Detroit first responders honored in annual 'Above and Beyond Awards'
Detroit police and fire first responders were celebrated for their victory at the Above and Beyond Awards Wednesday evening.
Detroit police and fire first responders were celebrated for their victory at the Above and Beyond Awards Wednesday evening.
Detroit's new interim chief wants focus on crime and traffic
Todd Bettison, Detroit's interim police chief, was sworn in on Tuesday and said he wants to focus on keeping crime numbers dropping while also paying attention to what Detroiters want to see.
Todd Bettison, Detroit's interim police chief, was sworn in on Tuesday and said he wants to focus on keeping crime numbers dropping while also paying attention to what Detroiters want to see.
7-year-old killed in drunk driving crash on Detroit's east side
A car ran a red light at 7-mile and Mound just after 4:30 p.m. today, striking another vehicle and causing the death of a 7-year-old boy. His 5-year-old sister remains in critical condition following the crash.
A car ran a red light at 7-mile and Mound just after 4:30 p.m. today, striking another vehicle and causing the death of a 7-year-old boy. His 5-year-old sister remains in critical condition following the crash.
Residents concerned for their safety after body found in trashcan near Detroit park
Residents who live near Knudsen Park in Detroit are concerned for their safety after police found a body in a trashcan on Omira Street on Thursday.
Residents who live near Knudsen Park in Detroit are concerned for their safety after police found a body in a trashcan on Omira Street on Thursday.
'I'm not perfect, but blessed': Outgoing Detroit Police Chief White reflects on 30 years of service
A look back at how tragedy as a boy took him on a path that would reshape the department and rebuild trust between police and the people they serve.
A look back at how tragedy as a boy took him on a path that would reshape the department and rebuild trust between police and the people they serve.
Body found in trashcan near I-75, says Detroit police
Detroit police say a body was found in a garbage can on Omira Street. It is unknown at this time what happened.
Detroit police say a body was found in a garbage can on Omira Street. It is unknown at this time what happened.
16-year-old arrested for shooting teen in head, also wounds own mother in Detroit
Fitzgerald says the 14-year-old is "extremely critical." It is unclear if the 14-year-old is related to the woman.
Fitzgerald says the 14-year-old is "extremely critical." It is unclear if the 14-year-old is related to the woman.
Among victims in triple shooting in Detroit was successful music producer
Police first responded around 7 p.m. when they were flagged down by two men who said someone had been shot. Inside a building, they found a man and a woman dead. A third victim later died at the hospital.
Police first responded around 7 p.m. when they were flagged down by two men who said someone had been shot. Inside a building, they found a man and a woman dead. A third victim later died at the hospital.
6 shot, 2 killed in shooting on Detroit's west side
Anyone with information regarding this shooting is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP or the Detroit Police Department's Homicide Division at 313-596-2260.
Anyone with information regarding this shooting is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP or the Detroit Police Department's Homicide Division at 313-596-2260.
Father charged after 3-year-old shoots self with unsecured gun in Detroit
29-year-old Richard Williams is charged with Unsafe Storage Causing Injury and was arraigned on Nov. 1 in the 36th District Court.
29-year-old Richard Williams is charged with Unsafe Storage Causing Injury and was arraigned on Nov. 1 in the 36th District Court.
Jameson Williams traffic stop: Prosecutor investigates if receiver should get gun charge
Detroit police have submitted a warrant to the prosecutor’s office, who will decide if carrying a registered pistol in a car without a Concealed Pistols License, is worth a charge.
Detroit police have submitted a warrant to the prosecutor’s office, who will decide if carrying a registered pistol in a car without a Concealed Pistols License, is worth a charge.
Lions' Jameson Williams was passenger in Detroit police traffic stop, according to team
"It is now our understanding that the Detroit Police Department is revisiting the matter," The Lions said in a statement. "Jameson has hired an attorney, and we will not be commenting further out of respect for the legal process."
"It is now our understanding that the Detroit Police Department is revisiting the matter," The Lions said in a statement. "Jameson has hired an attorney, and we will not be commenting further out of respect for the legal process."
Detroit police officer charged with domestic violence after threatening to 'execute' victim
The 47-year-old Detroit police officer allegedly threatened the woman in Harrison Township, saying he will 'execute her'.
The 47-year-old Detroit police officer allegedly threatened the woman in Harrison Township, saying he will 'execute her'.
Todd Bettison named interim chief of Detroit police as James White leaves department
Detroit's Deputy Mayor Todd Bettison will lead the police department until a permanent chief is hired, Mayor Mike Duggan announced Friday. Chief James White is leaving to run the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN).
Detroit's Deputy Mayor Todd Bettison will lead the police department until a permanent chief is hired, Mayor Mike Duggan announced Friday. Chief James White is leaving to run the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN).
Duggan plans to appoint interim Detroit police chief by end of next week to replace James White
"(They will be) inheriting a great police department and I am going to be here with the transition," White said. "It won't be when I leave, I'm just done. I'm only a phone call away."
"(They will be) inheriting a great police department and I am going to be here with the transition," White said. "It won't be when I leave, I'm just done. I'm only a phone call away."
Facial recognition false arrest of man by Detroit police wins settlement
But perhaps the biggest win - there will be an audit of all cases since 2017 in which facial recognition technology was used to obtain an arrest warrant.
But perhaps the biggest win - there will be an audit of all cases since 2017 in which facial recognition technology was used to obtain an arrest warrant.
Detroit Police Chief James White named new CEO of Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network
After a little more than three years as the chief of police in Detroit, James White is taking a job more focused on mental health.
After a little more than three years as the chief of police in Detroit, James White is taking a job more focused on mental health.
First responders' mental health in the spotlight after tragic police shooting in Detroit
Chief James White said the shooting was evidence that first responders like police officers were not immune to the effects of the job and the needs for counseling should extend into the field.
Chief James White said the shooting was evidence that first responders like police officers were not immune to the effects of the job and the needs for counseling should extend into the field.
Suspected shooter killed Monday was off-duty DPD officer; two other officers also injured
Two Detroit police officers were grazed and a suspect is dead following a shooting Monday afternoon.
Two Detroit police officers were grazed and a suspect is dead following a shooting Monday afternoon.
Suspect fatally shot by Detroit police on city's east side after opening fire at officers
The shooting took place at Chandler Park Drive and Canyon Street Tuesday night.
The shooting took place at Chandler Park Drive and Canyon Street Tuesday night.