Detroit police reviewing eviction policy after assisting landlord who wrongfully kicked mom out of home
Over the weekend, activists gathered outside Detroit's 10th Precinct to decry the wrongful evictions police participated in recently and called for radical change. A spokesperson with DPD said the officers involved will be disciplined and are retooling their policies as it related to evictions.
Over the weekend, activists gathered outside Detroit's 10th Precinct to decry the wrongful evictions police participated in recently and called for radical change. A spokesperson with DPD said the officers involved will be disciplined and are retooling their policies as it related to evictions.
Suspect arrested after pulling gun on Detroit police on city's east side
Detroit police say a veteran and rookie officer approached the suspect. Police say he got their attention because he was walking in the street even though the sidewalks were shoveled and because that junior officer noticed he may have been carrying a gun.
Detroit police say a veteran and rookie officer approached the suspect. Police say he got their attention because he was walking in the street even though the sidewalks were shoveled and because that junior officer noticed he may have been carrying a gun.
Mother of 4 wrongfully evicted by Detroit police gets new house as community rallies around her
"This is a blessing, we are doing much better," said Whitney Burney. "I have a job now, I have a car now."
"This is a blessing, we are doing much better," said Whitney Burney. "I have a job now, I have a car now."
Detroit Police Sergeant celebrates 50 years on the job
Raymond Lee has worked in several units in the Detroit Police Department over his 50 years but has zero plans to step aside anytime soon.
Raymond Lee has worked in several units in the Detroit Police Department over his 50 years but has zero plans to step aside anytime soon.
Detroit man charged with mutilating body of missing Livingston County woman
Dowan Knighton, 47, was arrested shortly after Kayla Pierce's remains were discovered behind a Detroit location last week. He was also charged with concealing the death of an individual and tampering with evidence.
Dowan Knighton, 47, was arrested shortly after Kayla Pierce's remains were discovered behind a Detroit location last week. He was also charged with concealing the death of an individual and tampering with evidence.
Police investigate triple shooting on East Outer Drive in Detroit
3 people are injured in a triple shooting on East Outer Drive in Detroit, police seeking information.
3 people are injured in a triple shooting on East Outer Drive in Detroit, police seeking information.
Detroit police officers awarded for heroism after stopping domestic abuse attack on east side
Body camera video shows why. DPD responded to a domestic call last week on the city’s east side started with a 911 from a mother hiding in a bedroom - with her two children.
Body camera video shows why. DPD responded to a domestic call last week on the city’s east side started with a 911 from a mother hiding in a bedroom - with her two children.
Former rival of attorney killed in DPD cruiser crash, takes case to get justice for his family
The Detroit Police Department's fatal squad is investigating the crash. Chief James Craig called the officer's actions that morning, "troubling." The Reeds are conducting their own investigation of the collision and applauding Craig's candor.
The Detroit Police Department's fatal squad is investigating the crash. Chief James Craig called the officer's actions that morning, "troubling." The Reeds are conducting their own investigation of the collision and applauding Craig's candor.
FBI seen handcuffing woman, removing weapons after west Detroit raid
Federal and local law enforcement converged on a home on Greenview Street in west Detroit, where they entered the residence guns drawn.
Federal and local law enforcement converged on a home on Greenview Street in west Detroit, where they entered the residence guns drawn.
Faulty jailhouse informant testimonies may lead to more wrongfully convicted men being released from prison
A wrongfully convicted man was released after spending 26 years in prison behind faulty testimony, more men to be released.
A wrongfully convicted man was released after spending 26 years in prison behind faulty testimony, more men to be released.
Detroit Police search for two after 68-year-old woman carjacked
Detroit Police say two people are persons of interest in the armed carjacking of a 68-year-old woman as she was unloading her car on Monday.
Detroit Police say two people are persons of interest in the armed carjacking of a 68-year-old woman as she was unloading her car on Monday.
Detroit defense attorney dead after crash involving multiple police officers early Monday
While responding for backup, Detroit police officers heading on the I-96 service drive collided with a Lexus car at the West Chicago intersection. A 58-year-old driver of the passenger car was declared dead at the hospital.
While responding for backup, Detroit police officers heading on the I-96 service drive collided with a Lexus car at the West Chicago intersection. A 58-year-old driver of the passenger car was declared dead at the hospital.
DPD Chief James Craig reveals he's Denzel Washington's mentor for police roles
It recently came up during an interview with a reporter as Washington credits his ride-along back in the 1990s with James Craig when he worked in LA. for inspiring the police roles he plays today.
It recently came up during an interview with a reporter as Washington credits his ride-along back in the 1990s with James Craig when he worked in LA. for inspiring the police roles he plays today.
Suspect rams squad cars, leads police on chase from Downriver to Detroit
Police say the suspect reached speeds of 90 miles an hour at points throughout the chase. He ended up getting stuck in the snow and trapped by officers in someone’s front yard.
Police say the suspect reached speeds of 90 miles an hour at points throughout the chase. He ended up getting stuck in the snow and trapped by officers in someone’s front yard.
A mother of 3 and Wayne State law student's killer still hasn't been caught, 7 years later
7 years later, the murder of Tiane Brown goes unsolved. Her family still seeks answers.
7 years later, the murder of Tiane Brown goes unsolved. Her family still seeks answers.
Inmate found dead at Detroit Detention Center, MSP investigate
A 61-year-old man was found dead Saturday morning at the Detroit Detention Center.
A 61-year-old man was found dead Saturday morning at the Detroit Detention Center.
Detroit police responding to murder suicide attempt on city's east side
One woman is dead and a man is in critical condition after Detroit police say he shot her before turning the gun on himself after they had arrived.
One woman is dead and a man is in critical condition after Detroit police say he shot her before turning the gun on himself after they had arrived.
5-year-old dead in Detroit after gun that toddler was playing with accidentally discharges
Detroit police say a 5-year-old has died after accidentally being shot by an 18-month old on Sturtevant Street near La Salle Blvd.
Detroit police say a 5-year-old has died after accidentally being shot by an 18-month old on Sturtevant Street near La Salle Blvd.
Detroit police looking for missing Victoria Hamlett last seen at her home Jan. 19
Detroit police are looking for a 55-year-old woman who went missing Jan. 19. Victoria Hamlett is in good physical condition but has a mental illness.
Detroit police are looking for a 55-year-old woman who went missing Jan. 19. Victoria Hamlett is in good physical condition but has a mental illness.
Two men are in custody after shooting at Detroit Police while being chased
Shots were fired at Detroit Police while chasing two suspects, authorities say police exercised courageous calm and did not fire back.
Shots were fired at Detroit Police while chasing two suspects, authorities say police exercised courageous calm and did not fire back.