Prosecutor to supreme court: Wafer changed story to cops in murder of Renisha McBride
Wafer’s attorney claims he should not have been charged with both 2nd-degree murder and manslaughter – similar to double jeopardy. They are trying to convince the state supreme court to give Wafer a new trial in Wayne County, which could result in a lesser sentence.
Michigan high court to review manslaughter conviction for Dearborn Heights man who killed teen
Ted Wafer was sentenced to 17 years in prison after he was convicted of shooting a 19-year-old who was knocking on his door after a car crash in 2013. His manslaughter conviction enhanced his sentence.
Frustration overflows at townhall on south end flooding in Dearborn Heights
The city is using grant money to buy homes in the flood plain. Those homes are being demolished and buffer zones are being created - but it’s a slow process and it’s expensive.
Michigan Supreme Court reviewing sentencing for 2013 porch shooting in Dearborn Heights
Ted Wafer has been in prison since his conviction in 2014 when he was sentenced to 17 years for second-degree murder, manslaughter, and a gun crime. His lawyers want the manslaughter charge dropped.
Police looking for man who robbed Dearborn Heights market at gunpoint
Dearborn Heights police are looking for a man who robbed a market on Warren at gunpoint.
Taylor woman charged in hit-and-run death of motorcyclist in Dearborn Heights
Dearborn Heights Police announced a Taylor woman was arrested for the hit-and-run death of a motorcyclist last week.
Police seek hit-and-run driver after motorcyclist killed in Dearborn Heights
Dearborn Heights police are looking for a hit-and-run driver after a motorcyclist was killed.
Dearborn Heights man wins $25K for life, wife tells him he's dreaming and went back to sleep
A Dearborn Heights man was up early when he noticed a strange-looking email. Then he saw he won a life-changing prize but he didn't believe it. And neither did his wife - who him he was dreaming and she went back to sleep.
Dearborn Heights solution to Ecorse Creek flooding? Buy nearby homes and demolish them
The city is using federal money to purchase homes it can demolish and turn into green space that will absorb rising waters from Ecorse Creek - which is notorious for its periodic flooding.
Dearborn Heights man accused of leading officers on chase in stolen police cruiser before crashing
A Dearborn Heights man is accused of leading police on a chase in a stolen police vehicle before a crash.
Single mother of 3 loses everything after power line falls causing house fire
The Red Cross is helping her with a hotel stay, but that will run out in a matter of days. “They did recommend some homeless shelters, but with school starting up I am not sure how that’s going to work out," she said.
Severe thunderstorms rip through Metro Detroit, toppling trees and flooding streets
Severe thunderstorms caused damage across Metro Detroit.
Police look for man who stole cash register drawer from Dearborn Heights Walgreens
Dearborn Heights police are looking for a man who stole the cash register drawer from Walgreens.
Dearborn Heights police seek man who stole $200+ worth of merchandise from CVS
A man stole more than $200 worth of merchandise from a Dearborn Heights CVS store, police said.
Parts of Dearborn Heights left under water from heavy rainfall
In the area of Telegraph and Hanover, water runs up to the front porches of the houses and in some cases, windows, while the street and sidewalks are submerged.
Dearborn Heights police seek suspect who tried to rob Walgreens
Dearborn Heights police are looking for someone who tried to rob a Walgreens store.
Dearborn Heights police seek man who broke into home
Dearborn Heights police are looking for a man who broke into a home.
Police looking for missing 18-year-old who left Vista Maria in Dearborn Heights
Destiny Schmidt left Vista Maria without permission Sunday night, police said.
Dearborn Heights man accused of strangling mother to death while on probation for assaulting her
A Dearborn Heights man is accused of killing his mother while on probation for assaulting her.
Police seek man who held knife to cashier's neck while robbing Dearborn Heights Walgreens
A man held a cashier at knifepoint while robbing a Dearborn Heights Walgreens store.