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.
Hamtramck residents with ties to Yemen react to U.S. attacks on Houthis rebels
President Trump ordered weekend military attacks in Yemen, which killed 53 people. Many Yemeni people live in Hamtramck, who supported Trump during the election, but now feel betrayed.
President Trump ordered weekend military attacks in Yemen, which killed 53 people. Many Yemeni people live in Hamtramck, who supported Trump during the election, but now feel betrayed.
Hamtramck driving school suspended for allegedly passing students who didn't complete course
Another Hamtramck driving school has been suspended by the Michigan Department of State (MDOS) for violating rules, including allegedly passing students who didn't complete mandated course hours.
Another Hamtramck driving school has been suspended by the Michigan Department of State (MDOS) for violating rules, including allegedly passing students who didn't complete mandated course hours.
State suspends Hamtramck driving school
Al-Baraka Driving School in Hamtramck was suspended by the Michigan Department of State.
Al-Baraka Driving School in Hamtramck was suspended by the Michigan Department of State.
Hamtramck school bus driver charged after hitting, killing 3-year-old
Three months after hitting and killing a 3-year-old child in Hamtramck, a bus driver is facing charges.
Three months after hitting and killing a 3-year-old child in Hamtramck, a bus driver is facing charges.
Fake DTE workers: Second suspect charged for murder, home invasion in Rochester Hills
“Impersonating utility workers - people we need and rely on, is despicable and threatens the sense of security of everyone in our community." said Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald.
“Impersonating utility workers - people we need and rely on, is despicable and threatens the sense of security of everyone in our community." said Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald.
Innocent driver killed after two women assault Hamtramck cops, crash during high-speed chase
An innocent driver was killed in Detroit on Thursday when two women speeding from police hit their car.
An innocent driver was killed in Detroit on Thursday when two women speeding from police hit their car.
Arab-American Hamtramck mayor endorses Trump for president
“There’s a lot of issues that made me on a personal level, take this decision," he said.
“There’s a lot of issues that made me on a personal level, take this decision," he said.
Jack White to join The Hentchmen at free Hamtramck Labor Day Fest
Rocker Jack White will take the stage for a bit when he reunites with The Hentchmen at this year's Hamtramck Labor Day Fest.
Rocker Jack White will take the stage for a bit when he reunites with The Hentchmen at this year's Hamtramck Labor Day Fest.