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.
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.
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.
Suspect in shooting at unlicensed Detroit banquet hall arrested, 1 more sought; city closes establishment
Detroit Police said they have a suspect in custody for the shooting death of a 30-year-old man early Tuesday morning.
Detroit Police said they have a suspect in custody for the shooting death of a 30-year-old man early Tuesday morning.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
"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."