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Grosse Pointe Park fire crews struggle without water for 20 minutes amid house fire
GROSSE POINTE PARK, Mich. – Residents are expressing concerns about a firefighting response by the city of Grosse Pointe Park. The Grosse Pointe Park Public Safety Department responded to the June 15 blaze near Mack and Lakepointe, in Grosse Pointe Park. Neighbors say firefighters were on the scene without...
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.
Six pounds of fentanyl, enough to kill over one million people, seized at Windsor/Detroit border
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) announced they seized six pounds of fentanyl, or enough to kill well over one million people, at the Fort Street Cargo Facility in early June.
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...
Grosse Pointe Woods officers honored for saving lives, arresting dangerous suspects
GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Grosse Pointe Woods has many reasons to be grateful for its Public Safety Department, but on May 20, department and city officials recognized at least three instances in which officers exceeded the high expectations set for them. In front of the Woods City Council, Public...
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...
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.
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-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...
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.
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.
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.
Second "Peacenic" of summer hosted on Detroit's west side in effort to reduce violence
(CBS DETROIT) - The second "Peacnic" of the summer happened on Detroit's west side over the weekend."It's a great feeling, especially due to the fact that all the violence that usually is in the city like that, they are coming together to try to decrease the violence," said Detroit native Tamica Nixon, who spent some time with her grandkids at O'Hair Park Saturday afternoon.These "Peacenic" events are part of the One Detroit Violence Reduction Partnership, which is a coalition of community and law enforcement partners, who work together to develop and execute strategies to reduce violent crime."8th and 9th precinct, these are our highest volume precincts for crime as well as population density, so it's a great opportunity to get out and show the community resources understanding that we've got to work with our community, address those root causes that will impact crime," Detroit Police Chief James White said.White joined over 70 community organizations and other local, state, and federal law enforcement officials to provide entertainment for the kids, food, and resources, such as job training and expungement resources.
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