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.
Suspect in custody after attempting to run over Southfield police officer with stolen car
A suspect is in custody at a Southfield jail after attempting to run over a police officer who had been investigating a stolen vehicle at the Marvin Garden's Inn on Northwestern Highway.
A suspect is in custody at a Southfield jail after attempting to run over a police officer who had been investigating a stolen vehicle at the Marvin Garden's Inn on Northwestern Highway.
Person of interest wanted in connection to homicide investigation on Detroit's east side
Police need the public's help in locating a person-of-interest connected to a homicide that occurred on Detroit's east side Saturday night. If you recognize the person of interest please call Detroit Police Department's Homicide Unit at 313-596-2260 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-SPEAK UP.
Police need the public's help in locating a person-of-interest connected to a homicide that occurred on Detroit's east side Saturday night. If you recognize the person of interest please call Detroit Police Department's Homicide Unit at 313-596-2260 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-SPEAK UP.
Detroit Police looking for man who stole energy drinks from Rite Aid
Detroit Police looking for the man who stole energy drinks from Rite Aid on Detroit's east side.
Detroit Police looking for the man who stole energy drinks from Rite Aid on Detroit's east side.
Mom to 7 killed in triple murder, family unsure why she was there
The family of Janea Fletcher can't figure out why she was at the home on Detroit's west side. The mother to 7 was one of three found shot to death early Friday morning.
The family of Janea Fletcher can't figure out why she was at the home on Detroit's west side. The mother to 7 was one of three found shot to death early Friday morning.
Mother of 7 among dead in Detroit triple shooting early Friday morning
Detroit police are investigating the shooting deaths of three people, including a mother of seven kids. The victim's aunt was heartbroken to discover the death of her niece.
Detroit police are investigating the shooting deaths of three people, including a mother of seven kids. The victim's aunt was heartbroken to discover the death of her niece.
DPD Chief Craig slams Capitol Police handling of pro-Trump rally that turned into riot
Craig called on transparency from Capitol Police in the coming days, assuring Detroiters - if anything similar happens here, they're ready. "In Detroit, we don't retreat," he said.
Craig called on transparency from Capitol Police in the coming days, assuring Detroiters - if anything similar happens here, they're ready. "In Detroit, we don't retreat," he said.
3 Detroit police officers hospitalized after pedestrian vehicle T-bones squad car
Four people, including three Detroit police officers, were injured in a traffic accident involving a pedestrian vehicle crashing into a squad car that had pulled to the side of the road to assist another department unit. None of the injuries are life-threatening.
Four people, including three Detroit police officers, were injured in a traffic accident involving a pedestrian vehicle crashing into a squad car that had pulled to the side of the road to assist another department unit. None of the injuries are life-threatening.
Suspect wanted in stabbing and robbery of woman inside Detroit laundromat
Investigators have released a photo of the suspect, accused of stabbing a 27-year-old woman at 2:20 a.m. inside the location, in the 12900 block of Seven Mile on the city's east side. The victim is expected to recover.
Investigators have released a photo of the suspect, accused of stabbing a 27-year-old woman at 2:20 a.m. inside the location, in the 12900 block of Seven Mile on the city's east side. The victim is expected to recover.
Detroit police release footage of suspect car involved in fatal hit-and-run on Christmas Eve
Detroit police have released footage of a vehicle suspected of being involved in a fatal hit-and-run on Christmas Eve this year.
Detroit police have released footage of a vehicle suspected of being involved in a fatal hit-and-run on Christmas Eve this year.
15-year-old turns self in for assault, carjacking of woman in Detroit after meeting suspect on dating app
Detroit Police said a 15-year-old has turned himself in for the assault and carjacking of a woman in early December after she met him on a dating app.
Detroit Police said a 15-year-old has turned himself in for the assault and carjacking of a woman in early December after she met him on a dating app.
DPD helps families and a local restaurant during COVID by spreading Christmas joy
The Detroit Police Department gave away Christmas gifts to families in need.
The Detroit Police Department gave away Christmas gifts to families in need.
Detroit mom meets officer who helped save son's life after shooting as part of DPD's Sgt. Santa
The Detroit Police Department is spreading holiday cheer with their annual Sergeant Santa event, which is helping more than 50 families this Christmas season across Detroit.
The Detroit Police Department is spreading holiday cheer with their annual Sergeant Santa event, which is helping more than 50 families this Christmas season across Detroit.