Ukraine to get 165 bulletproof vests donated by Detroit police, Wayne County sheriffs
"Well we see the need because we see the bodies, we see the people dying, we see the people being killed - that's the need in itself," Washington said.
'Get your head out of your app;' Safety advocates kick off National Work Zone Awareness Week in Michigan
The campaign of reducing deaths in traffic safety zones has been going on since 2000. Since then, MDOT and other traffic safety organizations have worked to raise awareness about the danger that crews face while working.
Taylor man who opened fire on police armed with AK47, fatally shot by officers
At 10:10 AM, police report that the suspect came out of the apartment and fired at police. Multiple Taylor police officers returned fire striking the suspect.
Drifting video of 'Sunday Funday' on YouTube leads to Detroit police arrest
The police crackdown is here to stay, with Exhibit: A – the arrest of Rickey Finley. He made it easy on investigators – advertising his social media page with decals right on his car.
Police bust suspected chop shop run by pair of brothers in southwest Detroit
Two brothers who allegedly ran the illegal garage located at 8951 Michigan Avenue were arrested by DPD which found six vehicles all reported stolen.
Hit and run driver ran over victim on sidewalk, Detroit police say
"Mr. Abbott is continuing to harass our victim," McKay said. "He did return to the house about 30 minutes after this incident, threw a brick through his window. So he knows where the victim lives, he is continuing to text and harass him."
Salvation Army's Walk for Justice, helps those struggling find equal access to legal aid
Registration is now open for The Salvation Army's WBLAC's 10th Annual ‘Walk for Justice’ Fundraiser. Happening on May 14th at the Detroit Zoo, to help impoverished families and veterans throughout metro Detroit, find access to justice.
$10M lawsuit filed by woman whose special needs son was physically restrained on school bus
She says that driver sat on, and struck her 6-year-old son Adriel, as he was heading home from Fisher Magnet Lower Academy in Detroit last December.
Murder suspect wanted for killing man who shoveled his snow, attacking woman
Antoine Powers McClain is wanted for beating victim Parish Howell to death with a rifle and severely injuring a woman. Both had been asked by him to shovel his snow in the 9000 black of Stout near Cathedral on Feb. 14.
Detroit City Council passes marijuana ordinance allowing recreational sale of pot in city
An 8-1 vote approved the measure, which had been in the works soon after smoking pot became legal in Michigan in late 2019.
State troopers fatally shoot suspect who drew gun on them during break-in call
The fatal shooting happened during an alleged breaking and entering call at 3 p.m. in Laketon Township, near Muskegon.
Detroit police bust drag racing, drifting group on west side impounding 12 cars
Everyone involved is in their late teens to mid-20s. And of the 23 people that were arrested or tickets – only two of them were from Detroit. The rest, from the suburbs outside the city and from as far as Saginaw.
How Detroit Police Chief James White's civil rights background informs his policing
Police's partnership program with Detroit businesses has led to a 23% reduction in violent crime at those sites, police say.
Mom in custody after allegedly stabbing 2-year-old in the chest; Detroit police investigating
"We have violence that occurs throughout our city all the time, and this violence is perpetrated by the mother of her own child."
8-year-old among 6 people injured in 2-car crash in Detroit
All people are in temporary serious conditions from the crash, which involved a Silverado pickup truck and a car at an intersection.
Steering wheel column stolen in seconds as police say GM cars are being targeted
Video shows her entire steering wheel column was pulled out of her Chevrolet Malibu. The crashing sound in the video is this Detroit woman, falling down the stairs trying to stop the thief Thursday morning.
DNA under fingernails in 1997 murder leads to new arrest for cold case
"We're talking about a struggle, that’s a significant DNA from the defendant under her fingernails." Goldfarb.
'It happened that fast': Mother shares terrifying moment her car with toddler inside was stolen
“She made the fatal flaw of actually leaving her vehicle running with her child inside," said Lt. Clive Stewart, DPD Commercial Auto Theft.
DPD detective allegedly withheld info leading to innocent man's conviction, due to cartel fears
The claim was the detective in charge, Jimenez, purposely left out information about the real killer with ties to a Mexican cartel. It's alleged he was fearful the cartel would go after family members in Mexico.
Mental heath center guard shot and killed remembered as a father, 'good guy'
"His wife is pregnant now, and the sad thing is he had a set of twins and his girl passed away," Andre said. "His twin girl passed away. (His wife) is pregnant now with his son."