The race for Wayne County Sheriff is heating up with allegations of dirty politics, and Wednesday night, a judge agreed, shutting down a campaign mailer taking aim at current Sheriff Raphael Washington.

People from all over came to Metro Detroit for the return of the Woodward Dream Cruise.

City of Detroit officials announced Wednesday that a Detroit Police Department training facility will be renamed after the late Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon.

WAYNE COUNTY, Mich. – For the daughter of the late Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon, a lasting pain will always be if he could have held on a little longer -- or if the vaccinations would have been available sooner. AdREAD: A look back at the legacy of Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon“He truly, truly had a heart of gold,” Jackson said. “My responsibility to continue that.”Jackson, Napoleon’s only child, has found a way to keep her father’s mission alive with the Benny N. Napoleon Foundation for Community Advancement. Benny Napoleon FoundationThe foundation is still in its early stages, but Jackson is ready to continue the community work of her father. Click here to visit the Benny Napoleon Foundation website.

The late Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon was a transcendent figure. Napoleon went on to become Wayne County assistant executive and then sheriff in 2009. He drew the entire community together,” said Gwen Moore, a graduate of Cass Technical High School. “He was a change maker because he was so extremely proud of Detroit,” said Wayne County Executive, Warren Evans. Moore actually went to Cass Technical High School with Napoleon.

DETROIT – The new Wayne County sheriff, Raphael Washington, has served the region for decades and is looking forward to the years ahead. “I’m a 38-year law enforcement veteran and started with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office in 1983,” said Washington. More: Wayne County deputy chief appointed as sheriff, replacing beloved late Benny NapoleonOver the years and some pit stops along the way Washington worked his way to the top and is now the new sheriff. For a long time, he followed the lead of former Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon, soaking in his wisdom and advice. “I want to continue the work that we’re doing as it relates to the pandemic that’s going on and that’s the virus that’s spreading,” said Washington.

DETROIT – Wayne County Deputy Chief Raphael Washington has been appointed as the county’s new sheriff, replacing the beloved late Sheriff Benny Napoleon. “I congratulate Raphael Washington on his selection to be Sheriff of Wayne County. But I do look forward to working closely with our new sheriff on behalf of Wayne County. “I also want to thank Wayne County Chief Probate Judge Freddie Burton, Prosecutor Kym Worthy, and Clerk Cathy Garrett for their service in selecting our new sheriff.” Wayne County Executive Warren Evans“I congratulate Sheriff Washington on his appointment and am pleased that the panel had so many well-qualified candidates to choose from in making its selection. “I am confident Sheriff Washington will serve with honesty and integrity in upholding the office to the highest of standards, all the while having the best interest of Wayne County residents.” Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell

DETROIT – A three-person panel is conducting interviews with 14 applicants for the appointment of Wayne County sheriff. County officials were accepting resumes three weeks after Sheriff Benny Napoleon died following a battle with COVID-19. UPDATE Jan. 15: Wayne County deputy chief appointed as sheriff, replacing beloved late Benny NapoleonThe panel consists of Chief Judge Freddie Burton, County Clerk Cathy Garrett and Prosecutor Kym Worthy. Applicants include Undersheriff Daniel Pfannes, as well as Charles Corley II and T.P. List of applicants for Wayne County sheriff:

DETROIT – Wayne County is accepting resumes from individuals interested in applying for the appointment of county sheriff. According to officials, resumes may be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 8 for the appointment to the seat until a successor is elected. The Wayne County Clerk’s Elections Division is located in Room 502 of the Coleman A. For more information on the application process, contact Wayne County Clerk’s Elections Division at 313-224-5525. The sheriff seat became open following the death of Sheriff Benny Napoleon.

DETROIT – Beloved Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon was memorialized by community leaders from across the state Wednesday in a socially distanced funeral. RELATED: Mourners pay respects to Wayne County Sheriff Benny NapoleonThe celebration of Napoleon’s life took place in front of a private group of family members and friends who waited to say their final goodbyes. “In 2000, when I was running for prosecutor Benny would tutor me. Whitmer orders flags to be lowered to honor Wayne County Sheriff Benny NapoleonBut perhaps the most touch testimonial came from those who cherished time with him the most“My life will forever be incomplete from this day forward,” said his daughter, Tiffani Jackson. “This is someone who I spoke to every single day, multiple times a day and I enjoyed it.

Here’s what you missed on Local 4 News at 5:Beloved Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon memorialized by community leadersA funeral service will be held for longtime Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon, who died from complications of COVID-19 earlier this month. Napoleon died Thursday from complications due to COVID-19 at age 65, his family confirms.

DETROIT – A funeral service will be held for longtime Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon, who died from complications of COVID-19 earlier this month. Public viewings were held on Monday and Tuesday, and a private funeral service will be held Wednesday morning. Watch it live below:Read more

Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags on all public building grounds across the state to be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday to honor the life of Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon. LIVE STREAM: Funeral service for longtime Wayne County Sheriff Benny NapoleonNapoleon grew up in Detroit and graduated from Cass Tech High School. As we lower the flags today in Benny’s honor, my thoughts are with his family and the entire Wayne County Sheriff’s office. In 2009, Napoleon became Wayne County Sheriff to which he served continuously for 11 years. To lower flags to half-staff, flags should be hoisted first to the peak for an instant and then lowered to the half-staff position.

DETROIT – Mourners said goodbye to Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon, who will be laid to rest this week. Napoleon died from complications related to COVID-19 on Dec. 17. A public viewing is being held Monday at the Swanson Funeral Home on East Grand Boulevard in Detroit from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. His obituary is available on the Swanson Funeral Home website. Visitors took turns paying their respects to Napoleon. He has been the Wayne County Sheriff since 2009.

DETROIT – Here’s what you missed on Local 4 News at Noon. Mourners pay respects to Wayne County Sheriff Benny NapoleonMourners said goodbye to Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon, who will be laid to rest this week. Napoleon died from complications related to COVID-19 on Dec. 17. He was 65 years old.

DETROIT – Beloved Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon will be laid to rest this week. Napoleon died from complications related to COVID-19 Dec. 17. A public viewing will be held Monday at the Swanson Funeral Home on East Grand Boulevard in Detroit from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.Services will be held Tuesday at the Greater Grace Temple on Seven Mile Road from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The family will have its own private service. A live stream of the event will be available on the Swanson Funeral Home site.

DETROIT – Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon made it his mission every Christmas to help families struggling through the cold of winter with annual gift drives. READ: A look back at the legacy of Wayne County Sheriff Benny NapoleonCommunity leaders carried on the tradition in honor of Napoleon at the Greater Grace Temple. Especially the time that we’re in right now.”“This is something that sheriff Napoleon would have been doing if he was here,” said Wayne County deputy Robert Dunlap. “You couldn’t help but think about the sheriff.”It’s just one of the many ways sheriff Napoleon’s legacy is kept alive. “Cause Benny Napoleon was such a great guy.”Funeral arrangements announced for longtime Wayne County Sheriff Benny NapoleonThere will be a public viewing on Monday, Dec. 28 at Swanson Funeral Home from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., family members announced on Facebook Sunday.

“Where are our doses?” Whitmer asked during the briefing. I’m angry because this virus is raging on in this country.”The governor admitted she’s angry about the distribution of the vaccine. Health care workers at the University of Michigan Hospital began receiving the first doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine Dec. 14. But on Friday, Whitmer challenged the White House, demanding to know more about the doses Michigan had already planned to receive. RELATED: Michigan Republicans ‘condemn’ decision to keep many businesses closed through holidaysShe said there are millions of doses of the Pfizer vaccine waiting to be shipped, including in Portage, Michigan.

DETROIT – On Sunday, funeral arrangements were announced for longtime Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon who died from complications related to COVID-19 Thursday. There will be a public viewing on Monday, Dec. 28 at Swanson Funeral Home from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., family members announced on Facebook Sunday. Swanson Funeral Home is located at 806 East Grand Boulevard in Detroit. A livestream of the event will be available on the Swanson Funeral Home site. Napoleon will be officially laid to rest in a private funeral, family members say.

View of Detroit from the Windsor sky camera on Dec. 18, 2020 at 9:47 p.m.DETROIT – Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the state is revising its COVID-19 order to resume in-person high school classes, reopen certain indoor entertainment venues and allow non-contact outdoor sports and fitness classes. The state is currently under a “pause” that placed stricter COVID-19 regulations on restaurants, schools and more, but that order was scheduled to expire Sunday (Dec. 20). WATCH Local 4 News at 11Metro Detroit weather: Sloppy weekend aheadParts of this last holiday shopping weekend will be sloppy. The new order goes into effect Monday (Dec. 21) and is scheduled to last until Jan. 15, though Gov.

DETROIT – Wayne County sheriff Benny Napoleon had a unique place in Wayne County politics. Napoleon served in one of the most difficult jobs anywhere as jailer, and yet his legacy goes far beyond that. READ: Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon dies from COVID-19He was 65 years old. In 2004, he became the Assistant Wayne County Executive before being appointed to Wayne County sheriff in 2009. “I am shocked and saddened at the loss of one of our city’s greatest public servants and native sons, Benny Napoleon,” Duggan said in a statement Thursday night.

DETROIT – The family of Benny Napoleon is in shock, devastated by their loss. Napoleon’s daughter, Tiffani Jackson, and his brother, Hilton Napoleon, said the beloved sheriff would not want people to be sad, but would want people to stay vigilant to protect themselves and their loved ones from COVID-19. READ: Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon dies from COVID-19“It’s a devastating because the doctors had told us that Benny was doing well on Monday,” Hilton Napoleon said. “After I got out of hospital, I told my brother, ‘Benny, you do not want to catch this,’” Hilton Napoleon said. I did not want it to happen.”“It has claimed the life of my best friend and my father,” Jackson said.

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell spoke with Local 4 on Friday following the death of Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon. See what Rep. Dingell had to say in the video interview above. On Thursday, Dec. 17, Sheriff Napoleon died after a monthlong battle with a COVID-19 infection. He was 65 years old. Read: Local, state, federal leaders react to death of Wayne County Sheriff Benny NapoleonMore reactions

DETROIT – For the people who knew Benny Napoleon, reality does not feel real. Napoleon went into the hospital in November due to COVID-19 complications, just days after winning re-election. READ: Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon dies from COVID-19He was 65 years old. Napoleon wore many hats in his life of public service -- lawman, attorney, public figure, politician, community servant and more. He easily won re-election as Wayne County’s top lawman with a sound and resounding victory of nearly 80% of the vote in Wayne County.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer shared a tearful reaction to the death of friend and Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon during a news conference on Friday. On Thursday, Dec. 17, Sheriff Napoleon died after a monthlong battle with a COVID-19 infection. Sharon, Tiffani and his whole family are in my prayers.” Michigan Gov. Gretchen WhitmerRead: Local, state, federal leaders react to death of Wayne County Sheriff Benny NapoleonMore reactions

Detroit Police Chief James Craig spoke with Local 4 on Friday following the death of Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon. See what Chief Craig had to say in the video interview above. On Thursday, Dec. 17, Sheriff Napoleon died after a monthlong battle with a COVID-19 infection. He was 65 years old. Read: Local, state, federal leaders react to death of Wayne County Sheriff Benny NapoleonMore reactions

Senator Gary Peters spoke with Local 4 on Friday following the death of friend and Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon. See what the senator had to say in the video interview above. On Thursday, Dec. 17, Sheriff Napoleon died after a monthlong battle with a COVID-19 infection. He was 65 years old. Read: Local, state, federal leaders react to death of Wayne County Sheriff Benny NapoleonMore reactions

The head of Detroit’s NAACP chapter Reverend Wendell Anthony spoke with Local 4 on Friday following the death of friend and Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon. See what Reverend Anthony had to say in the video interview above. On Thursday, Dec. 17, Sheriff Napoleon died after a monthlong battle with a COVID-19 infection. He was 65 years old. Read: Local, state, federal leaders react to death of Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon

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DETROIT – Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon died Thursday from complications due to COVID-19 at age 65, his family confirms. READ: Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon dies from COVID-19“I cannot even begin to imagine a world without Benny in it. pic.twitter.com/OMt9GoQJhi — samriddle (@samriddle) December 18, 2020“I am heartbroken to learn of the passing of my friend and colleague Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon. Garlin Gilchrist II“The people of Wayne County have suffered a terrible loss with tonight’s passing of Sheriff Benny Napoleon. My sincere condolences go out to his family and the residents of Wayne County.” Washtenaw County Administrator Gregory Dill“The passing of Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon has brought deep sadness to our entire community.

DETROIT – Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon has died Thursday after a battle with COVID-19, officials say. Since March, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office has lost one commander and two deputies to COVID-19. We worked together closely on law enforcement matters to protect the families and neighborhoods of Wayne County. Sheriff Napoleon was nationally recognized as an expert in law enforcement after more than 45 years of dedicated service. We will inform you of more details as the information becomes available.” Wayne County Sheriff's Office

Here’s what’s coming up on Local 4 News at 11:Reaction pouring in after Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon dies from COVID-19

DETROIT – Family and co-workers of Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon gathered Sunday to pray for him to fully recover from coronavirus. Napoleon’s daughter, Tiffani Jackson, said she is more than appreciative of all the support from those who want to see him pull through. “I feel the love just from just from seeing how many people showed up here today,” Jackson said. “My grandmother has five children and of her five children, four of them have been affected by COVID-19,” Jackson said. We need to be very careful,” said Wayne County undersheriff Daniel Pfannes.

A Beaumont Royal Oak employee learned firsthand how heartbreaking coronavirus can be. Erin Fuson is a hospitality worker at Beaumont Royal Oak. “It’s hard because my daughter would normally be in my room, but I understood no one could come in that room,” Doan said. Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon is in the hospital due to COVID-19 complications, according to a family member. The longtime serving leader’s oxygen levels were low which is why he was sent to the hospital.

DETROIT – Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon is in the hospital recovering from COVID-19 complications. That’s good news from Tiffani Jackson, the daughter of Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon. He tested positive for coronavirus,“His symptoms really developed early this week, somewhere around Tuesday or so,” Jackson recalled. So his doctor started monitoring those levels because we know that COVID attack those respiratory symptoms.”Friday, he went to the hospital. Now, Sheriff Napoleon is trying to find out when and where he caught the virus.

DETROIT – Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon is in the hospital due to COVID-19 complications, according to a family member. Napoleon tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this week after showing mild symptoms. On Thursday he was notified about testing positive for the virus. Since March the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office has lost one commander and two deputies to COVID-19. As of today there are currently 20 employees who have tested positive, according to the WCSO.

DETROIT – Protests in Detroit remained mostly peaceful outside of the TCF Center in Downtown Detroit, but police dealt with multiple threats over the election. A woman claimed a bomb was left near the TCF Center, and a Wayne County building closed over a threat to go in the building and steal ballots. Tensions continue in Detroit Friday night, just days after the election -- from the TCF Center to the county Treasurer’s Office in Greektown. Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon said officials closed the Treasurer’s Office early Friday afternoon. On Wednesday, just one day after the election, supporters incumbent President Donald Trump protested outside the TCF Center, demanding to be let inside where poll workers were counting ballots.

The focus is on in-person voting and keeping Michigan voters safe from COVID-19 and possible harassment or intimidation while people wait in line to cast their ballot. “My understanding is that Michigan State Police are going to enforce the (open carry) ban anywhere that local law enforcement is unable or unwilling to do so,” said Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. The Local 4 Defenders asked if any credible threats of violence have been made, or are state and local officials seeing evidence of voter intimidation to keep voters from polls? “The role that voters have asked me to play as the chief election officer is to enforce the law in this way and ensure they are protected on Election Day,” Benson said. Will banning open carry invite open carry protests for law enforcement to deal with?

DETROIT – The final farewell to Corporal Bryant Searcy was Friday at Third New Hope Baptist Church on Detroit’s west side. “It’s a challenging time,” said Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon. Searcy was on duty when he was killed at the Wayne County Jail. Napoleon said if it weren’t for the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of residents would have gathered to pay their respects. READ: Hear from daughter of corporal who was killed by inmate at Wayne County JailMore: Detroit crime news

WAYNE COUNTY, Mich. – An inmate at the Wayne County Jail has been charged with first-degree premeditated murder in connection with the deadly attack on Sheriff’s deputy Corporal Bryant Searcy. Deandre Williams was charged on Wednesday in connection to the attack that happened last week. READ: Jail inmate charged with first-degree murder in deadly attack on Wayne County Sheriff’s corporalWayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon said Williams was willing to kill the deputy to try to escape. Williams was charged with premeditated murder, murder of a police officer, felony murder and escaping jail through violence. READ: Hear from daughter of corporal who was killed by inmate at Wayne County Jail

DETROIT – An inmate at the Wayne County Jail has been charged with first-degree premeditated murder in connection with the deadly attack on Sheriff’s deputy Corporal Bryant Searcy. Searcy was found unresponsive by other deputies at the Wayne County Jail. “He (Searcy) was viciously assaulted by one of the inmates,” said Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon during a news conference after the attack. “It has been almost a week since the horrific murder of Corporal Bryant Searcy and it is still very raw. This case is a tragic example of this reality,” said Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy.

DETROIT The head of the Wayne County Deputy Sheriffs Association said there were long-running issues that led to the loss of one of their own. Bryant Searcy, 50, was fatally attacked as he was checking to make sure cells at the Wayne County Jail were locked for the night. The attack happened Wednesday night at the Wayne County Jail Division 2 building. Union president Reginald Crawford said short-staffing has been a major problem for the 100-year-old jail where the attack happened. Searcy was working a second shift, a double shift, 16 hours.A 16-hour shift is the norm for jail guards.

DETROIT – The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is in mourning over the loss of one of their own. Bryant Searcy, 50, was fatally attacked as he was checking to make sure cells at the Wayne County Jail were locked for the night. The attack happened Wednesday night at the Wayne County Jail Division 2 building. Police said Searcy checked the lock on a violent offender who has a long history of armed robberies and carjackings. “He (Searcy) was viciously assaulted by one of the inmates,” said Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon.

Hear from daughter of corporal who was killed by inmate at Wayne County JailPublished: September 3, 2020, 5:21 pmThe daughter of a Wayne County Sheriff’s corporal who was killed by a jail inmate spoke with Local 4 about her family’s heartbreak.

DETROIT An inmate at the Wayne County Jail got out of his cell, which officials said appeared to be locked, and attacked a corporal, injuring him so badly he later died at a hospital, according to police. Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon held an emotional news conference Thursday morning and said there is an investigation underway to find out exactly what happened. Police know the attack happened around 10 p.m. Wednesday at the Wayne County Jail Division 2 building. Napoleon, Wayne County Executive Warren Evans, deputies and family members were at the hospital when medical officials pronounced him dead. A full investigation is underway, both internally by the Wayne County Sheriffs Office and by the Detroit Police Departments homicide unit.

DETROIT The daughter of a Wayne County Sheriffs corporal who was killed by a jail inmate spoke with Local 4 about her familys heartbreak. Bryant Searcy, 50, was attacked around 10 p.m. Wednesday at the Wayne County Jail Division 2 building. LATEST: Wayne County sheriff: Corporal killed by inmate who attacked him after getting out of cellSearcy was seriously injured during the struggle. Napoleon, Wayne County Executive Warren Evans, deputies and family members were at the hospital when medical officials pronounced him dead. A full investigation is underway, both internally by the Wayne County Sheriffs Office and by the Detroit Police Departments homicide unit.

DETROIT A new report is calling into question the campaign expenses of Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon -- thousands on nice hotels, Lions tickets, steak dinners and more. Michigan Campaign Finance Director said hes never seen campaign funds spent like this. He said he never lets anyone buy him dinner or golf, but dinners and golf are work related. It is incredible to me that people complain if I take for free, but complain when I pay for it, Napoleon said. I do not understand it.Its the law that campaign funds can pay for job-related sending, not personal items or services.

DETROIT The owners of the 91-year-old suspension bridge across the Detroit River asked the Michigan Department of Transportation to allow trucks carrying flammable, chemical or corrosive materials to cross the bridge. An estimated 10,000 trucks cross the Ambassador Bridge every day and bridge owners are pushing for a change to allow trucks carrying Class 3 Flammable liquids and HAZMAT Class 8 Corrosive substances to be transported over the 4-lane bridge. We dont need to be adding potential hazardous material slips onto the bridge or into the river, Chang said. His ferry is allowed to transport trucks carrying hazardous materials and admits this change would affect his business. Meantime, the Wayne County Commission unanimously voted to urge Michigan officials to block the bridge from allowing the HAZMAT to be transported.

DETROIT Authorities in Metro Detroit are skeptical of the Minneapolis City Council plan to disband the citys police department. Certainly they have probably the right to opt out of having a police department, Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon said. Right now, theres a call from protesters to defund the Detroit Police Department. People in the city of Detroit want their police department, Detroit police Chief James Craig said. What is the plan?Craig said he feels there will be reform or restructuring of police departments in Minneapolis and across the country.

DETROIT With the black community already under such threatening pressure in the pandemic, ugly eruptions of racism intensify a very hot fire. On Sundays episode of Flashpoint, there was a discussion with Detroits top cop about the way forward for law enforcement and the people they are meant to protect. Segment One:Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon and Detroit Police Chief James Craig. Segment Two:Detroit journalist Chastity Pratt and Stephen Henderson, host of WDETs Detroit Today.

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HAMTRAMCK, Mich. - An employee at a Hamtramck school is facing charges after allegedly forcing a student with special needs to perform a sex act. According to authorities, the 18-year-old student at Oakland International Academy said Ibrahim Algahim forced him to perform the act in Algahim's car outside the school. Napoleon wouldn't go into detail about what happened, but he said Algahim has been let go from his volunteer role with the Sheriff's Office. Algahim was arraigned Wednesday on two counts of criminal sexual conduct at 34th District Court in Romulus. A preliminary examination is scheduled for Oct. 31 at 31st District Court in Hamtramck, authorities said.

He put in a lot of hours and miles before returning to his day job at Wayne County Sheriff. He admitted he used his county-owned car a lot during the campaign and offered to pay the money back. So, people are not going to be looking at it very favorably if he's not enforcing his own laws," said Wayne County Commissioner Ilona Varga. The county's Ethics Commission met Wednesday at Napoleon's request and came to this conclusion: "The Sheriff od Wayne County is forbidden by law and ordinance from using his county-supplied vehicle and/or a county-paid employee to attend political campaign events ... the Sheriff is obliged to reimburse Wayne County for the value of his use of those resources during his past campaign." They are looking for a ruling by the attorney general on whether Napoleon will have to pay.

Sadly, that REALLY DID happen inside the Wayne County Jail. The feds investigated and determined Wayne County Jail Administrator Jariel Heard approved the laptop for Sharrek. Yet, during that investigation the Wayne County Jail Compliance officer Renee Newell -- the person responsible for making certain the myriad rules in place inside the jail -- ended up taking the fall. She said Heard hired a young woman by the name of Tiffany Burgess to work in the Wayne County Jail. Newell's brother, Bobby Dochey, was incarcerated in the Wayne County Jail during this timeframe.

Read back: Sheriff budget cuts may be tied to Detroit teen's deathThey couldn't find the teen. They wee looking for him when the Wayne County Sheriff's management team called to alert them that their unit -- the Juvenile Enforcement Bureau -- had been disbanded and they were being transferred to the Wayne County Jail. He's asked for funding for Internet crimes. He's asked for funding for road patrol and also for the marine unit. The entire situation has many on the Wayne County Commission frustrated with the decision because they say there are easier and less painful ways to solve this problem.