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Single mom killed in crash during Warren police chase
WARREN, Mich. (FOX 2) - A 42-year-old single mother of two was killed during a Warren police chase on Saturday. She was a passenger in an SUV that was struck by the car that was speeding away from police. The chase, which began in Warren, came to an end with...
Michigan Woman Who Drove Into Boat Club Killing 2 Kids Was Twice The Legal Limit
On April 20, 2024, 66-year-old Marshella Chidester drove her SUV into the Swan Boat Club in Newport, Michigan during a childs birthday party. The crash killed two young siblings, 8-year-old Alanah Phillips and 4-year-old Zayn Phillips, and injured 11 others. Chidester now faces multiple charges, including two counts of second-degree...
Police searching for female suspects after Detroit beauty supply store employee is attacked while recording alleged shoplifters [PHOTOS]
Investigators with the Detroit Police Department are hoping a tip from the public will help them track down a couple of suspects in a theft and assault case.
More than 20 shots fired between people in two cars on 8 Mile near Mound Tuesday morning; Warren Police investigating
Warren Police detectives are investigating after more than 20 shots were fired between people in two cars along 8 Mile Road near Mound Rd., Tuesday morning.
Man arrested for allegedly exposing himself to women at Macomb County Target store
(CBS DETROIT) - A man is accused of "fully" exposing himself to shoppers at a Detroit-area Target store last week, police said. At about 9:28 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26, officers were at the Target store in Shelby Township for an unrelated call when a manager notified them about a man, Dequan Walker Jr., who was making shoppers uncomfortable by possibly exposing himself. When police questioned Walker, he denied the allegations of inappropriate behavior, and store employees were unable to pull up surveillance video for officers to review. The next day, the store contacted police and said they now had access to video...
Video: Wayne County Judge Busted With Gun at Airport Could Face New Charge
Wayne County Judge Cylenthia Miller who was busted in June for bringing a loaded firearm through security at Detroit Metro Airport could face an additional charge over the weapon not being registered, WXYZ reports. In June, Judge Cylenthia Miller brought a .380 caliber Smith & Wesson firearm to the airport...
Another victim in Detroit-area splash pad shooting released from hospital
(CBS DETROIT) - Another victim in the Rochester Hills splash pad shooting has been released from the hospital, the Oakland County Sheriff's Office announced on Monday.Authorities said the 30-year-old from Rochester Hills "is home resting comfortably after spending more than two weeks in the hospital," according to a news release. The sheriff's office said one more person, a 39-year-old woman, remains in the hospital for serious injuries. The woman's 8-year-old son, who suffered a gunshot wound to the head, was released on Friday. A 4-year-old boy, three men, ages 31, 42, and 78, and two women, ages 37 and 39, were also...
Man accused of kidnapping and killing a two-year-old girl pleads guilty
LANSING, Mich. (WJRT) -The man accused of kidnapping and killing two-year-old Wynter Cole-Smith has pleaded guilty. According to the attorney general's office, 27-year-old Rashad Mallek Trice pled guilty to one count of first-degree murder and first-degree criminal sexual conduct. On July 2, 2023, Trice sexually assaulted and stabbed his former...
Domestic violence suspect, victim stabbed while fighting for knife in Royal Oak Township home
ROYAL OAK TOWNSHIP, Mich. (FOX 2) - Both a domestic violence victim and suspect suffered stab wounds while fighting for a knife inside a Royal Oak Township home on Sunday afternoon. According to Michigan State Police, the victim was being strangled at the home in the 2100 block of Wyoming...
Detroit man convicted in 2021 Facebook Marketplace murder
Prosecutors said Devontae Long shot and killed the man who drove from his Louisville home to Detroit to buy a pull-behind vehicle trailer from Long. Long had pre-arranged the meeting with the victim via Facebook Marketplace.
State police investigate shooting on highway near Detroit
DETROIT, MI – An investigation is underway after a man reported he was shot at multiple times while driving on the highway, Michigan State Police said. The Detroit Regional Communication Center received an 8:30 p.m. report of shots fired on Saturday, June 29, along northbound M-10 between Warren Avenue and the I-94 ramps.
Grandfather of girl who lost hand in explosion could still face federal charges
River Rouge Police were surprised the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office declined to bring charges against the man they said left an illegal explosive where his granddaughters could get to it.
Mystery in Detroit: Infant Found Abandoned on Virginia Park, Public’s Help Needed
Detroit, MI – An early morning discovery of an infant in the 3200 block of Virginia Park has led to a citywide call for information from the Detroit Police Department. A passerby found the baby girl alone and immediately alerted the authorities. Police arrived quickly to secure the child, who was found to be in good health but with no identification or clues as to her origins.
Detroit Police and Community Seek Public's Aid to Find Missing Man Cleavon McLoud
The Detroit Police Department is actively seeking assistance from the public to locate Cleavon McLoud, a 48-year-old man reported missing in Detroit. McLoud last had contact with his family on June 23 and since that communication, he has become unreachable and his whereabouts have remained unknown. Details regarding his appearance have been shared by the authorities, describing McLood as 6 feet tall, weighing around 180 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes, yet the clothing he was wearing at the time of his disappearance has not been specified, according to ClickOnDetroit.
Detroit-area couple stab each other during domestic struggle after man allegedly strangles woman
(CBS DETROIT) - A Detroit-area couple received stab wounds during a struggle that ensued after a woman fought to free herself after a man strangled her, police said. At 4 p.m. on Sunday, officers responded to the 21000 block of Wyoming St. in Royal Oak Township after receiving a report of an assault that involved a knife. When they arrived, they saw a 36-year-old man walking away from the house covered in blood. He was taken to a local hospital. An investigation revealed that the man assaulted the woman inside the home, and she had fought to get free as she was being...
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