Detroit police officer sentenced to 80 months in prison for abandoned vehicle towing scheme

Deonne Dotson accepted bribes from owners and operators of automobile collision shops in exchange for referring stolen and abandoned vehicles recovered in the City of Detroit to their shops. The then-police officer created false reports for money from the owners and operators of the same collision shops.

Farmington Hills man misidentified by facial recognition technology testifies at Congressional hearing

The Farmington Hills man who has sued Detroit police after being wrongfully identified by the department's facial recognition technology in a shoplifting investigation is testifying in front of a congressional subcommittee Tuesday.

Gunfire erupts at Detroit banquet hall, injuring 5 and killing 1

Police aren't having a lot of luck getting people to talk. One commander said "nobody is pounding our doors down to tell us what happened" despite 6 being struck by gunfire.

Funeral held for Detroit Fire Dept. LT killed in road rage incident

Along with family and friends, Detroit firefighters honored the life of Senior Lieutenant Frank Dombrowski, who was shot and killed Monday night at a Shell gas station due to a road rage incident.

Detroit Police hold recruiting event for 10th precinct at Knox Park

Detroit Police held a recruiting event for the 10th precinct Saturday at Knox Park. They say they will be holding recruiting events for each precinct coming in the next months.

Police seek help finding missing 16-year-old Sommer Fairrow

Detroit Police are looking for information on missing teen Sommer Fairrow who was last seen on July 7 around 1:43 pm on Eastlawn in Detroit.

Hundreds attend vigil honoring life of Detroit police Cpl. Darryl Cross

"I just saw him at a barricaded gunman (scene)," Interim DPD Chief James White said. "He left the barricaded gunman that he was at for many hours and then he went out again to a shooting scene. That's Darryl. That's what he does."

Detroit police mourn the passing of veteran Cpl. Darryl Cross

On social media Detroit PD News tweeted the news tonight. A public information officer said that Cross died off-duty.

Suspect wanted in east side Detroit gas station shootout that left man wounded

The two people shot at each other aiming around gas pumps at the station, all of it caught on video. The victim who was wounded, fired back in self-defense and will recover.

ShotSpotter technology helps Detroit police respond faster to gunfire

ShotSpotter consists of several towers in an area that can detect gunshots, even down to the caliber used. Response time for police can be as quick as one to two minuntes.

First-ever scholarship named for Skylar Herbert given to daughter of DPD officer

Breanna Caban was chosen to receive the first Skylar Herbert Memorial Scholarship named after the 5-year-old who was the first child in our area to die from COVID-19.

Detroit police officer charged in crash killing attorney has checkered driving record

"Ms. Funderburg’s driving record shows four speeding citations, one disregarding a stop sign citation, and four motor vehicle accidents - this being the fourth," the assistant prosecutor said.

Detroit Police crack down on violence with 'Operation Restore Order', 20 felony arrests in first day

Interim Chief James White and members of DPD will announce Operation Restore Order Thursday during a 10:15 press conference. The operation will take place in the fifth and ninth precincts.

Shooting suspect calls FOX 2 saying it was in self-defense before turning self in

Sedale Gilliam called before turning himself into Detroit police Wednesday afternoon near Dequindre and Nevada. Gilliam told FOX 2 he delayed turning himself in to get a lawyer, and before he surrendered - he wanted to tell us his side of the story.

Detroit police searching for 2 men after critical shooting Tuesday night

James Milton Jones Jr., 24, and Sedale Lee Gilliam, 27, were both allegedly involved in the shooting of a 28-year-old man last night. He's in critical condition.