New DPD graduate in Greektown fight resigns; disturbing details of his arrest emerge
Sources say he cursed at, threatened, and hurled racial epithets at officers while in police custody, including the n-word.
Sources say he cursed at, threatened, and hurled racial epithets at officers while in police custody, including the n-word.
Probationary Detroit police officer arrested for Greektown fight, resigns from force
His resignation comes just days before a scheduled probationary hearing where he faced termination. DPD is still looking to pursue criminal charges. He had been relieved from his duties pending the investigation.
His resignation comes just days before a scheduled probationary hearing where he faced termination. DPD is still looking to pursue criminal charges. He had been relieved from his duties pending the investigation.
Apple Watch saves Arizona woman’s life: ‘Call your doctor immediately’
“I’m glad I reacted so quickly because it was life-threatening,” Arizona resident Yolie De Leon revealed.
“I’m glad I reacted so quickly because it was life-threatening,” Arizona resident Yolie De Leon revealed.
Detroit City Hall, homes of Councilmembers Janee Ayers, Scott Benson raided by FBI
The raids follow a corruption probe that led to charges against Councilmember Andre Spivey for bribery.
The raids follow a corruption probe that led to charges against Councilmember Andre Spivey for bribery.
4-year-old killed in hit and run on 7 Mile; suspect turns self in
The driver wanted in the crash turned himself in just before 11 p.m.
The driver wanted in the crash turned himself in just before 11 p.m.
'When will it end?' Political insiders react to FBI raids of Detroit council members, City Hall
"I believe these two individuals knew something was going on in their lives and owed it to the people of Detroit - if it is substantial - to not run for election in the first place," said Mildred Gaddis.
"I believe these two individuals knew something was going on in their lives and owed it to the people of Detroit - if it is substantial - to not run for election in the first place," said Mildred Gaddis.
Joyriding drifter crashes into Detroit gas station pumps
As firefighters put out the flames Sunday, the driver sped off and hit other vehicles on his way out. Detroit police recovered the SUV at a gas station at Warren and Southfield.
As firefighters put out the flames Sunday, the driver sped off and hit other vehicles on his way out. Detroit police recovered the SUV at a gas station at Warren and Southfield.
Michigan State Police stop driver at 120 on M-14, another at 102
Two drivers were clocked in the triple digits on M-14 between Ann Arbor and Plymouth on the same day.
Two drivers were clocked in the triple digits on M-14 between Ann Arbor and Plymouth on the same day.
Detroit police look for missing 82-year-old Chuck Walker
Charles "Chuck" Walker has only partial sight in one eye and lives in the E. Forest area by the Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History.
Charles "Chuck" Walker has only partial sight in one eye and lives in the E. Forest area by the Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History.
New Detroit Police Officer 'relieved of duties' following Greektown fight just hours after graduation
A probationary Detroit Police Officer has been relieved of duties after he got into a fight in Greektown early Saturday morning.
A probationary Detroit Police Officer has been relieved of duties after he got into a fight in Greektown early Saturday morning.
Mayor Duggan names James White as Detroit police chief
James White is no longer the interim Detroit police chief as he was named full-time chief on Monday, Aug. 23.
James White is no longer the interim Detroit police chief as he was named full-time chief on Monday, Aug. 23.
Mary Eatmon, one of Detroit's first female bus drivers, cruises into her 90th birthday in style
Mary Eatmon looked like she hadn't lost her touch while back in the saddle of a green and white DDOT bus. It was a bus she first started driving in 1973.
Mary Eatmon looked like she hadn't lost her touch while back in the saddle of a green and white DDOT bus. It was a bus she first started driving in 1973.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan to announce pick for new police chief
Detroit Police will announce a new full-time police chief during a press conference Monday afternoon.
Detroit Police will announce a new full-time police chief during a press conference Monday afternoon.
Pedestrian fatally struck on I-96 when driver failed to avoid man standing in the middle of the highway
According to the driver, they were traveling eastbound on I-96 when they saw someone standing in the middle lane of the freeway. The driver attempted to stop but was unable to avoid striking the person.
According to the driver, they were traveling eastbound on I-96 when they saw someone standing in the middle lane of the freeway. The driver attempted to stop but was unable to avoid striking the person.
Detroit police lieutenant charged with sexually assaulting another DPD officer
A judge reading from a report that alleged that Duncan had entered a complainant's home and forced sex against her will described the details as “troubling at best.”
A judge reading from a report that alleged that Duncan had entered a complainant's home and forced sex against her will described the details as “troubling at best.”
Metro Detroit construction will shut down I-696 ramps at I-75 - here's what else is happening this weekend
From the Woodward Dream Cruise to more I-75 construction, here's everything that drivers should be aware of for the upcoming weekend.
From the Woodward Dream Cruise to more I-75 construction, here's everything that drivers should be aware of for the upcoming weekend.
Michigan State Police adding extra troopers for latest drunk driving campaign
In preparation for the holiday, state police are planning to increase the number of troopers on the road as well as bolster the messaging about drunk driving.
In preparation for the holiday, state police are planning to increase the number of troopers on the road as well as bolster the messaging about drunk driving.
Fiat-Chrysler fined $30 million, company sentenced to probation for paying off UAW leaders
FCA, which is now part of Stellantis, pleaded guilty to bribing several heads of the UAW in order to win concessions in negotiations covering thousands of factory workers.
FCA, which is now part of Stellantis, pleaded guilty to bribing several heads of the UAW in order to win concessions in negotiations covering thousands of factory workers.
Detroit police officer who fled shooting scene says they saved victim's life
TONIGHT at 11: "When you are there listening to it, the rapid gunfire, you know I had to save this man," Officer LaSonja Parker said. "We can't save him if we get hurt."
TONIGHT at 11: "When you are there listening to it, the rapid gunfire, you know I had to save this man," Officer LaSonja Parker said. "We can't save him if we get hurt."
Ex-Lion cornerback Alex Brown charged in wrong-way drunk driving crash, injuring 2
Brown, 24, of South Carolina, was allegedly intoxicated and speeding on the wrong side of the freeway. Brown struck a 27-year-old Detroit man’s car head-on, causing injury to his legs. The man was carried on a backboard by medics and transported to a local hospital.
Brown, 24, of South Carolina, was allegedly intoxicated and speeding on the wrong side of the freeway. Brown struck a 27-year-old Detroit man’s car head-on, causing injury to his legs. The man was carried on a backboard by medics and transported to a local hospital.