'Filing a grievance:' Melvindale police officer fired over misconduct allegations
A high-ranking Melvindale police officer was kicked off the force Thursday night after several run-ins with the law, leading to numerous assault charges and lawsuits. Meanwhile, his attorney says they were blindsided by his termination.
A high-ranking Melvindale police officer was kicked off the force Thursday night after several run-ins with the law, leading to numerous assault charges and lawsuits. Meanwhile, his attorney says they were blindsided by his termination.
Thirteen miles of I-94 to be rebuilt over next three years
This freeway is going to be totally rebuilt from Michigan Avenue all the way to I-275. The goal is to have two lanes open in each direction - so four lanes in total.
This freeway is going to be totally rebuilt from Michigan Avenue all the way to I-275. The goal is to have two lanes open in each direction - so four lanes in total.
Melvindale neighborhood flooded and frozen over after pipe bursts from Arctic temperatures
It required bulldozers, excavators, and the committed crews from a Wayne County city to help dig out and thaw a neighborhood frozen over after a water main break.
It required bulldozers, excavators, and the committed crews from a Wayne County city to help dig out and thaw a neighborhood frozen over after a water main break.
Melvindale police chase ends in fiery crash
When Melvindale police tried to stop the absconder, the vehicle fled and a chase began.
When Melvindale police tried to stop the absconder, the vehicle fled and a chase began.
Oh baby: Melvindale police officer delivers newborn during traffic stop
The baby wasn’t waiting - so the 911 dispatcher spoke to Cpl Hacham - who just happens to be his brother, with some guidance.
The baby wasn’t waiting - so the 911 dispatcher spoke to Cpl Hacham - who just happens to be his brother, with some guidance.
Man accused of killing Melvindale police officer caught with makeshift weapon in jail, prosecutor says
Michael Lopez, the man accused of killing Melvindale police officer Mohamed Said, allegedly had a makeshift weapon inside the Wayne County Jail.
Michael Lopez, the man accused of killing Melvindale police officer Mohamed Said, allegedly had a makeshift weapon inside the Wayne County Jail.
Melvindale boil water advisory lifted after safety testing
The city-wide water outage occurred due to an inadvertent water shut-off to our supply on Oct. 8, the city said.
The city-wide water outage occurred due to an inadvertent water shut-off to our supply on Oct. 8, the city said.
Melvindale under a city-wide water outage; boil advisory issued
Residents are urged to boil water for 24 to 48 hours until the situation is resolved.
Residents are urged to boil water for 24 to 48 hours until the situation is resolved.
Melvindale ordinance officer claims he's being harassed, goes to city council for help
An officer in Melvindale claims he is being harassed. Tonight, he brought his complaints to the city council and found a surprising ally.
An officer in Melvindale claims he is being harassed. Tonight, he brought his complaints to the city council and found a surprising ally.
Melvindale police lieutenant accused of 3 assaults faces charges
A Melvindale police lieutenant accused of assaulting people while working three separate times was arraigned on criminal charges Friday, a day after the prosecutor's office announced charges against him and detailed the alleged crimes.
A Melvindale police lieutenant accused of assaulting people while working three separate times was arraigned on criminal charges Friday, a day after the prosecutor's office announced charges against him and detailed the alleged crimes.
Melvindale police officer charged with misconduct, assault and battery
He is charged with three counts of common law offense - misconduct in office and assault or assault and battery and two counts of felonious assault.
He is charged with three counts of common law offense - misconduct in office and assault or assault and battery and two counts of felonious assault.
HD SHOW: Melvindale remembers officer Said, Detroit hosts African World Fest, Lions lose defensive starter
Dave Spencer and Hilary Golston host the July 20, HD Show.
Dave Spencer and Hilary Golston host the July 20, HD Show.
Melvindale house fire leaves 66-year-old man dead
A Melvindale man has died after a fire at a building on Wood Street.
A Melvindale man has died after a fire at a building on Wood Street.
Lawsuit filed against Melvindale police by Muslim officer alleging systemic racism
Included in the lawsuit is a claim that bibles and crucifixes were left inside Cpl. Hammoud's locker as well as a job application for a pizza delivery position with a note stating "Go."
Included in the lawsuit is a claim that bibles and crucifixes were left inside Cpl. Hammoud's locker as well as a job application for a pizza delivery position with a note stating "Go."
Michigan man's alleged terrorist attack foiled: Melvindale neighbors react
A Melvindale man was arrested and placed behind bars Wednesday night after he allegedly tried to attack a military base in Warren. Meanwhile, his neighbors are shocked that the investigation unfolded just steps from their home.
A Melvindale man was arrested and placed behind bars Wednesday night after he allegedly tried to attack a military base in Warren. Meanwhile, his neighbors are shocked that the investigation unfolded just steps from their home.
Melvindale neighbors react to man arrested in foiled domestic terror attack
Ammar Abdulmajid-Mohamed Said was charged with two felony counts in the U.S. Eastern District of Michigan. He was taken into custody on the day he planned to carry out the assault on the U.S. Army's Tank-Automotive & Armaments Command, also known as TACOM.
Ammar Abdulmajid-Mohamed Said was charged with two felony counts in the U.S. Eastern District of Michigan. He was taken into custody on the day he planned to carry out the assault on the U.S. Army's Tank-Automotive & Armaments Command, also known as TACOM.
Undercover officers foil Melvindale man's terrorist attack at Michigan military base
The 19-year-old was a former member of the Michigan Army National Guard. He was arrested on the day he planned the attack.
The 19-year-old was a former member of the Michigan Army National Guard. He was arrested on the day he planned the attack.
New Melvindale school to be renamed after fallen police Cpl Mohamed Said
"Everyone understands the tragedy that happened and the sacrifice he made, literally protecting the community and gave his life," Vranesich said. "But this is also about his life."
"Everyone understands the tragedy that happened and the sacrifice he made, literally protecting the community and gave his life," Vranesich said. "But this is also about his life."
Melvindale police chief faces cancer battle - but department isn't letting him do it alone
"He's a mentor," Lt. Humayun Rahman. "He's someone we've always looked up to and whenever we need advice - he's the first person we always approach."
"He's a mentor," Lt. Humayun Rahman. "He's someone we've always looked up to and whenever we need advice - he's the first person we always approach."
Melvindale police team up with Santa for holiday cheer - and honor their fallen officer in the process
Residents were first shocked, then delighted by the visit they got from police on Friday. But as this tight-knit community showed, shared joy runs deeper than just the seasons.
Residents were first shocked, then delighted by the visit they got from police on Friday. But as this tight-knit community showed, shared joy runs deeper than just the seasons.