Expert: Priscilla Slater who died in Harper Woods jail had alcohol withdrawal
The Oakland County medical examiner said the Detroit woman who died in a Harper Woods jail likely suffered from alcohol withdrawal and had issues with her liver.
Harper Woods police investigate second shooting in two weeks at Eastland Center
A 40-year-old man is in serious condition after he was found with multiple gunshot wounds in the parking lot of the Eastland Center in Harper Woods. Two suspects were spotted heading east toward I-94 at last sighting.
Man shot multiple times found in parking lot of Eastland Center
According to a witness, a silver Chevrolet Malibu fled the area onto E. Vernier towards I-94. There are two suspects, both Black males in their 20s, with slim builds, approximately 5 feet, 6 inches wearing surgical masks, one was wearing a dark hoodie and the other was wearing a light gray hoodie.
Harper Woods man charged in hit-and-run death of Macomb County construction worker
A Harper Woods man has been charged with hitting and killing a Macomb County construction worker on I-94 on Monday.
Woman found dead in backyard, boyfriend turns himself in
The 37-year-old woman was found dead in her backyard. Shortly after, her boyfriend turned himself in.
Fired Harper Woods Police Officer sues city, says he was scapegoat for woman's in-custody death
Three months to the day since Priscilla Slater was found dead in a Harper Woods jail cell, a police officer who was fired in August is suing the city, saying he was doing his job and was a scapegoat for the city's handling of the case.
Michigan State Police investigate fifth freeway shooting in three weeks
The fifth freeway shooting in the last three weeks took place on I-94 near Eight Mile. A car involved in the shooting came to a stop in Harper Woods about three miles away.
1 man wounded in freeway shooting near I-94 and 8 Mile
An incident being investigated on Wednesday happened near westbound I-94 near Eight Mile is the fifth in the last three and a half weeks. Neighbors saw a red car speeding away riddled with bullet holes.
Forgotten Harvest, Chandler Park Academy team up for food supply help for families in need
Forgotten Harvest and the Chandler Park Academy school district in Harper Woods teamed up to feed hundreds of families.
Woman who died in Harper Woods police custody died of heart issue, medical examiner confirms
Wayne County medical examiners have determined Priscilla Slater, the woman who died in June in the custody of Harper Woods police, died of natural causes due to cardiac dysrhythmia.
Attorney Geoffrey Fieger says Harper Woods police is still to blame for Priscilla Slater's death
"The medical examiner thinks she suffered a cardiac event at 5 o'clock in the morning. She was not declared dead until almost 3 o'clock in the afternoon - which meant she was left alone for nine hours."
Civil Rights activists encouraged after meeting with Harper Woods officials
Community members who met with members of the Harper Woods public safety department and city walked away encouraged by what was discussed on Thursday. A day before, the city fired two officers who manipulated police reports in the case of Priscilla Slater
Activists in Harper Woods call for audit of criminal justice system in city
Community members who met with members of the Harper Woods public safety department and city walked away encouraged by what was discussed on Thursday. A day before, the city fired two officers who manipulated police reports in the case of Priscilla Slater.
Attorney Geoffrey Fieger calls for charges in Priscilla Slater's death investigation
Attorney Geoffrey Fieger is calling for criminal charges for the two police officers who were fired after a woman died while in police custody in Harper Woods.
2 Harper Woods police officers fired for concealing, manipulating evidence in death of woman in custody
Priscilla Slater was arrested June 8 and died June 10. The Harper Woods Department of Public Safety said the 38-year-old was found unresponsive in a holding cell. Medics tried to revive her, but it was too late.
Fired Harper Woods officers altered police reports after death of woman held in custody, city says
The information was redacted from the police department a couple days after her death at the time of the protests that were held.
Harper Woods mayor resigns after allegedly using white supremacist remark in private meeting
Harper Woods Mayor Kenneth Poynter has resigned after pressure mounted following a comment he made in a private meeting that he understands why a white person would become a white supremacist.
Pressure mounts for Harper Woods mayor to resign following white supremacist remark
The pressure is mounting for Harper Woods Mayor Kenneth Poynter to resign after making a comment sympathizing with white supremacy while leading a city that is Black-majority.
Harper Woods mayor allegedly said he understands 'why white people can become white supremacists'
Resident and community leader Jaye Hill was stunned upon hearing words allegedly spoken by Poynter.
Harper Woods school's dean of students shot and killed stopped at red light on Livernois
Wheeler was gunned down on July 8 at Livernois and Ewald Circle.