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CRIME & SAFETY
Lake Orion man gets 26-50 years in prison for raping, beating ex-girlfriend with baseball bat after she broke up with him
A Lake Orion man will spend the next 26-50 years behind bars after being convicted of brutally beating and sexually assaulting his ex-girlfriend.
Officer Mohamed Said murder: Melvindale judge breaks down during suspect's arraignment, removes self from case
MELVINDALE, Mich. (FOX 2) - Judge Richard Page fought back tears as he faced the man accused of killing Melvindale police officer Mohamed Said on Thursday. Michael Lopez, 44, appeared in Page's courtroom via Zoom for his arraignment on 12 charges stemming from Said's murder Sunday. Page denied Lopez bond before announcing that he and Judge John Courtright would be disqualifying themselves from the case due to their connections to the officer.
Michigan’s Most Dangerous Cities in 2024: A Look at High Crime Rates
In 2024, Michigan’s metropolitan landscape exhibits a dramatic contrast between scenic beauty and crime-related issues. As crime rates vary around the state, many communities have emerged as hotspots for safety issues. This overview digs into Michigan’s most dangerous cities, based on current crime statistics and trends. The investigation focuses...
A rise in coyote sightings in this Metro Detroit neighborhood has police alerting residents
(CBS DETROIT) – A Metro Detroit area police department is alerting residents to an uptick in coyote sightings around the community recently.Northville Township police said residents should contact a private animal control service if they need one, since the department doesn't have one. They also shared some safety tips regarding coyotes from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Coyotes should be naturally afraid of people, and residents are advised to never feed them or try to tame them. Residents should be aware that outside food sources, such as garbage and pet food, can attract coyotes, and so can bird feeders and gardens since...
24-year-old man shot several times, killed in Detroit, police say
(CBS DETROIT) - The Detroit Police Department is investigating after a 24-year-old man was shot and killed last month. The incident happened at 12:54 a.m. on Saturday, June 29, near Third Street and Gladstone Avenue.When officers arrived, they found the victim, Lance Avery, in the roadway with multiple gunshot wounds. Avery died from his injuries at the scene.Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call the Detroit Police Department's Homicide Unit at 313-596-2260, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up or submit a tip on DetroitRewards.tv. A $1,000 reward is being offered for information that moves the case forward.
Detroit Victory Inn drug trafficker sentenced to 28 years in prison
DETROIT (FOX 2) - The ringleader of a drug trafficking ring out of a now-demolished Detroit motel was sentenced to 28 years in prison this week. Darrick Bell, 55, was convicted of three drug-related charges after a trial that lasted more than a month and included testimony from more than 20 witnesses. The jury acquitted Bell on one count involving sex trafficking and was unable to reach a unanimous verdict on the remaining four counts involving sex trafficking.
Man killed Oakland County artist during argument over paint supplies, jury says
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – A man killed an Oakland County artist during an argument over paint supplies, a jury determined. Oakland County prosecutors said Malcolm Otis Draper Jr., 24, of Pontiac, went the home of Anthony Russell Holcomb, 47, of Auburn Hills, around 8 p.m. Dec. 5, 2023. Holcomb,...
Unlicensed driver jailed following officer assault
WYANDOTTE — A 20-year-old Lincoln Park woman who became aggressive following a routine traffic stop at 12:52 a.m. June 29 was charged with driving with a suspended license, resisting and obstructing police, and with assault. When stopped for a defective headlight, the woman became verbally abusive, shouting profanity and...
3 arrested following high-speed pursuit reaching 150 MPH through Metro Detroit
DETROIT – Three people have been arrested following a high-speed pursuit through Metro Detroit. The chase occurred on Tuesday (July 23) when Michigan State Police assisted Detroit police with a stolen Dodge Durango which reach top speeds of 150MPH. Troopers and officers attempted to make a traffic stop on...
Bags of jewelry recovered after thieves hit Warren store
WARREN, Mich. (FOX 2) - Police were outside a Warren jewelry store early Thursday filling bags with jewelry after a break-in at the business. Thieves smashed out the front windows of Queen Jewelry at 14 Mile and Ryan around 4:30 a.m. When they fled, they left behind jewelry in the parking lot and on the sidewalk in front of the store.
Police continue investigation into fatal crash that killed 1, injured another in Dearborn
DEARBORN, Mich. – The Dearborn Police Department will present the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office with its findings into the high-speed fatal crash that occurred on Friday, July 19, 2024, at the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Nowlin Street. Officials announced on Wednesday (July 24) that they’re awaiting a...
Father charged in death of 2-year-old who overdosed on NyQuil
DETROIT (FOX 2) - In August 2021, 2-year-old Josiah Nevers died from consuming too much NyQuil. While the exact circumstances surrounding the toddler's death remain unclear, a preliminary hearing was held in Detroit on Tuesday. Josiah's father, Corey Nevers, has been charged with child abuse and manslaughter in the death...
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