Detroit Police add pepper ball spray, dense foam bullets, new body cameras to non-lethal options
The Detroit Police Department as some new non-lethal tools at their disposal the next time they are at a scene: pepper ball spray and dense foam bullets.
The Detroit Police Department as some new non-lethal tools at their disposal the next time they are at a scene: pepper ball spray and dense foam bullets.
Off-duty Detroit Police Officer gets into shootout with driver, family says
The family member of an off-duty Detroit Police officer said she was fearing for her life when she got into a shootout with another driver Monday morning.
The family member of an off-duty Detroit Police officer said she was fearing for her life when she got into a shootout with another driver Monday morning.
Suspects use chains, car to steal ATM from hotel lobby in Royal Oak Township
Police say several individuals entered the lobby and attached chains to an ATM.
Police say several individuals entered the lobby and attached chains to an ATM.
Family wants State police to take over cold case killing of 23-year-old EMU student
On Sunday, family and friends gathered at Julia’s grave site to honor her and mark the ten-year anniversary of her passing.
On Sunday, family and friends gathered at Julia’s grave site to honor her and mark the ten-year anniversary of her passing.
Drive-by shooting leaves 2 men injured on Detroit's east side
The shooting happened when the two men were walking.
The shooting happened when the two men were walking.
Detroit police hit with pair of $10 million lawsuits claiming excessive force
"What we are asking for, is $10 million on each individual, it's to set the tone," said attorney Todd Perkins.
"What we are asking for, is $10 million on each individual, it's to set the tone," said attorney Todd Perkins.
UAW organizes first EV battery plant members
The United Auto Workers union is adding 900 members at an Ohio electric vehicle battery plant, the first EV workers to join the UAW.
The United Auto Workers union is adding 900 members at an Ohio electric vehicle battery plant, the first EV workers to join the UAW.
Detroit school is gifted $20,000 of new instruments for music program
"We want to make sure that we bring programming to support them," said Mary Culler, president of the Ford Motor Company Fund. "So by donating instruments, they can absolutely keep their programs strong and really be able to expand it, to include other kids."
"We want to make sure that we bring programming to support them," said Mary Culler, president of the Ford Motor Company Fund. "So by donating instruments, they can absolutely keep their programs strong and really be able to expand it, to include other kids."
Detroit announces 6-month contracts with four companies to salvage paratransit services
The city council deadlocked on a contract to fully fund transportation for disabled citizens in November. Without a deal, Detroit would be in violation of federal law.
The city council deadlocked on a contract to fully fund transportation for disabled citizens in November. Without a deal, Detroit would be in violation of federal law.
Amazon sued for allegedly stealing more than $1M in tips from delivery workers
Amazon says tips were already paid to drivers as part of a settlement last year. Amazon was accused of stealing tips from delivery drivers to subsidize its own labor expenses between 2016 and 2019, according to a lawsuit.
Amazon says tips were already paid to drivers as part of a settlement last year. Amazon was accused of stealing tips from delivery drivers to subsidize its own labor expenses between 2016 and 2019, according to a lawsuit.
Woman and teen girl struck in hit-and-run on Van Dyke in Detroit
The driver of the minivan fled on foot and after running from the scene, was eventually arrested by investigators.
The driver of the minivan fled on foot and after running from the scene, was eventually arrested by investigators.
Detroit police officer caps off distinguished career, retiring after 45 years
"We call him 'Old School' because he comes in, and he's always in a crisp uniform, wearing his traffic enforcement hat downtown, and that's a lesson passed on to others as well," White said.
"We call him 'Old School' because he comes in, and he's always in a crisp uniform, wearing his traffic enforcement hat downtown, and that's a lesson passed on to others as well," White said.
VIDEO: Drivers do donuts around fire right in front of Detroit Police at 7 Mile and Greenfield
"I started filming and I'm looking, like man this is crazy, they just keep going and going," he said.
"I started filming and I'm looking, like man this is crazy, they just keep going and going," he said.
Detroit mayor to use emergency powers to salvage transit for disabled residents
The city of Detroit was notified it was violating federal law for failing to fund paratransit service after the city council voted down a $49 million contract.
The city of Detroit was notified it was violating federal law for failing to fund paratransit service after the city council voted down a $49 million contract.
White Detroit cop found guilty of assault of Black police officer
A jury convicted a Detroit cop of assaulting Officer Christopher Williams in a case that made national headlines, embarrassed the Detroit Police Department, and humiliated an 18-year veteran of the force.
A jury convicted a Detroit cop of assaulting Officer Christopher Williams in a case that made national headlines, embarrassed the Detroit Police Department, and humiliated an 18-year veteran of the force.
Suspect on the run after shooting woman and her boyfriend during argument in Detroit
The female suspect fatally shot the woman before shooting her boyfriend for intervening, police said.
The female suspect fatally shot the woman before shooting her boyfriend for intervening, police said.
2 people injured in shooting at Olympia Coney Island in Detroit
The shooting happened after an altercation at Olympia Coney Island.
The shooting happened after an altercation at Olympia Coney Island.
Detroit police seek suspect who robbed person at drive-up ATM
Photos released by Detroit police show the suspect approaching and holding the victim at gunpoint.
Photos released by Detroit police show the suspect approaching and holding the victim at gunpoint.
Police: Alleged burglar fatally shot by man who came home on Detroit's west side
The man was allegedly breaking into the home around 3:30 a.m. when a 29-year-old man came home.
The man was allegedly breaking into the home around 3:30 a.m. when a 29-year-old man came home.
1-year-old dies after falling down steps while watched by babysitter, DPD investigates
"We have a number of concerns with what we've learned," said Detroit Police Chief James White.
"We have a number of concerns with what we've learned," said Detroit Police Chief James White.