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Police seek help identifying masked gunman involved in Dearborn Heights bank robbery
Read full article: Police seek help identifying masked gunman involved in Dearborn Heights bank robberyThe Dearborn Heights Police Department is seeking the community’s help in searching for a gunman who robbed a Flagstar Bank.
Michigan State Police, Dearborn Heights police investigate jail cell death of 63-year-old prisoner
Read full article: Michigan State Police, Dearborn Heights police investigate jail cell death of 63-year-old prisonerOfficials from the Dearborn Heights Police Department joined Michigan State Police officials in investigating the overnight death of a prisoner in a DHPD jail cell.
Metro Detroit nonprofit offers specialized autism training for police departments
Read full article: Metro Detroit nonprofit offers specialized autism training for police departmentsDownriver nonprofit MiMi’s Mission travels across Metro Detroit to help police and fire departments better respond to emergencies involving someone with autism.
7th grader fatally hit riding bike home from football game in Dearborn Heights
Read full article: 7th grader fatally hit riding bike home from football game in Dearborn HeightsA 7th grader was killed while he was riding his bike home from a football game on Friday night according to Dearborn Heights Police Chief Jerrod Hart.
Dearborn Heights Police Department urging residents to protect their vehicles during overnight hours
Read full article: Dearborn Heights Police Department urging residents to protect their vehicles during overnight hoursOfficials say they have been receiving growing complaints from residents who have reported break-ins of their vehicles during the overnight hours and the theft of the belongings that were left in them.
Video shows suspected road rage crash that injured 2 motorcyclists in Dearborn Heights
Read full article: Video shows suspected road rage crash that injured 2 motorcyclists in Dearborn HeightsPolice are investigating a suspected road rage crash that involved two motorcyclists and a white SUV in Dearborn Heights.
Taylor woman charged with rear-ending, killing motorcyclist in Dearborn Heights hit-and-run
Read full article: Taylor woman charged with rear-ending, killing motorcyclist in Dearborn Heights hit-and-runA Taylor motorcyclist was rear-ended and killed overnight by a hit-and-run driver in Dearborn Heights, police said.
Dearborn Heights police investigating after motorcyclist killed in hit-and-run
Read full article: Dearborn Heights police investigating after motorcyclist killed in hit-and-runAuthorities said the 42-year-old victim from Taylor was hit by someone driving a Ford F-150. Police said the driver of the truck rear ended the motorcycle and kept going.
Dearborn Heights father ticketed after getting stuck on shoulder of road while avoiding flooding
Read full article: Dearborn Heights father ticketed after getting stuck on shoulder of road while avoiding floodingA father from Dearborn Heights was trying to avoid flooding Friday night when he became stuck on the shoulder of the road.
Prosecutors say Dearborn Heights man called 911, admitted to killing his mother
Read full article: Prosecutors say Dearborn Heights man called 911, admitted to killing his motherProsecutors read the medical examiner’s report, stating that 73-year-old Ibtisam Field suffered multiple bruises, abrasions and died from blunt force trauma and strangulation.
Driver approaches same Dearborn Heights student after school twice in 2 weeks
Read full article: Driver approaches same Dearborn Heights student after school twice in 2 weeksA Dearborn Heights student was approached by a driver twice in two weeks while she walked to pick up her younger sibling at an elementary school, officials said.
Thief pepper sprays Dearborn Heights Kroger employee who tried to stop robbery
Read full article: Thief pepper sprays Dearborn Heights Kroger employee who tried to stop robberyA man stealing from a Kroger store in Dearborn Heights used pepper spray on an employee as he fled out the door, officials said.
Police use Tasers on man who got mad about pickup being towed in Allen Park, wielded 6-foot pipe
Read full article: Police use Tasers on man who got mad about pickup being towed in Allen Park, wielded 6-foot pipeState police said they were forced to use two Tasers on a man who got so angry about his pickup truck being towed in Allen Park that he threatened them with a six-foot metal pipe and other tools.
Dearborn Heights man kills mom after she asked judge to release him when he assaulted her, officials say
Read full article: Dearborn Heights man kills mom after she asked judge to release him when he assaulted her, officials sayA Dearborn Heights man strangled his mother to death one month after she asked a judge to release him when he was charged with assaulting her, officials said.
Man holds knife to cashier’s neck while robbing Walgreens in Dearborn Heights, police say
Read full article: Man holds knife to cashier’s neck while robbing Walgreens in Dearborn Heights, police sayA man held a knife to a cashier’s neck overnight while robbing a Walgreens in Dearborn Heights, police said.
Dearborn Heights police search for missing 14-year-old girl who may have traveled to Atlanta
Read full article: Dearborn Heights police search for missing 14-year-old girl who may have traveled to AtlantaPolice are searching for 14-year-old Sara Abbas Al-Khafaji, who they believe may have traveled to Atlanta.
Police seek culprit in Dearborn Heights bank robbery
Read full article: Police seek culprit in Dearborn Heights bank robberyDEARBORN HEIGHTS, Mich. – Police in Dearborn Heights are looking for woman in connection with a Thursday morning bank robbery. According to authorities, the the robbery happened at about 11 a.m. at the Bank of America located near the intersection of Ford and Telegraph roads. Police said she was driving a dark colored 2015-2020 Chevrolet Malibu. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Dearborn Heights Police Department at 313-277-6770. More: Metro Detroit crime news
Man kills mother, sister in Dearborn Heights double homicide, family says
Read full article: Man kills mother, sister in Dearborn Heights double homicide, family saysDEARBORN HEIGHTS, Mich. – The family of the gunman in a Dearborn Heights fatal shooting said the victims were related to him. Family members said the suspect killed his mother and sister before dying in a police standoff. Hours later, Rose Deering is still trying to process the untimely death of her sister, Hazel Walker, her niece Dani Walker and her nephew Donny Walker. Hazel was such a good mother,” Deering said. READ: ‘Thank God he didn’t kill me’ -- Dearborn Heights man tries to convince gunman to disarm after deadly shootingIt’s a triple-tragedy loved ones are going to have a hard time digesting over time.
‘Thank God he didn’t kill me’ -- Dearborn Heights man tries to convince gunman to disarm after deadly shooting
Read full article: ‘Thank God he didn’t kill me’ -- Dearborn Heights man tries to convince gunman to disarm after deadly shootingDEARBORN HEIGHTS, Mich. – Police are investigating a multiple-homicide at an apartment complex in Dearborn Heights that ended in a police shooting on Saturday. “Thank God he didn’t kill me,” McCullough said of the gunman. “The police came, but he started shooting at them.”McCullough said there was about a five minute standoff before the gunman was killed by police officers. He also said that police gave the gunman every opportunity to put down his weapon, but he would not comply. Police confirmed Saturday night that it started as a domestic incident and the gunman was related to one of the victims.
Dearborn Heights police investigating double homicide, residents urged to avoid area
Read full article: Dearborn Heights police investigating double homicide, residents urged to avoid areaDEARBORN HEIGHTS, Mich. – Residents are urged to avoid the area of Cherry Hill and Inkster roads in Dearborn Heights Saturday due to a shooting investigation. Officers with the Dearborn Heights Police Department and Michigan State Police are reportedly investigating a multiple-victim shooting on in the are. The Dearborn Heights Police Department is investigating a multiple victim shooting.. there is no threat at this time and the scene is active. Police are investigating a shooting in Dearborn Heights on Aug. 29, 2020. (WDIV)Police are investigating a shooting in Dearborn Heights on Aug. 29, 2020.
Dearborn Heights police search for missing 14-year-old
Read full article: Dearborn Heights police search for missing 14-year-oldDEARBORN HEIGHTS, Mich. – Dearborn Heights police are seeking the public’s helping in finding 14-year-old Aunika Nevers, who was reported missing this week. Police said the teen reportedly left home between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. while her mother was at work. The teen’s mother told police Aunika has short hair but may be wearing a wig. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Sgt. Papalexis at 313-277-7716 or cpapalexis@ci.dearborn-heights.mi.us.
Dearborn Heights police said missing 32-year-old woman walked away from group home on Annapolis Street
Read full article: Dearborn Heights police said missing 32-year-old woman walked away from group home on Annapolis StreetDEARBORN HEIGHTS, Mich. Dearborn Heights police are searching for 32-year-old Roberta Jean Sawyer last seen Tuesday walking west on Annapolis Street toward Inkster. Police said Sawyer walked away from a group home on Annapolis and was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, black stretch pants and gray slippers. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Sgt. Gene Derwick at 313-277-6770 or gderwick@ci.dearborn-heights.mi.us.
VIDEO: Dearborn Heights police seek 2 men wanted in burglary
Read full article: VIDEO: Dearborn Heights police seek 2 men wanted in burglaryDEARBORN HEIGHTS, Mich. – Police in Dearborn Heights are looking for information on two men wanted in connection to a Sunday morning burglary. According to authorities, the break-in occurred at about 2:15 a.m. at a Boost Mobile store located at 8255 North Telegraph Road. Police said the two men broke in and stole cash from the register. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Dearborn Heights Police Department at 313-277-7716. You can watch surveillance video from the scene above.
Police search for missing 41-year-old man last seen in Dearborn Heights
Read full article: Police search for missing 41-year-old man last seen in Dearborn HeightsDEARBORN HEIGHTS, Mich. – Police are searching for a missing 41-year-old man who was last seen in Dearborn Heights. John German was last seen Thursday in the area of Joy and Ann Arbor roads in Dearborn Heights, according to authorities. He is about 6 feet tall and weighs around 160 pounds, officials said. German wears glasses, a silver cross necklace and possibly a navy/green coat. Anyone with information on German’s whereabouts is asked to call Dearborn Heights police at 313-277-6770.
Thieves steal $7,000 worth of equipment from Dearborn Heights glass business
Read full article: Thieves steal $7,000 worth of equipment from Dearborn Heights glass businessDEARBORN HEIGHTS, Mich. - Surveillance video shows two men working together to steal thousands of dollars worth of equipment from a Dearborn Heights business Monday. According to the Dearborn Heights Police Department, at about 7 p.m., two men broke into a trailer at Nevets Glass, located near the intersection of Van Born and Gulley roads. For just over a decade, Nevets Glass has operated in Dearborn Heights. Anyone who recognizes the men or has any information relevant to the case is asked to contact the Dearborn Heights Police Department at 313-277-7468. ORIGINAL: Police seek public assistance in identifying Dearborn Heights burglary suspectsCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
VIDEO: Police seek public assistance in identifying Dearborn Heights burglary suspects
Read full article: VIDEO: Police seek public assistance in identifying Dearborn Heights burglary suspectsDEARBORN HEIGHTS, Mich. - Police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying and locating two men wanted in connection with a Monday burglary. According to the Dearborn Heights Police Department, at about 7 p.m., two men broke into a trailer at Nevets Glass, located near the intersection of Van Born and Gulley roads. Anyone who recognizes the men or has any information relevant to the case is asked to contact the Dearborn Heights Police Department at 313-277-7468. Video of the suspects can be seen above. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
VIDEO: Police seek public assistance in identifying Dearborn Heights burglary suspects
Read full article: VIDEO: Police seek public assistance in identifying Dearborn Heights burglary suspectsDEARBORN HEIGHTS, Mich. - Police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying and locating two men wanted in connection with a Monday burglary. According to the Dearborn Heights Police Department, at about 7 p.m., two men broke into a trailer at Nevets Glass, located near the intersection of Van Born and Gulley roads. Anyone who recognizes the men or has any information relevant to the case is asked to contact the Dearborn Heights Police Department at 313-277-7468. Video of the suspects can be seen above. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
20 year Dearborn Heights police veteran dies after battling cancer
Read full article: 20 year Dearborn Heights police veteran dies after battling cancerDEARBORN HEIGHTS, Mich. - The Dearborn Heights Police Department said Tuesday that a 20-year veteran of the force died after battling cancer. Lt. Bruce Krot had cancer for the past few years, the department said in a Facebook post. He is credited with making more than 1,500 drunken and drugged driving arrests and received the Mothers Against Drunk Driving award 16 times in his career. "Bruce is and will ALWAYS remain a legacy at the Dearborn Heights Police Department. He will truly be missed by every life that he had the opportunity to touch," the post read.