Detroit Police Chief James Craig's last day is today
June 1 is Chief Craig's last day on the job. His retirement from the force was announced amid a flurry of speculation about a future career in politics.
Detroit Police investigating possible connection between fatal shooting and carjacked party bus
A hectic night for Detroit police included a fatal shooting outside a nightclub and a nearby carjacking of a party bus that was later found in Highland Park. Police are investigating whether the two incidents are connected.
UPDATE: 26-year-old woman dead after being shot near Mt. Elliott and Davison
A 26-year-old woman was shot and killed near Mt. Elliott and Davison while riding in the passenger seat; police are asking for information.
Charger driver who did donuts around DPD cruiser arrested amid crackdown on drag racers
A crowd watched and recorded as the driver did donuts in the middle of the road with seemingly no regard for oncoming traffic - or police.
Man shot and killed trying to break up domestic dispute on Detroit's west side
The shooting happened at 2:30 p.m. on Rosemont and Margareta when a domestic dispute between a man and woman led to the victim, who was trying to intervene, getting shot.
Telway Hamburgers workers left shaken after violent break in attempt; suspects pictures released
The three employees there on Sunday described it like a mob - screaming, beating on the walls, trying to kick in a locked door. They hid huddled in a back room for 30 minutes, calling 911 for help. They say it took 2 days for police to show up.
Detroit Police Chief James Craig 1-on-1 about his career, critics and his future
"One of the things I had a grand opportunity for is, to tell the Detroit story last year and even this year, because people wanted to know why didn't Detroit burn," Craig said. "We start first with the men and women of the department that were committed relentlessly, that not only kept the protesters safe but the people who live in this city."
Detroit man charged in fatal gas station triple shooting
Timothy Charles McGhee Jr, 22, was charged by Prosecutor Kym Worthy Saturday in the fatal shooting of Morgan Dawkins, 19, and the non-fatal shooting of Angel Davis, 19, and Tyree Harris, 28.
Missing father and 4-year-old son found safe
Christopher Keith and his son Jaylan Rose were last seen Saturday, May 22, 2021 in the 4500 block of Sheridan street according to the paternal grandmother.
Keith Appling, former MSU player, named as suspect in fatal shooting
Detroit Police are searching for former MSU basketball star Keith Appling, naming him the suspect in a fatal shooting that happened on Saturday
James Craig on new interim chief James White: No reservations
"Our profession is in a crisis and it’s going to take people in leadership positions or people in seats of influence, to stand up and denounce the rhetoric to support the men and women who face danger each and every day," Craig said.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan names James White as interim police chief after Craig retires
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has named James White as the police department's interim chief when James Craig retires June 1.
2 men shot, 1 dead while sitting in the car on Shaftsbury street,
Detroit Police are looking for a man who shot two people on Detroit's westside while sitting in a car; one man died.
Four people in serious condition after being shot on Detroit's west side
The Detroit Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a shooting involving four people including two teens. All victims are in temporary serious condition.
Speculation begins on who could be tapped to replace DPD Chief James Craig
"I think right now you take someone, not necessarily from the current rank, but someone who's been a part of DPD in the past," said Steve Dolunt, retired Assistant police chief. "For instance, a James White, Elvin Barren, Eric Jones, even a Renee Hall, who was a chief in Dallas.
Chief James Craig 1-on-1 discusses leadership, being a Republican and his future
"A lot of the calls, text messages, have come from both conservatives and liberals, Republicans and Democrats. (They said) we support you as a person. We evaluate you with what you've done, you've always been transparent, you've always been honest."
Retiring DPD Chief James Craig leaves city looking to fill big void
"We still are dealing with a lot of violence as is every big city in the country," Duggan said. "This is not going to be a period of time where we tread water. I am expecting an interim chief to come in and be very aggressive in dealing with the gun violence."
Detroit Police Chief James Craig retiring effective June 1
Detroit Police Chief James Craig announced on Monday that he's retiring from the police department after almost 44 years in law enforcement.
Weighing political future, Detroit Police Chief James Craig to retire Monday
Sources confirmed with FOX 2 last week that Detroit's police chief was planning to retire from his post on Monday and is considering a run for governor as a Republican.
2 Detroit firefighters involved in accidents while under the influence of alcohol resign
Detroit Fire commissioner says he is outraged at the behavior of the fire chief who was in an accident after being intoxicated.