Crime Stoppers: Miracle Murray
Crime Stoppers is offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to an arrest in the murder of 6-month-old Miracle Murray.
Chief Craig calls judge a coward for compassionate release of accused cop killer
"This despicable action of the judge. Shameful," Chief Craig said. "And I hope he's watching. There's one way to describe when people hide - it's called cowardly."
No charges in shooting death of Hakim Littleton, Prosecutor Kym Worthy says
The Wayne County Prosecutor has declined to press charges in the shooting death of Hakim Littleton, who was struck four times during a shootout with Detroit police last summer.
5-year-old COVID-19 victim Skylar Herbert honored in naming ceremony at DPD headquarters
She was diagnosed in March 2020 with Covid and then developed a rare form of meningitis and swelling of the brain - which would cause her death a month later. She was the daughter of two first responders.
Wayne Co. Prosecutor announces charging decision in Hakim Littleton case
The shooting death of Hakim Littleton happened shortly after a wave of protests and civil unrest erupted in Detroit and cities around America last year. Police have maintained the decisions made by officers that day were appropriate.
Brother of man killed in shootout with Detroit police says family wants justice
The brother of Hakim Littleton says he is still haunted by his death after a shootout with Detroit police. "Sometimes I can't sleep because I miss him so deeply, that sometimes I cry myself to sleep," Rashad Littleton said.
Judge grants man charged with murdering Detroit cop $10K bond, tether for medical procedure
"He doesn't need to be out that long," she said. "Let him get his little procedure done and go back to jail. He doesn't need to be out until January, that is a long time. My daughter doesn't get to see any sunshine, I don't get to see her at all."
Crime Stoppers: Natalian Ringo
Crime Stoppers is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the murder of Natalian Ringo
Family of man wrongly imprisoned for 32 years sue city of Detroit for justice
Danny Burton was just 19 years old when he was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Leonard Ruffin in 1987. He spent more than 32 years behind bars. Now his adult sons want justice for the time they lost with him.
Crime Stoppers : Pedro Gonzalez
Crime Stoppers is offering a $4,000 award for information leading to an arrest in the murder of Pedro Gonzalez
Mother charged in non-fatal shooting of 13 year old son
Mother charged in the non-fatal shooting of her 13-year-old son by his 10-year-old cousin.
1 dead after quadruple drive-by shooting in Detroit
Paramedics pronounced one individual dead at the scene while three others were taken to a hospital after gunfire from a black Tahoe shot up a Camaro Monday night.
Detroit police angry after court releases men accused of pointing gun at officers before chase
Detroit police are angry that the court allowed two men accused of pointing a gun at officers before a chase to be released.
Shot spotter software leads Detroit police to bust of gun making operation by gang
It works like this - the company installs a system of sensors that detect the sound of gunfire and alerts police. It brought them to the 19000 block of Hoyt and there they found 75 shell casings in the backyards of one of the houses.
Acquitted Detroit police officer sues Kym Worthy for inclusion on list of officers unable to testify in court
According to the lawsuit, a jury found the officer not guilty, but he was still included on the publicly released list of police who cannot testify in court for crimes they committed.
Detroit police lieutenant, school board member reflect on loved ones lost to COVID-19
Michigan has lost more than 15,700 people to COVID-19 in the past year.
Detroit police arrest boyfriend of murdered woman who family says was abusive
Sharita has this message for victims of abuse in hopes that they won't suffer her sister's fate. "You deserve better," she said. "When these men threaten you, it's not just a threat to scare you. They mean what they say."
Pandemic, anti-police rhetoric has led to rise in violence against cops, says DPD chief
Six times Detroit police officers were fired on, or had a gun pointed at them this year- tallying up far quicker than 2020 with 12 similar incidents.
2 Detroit police officers in stable condition after crash on Southfield Service Drive
A cruiser with two officers in it collided with a Hyundai Sonata in the intersection at Pembroke at 7:15 p.m., DPD said. The 28-year-old female driver of the Sonata was not injured.
Larry Smith, exonerated after 26 years in prison is welcomed home by his community
Terrence Devezin, Pastor of United Kingdom church, welcomes home Larry Smith, who was exonerated last month after spending 26 years in prison for a crime he did not commit.