Missing Detroit teen found dead in cemetery wearing ski mask, gloves
Detroit police are still working to find out what happened to a teen discovered dead at a cemetery on the city's west side. Police did not share a lot of details Friday morning, but they have confirmed this is a murder investigation.
Detroit police are still working to find out what happened to a teen discovered dead at a cemetery on the city's west side. Police did not share a lot of details Friday morning, but they have confirmed this is a murder investigation.
Body identified in cemetery identified as missing Detroit teen
Police found 15-year-old Lawrence Dowl at the Mount Hazel Cemetery on Lahser near 7 Mile on the city's west side on Thursday night, just hours after his worried family members spoke with FOX 2. The discovery was called in by a citizen who was in the cemetery visiting a loved one. The individual who contacted the Detroit Police Department indicated there was someone deceased inside the cemetery.
Police found 15-year-old Lawrence Dowl at the Mount Hazel Cemetery on Lahser near 7 Mile on the city's west side on Thursday night, just hours after his worried family members spoke with FOX 2. The discovery was called in by a citizen who was in the cemetery visiting a loved one. The individual who contacted the Detroit Police Department indicated there was someone deceased inside the cemetery.
Man accused of using 11-year-old daughter for home invasion, due in court on Monday
Andre Broadenax is facing multiple home invasion charges, car theft charges and inducing a minor to commit a felony.
Andre Broadenax is facing multiple home invasion charges, car theft charges and inducing a minor to commit a felony.
WDIV Local 4's Hank Winchester cleared after police investigation
Well-known Detroit reporter Hank Winchester has been cleared of all charges months following his home being raided and various accusations.
Well-known Detroit reporter Hank Winchester has been cleared of all charges months following his home being raided and various accusations.
Ex-Warren cop bound over for trial in crash that killed two at speeds over 100 MPH
James Burke is accused of going 117 miles per hour without lights or sirens on, when he crashed into a vehicle turning left onto Prospect Avenue from Schoenherr Road.
James Burke is accused of going 117 miles per hour without lights or sirens on, when he crashed into a vehicle turning left onto Prospect Avenue from Schoenherr Road.
Metro Detroit non-profits fear looming federal budget cuts
Some of Detroit’s most trusted youth organizations say a storm is coming, one that could strip away vital resources for kids and teens. Those non-profits are now sitting on a fiscal cliff.
Some of Detroit’s most trusted youth organizations say a storm is coming, one that could strip away vital resources for kids and teens. Those non-profits are now sitting on a fiscal cliff.
Detroit cemetery body identified as missing 15-year-old Lawrence Dowl
A body that was found at a Detroit cemetery was identified as a missing teen and is now being investigated as a homicide, according to police sources on Thursday.
A body that was found at a Detroit cemetery was identified as a missing teen and is now being investigated as a homicide, according to police sources on Thursday.
Bad fence builder faces judge to learn his fate
It's sentencing day for James Goin, a fence contractor and habitual felon.
It's sentencing day for James Goin, a fence contractor and habitual felon.
Detroit home on Greenview repeatedly targeted in shootings
A Detroit house was shot up not once but twice on the city's west side. Police say during the first shooting, an 18-year-old man was wounded, he’s expected to be okay. The community is shaken.
A Detroit house was shot up not once but twice on the city's west side. Police say during the first shooting, an 18-year-old man was wounded, he’s expected to be okay. The community is shaken.
Detroit home repeatedly targeted by gunfire
The house next to Eluy's on Greenview near Grove was shot up and left riddled with bullet holes. The first time early Monday at around 1:30 a.m. The block captain heard it too, thinking it was fireworks at the moment.
The house next to Eluy's on Greenview near Grove was shot up and left riddled with bullet holes. The first time early Monday at around 1:30 a.m. The block captain heard it too, thinking it was fireworks at the moment.
Detroit reporting 50% drop in violent crime in some CVI zones
Between May and the end of July, the five zones overseen by community groups reported a 30% drop in homicides and non-fatal shootings. In two others, there was a 50% drop.
Between May and the end of July, the five zones overseen by community groups reported a 30% drop in homicides and non-fatal shootings. In two others, there was a 50% drop.
Missing Detroit 15-year-old Lawrence Dowl hasn't been seen in days
A Detroit family is desperate to find a missing 15-year-old who was last seen two days ago before failing to return home. Both Detroit and Michigan State Police joined the search Thursday afternoon.
A Detroit family is desperate to find a missing 15-year-old who was last seen two days ago before failing to return home. Both Detroit and Michigan State Police joined the search Thursday afternoon.
Ex-Inkster mayor sentenced to 2 years in jail for taking thousands in bribes
The bribes started at $5,000 a month but Wimberly complained wanting an increase, investigators said.
The bribes started at $5,000 a month but Wimberly complained wanting an increase, investigators said.
Trenton man accused of trying to meet 15-year-old girl from Reddit for sex
A Trenton man allegedly sent explicit photos to a Reddit account he thought was a teen girl and even tried to meet the girl before his arrest.
A Trenton man allegedly sent explicit photos to a Reddit account he thought was a teen girl and even tried to meet the girl before his arrest.
Man charged with trafficking woman at Madison Heights hotel
On Wednesday, the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office charged 33-year-old Gerod Remond Penick with several felonies, including human trafficking and prostitution, after police say he held a woman at a motel, assaulted her, and forced her to engage in sexual acts with himself and other men against her will.
On Wednesday, the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office charged 33-year-old Gerod Remond Penick with several felonies, including human trafficking and prostitution, after police say he held a woman at a motel, assaulted her, and forced her to engage in sexual acts with himself and other men against her will.
State lawmakers work to overhaul student transfer laws
People may recall when Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard said a school lost track of the three Pontiac children after they transferred, allowing them to fall off the grid for years. He said he's been working with state lawmakers on a fix that he hopes to have in place by the start of the new school year.
People may recall when Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard said a school lost track of the three Pontiac children after they transferred, allowing them to fall off the grid for years. He said he's been working with state lawmakers on a fix that he hopes to have in place by the start of the new school year.
Woman shot and killed only recently returned to Detroit neighborhood after months away
The neighbor hadn’t seen her for a while until recently, and he wished she would have had stayed away.
The neighbor hadn’t seen her for a while until recently, and he wished she would have had stayed away.
YouTube launches AI age-verification in US
Remember when the Tea app was the flavor of the month? It was a platform for single women to spill the tea about the men they?d dated. It was all good until it wasn?t. The app was hacked, exposing users? valuable information and photos all over the dark web. That?s one of the concerns following Google?s announcement that YouTube users will start providing ID verification.
Remember when the Tea app was the flavor of the month? It was a platform for single women to spill the tea about the men they?d dated. It was all good until it wasn?t. The app was hacked, exposing users? valuable information and photos all over the dark web. That?s one of the concerns following Google?s announcement that YouTube users will start providing ID verification.
Disgraced ex-Riverfront Conservancy CFO reports to prison; nonprofit moves forward
"William Smith is where he belongs - in prison," said Matthew Schneider, the attorney for the conservancy.
"William Smith is where he belongs - in prison," said Matthew Schneider, the attorney for the conservancy.
Hamtramck councilmen charges continue rough year of political legal drama
The hits keep coming for Hamtramck city government tonight as two members of its city council face election fraud charges, This just a week after the August primary.
The hits keep coming for Hamtramck city government tonight as two members of its city council face election fraud charges, This just a week after the August primary.