At least six people were injured in the violence.
Video of the shooting shows a van driving by a crowd of people and slowing down before a crowd disperses as gunfire erupts. At least six people were injured in the violence.
Shooting suspect wanted for abduction of woman, surrenders to police
Detroit police say Montgomery forced Emoni Smith into his car Tuesday night near E. Warren and Penrod, and then shot another woman who witnessed the kidnapping.
Detroit police say Montgomery forced Emoni Smith into his car Tuesday night near E. Warren and Penrod, and then shot another woman who witnessed the kidnapping.
Meet the real 'White Boy Rick' Wershe on Detroit's east side - where it all began
"I run into people all the time that say I remember you used to buy stuff for the neighborhood or stop the ice cream truck and paid for everyone, but I was doing bad things to be able to do those good things. But being a child - you really don't look at it like that. "Not only did I do it as a child, but I was pushed into it by law enforcement - let's not forget that. So, A lot of those things that I went through and did, I was taught to do."
"I run into people all the time that say I remember you used to buy stuff for the neighborhood or stop the ice cream truck and paid for everyone, but I was doing bad things to be able to do those good things. But being a child - you really don't look at it like that. "Not only did I do it as a child, but I was pushed into it by law enforcement - let's not forget that. So, A lot of those things that I went through and did, I was taught to do."
Former Detroit police deputy chief faces DOJ probe, community distrust as Columbus's new police chief
Elaine Bryant will be the city's first Black woman to hold the post. Her job won't be easy as she faces a city with a record number of homicides and anti-police sentiment after an investigation began into practices that violated minority group's rights.
Elaine Bryant will be the city's first Black woman to hold the post. Her job won't be easy as she faces a city with a record number of homicides and anti-police sentiment after an investigation began into practices that violated minority group's rights.
Update: 4-year-old girl shot herself with unsecured gun inside home, say Detroit police
A witness told DPD that the girl found an unsecured gun and accidentally shot herself inside a residence in the 1900 block of Chene Court. Previously, Detroit police said the child was wounded at Harris Park, while with her father which was incorrect after further investigation.
A witness told DPD that the girl found an unsecured gun and accidentally shot herself inside a residence in the 1900 block of Chene Court. Previously, Detroit police said the child was wounded at Harris Park, while with her father which was incorrect after further investigation.
4-year-old shot while with her father at Harris Park in Detroit
Detroit police are investigating a report of a child shot at Harris Park near Jefferson and Chene on the city's east side.
Detroit police are investigating a report of a child shot at Harris Park near Jefferson and Chene on the city's east side.
Man dies in shooting in SW Detroit backyard; homicide number for year 16 higher than in 2020
Evidence markers dotted the street where a man was gunned down Monday afternoon. It happened behind a home at Bassett and Francis in southwest Detroit.
Evidence markers dotted the street where a man was gunned down Monday afternoon. It happened behind a home at Bassett and Francis in southwest Detroit.
Police say no foul play involved in discovery of 2 bodies inside Detroit home on east side
Two dead bodies were found inside a house near Berden Street and Moross Road.
Two dead bodies were found inside a house near Berden Street and Moross Road.
Teen killed on bike in Detroit was innocent victim, caught in crossfire
Detroit Police said an 18-year-old nursing student was an innocent victim when she was shot and killed while riding her bike Wednesday afternoon.
Detroit Police said an 18-year-old nursing student was an innocent victim when she was shot and killed while riding her bike Wednesday afternoon.
Illegal dumpers in southwest Detroit caught in the act on camera
Detroit police are using Project Green Light as well as cameras throughout the city, to catch litterbugs.
Detroit police are using Project Green Light as well as cameras throughout the city, to catch litterbugs.
State police I-96 speeding crackdown results in 142 stops, top speed of 115
"The speed limit on that area of the freeway is 70 miles an hour, we did not even try to get anybody under 85," Shaw said. "The top speed today was 115. We ended out about 4 o'clock this afternoon with a 100 (mile per hour ticket)."
"The speed limit on that area of the freeway is 70 miles an hour, we did not even try to get anybody under 85," Shaw said. "The top speed today was 115. We ended out about 4 o'clock this afternoon with a 100 (mile per hour ticket)."
Detroit police expand mental health crisis response program
Detroit police said it responds to at least 20 calls a day on average for people going through a mental health crisis.
Detroit police said it responds to at least 20 calls a day on average for people going through a mental health crisis.
Detroit police say traffic stop suspect flees, crashes while running red light
The crash happened at Dexter and Ewald when the driver of a silver BMW allegedly fled a Detroit police cruiser and ran a red light, hitting a van.
The crash happened at Dexter and Ewald when the driver of a silver BMW allegedly fled a Detroit police cruiser and ran a red light, hitting a van.
Disabled man killed in Chalmers hall shooting that wounded 5 others, remembered as always smiling
Monday’s shooting was not the first at Chalmers Community Hall. Six people were shot there, one fatally, back in March of 2015. leading some to wonder why no action was taken against the business then when it was operating illegally.
Monday’s shooting was not the first at Chalmers Community Hall. Six people were shot there, one fatally, back in March of 2015. leading some to wonder why no action was taken against the business then when it was operating illegally.