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CRIME & SAFETY
Police tell real reason small crowd took off running at Uncle Sam Jam
A group of youths created a brief sense of panic for a crowd of people attending Uncle Sam Jam Saturday after they took off running for no apparent reason. Woodhaven Detective Lt. David Toler said when the youths started running some others panicked and they began running, too. Before long...
Men allegedly try to steal from two Meijer stores now banned from all properties
One of two suspects was arrested after both men were allegedly involved in trying to steal large quantities of meat from a store, but police discovered they had outstanding warrants and one was in possession of narcotic equipment. Woodhaven police were called to Meijer, 22600 Allen Road, just before 8...
Suspect in shooting near Ypsilanti park still at large
YPSILANTI, MI -- Police are still looking for a person suspected in a shooting in Ypsilanti’s Depot Town. Police were called to the 500 block of Rice Street around 11:30 p.m. Monday, July 15, for a report of shots fired, Tom Koch, Ypsilanti Police Department spokesperson, said, adding that officers spoke with a male victim at the scene, who was uninjured.
Two men charged with murder in fatal Melvindale shooting
MELVINDALE, Mich. (WXYZ) — Two men have been charged after allegedly shooting and killing another man in Melvindale earlier this year. This incident happened back in May, when police were dispatched to Outer Drive and Seawat for a shooting and found Frederick Coleman, 20, dead in his vehicle after being shot multiple times.
Detroit-area county to pay $7 million to family of man killed while jailed for drunken driving
DETROIT -- A Detroit-area county agreed to a $7 million settlement in the death of a man who was severely beaten by another man while in jail for a misdemeanor. Separately, a federal prosecutor announced Monday that the Wayne County jail has agreed to improve how it serves people with disabilities and mental health needs.
Inkster Community Shaken as Police Seek Suspect After 7-Year-Old Boy Shot in Apartment Incident
Early Monday, a 7-year-old boy was shot in the chest at the Dearborn View Apartments in Inkster, prompting an immediate response from local authorities. The incident, occurring around 12:30 a.m., left the community in a state of shock and a young child in critical but stable condition at a nearby hospital. As detailed by FOX 2 Detroit, the sound of a single gunshot disrupted the night, followed by panicked screams for help and the rapid arrival of law enforcement.
Canton police want help finding missing 17-year-old girl
CANTON, Mich. – Police are seeking information about a 17-year-old girl who went missing in Canton. Dallas Glover was last seen leaving her home at 1:30 p.m. on Monday (July 8). Officials say she was last seen in the 1500 block of Hampshire Drive and was picked by a...
Lithium-ion battery believed to have caused fire in Milan home’s garage
MILAN, MI -- A charging lithium-ion battery is believed to have caused a fire in a one-story, single-family home in Milan on Tuesday, fire officials said. Firefighters were called to the home on West Miller Avenue at 3:41 p.m., July 16, according to the Milan Area Fire Department. They arrived to see heavy fire showing before calling for assistance, officials said.
In Reaching Landmark Settlement With Wayne County, Feds Learned of 8 Inmate Suicides in 13 Months
While investigating numerous complaints that the Wayne County Jail routinely failed to provide crucial services to inmates with disabilities, the Detroit U.S. Attorney's Office learned that there had been eight suicides in a 13-month period in 2016-2017. Specifically, the feds investigated allegations that Wayne County failed to routinely provide inmates...
Police Seek Suspect In Vehicle Theft
Green Oak Township Police are seeking tips from the public in identifying a suspect involved in a vehicle theft. Police say officers responded to a report of a Larceny from Auto that occurred on the morning of June 30th shortly before 5am. A vehicle was observed in the victim’s driveway...
Alternate juror to join deadlocked jury in Samantha Woll murder trial
After three days of deliberation, the jury in the Samantha Woll murder trial remains deadlocked, though the judge on Monday dismissed one of the jurors due to a prescheduled vacation and told the panel to return Tuesday. ...
Canton Police: Spotlight on veterans means better service to community
CANTON TWP. — From small changes on name badges to big changes in the form of academy sponsorship, police say a spotlight on military veterans is benefitting the community in a variety of ways. Last month, Canton Township Police approved a rare change to officers’ uniforms: Those who served...
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