Detroit Police Chief encouraged but not celebrating reduction in homicides, non-fatal shootings in 2021
Chief James White said he was encouraged by the figures, which showed a 4% fall in homicides and a 9% fall in non-fatal shootings. But he also said the figures were too high to celebrate.
US attorney wants 3 year sentence for ex-Detroit councilman Andre Spivey after bribery guilty plea
In a sentencing memorandum filed Wednesday, US Attorney Dawn Ison said: “Instead of doing the job he was elected to do, Spivey made satisfying his own greed and sacrificing the best interests of the people of Detroit, his job."
Michigan State Police K9 'Chief' tracks fleeing suspect nearly four miles before arrest
The driver fled a traffic stop in northern Michigan Tuesday evening, leading to the search.
Detroit police looking for tips on 2 arson incidents
Detroit police are investigating a pair of arson incidents and are asking for the public's help identifying suspects or gathering tips on the crimes.
Detroit Police Department launches Spanish social media accounts to reach more residents
The Detroit Police Department now has Facebook and Twitter accounts where posts will be in Spanish to reach the city's Spanish speaking population.
Mary Sheffield selected as Detroit's next city council president
Sheffield, who represents the 5th District in Detroit, was voted to the position by a 7-2 margin, beating out Mary Waters, who was elected to her seat in the previous cycle.
Detroit schools to resume class remotely through Jan. 14
Detroit schools says the city's positive test rate has exceeded 40% over the last seven days, making quarantining and in-person schooling inevitable.
Northern Michigan couple both charged with drunken driving after rollover crash
Police pulled over a Jeep that was driving erratically before arresting both the driver and the passenger for operating while intoxicated.
Detroit schools: COVID-19 vaccine mandate for students 'likely' by next school year
Children age 5-11 are already cleared to receive reduced versions of the COVID-19 vaccine. The FDA is considering booster shots for teens age 12-15 this week.
Detroit, other schools greet new year with virtual and canceled classes
Detroit opted to cancel the first three days of class this week amid an historically high COVID-19 infection rate through the city. Several other schools have gone virtual as well.
Homicide suspect leads state police on chase before crashing on Gratiot
A 41-year-old man driving a Grand Prix was spotted speeding on northbound I-75 near Dearborn Street at about 5 p.m. and fled an attempted traffic stop by troopers, said Michigan State Police.
'What goes up, comes down,' Detroit, Michigan state police watching for celebratory gunfire on New Year's Eve
On a night when fireworks boom, gun shots also ring out in celebration. Police officers from multiple agencies have a warning for anyone that chooses to partake in the latter: Don't do it.
Detroit schools cancels classes M-W next week, citing city's high COVID-19 infectious rate
On Wednesday, the district said it will reevaluate how to proceed moving forward with bringing kids back to school. The district also said that a student vaccine mandate is likely by the first day of school next year.
Detroit police officers shoot suspect who allegedly pulled gun on them at gas station
Detroit police are at the scene of an officer-involved shooting on the city's east side at Conner and Wade streets Thursday night.
Detroit cops rescue puppies trapped in abandoned home's mattress spring
Two Detroit Police Officers noticed something off in an abandoned home. When they looked, they found puppies left behind and trapped inside of an old mattress spring.
Northern Michigan man arrested with 'gift bag' carrying 175 grams of cocaine
Inside the gift bag were approximately 13 smaller bags with cocaine in them.
Detroit Police shoot and kill suspect in Christmas Day murder of mom and 13-year-old disabled daughter
A man wanted for the Christmas Day murder of a Detroit mom and her disabled daughter has been shot and killed by Detroit Police, sources confirm to FOX 2.
Detroit man who says he was shot at on I-75 has firearms seized by police
State police were told by the caller he had fired a shot with his head down and his arm pointed backwards after being shot at.
Detroit police 'Surprise Squad' delivers gift cards for the holidays
Detroit Police Chief James White was out with some holiday helpers in blue delivering gift cards and cheer.
Police chief: Woman shot by officers after pointing Airsoft gun at them, had mental health issue
For 10 minutes Chief James White says 33-year-old Nakita Williams pointed a pistol at customers at a Sunoco gas station on Detroit’s east side Sunday evening.