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Trenton boy accused of making bomb threat that led to evacuation of recreation center
A minor from Trenton could be in trouble with the law after police were forced to evacuate The Kennedy Recreation Center Tuesday morning. Police traced the origin of the threat within an hour.
Police say 16-year-old Marissa, reported missing last week in Detroit, has been recovered
According to a missing persons report released on Friday, 16-year-old Marissa Wright was last seen at her home in the 12000 block of Northlawn, in the area of W. Grand River Ave. and I-96, on Thursday, July 18.
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...
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...
Man accused of killing Melvindale police officer arrested in Detroit
DETROIT -- A day after Melvindale Police Officer Mohamed Said was killed in the line of duty, police arrested the man suspected of shooting the 23-year-old officer. According to WXYZ-Detroit, police apprehended 44-year-old Michael Lopez Monday evening in Southwest Detroit at a vacant home in the area of Michigan Avenue and Otis Street.
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...
20-year-old Detroit man part of moving crew dies after jumping off boat into Oakland County lake
(CBS DETROIT) - A 20-year-old Detroit man drowned while swimming in an Oakland County lake over the weekend, officials said. The man was part of a crew that was helping a resident move. The victim, identified as Marsalis Quintin Carter, allegedly jumped off the side of a pontoon boat into Taylor Lake in Rose Township Saturday morning and did not resurface. The lake is located off Hickory Ridge Road.Carter, who lists residences in Detroit and Tuskegee, Alabama, was pronounced dead after an over 13-hour search, according to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office. The search and rescue team was dispatched to the private...
Michigan State Police investigate two freeway shootings within 24 hours
(CBS DETROIT) - Michigan State Police are investigating two freeway shootings that happened over the weekend in Detroit within less than 24 hours of each other.The first shooting happened early Saturday morning on Interstate 75, the second later in the day at the Lodge Freeway.According to MSP, a driver was shot at about 1 a.m. Saturday while heading north on I-75 near Holbrook in Detroit. The victim told police that one driver cut the other driver off, and expletives and hand gestures were exchanged before the trigger was pulled. The vehicle was hit, but the driver wasn't injured. Later that day,...
Owner of Several Leo’s Coney Islands Accused of Fraudulent Wage Practices
The franchise owner who operates several Leo's Coney Island locations in Michigan is being accused of fraudulent wage activity, essentially cheating employees out of money they've earned. Kyriakos 'Ken' Vlahadamis is being investigated by the United States Department of Labor for defying overtime regulations and shortchanging employees for wages they've...
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