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Man who saved dog in Detroit River adopts him

Man who saved dog in Detroit River adopts him

After a dog barely escaped death during a four-day-long icy ordeal and run-in with a coyote that left him with frostbite, he was adopted by the man who rescued him.

March 29
Two men die in front of River Rouge police station after being shot in Ecorse

Two men die in front of River Rouge police station after being shot in Ecorse

Two women drove the victims to the River Rouge police department after they were shot in Ecorse. It's believed they died on the way to the station.

March 25
Project Blue Light in Highland Park and Ecorse uses cameras to fight crime

Project Blue Light in Highland Park and Ecorse uses cameras to fight crime

It's an anti-crime tactic made popular by the Detroit Police Department. But now the cities of Ecorse and Highland Park are using that inspiration with cameras and technology to drive out crime. 

February 10
Downriver mayor asked to step down day after winning re-election

Downriver mayor asked to step down day after winning re-election

A downriver mayor won his re-election bid but was asked to step down the very next day after some allegations surfaced. And now the challenger to his seat says he helped do the dirty work to remove him but doesn't benefit at all.

November 23, 2020
Ecorse 13-month-old baby suffered abuse for half his life, prosecutor says

Ecorse 13-month-old baby suffered abuse for half his life, prosecutor says

An Ecorse man was arraigned Monday for the death of a 13-month-old boy who prosecutors say was abused for half of his life.

October 19, 2020
Man shot 10 times in Ecorse, family seeks answers, cash reward $7,500

Man shot 10 times in Ecorse, family seeks answers, cash reward $7,500

"I want to know, who would do this to my son," said the mother Jeremy Johnson, Laurie Johnson." He always helped people."

October 5, 2020
Ecorse man charged for child abuse of 13-month-old, no charges in twin brother's death

Ecorse man charged for child abuse of 13-month-old, no charges in twin brother's death

The Wayne County Prosecutor has charged a 34-year-old man with child abuse in connection to the death of a 13-month-old boy and injuries to his twin brother.

September 18, 2020
Ecorse woman charged with child abuse after one twin found badly beaten, other died

Ecorse woman charged with child abuse after one twin found badly beaten, other died

A woman whose twins were found badly beaten at a home in Ecorse is facing a child abuse charge in connection with her surviving son's injuries.

July 30, 2020
Uncle of suspect in death of 1-year-old, hospitalized twin says babies should have been taken long ago

Uncle of suspect in death of 1-year-old, hospitalized twin says babies should have been taken long ago

The children's mother and her live-in boyfriend expected to be charged. Ecorse police say the boyfriend took off to his uncle's home in Sumpter Township. His uncle has a different view of the arrest.

July 29, 2020
1-year-old boy found dead, twin brother hospitalized as Ecorse mom, boyfriend charged

1-year-old boy found dead, twin brother hospitalized as Ecorse mom, boyfriend charged

Police placed the mother in custody and 12 hours later after an extensive manhunt, her live-in boyfriend was also arrested. Both are accused of having some role in these crimes.

July 29, 2020
Mom, boyfriend to be arraigned following death of 1-year-old, hospitalization of twin
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Mom, boyfriend to be arraigned following death of 1-year-old, hospitalization of twin

The mother of twins of who one was found dead in an Ecorse home Tuesday morning is expected to be arraigned on charges relating to child abuse. Her boyfriend is also expected to be arraigned

July 29, 2020
Ecorse married couple celebrate 65th anniversary after both surviving COVID-19

Ecorse married couple celebrate 65th anniversary after both surviving COVID-19

There's something about giving people their flowers while they're still here to smell them - and for Nathaniel and Carolyn Elem's family, they are simply grateful to for the opportunity.

May 2, 2020
Ecorse woman raped by man who watched her bring in the garbage cans

Ecorse woman raped by man who watched her bring in the garbage cans

It is not an easy thing to live with, being the victim of an alleged sexual assault. 

February 18, 2020
Guns drawn during fight at Ecorse High School

Guns drawn during fight at Ecorse High School

Five Ecorse High School students were suspended after a fight outside the school escalated with loaded guns drawn.

January 30, 2020
Woman says strangers helped her as man tried to steal her baby in Ecorse

Woman says strangers helped her as man tried to steal her baby in Ecorse

Tonya Sawoscinski says she was walking to a bus stop in Ecorse when a strange man tried to rip her baby from her.

December 17, 2019
Neighbors thrilled as known Ecorse drug house is raided for sales, prostitution

Neighbors thrilled as known Ecorse drug house is raided for sales, prostitution

Neighbors on High Street in Ecorse are breathing a sigh of relief on Friday after police were seen raiding and shutting down a known drug house.

October 4, 2019
Ecorse house raided for drugs sales, overdoses and prostitution

Ecorse house raided for drugs sales, overdoses and prostitution

A team from Michigan State Police raided a home in Ecorse after getting numerous reports of drugs, overdoses and prostitution. 

October 4, 2019
Ecorse police name suspect in shooting of young father
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Ecorse police name suspect in shooting of young father

Ecorse police believe the suspect, Jermaine Pritchett, is in the area hiding out, possibly with family.

June 6, 2016

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