Former Detroit police sergeant linked to another kidnapping and rape from decades ago, prosecutor says
Benjamin Wagner, a former Detroit police sergeant accused of kidnapping and raping multiple victims while he was employed by the department, is facing more charges.
Benjamin Wagner, a former Detroit police sergeant accused of kidnapping and raping multiple victims while he was employed by the department, is facing more charges.
Woman killed by hit-and-run driver on Lodge Freeway in Detroit
A driver fled the scene after hitting and killing a woman early Friday on the Lodge Freeway near Clairmount in Detroit.
A driver fled the scene after hitting and killing a woman early Friday on the Lodge Freeway near Clairmount in Detroit.
'Demonic force:' Death of Na’Ziyah Harris' killer has family worried her body won't be found
A serial child rapist and murderer was found dead in his jail cell on Thursday. Jarvis Butts was sentenced just two weeks ago for killing 13-year-old Na’Ziyah Harris, whose body was never found.
A serial child rapist and murderer was found dead in his jail cell on Thursday. Jarvis Butts was sentenced just two weeks ago for killing 13-year-old Na’Ziyah Harris, whose body was never found.
New Detroit housing project to add 52 affordable units in Jefferson-Chalmers
A new affordable housing project is coming to Detroit’s historic Jefferson-Chalmers neighborhood. The Jefferson Apartments will feature 52 units with the goal of offering affordable rent to Detroit residents with lower incomes.
A new affordable housing project is coming to Detroit’s historic Jefferson-Chalmers neighborhood. The Jefferson Apartments will feature 52 units with the goal of offering affordable rent to Detroit residents with lower incomes.
Jarvis Butts 'took coward's way out' with suicide says family of murdered Na'Ziyah Harris
"You know, he made his bed. He got to lay in it," said the cousin of Na'Ziyah Harris.
"You know, he made his bed. He got to lay in it," said the cousin of Na'Ziyah Harris.
Arab-American teen who sat for Pledge of Allegiance reaches settlement with Plymouth-Canton Schools
An Arab-American middle school student who said she was admonished for sitting during the Pledge of Allegiance has settled a First Amendment free speech lawsuit.
An Arab-American middle school student who said she was admonished for sitting during the Pledge of Allegiance has settled a First Amendment free speech lawsuit.
Jarvis Butts dies in prison weeks after sentencing for killing Na'Ziyah Harris
Jarvis Butts, the man convicted of killing Na'Ziyah Harris and sexually assaulting multiple girls, has died while behind bars.
Jarvis Butts, the man convicted of killing Na'Ziyah Harris and sexually assaulting multiple girls, has died while behind bars.
Former Detroit police sergeant charged with string of kidnappings, rapes held on no bond
A former Detroit police sergeant faced a judge for the first time Thursday, decades after he allegedly kidnapped and raped multiple girls and young women.
A former Detroit police sergeant faced a judge for the first time Thursday, decades after he allegedly kidnapped and raped multiple girls and young women.
Grosse Ile Township police investigating sexual assault allegations involving a minor
Disturbing allegations of sexual assault involving a minor in Grosse Ile Township have police asking for help from the public.
Disturbing allegations of sexual assault involving a minor in Grosse Ile Township have police asking for help from the public.
Where to watch Tigers as Detroit SportsNet agreements roll in ahead of season opener
Detroit sports fans will have a new way to watch their favorite teams this year as distribution agreements for SportsNet have rolled in.
Detroit sports fans will have a new way to watch their favorite teams this year as distribution agreements for SportsNet have rolled in.
Independent study finds Detroit Land Bank has made $2 billion value increase
In 2024, the Land Bank became the largest in the country managing over 66,000 properties.
In 2024, the Land Bank became the largest in the country managing over 66,000 properties.
Detroit man exonerated after 17 years in prison due to wrongful conviction
It all started in 2007 when Dell Crawford was wrongfully convicted of second-degree murder after discovering the body of Tataneisha Williams inside her home.
It all started in 2007 when Dell Crawford was wrongfully convicted of second-degree murder after discovering the body of Tataneisha Williams inside her home.
'Do you think I'm that stupid?' Wayne County judge berates woman joining court while driving
A Metro Detroit woman joined a court Zoom call while on the road this week. She was scheduled for an appearance before a Woodhaven district judge. Of course, driving a car while appearing in court is something you cannot do when facing a judge.
A Metro Detroit woman joined a court Zoom call while on the road this week. She was scheduled for an appearance before a Woodhaven district judge. Of course, driving a car while appearing in court is something you cannot do when facing a judge.
'I was intoxicated, I left my baby in the car': 911 dispatch played in court
He is accused of abandoning his vehicle in front of a residence on the street, leaving his 13-month-old child inside.
He is accused of abandoning his vehicle in front of a residence on the street, leaving his 13-month-old child inside.
Baby in impounded car: Man charged with child abuse appears in court
Orlander Linson, 35, of Detroit, left his 13-month-old child in a car that was later impounded after police were called for an abandoned vehicle in Harper Woods.
Orlander Linson, 35, of Detroit, left his 13-month-old child in a car that was later impounded after police were called for an abandoned vehicle in Harper Woods.
Livonia firefighter not seriously injured after falling through floor while battling house fire
A Livonia firefighter fell through the floor of a home while battling a fire early Wednesday.
A Livonia firefighter fell through the floor of a home while battling a fire early Wednesday.
Grosse Pointe Schools parent sues after ban for classroom pride flag video post
A parent has been banned from attending events at the Grosse Pointe Schools district because of his opposition to a middle school displaying a pride flag.
A parent has been banned from attending events at the Grosse Pointe Schools district because of his opposition to a middle school displaying a pride flag.
Detroit Mayor Sheffield signs executive order to make affordable housing accessible
It just got easier to fund affordable housing projects in the City of Detroit. Mayor Mary Sheffield signed an executive order with the goal of streamlining projects and making affordable housing more accessible.
It just got easier to fund affordable housing projects in the City of Detroit. Mayor Mary Sheffield signed an executive order with the goal of streamlining projects and making affordable housing more accessible.
Detroit man released from prison 17 years after wrongful conviction
A Wayne County man who spent 17 years behind bars after being wrongfully convicted has been released after efforts by the Cooley Law School’s Innocence Project.
A Wayne County man who spent 17 years behind bars after being wrongfully convicted has been released after efforts by the Cooley Law School’s Innocence Project.
13-year-old charged for bringing gun, ammunition to school in Inkster
Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy charged the juvenile with carrying a concealed weapon and possessing a weapon in weapons-free school zone.
Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy charged the juvenile with carrying a concealed weapon and possessing a weapon in weapons-free school zone.