Hamtramck councilmembers charged with election fraud, forgery
The shadow of criminal investigations in Hamtramck grew a little bit longer on Monday when charges were authorized against two councilmembers leading the city.
The shadow of criminal investigations in Hamtramck grew a little bit longer on Monday when charges were authorized against two councilmembers leading the city.
Michigan August 2025 Election Results: Votes for Detroit mayor, Southeast Michigan bond proposals, and more
Mayoral races in Detroit and Pontiac, ballot proposals in Livonia and Novi, and dozens of other local races are underway around Michigan. Here are the results for some of the mayor races FOX 2 is tracking.
Mayoral races in Detroit and Pontiac, ballot proposals in Livonia and Novi, and dozens of other local races are underway around Michigan. Here are the results for some of the mayor races FOX 2 is tracking.
Hamtramck leaders questioned amid ongoing investigation a
Hamtramck officials say they are continuing with city business, even as the mayor and council push back against a lawsuit by their suspended manager, claiming widespread corruption.
Hamtramck officials say they are continuing with city business, even as the mayor and council push back against a lawsuit by their suspended manager, claiming widespread corruption.
Hamtramck voters say they are fed up with city leadership amid tense city council meetings
The residents of Hamtramck are getting frustrated with the ongoing tension at every City Council meeting.
The residents of Hamtramck are getting frustrated with the ongoing tension at every City Council meeting.
Hamtramck city manager, officer speak after lawsuit
The city of Hamtramck is being sued by its city manager and police officer after claims of massive amounts of corruption in the city.
The city of Hamtramck is being sued by its city manager and police officer after claims of massive amounts of corruption in the city.
Hamtramck lawsuit: Chief worked bribes with Trump associate, election fraud, massive cover-ups
Hamtramck City Manager Max Garbarino and Police Officer David Adamczyk are suing the city, alleging widespread corruption, election fraud, and a presidential pardon scheme.
Hamtramck City Manager Max Garbarino and Police Officer David Adamczyk are suing the city, alleging widespread corruption, election fraud, and a presidential pardon scheme.
City manager, police officer sue Hamtramck
The city manager of Hamtramck, who is currently on administrative leave, and a Hamtramck Police Officer are suing the city, alleging a massive amount of corruption, bribery, and fraud in a 24-count lawsuit.
The city manager of Hamtramck, who is currently on administrative leave, and a Hamtramck Police Officer are suing the city, alleging a massive amount of corruption, bribery, and fraud in a 24-count lawsuit.
'Like a James Bond novel': Explosive lawsuit against Hamtramck mayor, police chief
“This is like a James Bond novel. It’s chock-full of the craziest things, all in one case," said attorney Jon Marko.
“This is like a James Bond novel. It’s chock-full of the craziest things, all in one case," said attorney Jon Marko.
Hamtramck city manager plans to sue after suspension due to police chief controversy
Max Garbarino believes there are credible allegations of wrongdoing by Chief Jamiel Altaheri, including protecting corrupt police officers when he was a captain with the New York Police Department.
Max Garbarino believes there are credible allegations of wrongdoing by Chief Jamiel Altaheri, including protecting corrupt police officers when he was a captain with the New York Police Department.
Hamtramck police chief suspended: City council votes to suspend city manager
The Hamtramck City Council will meet Tuesday to decide if Police Chief Jamiel Altaheri should be reinstated after he was suspended following a whistle-blower email.
The Hamtramck City Council will meet Tuesday to decide if Police Chief Jamiel Altaheri should be reinstated after he was suspended following a whistle-blower email.
FBI visits Hamtramck amid several investigations
The next council meeting is Tuesday where, with a quorum, a decision can be made on whether to vote on reinstating him. Over two hours of public comment led to an emotional statement from Mayor Amer Ghalib who took issue with the City Manager Max Garbarino suspending the police chief. Another officer is also suspended as allegations he made against the chief are investigated.
The next council meeting is Tuesday where, with a quorum, a decision can be made on whether to vote on reinstating him. Over two hours of public comment led to an emotional statement from Mayor Amer Ghalib who took issue with the City Manager Max Garbarino suspending the police chief. Another officer is also suspended as allegations he made against the chief are investigated.
Hamtramck emergency meeting: City Council hears from residents
The Hamtramck City Manager is in the hot seat after he suspended the police chief following an email sent to city leaders, claiming allegations against the chief.
The Hamtramck City Manager is in the hot seat after he suspended the police chief following an email sent to city leaders, claiming allegations against the chief.
Hamtramck leaders clash on suspended police chief; FBI seen at city hall
The FBI confirmed that agents were in the city for ‘law enforcement activities’ but would not provide further details.
The FBI confirmed that agents were in the city for ‘law enforcement activities’ but would not provide further details.
Hamtramck police chief suspended after whistleblower allegations
His suspension comes after a whistleblower anonymously sent a detailed email of allegations to higher-ups in the city, after reporting that information to Michigan State Police. The email from the whistleblower was obtained by FOX 2.
His suspension comes after a whistleblower anonymously sent a detailed email of allegations to higher-ups in the city, after reporting that information to Michigan State Police. The email from the whistleblower was obtained by FOX 2.
Hamtramck police chief suspended, sources say
The Chief of Police for Hamtramck has been suspended, sources told FOX 2 on Wednesday.
The Chief of Police for Hamtramck has been suspended, sources told FOX 2 on Wednesday.
Hamtramck teen shooting: 15-year-old suspect arrested, two teens injured
Police say a 15-year-old has been arrested in the case where two teens were shot at an apartment complex late Monday night in Hamtramck.
Police say a 15-year-old has been arrested in the case where two teens were shot at an apartment complex late Monday night in Hamtramck.
Hamtramck teen arrested in shooting incident on Dyar Street
Hamtramck police report that the shooting occurred on Dyar Street near Carpenter and I-75 at around 8:30 p.m. Neighbors like Taisha Duhart have lived at the Colonel Hamtramck Homes for about eight years and have never seen anything as extreme as what happened Monday night.
Hamtramck police report that the shooting occurred on Dyar Street near Carpenter and I-75 at around 8:30 p.m. Neighbors like Taisha Duhart have lived at the Colonel Hamtramck Homes for about eight years and have never seen anything as extreme as what happened Monday night.
Hamtramck double shooting wounds two teens after argument
Police say they have a strong lead on the shooter, who opened fire Monday night near a housing complex.
Police say they have a strong lead on the shooter, who opened fire Monday night near a housing complex.
17-year-old shot in the head in Hamtramck, police on scene
A major police presence is on the scene in Hamtramck where officials say a teen was shot in the head.
A major police presence is on the scene in Hamtramck where officials say a teen was shot in the head.
2 Hamtramck council members investigated for not being residents
They were allegedly found to live in Warren and Troy, respectively. Both denied the results.
They were allegedly found to live in Warren and Troy, respectively. Both denied the results.