Decomposing body in Detroit park is former DPD officer Stephen Hodo, sources say
A decomposing body found in a park last week in Detroit have been confirmed to be missing former DPD officer Stephen Hodo, who had been missing since late June.
A decomposing body found in a park last week in Detroit have been confirmed to be missing former DPD officer Stephen Hodo, who had been missing since late June.
Dr. Jill Biden visiting Detroit public schools Thursday
The First Lady will be in Michigan to highlight the American Rescue Plan's benefits for kids over the summer, helping with learning loss and mental health that was impacted by the pandemic.
The First Lady will be in Michigan to highlight the American Rescue Plan's benefits for kids over the summer, helping with learning loss and mental health that was impacted by the pandemic.
Michigan police fill Detroit church to honor DPD officer Loren Courts
Loren Courts, the Detroit Police Officer killed in the line of duty, was laid to rest on Monday, July 18.
Loren Courts, the Detroit Police Officer killed in the line of duty, was laid to rest on Monday, July 18.
Funeral for slain Detroit Police officer Monday at Greater Grace Temple
Loren Courts leaves behind a wife, a 15-year-old son and a 9-year-old daughter, all of who thought the world of their dad. It's a sentiment that stretches throughout the department as well.
Loren Courts leaves behind a wife, a 15-year-old son and a 9-year-old daughter, all of who thought the world of their dad. It's a sentiment that stretches throughout the department as well.
MSP: Driver unable to avoid pedestrian on I-94 hits and kills him; cooperating with police
Investigators said the driver was traveling in the center lane when she saw a pedestrian who was also in the center lane.
Investigators said the driver was traveling in the center lane when she saw a pedestrian who was also in the center lane.
Person fatally shot at birthday party, suspect still at large
The suspect is believed to be known by the victim and other party attendees.
The suspect is believed to be known by the victim and other party attendees.
Prayer vigil for fallen Detroit Police Officer Loren Courts draws over 100
"It is truly a calling to become a Detroit police officer, especially in these difficult times and Officer Courts had that calling," said Cmdr. Michael Chambers, 2nd Precinct. "He loved this city, the department, this precinct."
"It is truly a calling to become a Detroit police officer, especially in these difficult times and Officer Courts had that calling," said Cmdr. Michael Chambers, 2nd Precinct. "He loved this city, the department, this precinct."
Greater Grace Temple prepares for fallen DPD officer Loren Courts' funeral
“A lot of people are mourning. and I’m not sure that there’s a cookie cut phrase that’s going to make it go away. or that’s going to make anybody feel better," said Bishop Charles H. Ellis III, Greater Grace senior pastor. "I hope that in time, people can get back to a healthy place.”
“A lot of people are mourning. and I’m not sure that there’s a cookie cut phrase that’s going to make it go away. or that’s going to make anybody feel better," said Bishop Charles H. Ellis III, Greater Grace senior pastor. "I hope that in time, people can get back to a healthy place.”
Firearm advocate pushes back on Detroit police chief wanting assault weapon ban
"It is a style of firearm that a lot of people currently use lawfully and they will continue to do so," Ector said. "So to vilify rifles or shotguns and say they are the reason why we have a high level of crime, it’s a misnomer - and all one has to do is look at the uniform crime stats."
"It is a style of firearm that a lot of people currently use lawfully and they will continue to do so," Ector said. "So to vilify rifles or shotguns and say they are the reason why we have a high level of crime, it’s a misnomer - and all one has to do is look at the uniform crime stats."
Federal court: Man accused of buying gun for killer of DPD cop to stay in custody
"The industry, they try very hard to keep their businesses honest," said Keith Krolczyk, assistant special agent in charge. "In the case there were indicators - at least to the salespeople in the store, otherwise they would have stopped the transaction."
"The industry, they try very hard to keep their businesses honest," said Keith Krolczyk, assistant special agent in charge. "In the case there were indicators - at least to the salespeople in the store, otherwise they would have stopped the transaction."
Stolen car driver tries to run down Detroit police officer
The suspect got into the car and nearly ran over the officer, hit several vehicles while fleeing. That officer then fired at the driver as he fled the scene, according to Chief James White.
The suspect got into the car and nearly ran over the officer, hit several vehicles while fleeing. That officer then fired at the driver as he fled the scene, according to Chief James White.
Partner of slain Detroit police officer: 'I wasn't going to leave him'
"I couldn’t move him, because I couldn't let go - and he had no cover, so I made myself his cover. I looked at him and said, 'Please don't leave me, I love you' and I held on."
"I couldn’t move him, because I couldn't let go - and he had no cover, so I made myself his cover. I looked at him and said, 'Please don't leave me, I love you' and I held on."
Teen boyfriend charged in deadly shooting of 14-year-old in Detroit apartment
Detroit police said that allegedly a stolen handgun was being passed around; the 13-year-old boy aimed the gun at the girl and fired it.
Detroit police said that allegedly a stolen handgun was being passed around; the 13-year-old boy aimed the gun at the girl and fired it.
Ramp closures on I-275 will impact travel to Detroit Metro Airport
The next time your dad wants to leave for the airport early, you may want to listen to them.
The next time your dad wants to leave for the airport early, you may want to listen to them.
Uber defied taxi laws and upended workers' rights, investigative report found
The report revealed Sunday revealed the extraordinary lengths Uber undertook to establish itself in nearly 30 countries.
The report revealed Sunday revealed the extraordinary lengths Uber undertook to establish itself in nearly 30 countries.
Police: Teen accidentally shoots, kills 14-year-old in Detroit apartment
One of the teenage boys had a gun and it allegedly accidentally went off, police said.
One of the teenage boys had a gun and it allegedly accidentally went off, police said.
MSP: Driver killed after speeding, losing control of motorcycle on I-696
The freeway was closed around 10 p.m. Saturday during the investigation.
The freeway was closed around 10 p.m. Saturday during the investigation.
Wife of slain DPD officer says last text to him was 'I'm always going to worry about you'
"He had called me, and we were texting back and forth and typically he doesn't call me when he's at work, because he's at work and so I'm glad I got that conversation with him," Kristine said. "And I said, 'Be safe.' And he said, 'You know I will.'
"He had called me, and we were texting back and forth and typically he doesn't call me when he's at work, because he's at work and so I'm glad I got that conversation with him," Kristine said. "And I said, 'Be safe.' And he said, 'You know I will.'
Chief welcomes class of Detroit police academy grads
“Many of you have said you want to help people," DPD Chief James White said. "Well, we’ve got some people for you to help. Be ready.”
“Many of you have said you want to help people," DPD Chief James White said. "Well, we’ve got some people for you to help. Be ready.”
Driver injured by glass from windshield after I-75 freeway shooting
The victim was hospitalized after glass that was shattered from his windshield being shot struck him.
The victim was hospitalized after glass that was shattered from his windshield being shot struck him.