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GoFundMe organized for widowed mother of 6 who lost everything in Garden City house fire
A widowed mother of six is in need of help after fire ripped through her Garden City home, causing the family to lose everything. A GoFundMe page has been organized to help the family recover.
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...
Driver in fatal Dearborn crash sped through traffic light at more than 100 mph, police say
The driver in a fatal car crash in west Dearborn on July 19 was driving at a speed in excess of 100 mph when she failed to stop at an intersection's traffic light, the Dearborn Police Department said. On the morning of July 19, a 26-year-old woman from Taylor driving an SUV sped through a traffic light at the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Nowlin Street and struck a Ford F150 truck, killing the driver. ...
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.
Suspected overdose of homeless man in Dearborn Heights places new focus on treatment
DEARBORN HEIGHTS, Mich. (FOX 2) - A homeless man was found dead Thursday morning in Dearborn Heights. Police suspect he died from a drug overdose, but are still awaiting the toxicology and autopsy reports. Dearborn Heights police received a call regarding a dead body around 10:45 a.m, according to the...
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...
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...
New evidence means freedom for a Michigan man who spent 37 years in prison for a murder conviction
DETROIT (AP) — A man who served nearly 40 years in prison for a Detroit-area murder won’t face another trial after a judge threw out his conviction based on new evidence. The decision by prosecutors means Paul Clark, who has been out on bond since May, is free — for good. “I just can’t believe […]
Man in critical condition after being shot while inside vehicle in Detroit
DETROIT (FOX 2) - A man was shot while inside a vehicle on Wednesday, according to preliminary information from Detroit police. He is currently listed in critical condition. Police responded to the area of Bringard Drive and Rex Avenue on the northeast side of Detroit for a shooting when they found the victim with an apparent gunshot wound.
Michigan man sentenced in rape, beating of woman after breakup
PONTIAC, MI – A Michigan man has been sentenced to 26 to 50 years in prison for the rape and beating of his ex-girlfriend, authorities announced. Adam Richards Williams, 35, of Lake Orion, was sentenced Monday by Oakland County Circuit Court Judge Kwamé Rowe, who exceeded sentencing guidelines due to the “egregious, despicable crimes” that Williams is convicted of, according to the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office.
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's Algiers Motel site, where 3 teens were killed in 1967, to get historical marker
The private park where the Algiers Motel in Detroit once stood now has a Michigan historical marker, which will be introduced to the public Friday to acknowledge the police raid and tragedy that unfolded there. The marker also recognizes the role journalists had in bringing to light what actually happened. The hope, organizers said, is that the plaque will be a record for posterity and a way to stand against police brutality and help a still racially...
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