Man who raped elderly woman during break-in tells judge: 'I'm not a bad person'
The victim, who was 78 at the time, says she lost a year of her life after Dazaun Johnson broke into her home and assaulted her.
The victim, who was 78 at the time, says she lost a year of her life after Dazaun Johnson broke into her home and assaulted her.
Detroit police promise federal charges for certain crimes committed in city's most violent areas
In the latest effort to combat violence in Detroit, authorities say they will issue federal charges for certain crimes committed in the 8th and 9th precincts, some of the most violent areas of the city.
In the latest effort to combat violence in Detroit, authorities say they will issue federal charges for certain crimes committed in the 8th and 9th precincts, some of the most violent areas of the city.
Detroit man pleads guilty to torturing ex-girlfriend's dog
A Detroit man is looking at a 5-15 year prison sentence after pleading guilty to torturing his ex-girlfriend's dog. Authorities say Julius Holley stole the Yorkie then sent the woman videos of him hurting the dog.
A Detroit man is looking at a 5-15 year prison sentence after pleading guilty to torturing his ex-girlfriend's dog. Authorities say Julius Holley stole the Yorkie then sent the woman videos of him hurting the dog.
Electric vehicle fast chargers up and running on Belle Isle
The chargers are considered some of the best on the market and can charge a vehicle's battery in 10 minutes or less.
The chargers are considered some of the best on the market and can charge a vehicle's battery in 10 minutes or less.
Huge diving response team to simulate plane crash exercise in Detroit River
Today's exercise is expected to be the largest-ever diving team drill in the state of Michigan.
Today's exercise is expected to be the largest-ever diving team drill in the state of Michigan.
New greenway connecting Detroit Riverfront to Michigan Central and Corktown opens Wednesday
The Southwest greenway is part of a larger 27.5-mile path along the riverfront that will connect several pieces of the city, making it more walkable for everyone.
The Southwest greenway is part of a larger 27.5-mile path along the riverfront that will connect several pieces of the city, making it more walkable for everyone.
Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock headlines Detroit NAACP June Jubilee celebration
June Jubilee: A Celebration of Freedom will take place June 22 to June 25 in Detroit. The weekend will include summits on race and Civil Rights, honoring Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King's vision.
June Jubilee: A Celebration of Freedom will take place June 22 to June 25 in Detroit. The weekend will include summits on race and Civil Rights, honoring Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King's vision.
Fourth Metro Detroit woman killed in domestic violence since April; help is available
A woman who was found shot to death outside of her employer has been identified and she's the third woman to have been killed by a partner or ex partner in the past month.
A woman who was found shot to death outside of her employer has been identified and she's the third woman to have been killed by a partner or ex partner in the past month.
Man suffers 3rd degree burns on 80% of body after fiery high-speed crash on I-96 in Detroit
A speeding driver from Lincoln Park is in critical condition with burns covering most of his body after he crashed on I-96 in Detroit.
A speeding driver from Lincoln Park is in critical condition with burns covering most of his body after he crashed on I-96 in Detroit.
ExxonMobil, gas station owner sued for triple shooting where victims were locked in store
It was 3 a.m. Saturday, May 6th at the Exxon Mobil at McNichols and the Lodge - three customers are pleading with gas station clerk, al-Hassan Aiyash, to unlock the doors.
It was 3 a.m. Saturday, May 6th at the Exxon Mobil at McNichols and the Lodge - three customers are pleading with gas station clerk, al-Hassan Aiyash, to unlock the doors.
Driver dies after being shot on Detroit's west side, crashing into utility pole
Detroit Police are searching for a Range Rover believed to be connected to the shooting death of a man early Monday morning.
Detroit Police are searching for a Range Rover believed to be connected to the shooting death of a man early Monday morning.
Burnout among Detroit first responders leading to dangerous EMS shortage
Paramedics working in the city say as the volume of calls goes up, the number of available first responders goes down. It could have deadly consequences.
Paramedics working in the city say as the volume of calls goes up, the number of available first responders goes down. It could have deadly consequences.
Detroit mother confesses to giving 4-year-old son fentanyl, killing him
The 40-year-old woman turned herself into police over the weekend, admitting to killing her son more than a year ago.
The 40-year-old woman turned herself into police over the weekend, admitting to killing her son more than a year ago.
Two juveniles among several injured in another violent weekend in Metro Detroit
A 5-year-old suffered severe injuries to their hand after they were accidentally shot inside their home Saturday morning. It was one of many violent scenes this weekend.
A 5-year-old suffered severe injuries to their hand after they were accidentally shot inside their home Saturday morning. It was one of many violent scenes this weekend.
Man shot during attempted robbery in Detroit
The shooting happened around 6:40 a.m. in the 9100 block of Dearborn.
The shooting happened around 6:40 a.m. in the 9100 block of Dearborn.
Whitmer signs bill that lowers costs of college tuition for military spouses and kids
House Bill 4199 expands eligibility for tuition assistance to spouses and children of National Guard members.
House Bill 4199 expands eligibility for tuition assistance to spouses and children of National Guard members.
5-year-old boy shot in the hand Saturday morning, Detroit Police investigate
“At a time when a kid should be getting up, eating cereal and watching cartoons is being rushed to the hospital because he's been shot, I mean we have to do better," said Detroit Police Chief James White.
“At a time when a kid should be getting up, eating cereal and watching cartoons is being rushed to the hospital because he's been shot, I mean we have to do better," said Detroit Police Chief James White.
Detroit's population drops but pay for city leaders is going up
In February council members approved a 7 percent raise for themselves, the mayor, and the city clerk. Also agreed upon, was a 3.5 percent salary increases each July for the next three years.
In February council members approved a 7 percent raise for themselves, the mayor, and the city clerk. Also agreed upon, was a 3.5 percent salary increases each July for the next three years.
Beacon Park summer events kick off -- What's going on in Downtown Detroit
A summer packed full of events is on tap for Detroit's Beacon Park, starting this weekend.
A summer packed full of events is on tap for Detroit's Beacon Park, starting this weekend.
Gas station clerk charged after locking armed man, victims inside store
A Detroit gas station clerk was arraigned on manslaughter charges for locking three innocent shoppers inside the store with an angry and armed man -- who is now charged with killing one.
A Detroit gas station clerk was arraigned on manslaughter charges for locking three innocent shoppers inside the store with an angry and armed man -- who is now charged with killing one.