An alligator named “Darth Gator” discovered in Ecorse charged its rescuer and went after his legs three times.

An alligator that was physically and emotionally mistreated was found near a known drug house in Wayne County, police said.

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The owners of Auburn Cafe in Ecorse have started a fundraiser to rebuild the restaurant after a fire.

A third suspect has been arrested and charged in the shooting that killed a 20-year-old man in Melvindale in May.

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Mark-Anthony Markiewicz, 29, of Ecorse, has been charged to 10 years for sexually exploiting multiple children online.

The investigation remains ongoing.

He reportedly told the buyer that the equipment belonged to a recently deceased relative.

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Five people have been arrested, and three Detroit police officers received minor injuries during a stakeout for armed robbery suspects.

Police were notified of the crash through an iPhone notification around 4:50 a.m.

A Metro Detroit judge was so horrified by the details laid out in his courtroom that he charged the defendant with additional crimes.

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Michael Shawn Holcomb, 52, of Ecorse, with sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl from Allen Park.

One week after being shot and killed while sitting at a stop light, the family and friends of Dennell “Nelly” Kemp gathered to celebrate his life.

Dennell "Nelly" Kemp was an all-state player in baseball, basketball, and football, and sadly, the Ecorse teen was shot and killed earlier this week in Southwest Detroit.

Grief counselors are expected to be on site at Ecorse High School for the rest of the week after a student was recently killed in a shooting.

Ecorse High School dismissed students early on Tuesday after a senior’s death, the superintendent said.

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A teacher aide is suspended over accusations they put their hands on an elementary school student.

The body of a 36-year-old man was found floating near a ferry dock in Port Huron over the weekend.

A severe thunderstorm warning for Monroe and Wayne Counties has been issued until 12:15 p.m. on Sunday.

Ecorse Public Schools called off class two days in a row due to power outages in district buildings.

A boxer pitbull mix had been left out in the middle of the deep freeze around Christmas Day. She was curled up in a ball, struggling to stay warm, when rescuers found her in Ecorse near West Jefferson Avenue and West Outer Drive.

A 17-year-old boy is facing charges for bringing a gun to Ecorse High School this week.

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Another shooting this week at Renaissance Estates of Ecorse, this time leaving a 27-year-old dead.

$2 million will be used to turn a once-vacant lot in Southwest Detroit into an urban paradise that will benefit families from three different cities.

A six-year-old child playing outside a River Rouge apartment complex was caught in the crossfire and grazed by a bullet. Fortunately, she is expected to be ok.

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A 16-year-old boy has been charged in a Van Buren Township crash that left one person dead and sent three other people to the hospital.

The assistant principal of Ecorse High School was arrested Monday on accusations that he committed sex crimes with a 10-year-old relative, officials said.

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Two employees were injured Wednesday during an incident at the Great Lakes Steel plant in Ecorse, officials said.

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County officials said it was the first of multiple expungement clinics they will host in August and September.

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Ecorse City Council fired the city’s public safety director at a meeting on Tuesday after he filed a whistleblower lawsuit.

RVER ROUGE, Mich. – At least two people have died following a shooting in Wayne County on Thursday morning. According to police, a shooting occurred in Ecorse Thursday morning. Two individuals involved in the shooting, both in their 20s, reportedly drove to River Rouge in search of help. The two individuals drove to the River Rouge Police Department, where they died inside of the vehicle, officials say. Additional details regarding the shooting or the victims’ identities have not yet been released.

DETROIT – Hundreds gathered in the parking lot of HYPE Athletics to pay their respects Sunday night to a star high school basketball player who taken way too soon. Just before she was killed -- Carlesa scored 27 points on the court. It’s like losing a kid, losing a relative or losing a sibling,” said, Ecorse Girl’s Basketball Coach, Raul Jenkins. Carlesa played basketball for Ecorse High School and Henry Ford Academy but coaches from all throughout her athletic career always keep in touch. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-2260, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up.

WOODHAVEN, Mich. – A dog who had been stranded on the frozen Detroit River for four days was rescued Saturday. A Metro Detroit veterinarian shed light Sunday on how the dog is doing and the unlikely thing that may have saved his life. ORIGINAL STORY: Dog rescued from frozen Detroit River after being stranded for days“He’s a miracle,” said Dr. Lucretia Greear, owner of Woodhaven Animal Hospital. Fonzi was stranded for four days on ice in Detroit River until a Good Samaritan -- who wished to remain anonymous -- reached him with an airboat and brought him to shore. He had blocks of ice frozen in his fur, was suffering frostbite, malnutrition and severe pancreatitis.

ECORSE, Mich. – A dog who had been stranded on the frozen Detroit River for four days was rescued Saturday. Trevino said Fonzi was stuck on the river in the cold for four days. “Apparently a coyote came off Mud Island and chased him out further into the Detroit River,” Trevino said. As of Saturday the dog was very sick and expected to stay in the animal hospital for at least five days. UPDATE: Dog rescued from frozen Detroit River slowly recoveringThe Woodhaven Animal Hospital provided an update on Facebook Sunday about the dog’s condition and noted it was doing well.

ALLEN PARK, Mich. – A photo of a suspected car thief posted to Facebook helped police in Allen Park apprehend the suspect 20 minutes later. The suspected thief used the victim’s car keys to locate the car while the victim was working at Fairlane Mall and had no idea the car was being taken. Police said the suspect found the victim’s jacket and took the keys to his 2014 Buick Regal. Allen Park police had surveillance video of the suspect and one clear image. Police said Strunk was remorseful but would only say he left the car in Ecorse with the keys still inside.

ECORSE, Mich. – The mayor of Ecorse was re-elected this week and he’s already having to fight for his job. During a city council meeting on Wednesday night, one council member called for Mayor Lamar Tidwell to be removed from office. Mayor pro tem Darcel Brown raised two big issues that he said he was made aware of in an affidavit just a month ago. The Ecorse Public Safety Department is under an FBI public corruption probe. The FBI is strongly hinting that criminal charges could come from how Ecorse police officers handled stolen vehicles.

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DETROIT – Here’s what you missed up on Local 4 News at Noon. Ecorse mother faces a judge after one of her children is fatally beatenLisa Marie Reed faced a judge in-person Wednesday and pleaded not guilty to her charges of second degree murder and first degree child abuse.

ECORSE, Mich. – Lisa Marie Reed faced a judge in-person Wednesday and pleaded not guilty to her charges of second degree murder and first degree child abuse. The 34-year-old mother had twin 13-month-old boys, Zyaire and Zion Reed. Reed is charged with second degree murder and first degree child abuse after Zyaire died. She is also charge with first degree child abuse for Zion’s injuries. He was charged with first degree murder for Zyaire’s death and two counts of first degree child abuse for the twins.

Ecorse mother faces a judge after one of her children is fatally beatenPublished: October 21, 2020, 12:22 pmJames Edward Gibson and Lisa Marie Reed were charged with murder in connection with the death of 13-month-old Zyaire Reed and are facing first degree child abuse charges in connection with the surviving twin, Zion Michael Reed.

ECORSE, Mich. – James Edward Gibson and Lisa Marie Reed were charged with murder Friday in connection with the death of 13-month-old Zyaire Reed. Gibson and Reed are currently facing first degree child abuse charges in connection with the surviving twin, Zion Michael Reed. “The evidence in this case will show that Zyaire Reed suffered abuse for almost half of his very young life. “The alleged facts of this case left seasoned prosecutors shaking their heads and vowing to seek justice for him.”Gibson was charged with first degree murder and first degree child abuse. Reed was charged with second degree murder and child abuse.

ECORSE, Mich. – An Ecorse man accused of child abuse appeared in court Wednesday on charges that stem from an incident in July. James Gibson is facing charges in connection to the injuries to Zion Reed, as police and prosecutors continue to investigate the death of the 13-month-old boy’s twin brother, Zyaire Reed. Two days later, the twins' mother, Lisa Reed, was charged with first-degree child abuse. It’s been nearly two months, but Gibson, who fled from the hospital and was later caught by police, has also been arraigned on first-degree child abuse charges. He was convicted of child abuse 15 years ago and had been serving time for carjacking, police said.

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ECORSE, Mich. – On Friday, 34-year-old Ecorse resident, James Edward Gibson, was charged with first degree child abuse. At the time the abuse happened Gibson was living with both the child’s twin brother Zyaire Reed and mother Lisa Marie Reed. Zyaire Reed died and Zion Reed survived. “There is simply not much that prepares you for the allegations in this case for 13-month-old twin Zion Reed. The 34-year-old mother has also been charged with first degree child abuse in connection to the surviving child’s case.

WAYNE COUNTY, Mich. A $200,000 two-part donation is set to provide masks to about 25,000 children in Wayne County, Wayne County Commission announced Thursday. The Commission approved the donation from Ballmer Giving LLC of Bellevue, Washington. The other half of the donation will be allocated toward the Save-A-Life Program for convalescent plasma donation as a treatment for COVID-19. This is a wonderful gift and we are very grateful to receive it, Commission Chair Alisha Bell said in a news release. According to the release, Ballmer Giving LLC was created by Steve Ballmer, who is the former Microsoft CEO and current Los Angeles Clipper owner.

WAYNE COUNTY, Mich. – A mother and her boyfriend are in police custody after a 13-month-old boy was killed and his twin brother was severely injured. One of the boys, Zyaire Reed, died from his injuries at a children’s hospital. His brother, Zion Reed, has been admitted to a children’s hospital to address multiple injuries. Charges are still pending against her regarding the death of her other son Zyaire, officials said. He did serve a year in jail after a child abuse conviction, but he was in and out of prison since 2007 because of a carjacking conviction.

Mother, boyfriend in custody after 13-month-old killed, twin brother severely injured in EcorsePublished: July 30, 2020, 11:15 pmA mother and her boyfriend are in police custody after a 13-month-old boy was killed and his twin brother was severely injured.

Ecorse mother charged with child abuse after 1-year-old severely injuredPublished: July 30, 2020, 5:40 pmAn Ecorse mother has been charged with child abuse after her 13-month-old son has hospitalized with significant injuries, officials said.

Ecorse mother faces abuse charges after 1-year-old twins beatenPublished: July 30, 2020, 4:36 pmAn Ecorse mother has been charged with child abuse after her 13-month-old son has hospitalized with significant injuries, officials said.

ECORSE, Mich. – An Ecorse mother has been charged with child abuse after her 13-month-old son has hospitalized with significant injuries, officials said. One 13-month-old boy was killed and his twin brother was severely injured on Tuesday after alleged physical abuse from their mother and her boyfriend. At about 8 a.m. Tuesday, Ecorse police responded to a report of child abuse at the family’s home in the 3900 block of 7th Street. Lisa Marie Reed was charged Thursday with first-degree child abuse in connection with her son Zion. Charges are still pending against her regarding the death of her other son Zyaire, officials said.

Heres whats coming up on Local 4 News at 4:Mother charged in connection with boys beatingAn Ecorse mother has been charged with child abuse after her 13-month-old son has hospitalized with significant injuries, officials said. One 13-month-old boy was killed and his twin brother was severely injured on Tuesday after alleged physical abuse from their mother and her boyfriend.

ECORSE, Mich. – A mother and her boyfriend are in police custody after a 13-month-old boy was killed and his twin brother was severely injured. An ambulance was called to the families home in Ecorse early on Tuesday morning. He ran from the hospital on Tuesday morning and was caught just before 6 p.m. at an uncle’s house in Sumpter Township. Inspector Timothy Sassak with the Ecorse Police Department said when police responded to Renaissance Estates in Ecorse at around 5 a.m. they found a baby on the hood of a car with unspeakable injuries. The couple is expected to be arraigned Wednesday on first-degree child abuse and first-degree murder charges.

Ecorse mother, boyfriend in custody after 1-year-old killed, sibling hospitalizedPublished: July 28, 2020, 11:22 pmA mother and her boyfriend are in police custody after a 13-month-old boy was killed and his twin brother was severely injured.

ECORSE, Mich. – Sources tell Local 4 that 1-year-old twins have been severely beaten in Ecorse and one of them has died. UPDATE: Ecorse mother, boyfriend in custody after 1-year-old killed, sibling hospitalizedPolice are investigating the incident. The boys allegedly suffered severe abuse at the hands of their mother’s boyfriend, sources said. Zyaire Reed died from his injuries at Children’s Hospital. Family said the boy’s mother is in jail.

1-year-old twin killed, sibling hospitalized after being beaten in Ecorse, sources sayPublished: July 28, 2020, 5:44 pmSources tell Local 4 that a 1-year-old twins have been severely beaten in Ecorse and one of them has died. The other sibling is still in a hospital.

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ECORSE, Mich. – A man was killed and a woman was injured in a shooting late Wednesday night outside a Family Dollar store in Ecorse. The shooting happened in the parking lot of the business on Southfield Road near Jefferson Avenue. Police said a man and a woman were sitting in the car just before 9 p.m. when the man was shot and killed. Family Dollar EcorseThe man is believed to have been in his 30s. Anyone with information on this deadly shooting needs to contact the Ecorse Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 800-SPEAK-UP.

DETROIT Forgotten Harvest announced new pop-up food distribution sites for Detroit-area individuals and families to access free food and produce amid the coronavirus pandemic. May 27, 2020: Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases up to 55,608; Death toll now at 5,334Interested individuals can visit the following sites between 9 a.m. and noon on Thursday and Friday:Thursday, May 28Friday, May 29Food will be placed directly into the trunks of patrons cars for a contact-free interaction. More COVID-19 Resources:

Attempted kidnapping reported in EcorsePublished: January 15, 2020, 6:12 amAuthorities said a woman reported that a person in a white Chrysler Town and Country tried to grab her on Southfield Road near 5th Street.

ECORSE, Mich. – Police in Ecorse are investigating a possible attempted kidnapping that happened around 2 a.m. Wednesday. Authorities said a woman reported that a person in a white Chrysler Town and Country tried to grab her on Southfield Road near 5th Street. The vehicle had damage to the rear bumper and tinted windows. The victim managed to get a partial plate number from the vehicle of 16B. Officers are patrolling the area searching for the vehicle.

VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Police are searching for a man wanted in connection with a Van Buren Township home invasion that happened Wednesday afternoon. The attempted home invasion was reported around 12:26 p.m. in the area of Ecorse and Hannan. Police say the man entered the homeowner’s property after removing the lock from the gate and then checked all the doors. The wanted man is described as white, 35-45 years old, 5 feet, 10 inches tall with a medium to heavy build. He was wearing a black and green coat with a US flag on the upper left sleeve, blue jeans and black shoes at the time.

VAN BUREN TWP., Mich – A homicide investigation is underway in Van Buren Township. Police were at a home Tuesday morning on Fay Drive in the area of Belleville and Ecorse roads. UPDATE: Woman found dead after husband calls son to say he shot his wifeSources told Local 4, a person was killed early Tuesday morning. This is not believed to be a random incident. We expected to get more information throughout the morning.

Murder investigation underway in Van Buren TownshipPublished: November 5, 2019, 7:17 amPolice were at a home Tuesday morning on Fay Drive in the area of Belleville and Ecorse roads.

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DETROIT - An Ecorse man has been charged with firing shots at Detroit police officers and robbing a 25-year-old woman at gunpoint, according to officials. He was arrested later that afternoon at a home in the 2400 block of Electric Street in Southwest Detroit, officials said. Armed robberyIn the robbery case, Miles is accused of targeting a 25-year-old Redford woman at a business in the 2600 block of South Schaefer Street in Detroit, officials said. Miles was riding a bicycle when he pointed a handgun at the woman near Bassett Street and demanded her personal property, police said. He is charged with armed robbery, felon in possession of a firearm, carrying a dangerous weapon with unlawful intent and two felony firearm violations.

TAYLOR, Mich. - Taylor police arrested two people as they were attempting to flee Tuesday morning after breaking into Recoil Firearms on Ecorse near Pardee roads. The thieves broke into the firearms store through the roof according to a store employee. Update: Heres what the gun store thieves were trying to steal from Recoil Firearms in Taylor. Thieves broke into a gun store Aug. 20, 2019 in Taylor and tried to make off with bags of guns and ammunition. (WDIV)Thieves broke into a gun store Aug. 20, 2019 in Taylor and tried to make off with bags of guns and ammunition.

Taylor police arrested two people as they were attempting to flee Tuesday morning after breaking into Recoil Firearms on Ecorse near Pardee roads. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

TAYLOR, Mich. - Taylor police arrested two people as they were attempting to flee Tuesday morning after breaking into Recoil Firearms on Ecorse near Pardee roads. The thieves, believed to be in their late teens or early 20s, broke into the firearms store through the roof according to a store employee. Update: Heres what the gun store thieves were trying to steal from Recoil Firearms in Taylor. @clickondetroit pic.twitter.com/WlpPczTLT7 Nick Monacelli (@nickmonacelli) August 20, 2019The front window of the store was cracked, although it's not known if that was an original attempt to break in or if it happened while the break-in suspects were in the store. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

TAYLOR, Mich. - Taylor police arrested two guys as they were attempting to flee after breaking into Recoil Firearms on Ecorse near Pardee this morning. The alleged suspects, believed to be in their late teens or early 20s, broke into the firearms store through a rear entrance, according to police. The front window of the store is also cracked although its not known if that was an original attempt to break in or if it happened while they break-in suspects were in the store. Local 4 has a reporter at the scene gathering more information. Stay with ClickOnDetroit for updates.

WAYNE COUNTY, Mich. - Destiny the dog was found in Ecorse last month with burn marks on her body and broken teeth from trying to escape. Veterinarians believed she was burned by fireworks and was chained and trapped when she was injured. After treatment, Destiny is doing much better and adjusting to life with her new owner. Her owner, Dana, said Destiny is doing amazing and has gained six pounds. Though Destiny is doing much better, the person who abused her still hasn't been caught.

HIGHLAND PARK, Mich. - The success of Project Greenlight in Detroit has two nearby cities looking to copy it. According to the Detroit News, Highland Park and Ecorse are set to install blue lights in city businesses. A $175,000 grant will help pay for 75 cameras in each city. The concept will be similar to Detroit's with cameras installed at gas stations and stores that will be monitored remotely. They will also be equipped with a public address system so people at the scene can talk to operators before police get there.

Highland Park and Ecorse are installing a Blue Light System that will have camera's to stop crime. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

Alisha McQueen's family reported her missing in March 2018. It wasn't until September 2018 when police were called to a vacant lot in Ecorse after someone discovered human remains, some encased in... Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.