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Michigan police officer shot, killed in line of duty
WAYNE COUNTY, MI – A Melvindale police officer was fatally shot on Sunday in the line of duty, according to investigators. The shooting happened Sunday, July 21, near the 17000 block of Clarann Street in the city of Melvindale, where officers were responding to a call from a carwash at 17344 Clarann, the Detroit Free Press reported.
Abducted 1-year-old found safe by Detroit police, search for suspects still underway
DETROIT (FOX 2) - An Amber Alert has been canceled for an abducted 1-year-old girl, kidnapped from the area of Littlefield and Compass streets in Detroit. Detroit police posted that, "The child has been found safe. We continue to search for the vehicle involved," around 1 a.m. Sunday morning. Royalty...
Dearborn doctor killed in high-speed crash on Michigan Avenue
One person is dead and another is injured after police say a speeding driver went through a traffic light Friday morning in Dearborn. Police were called at 7:59 a.m. to Michigan Avenue and Nowlin Street for the crash, according to a social media post from the Dearborn Police Department. The location is in front...
Man drowns after jumping off boat to swim in Oakland County lake
OAKLAND COUNTY, MI – A man was found dead early Sunday morning after he had jumped off a boat and into the lake hours earlier, Oakland County sheriff’s deputies said. Investigators identified the man as 20-year-old Marsalis Quintin Carter of Detroit. The preliminary cause of death was ruled as a drowning, police said.
Over $100,000 in Harley Davidson bikes stolen as thieves crash through Taylor store
TAYLOR, Mich. (FOX 2) - It took only two minutes for five thieves to break into a Taylor Harley Davidson dealer and make off with their intended target. As they crashed through a service door, security cameras were rolling at Motown Harley Davidson in Taylor off Telegraph just after midnight Thursday.
Detroit Police Seek Public's Aid in Locating Missing 15-Year-Old Marissa Wright from Northlawn Street
The Detroit Police are urgently appealing to the public to help locate Marissa Wright, a 15-year-old girl, who vanished from her home in Detroit. According to the information provided by ClickOnDetroit, Marissa was last seen yesterday in the 12000 block of Northlawn Street. There is an ongoing effort to widely...
Detroit police seek help identifying man involved in series of home invasions
DETROIT – The Detroit Police Department is seeking assistance from the community regarding a man who was wanted in connection with several home invasions. Officials say several home invasions were committed between June 11 and July 10, 2024, in the 700 block of Webb Street, the 800 block of Chicago Blvd, the 40 block of West Greendale, and the 3900 block of Caely Street.
Motorcyclist dies in crash after hitting traffic sign
OAKLAND COUNTY, MI – A motorcyclist was killed in a crash after he went off the road and struck a traffic sign, Oakland County sheriff’s deputies said. The crash happened around 2:42 a.m. Sunday, July 21, near Woodward Avenue and Osman Street. If you purchase a product or...
Suspect in killing of Detroit synagogue leader Samantha Woll cleared of premeditated murder but could face 2nd trial
A Wayne County, Michigan jury has found the suspect in the murder of Detroit synagogue leader Samantha Woll not guilty of premeditated murder, following five days of deliberations. The jury remains deadlocked on charges of felony murder and home invasion, and found the defendant Michael Jackson-Bolanos, 29, guilty of lying...
Man in stolen car zooms down Telegraph wrong way, police shut down road
Taylor police officers are being credited with avoiding a potential deadly catastrophe. It took some quick decision making to locate and arrest the suspect, who was driving a stolen vehicle. According to Police Chief John Blair, the ordeal began at about 10 a.m. Thursday when officers on patrol were alerted...
Redford man charged with punching victim, pointing shotgun in their face before barricading himself inside home
Vincent Jensen, a 55-year-old Redford man, is facing a long list of charges in connection with a barricaded gunman situation earlier this week.
$1,200 of goods stolen from downtown store
An assistant manager of a clothing business at South Old Woodward and West Maple roads in downtown Birmingham reported a shoplifting of $1,200 worth of clothing and other items on Saturday, July 13, around 5 p.m. When Birmingham officers arrived, they were informed that three unknown juvenile females had entered...
Domestic assault suspect charged after standoff with Redford police
REDFORD TWP., Mich. (FOX 2) - The Redford man wanted in an alleged assault who led police on a chase and barricaded himself in a four-hour standoff, has been charged. James Jenson has been issued a 10-count felony warrant and was arraigned in 17th District Court on all charges. Jenson,...
Michigan man with dementia stabs wife, grandson and himself, police say
STERLING HEIGHTS, Michigan (WWJ) - A 74-year-old man was taken into custody on Thursday after he allegedly stabbed his wife and his grandson in Sterling Heights. At about 7:20 p.m., police responded to the 11900 block of Danforth Drive. According to a preliminary investigation, the man, who suffers from dementia, was awoken by his wife and allegedly attacked her with a knife, causing superficial wounds to her face and neck.
'I’m scared for my kids': Detroit police patrol home that was shot up 3 times since May
DETROIT (FOX 2) - After a family's home was recently shot up three times, Detroit police increased their presence in the area to try and catch those pulling the trigger. At the targeted house, on Detroit's west side, bullet holes can be seen in the windows, steps, walls, door, and couch.
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