Detroit serial sex offender cut tether, sexually assaulted woman at gunpoint, police say
"She’s a hero. She’s a hero. And I want to tell her she’s a hero. And I want to tell her thank you for what she did, thank you for coming forward," said the DPD captain of the assault survivor."It’s a relief because we know for a fact individuals like that - they just don’t stop."
"She’s a hero. She’s a hero. And I want to tell her she’s a hero. And I want to tell her thank you for what she did, thank you for coming forward," said the DPD captain of the assault survivor."It’s a relief because we know for a fact individuals like that - they just don’t stop."
Attorney group: Black drivers targeted in DPD stops leading to legal CCW owners receiving felonies
A group of defense attorneys say Detroit police and the Wayne County prosecutor are targeting Black motorists for improperly carrying a concealed weapon.
A group of defense attorneys say Detroit police and the Wayne County prosecutor are targeting Black motorists for improperly carrying a concealed weapon.
Suspects seen firing shots by Detroit police are arrested after short pursuit
The suspects were spotted by police firing shots from their vehicle. When Detroit police attempted to pull them over, they fled and tried to elude police, said Cmdr. Darin Szilagy.
The suspects were spotted by police firing shots from their vehicle. When Detroit police attempted to pull them over, they fled and tried to elude police, said Cmdr. Darin Szilagy.
Family of 15-year-old killed at gas station desperate for gunman to be caught
Robert Harris, was gunned down at the gas station at Seven Mile and E. Outer Drive in Detroit Friday night. His 14-year-old brother witnessed the shooting.
Robert Harris, was gunned down at the gas station at Seven Mile and E. Outer Drive in Detroit Friday night. His 14-year-old brother witnessed the shooting.
12-year-old shot inside second floor bedroom inside home in Detroit
The child was wounded in the leg when the suspect fired shots into the house located between Whittier and Morang.
The child was wounded in the leg when the suspect fired shots into the house located between Whittier and Morang.
1 killed, 3 hurt as driver runs stop sign in Lenawee County
Michigan State Police said a woman was killed Saturday afternoon after missing a top sign and was hit by an SUV in Lenawee County.
Michigan State Police said a woman was killed Saturday afternoon after missing a top sign and was hit by an SUV in Lenawee County.
Michigan State Police say suspect in custody following I-75 shooting Friday; incident wasn't random
Police tweeted late Saturday morning that someone had been arrested and “numerous pieces of evidence” were also collected, including a handgun.
Police tweeted late Saturday morning that someone had been arrested and “numerous pieces of evidence” were also collected, including a handgun.
Detroit police look for gunman who killed 15-year-old in store on 7 Mile
At 8:55 p.m. the teen was fatally shot in the 11000 block of E. Seven Mile Road near Outer Drive. Police are looking for the suspect who was accompanied by another male.
At 8:55 p.m. the teen was fatally shot in the 11000 block of E. Seven Mile Road near Outer Drive. Police are looking for the suspect who was accompanied by another male.
DPD: Mother says she was cleaning gun when her 4-year-old was shot; girl expected to recover
A 4-year-old girl is in critical condition after being shot in the arm and leg, and her mother is in custody after changing her story about an attempted robbery - and admitting her gun went off while she was cleaning it.
A 4-year-old girl is in critical condition after being shot in the arm and leg, and her mother is in custody after changing her story about an attempted robbery - and admitting her gun went off while she was cleaning it.
Michigan State Police save life of man who laid down on freeway
A Michigan State Police trooper is being credited with saving a man's life after he laid down in the middle of I-75 in December.
A Michigan State Police trooper is being credited with saving a man's life after he laid down in the middle of I-75 in December.
Detroit police make massive drug seizure worth $1.5M on city's west side
Inside the home in the 18500 block of Dale Street, among the drugs confiscated were 290.9 grams of fentranyl (with a street value of $523,620.00), 1468.2 grams of cocaine (worth $587,280), and 235.6 grams of meth (valued at $425,880).
Inside the home in the 18500 block of Dale Street, among the drugs confiscated were 290.9 grams of fentranyl (with a street value of $523,620.00), 1468.2 grams of cocaine (worth $587,280), and 235.6 grams of meth (valued at $425,880).
Mississippi woman calls police after Apple notifies her of device apparently tracking her location
'Unknown Accessory Detected,' the Apple notification stated. 'This item has been moving with you for a while. The owner can see its location.'
'Unknown Accessory Detected,' the Apple notification stated. 'This item has been moving with you for a while. The owner can see its location.'
Uber driver stranded on I-95 buys teen passenger hotel room, offered new job
Uber driver DaVante Williams was stranded with a teenage passenger for hours on the snowy I-95 and is being praised for going “above and beyond” to get her home safe.
Uber driver DaVante Williams was stranded with a teenage passenger for hours on the snowy I-95 and is being praised for going “above and beyond” to get her home safe.
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.
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."
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Detroit schools says the city's positive test rate has exceeded 40% over the last seven days, making quarantining and in-person schooling inevitable.