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CRIME & SAFETY
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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
River Rouge twins' firework mishap highlights safety risks; experts urge caution
Fireworks, especially on Independence Day, are a blast, but if you don’t explode them properly, you can end up losing fingers, an eye — or worse, your life. Last week, 11-year-old River Rouge twins lit a firework inside their home. ...
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...
Woman shot in leg while driving, Taylor police say
FOX 2 (WJBK) - A 21-year-old woman was shot while driving on the border of Taylor and Inkster on Tuesday, according to police. The driver was struck in the leg but is in stable condition, Taylor police told FOX 2. She pulled into a nearby gas station at Telegraph and Van Born roads and called 911.
Road rage incident unfolds in front of Target doors with man beaten, bloodied
A war of words that started on Allen Road between two men came to a boiling point in front of a department store and it was there things turned violent. Woodhaven police recently released a report detailing that they were called to Target, 23555 Allen Road, just before 7 p.m. on Feb. 15.
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...
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.
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.
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...
Lightning Strike at Milan Mud Bash Injures Four, Event Resumes After Brief Halt
Four concertgoers were struck by lightning at the Milan Dragway during a concert event on Saturday night, as per local fire officials. The Milan Area Fire Department described the incident as happening at the first annual Milan Mud Bash, a gathering that combines music with mud bog and dirt drag racing festivities. The incident was met with a swift emergency response, with both firefighters and emergency medical services staff attending to the scene immediately after the strike was reported. The event, which promised several days of muddy entertainment, was temporarily closed due to the storm but has since resumed.
Baby found on west side of Detroit on Sunday morning reunited with family, police say
A baby found in the 3200 block of Virginia Park early Sunday morning is reunited with family, Detroit police said. At 6:51 a.m., the Detroit Police Department released a photo of the baby on social media asking for the public's assistance to identify the child, their parents or guardians. By late Sunday morning,...
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