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.

Purses with a Purpose collects donated personal care items for sexual assault survivors

The Michigan State Police Metro South Post is currently accepting Purses with a Purpose donations in their lobby which is taking place during Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

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."

Detroit schools go remote for two weeks amid coronavirus surge

Detroit schools have implemented a two-week social isolation policy amid the city's 15% positive infection rate. In-person learning will resume in the district on April 19.

Crime Stoppers: Natalian Ringo

Crime Stoppers is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the murder of Natalian Ringo

Facebook data on more than 500M users found online

Details from more than 500 million Facebook users have been found available to download for free on a website frequented by low-level hacking enthusiasts.

Amazon apologizes for tweet, acknowledges drivers ‘do have trouble’ finding restrooms

In a tweet directed at a U.S. representative, Amazon denied rumors that employees work so hard they have to urinate in empty water bottles. Amazon took a step back and apologized, acknowledging some of its drivers do have that problem.

Drunk driver arrested after crashing into Southfield police cruiser

A drunk driver crashed into a Southfield police cruiser on the Lodge Saturday morning as Michigan State Police were investigating an impaired driver. No one was hurt in the crash and the suspect was arrested.

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.

Woman arrested after newborn found dead in Lincoln Park woods in March

Lincoln Park Police said a woman has been arrested in connection to the discovery of a newborn baby found in the woods in Lincoln Park in March.

Michigan State Police honor trooper who died from COVID-19 complications

Michigan State Police Trooper Herman Brown spent almost 30 years in the Monroe Post but died on Monday, two weeks after catching COVID-19 in Florida.

Crime Stoppers : Pedro Gonzalez

Crime Stoppers is offering a $4,000 award for information leading to an arrest in the murder of Pedro Gonzalez