Detroit carjacking rise includes suspect trio as young as 11, police say

Stewart, the head of the Detroit Police Commercial Auto Theft Unit, said he is stunned over the trio of kids, arrested Monday on the storage lot of the Jefferson North Plant.

Eastpointe Police find 1 lb of fentanyl plus cocaine and heroin

Eastpointe Police said a man wanted for selling fentanyl in their city was found in Detroit with at least a pound of fentanyl, plus hundreds of dollars in cash.

Man wanted for Detroit murder over BBQ chicken in custody, young child safe

Detroit police say a man who barricaded himself inside a home on the city's west side has been taken into custody and the young child who was in there with him is out safe. 

Jonathan Welch used hot spatula on ex, set her genitals on fire - detective says

Jonathan Welch will appear in court on Monday for a hearing on allegations that he tortured and burned his ex-girlfriend in June 2022. A month later, his ex, his step-dad, and his mom were all dead and officials said Welch killed them.

Detroit artist Gmac Cash raps new song about Belle Isle 'giant slide'

“It's the same giant slide we got on as children. New slide looking like they jumped off of a building,” goes the artist's latest hit.

Belle Isle Slide: How to ride the Giant Slide

For just $1, you can ride the Belle Isle Giant Slide. But it's been closed twice already in its first three days of operation this summer because of speed and safety concerns. But there is a way to ride the Giant Slide safely.

Man had lit cigarette when entering home before explosion in Sumpter Township

The deputy supervisor for Sumpter Township said the man had a lit cigarette in his mouth when he entered his home and that a gas leak may have led to the explosion.

Armed carjackers sought by Detroit police after stealing Chrysler 300

An 18-year-old was leaving a gas station when he was approached by two men who were both armed. His car has been missing for almost two weeks.

Explosion levels home in Sumpter Township, man hospitalized

Officials say the man had a lit cigarette in his hand as he entered the home, and a gas leak could be the cause of the explosion.

Community fun, serious message: Rally to end gun violence against children to be held Saturday

The Stop Killing Our Babies march and rally will be at Gorham Playground on Pembroke and St Marys from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. There will be bounce houses, free food, live performances and cash prizes for kids who come up with the best business ideas.

Giant Slide at Belle Isle Park closed due to speed concerns

"Hello Giant Slide participants. We are currently closed. We are going to be making some adjustments to the speed that we have seen users coming down today," the statement said.

Detroit Police crackdown amid spike in traffic crashes

The city of Detroit is seeing more and more cases of reckless driving that result in tragic consequences. Now the Detroit Police Department set up a sting to ticket those disobeying traffic laws.

More than 30 tips called in after ex Metro Detroit school dean charged in sex abuse investigation

A Michigan educator, who was the dean of students at a Hamtramck school for part of his career, is accused of sex abuse involving students. Now the sheriff said they've gotten more than 30 calls dating back 30 years about his alleged actions.