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Sex offender accused of assaulting child, 2 elderly women on same day in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Sex offender accused of assaulting child, 2 elderly women on same day in Metro DetroitA man accused of assaulting a girl and two elderly women in two different Metro Detroit cities on the same day was scheduled to be arraigned on Wednesday.
$2.5K reward offered for help finding 12-year-old girl missing from Detroit’s east side
Read full article: $2.5K reward offered for help finding 12-year-old girl missing from Detroit’s east sideAnyone who has seen Arleyah Mullen or knows of her whereabouts is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.
Family of girl attacked with acid on Detroit playground wants more charges
Read full article: Family of girl attacked with acid on Detroit playground wants more chargesThe family of an 11-year-old girl who was attacked with acid on a Detroit elementary school playground believes an adult should also be charged for the assault.
12-year-old girl charged after 11-year-old girl severely burned in acid attack at Detroit playground
Read full article: 12-year-old girl charged after 11-year-old girl severely burned in acid attack at Detroit playgroundA 12-year-old girl is facing criminal charges after an 11-year-old girl was severely burned in an acid attack at a Detroit playground.
12-year-old Detroit girl still missing after leaving home with family friend in GMC Yukon, police say
Read full article: 12-year-old Detroit girl still missing after leaving home with family friend in GMC Yukon, police sayPolice are asking for anyone with information about a missing 12-year-old Detroit girl to come forward.
Detroit middle schooler forced to strip down to underwear during search for vape pen, lawsuit says
Read full article: Detroit middle schooler forced to strip down to underwear during search for vape pen, lawsuit saysA lawsuit filed against a Detroit charter school alleges that staff members made a 14-year-old girl strip down to her underwear after she was accused of having a vape pen.
Brooke Shields takes charge of her story in 'Pretty Baby'
Read full article: Brooke Shields takes charge of her story in 'Pretty Baby'Brooke Shields has been known as beautiful and famous since she was a baby, but a new documentary series reveals it’s taken decades for her to feel confident in her talent.
Girl says van kept pulling up to her at curb as she walked to bus stop in Macomb County
Read full article: Girl says van kept pulling up to her at curb as she walked to bus stop in Macomb CountyA teenage girl said the driver of a van kept pulling up to the curb near her while she walked to a bus stop in Macomb County.
Former Macomb Township teacher charged with having sexual relationship with 15-year-old girl
Read full article: Former Macomb Township teacher charged with having sexual relationship with 15-year-old girlAllegedly, Rex Phelps, 71, initiated a sexual relationship with the 15-year-old girl he taught about airplanes.
Megan Woods: I did genetic testing for breast cancer. Now I’m sharing my journey to raise awareness
Read full article: Megan Woods: I did genetic testing for breast cancer. Now I’m sharing my journey to raise awarenessAs a young woman who has grandmothers on both sides of her family who’ve battled breast cancer, I was blown away that there was a process that could tell whether you were at a higher risk for breast cancer.
Missing 3-year-old Detroit girl found after father did not surrender her to CPS
Read full article: Missing 3-year-old Detroit girl found after father did not surrender her to CPSA 3-year-old girl has been found safe after she was reported missing when her biological father failed to follow a court order requiring him to surrender her to CPS.
Police search for missing 4-year-old Michigan girl believed to be with non-custodial father
Read full article: Police search for missing 4-year-old Michigan girl believed to be with non-custodial fatherPolice are searching for a missing 4-year-old Michigan girl who’s believed to be with her non-custodial father.
16-year-old girl, boy arrested on back-to-back days for threats at Ferndale High School
Read full article: 16-year-old girl, boy arrested on back-to-back days for threats at Ferndale High SchoolA 16-year-old girl and a 16-year-old boy were arrested on back-to-back days for making threats to shoot up Ferndale High School, officials said.
Detroit police searching for missing 11-year-old girl who left home without her parent’s permission
Read full article: Detroit police searching for missing 11-year-old girl who left home without her parent’s permissionPolice are looking for an 11-year-old girl who was last seen on July 4 around 12 a.m.
Shelby Township police look for missing 17-year-old girl who was picked up by people in Ford Taurus
Read full article: Shelby Township police look for missing 17-year-old girl who was picked up by people in Ford TaurusPolice in Shelby Township are looking for a missing 17-year-old girl who was last seen near the pool/clubhouse area of the Shelby West mobile home park.
Police: Driver turns himself in after hitting 6-year-old Pontiac girl, fleeing scene
Read full article: Police: Driver turns himself in after hitting 6-year-old Pontiac girl, fleeing sceneThe driver of a Hummer accused of hitting a 6-year-old girl who was crossing the road in Pontiac and then fleeing the scene has reportedly turned himself in to authorities.
Oakland County deputies want help identifying driver who struck 6-year-old girl before fleeing scene
Read full article: Oakland County deputies want help identifying driver who struck 6-year-old girl before fleeing sceneSheriff’s deputies are investigating after a 6-year-old Pontiac girl was struck by a black Hummer while she was crossing a street with her mother.
50+ people form human chain to search for 6-year-old girl who drowned at Kensington Metropark
Read full article: 50+ people form human chain to search for 6-year-old girl who drowned at Kensington MetroparkA 6-year-old Detroit girl was pronounced dead shortly after being pulled from the water at Kensington Metropark in Milford Township on Monday.
Farmington Hills girl abducted, sexually assaulted by driver after getting lost walking, police say
Read full article: Farmington Hills girl abducted, sexually assaulted by driver after getting lost walking, police sayA Farmington Hills girl was abducted and sexually assaulted by a driver who pulled up to her when she got lost while taking a walk, police said.
Detroit police searching for missing 17-year-old girl last seen Sept. 10
Read full article: Detroit police searching for missing 17-year-old girl last seen Sept. 10Anyone who has seen Jadda Martin or knows of her whereabouts is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-1240 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up.
Missing 12-year-old Detroit girl left home without permission, police say
Read full article: Missing 12-year-old Detroit girl left home without permission, police sayPolice are searching for a missing 12-year-old girl named Ky’Mia Bishop-Parks who was last seen around 9 a.m. Sunday in the 20000 Block of Meyers Road in Detroit.
12-year-old found wandering in Detroit reunited with mother
Read full article: 12-year-old found wandering in Detroit reunited with motherDETROIT – Police have located the mother of a 12-year-old girl after she was found wandering Thursday night in Detroit. Police said the girl was found at about 9:45 p.m. in the 14300 block of Crescent Drive. Authorities said she has been completely mute and not communicating with officers. DPD is expected to release more information later Friday morning. More: local news coverage
Canton girl accused of stabbing grandmother to death with kitchen knife facing murder charges
Read full article: Canton girl accused of stabbing grandmother to death with kitchen knife facing murder chargesPolice say the grandmother, Cynthia Mosby of Canton, had custody of the teen. CANTON – A 14-year-old Canton girl accused of stabbing and killing her 65-year-old grandmother is facing murder charges. Police say the grandmother, Cynthia Mosby of Canton, had custody of the teen. Charges against the teen were announced by the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office on Saturday. On Feb. 21 the teen allegedly killed her grandmother by stabbing her multiple times with a kitchen knife.
Missing Ypsilanti girl was last seen at family member’s house in Canton
Read full article: Missing Ypsilanti girl was last seen at family member’s house in CantonCANTON, Mich. – Police are asking for help finding a missing 15-year-old girl. Donaeja Green is a resident of Ypsilanti. She was last seen at a family member’s house in Canton on Dec. 31. Donaeja Green Details Age 15 Hair Brown, medium-length, braided Eyes Brown Other BracesAnyone with information should contact the Canton Police Department at 734-394-5400. READ: More Missing in Michigan coverage
Driver accused of running red light in Taylor crash that killed 12-year-old girl
Read full article: Driver accused of running red light in Taylor crash that killed 12-year-old girlTAYLOR, Mich. – A 12-year-old girl was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Taylor, according to officials. The crash happened early Wednesday morning at Northline and Telegraph roads. The girl was a passenger in a vehicle that was traveling westbound on Northline Road. Update Feb. 5: Man accused of driving drunk faces 9 felony charges in Taylor crash that killed 12-year-old girlThe vehicle was slowly crossing Telegraph Road when a car going southbound on Telegraph Road reportedly ran a red light and crashed into the vehicle, officials said. AdThe 12-year-old girl was given CPR at the scene and was transported to Beaumont Hospital in Taylor, where she was pronounced dead.
Detroit police seek missing 16-year-old girl
Read full article: Detroit police seek missing 16-year-old girlDETROIT – Police are searching for a missing 16-year-old girl named Alleysia Johnson who was last seen around 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21 at her home in the 5000 block of Maxwell in Detroit. She is described as 5 feet, 4 inches tall, weighs 160 pounds, and has a medium complexion with red hair. Johnson has a tattoo of a rose on her right forearm that features the name Latasha on it. A family member stated the teen struggles from a mental illness. Read more: Missing in Michigan reports
‘This is a heinous crime’ -- 8-year-old Southfield girl fatally shot, brother facing charges
Read full article: ‘This is a heinous crime’ -- 8-year-old Southfield girl fatally shot, brother facing chargesSOUTHFIELD, Mich. – An 8-year-old girl who was shot Sunday evening at an apartment in Southfield died from her injuries Wednesday night. Gyasi Arnez Stribling, the victim’s 20-year-old brother, is now facing charges. He’s accused of shooting Bailei Singleton at the 12 North Apartments on 12 Mile Road, between Northwestern Highway and Telegraph Road. The girl had been in critical condition at a hospital after being shot in her head. Police said he allegedly fabricated a story and said Bailei had been shot during an attempted robbery.
Source: 8-year-old girl shot at Southfield apartment has died
Read full article: Source: 8-year-old girl shot at Southfield apartment has diedSOUTHFIELD, Mich. – An 8-year-old girl who was shot Sunday evening at an apartment in Southfield has died, a source told Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit on Thursday. The girl had been in critical condition at a hospital after being shot in her head. Police said her 20-year-old brother is the one who shot her. The shooting happened about 7 p.m. Sunday at the 12 North Apartments on 12 Mile Road between Northwestern Highway and Telegraph Road. More: Southfield news
Local 4 News at 4 -- Jan. 4, 2021
Read full article: Local 4 News at 4 -- Jan. 4, 2021Here’s what you missed on Local 4 News at 4:8-year-old girl shot at apartment complex -- What we’ve learnedAn 8-year-old girl is in critical condition after being shot Sunday evening at an apartment complex on 12 Mile Road in Southfield. The shooting happened about 7 p.m. Sunday at the 12 North Apartments on 12 Mile Road between Northwestern Highway and Telegraph Road. The girl was shot in her head and has undergone surgery. She remained in critical condition as of Monday morning.
8-year-old girl shot at Southfield apartment
Read full article: 8-year-old girl shot at Southfield apartmentEditor's note: Police originally reported the girl is 10 years old. SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – An 8-year-old girl is in critical condition after being shot Sunday evening at an apartment complex on 12 Mile Road in Southfield. UPDATE: Source: 8-year-old girl shot at Southfield apartment has diedThe shooting happened about 7 p.m. Sunday at the 12 North Apartments on 12 Mile Road between Northwestern Highway and Telegraph Road. The girl was shot in her head and has undergone surgery. She remained in critical condition as of Monday morning.
Police seek missing 13-year-old girl last seen at her Detroit home
Read full article: Police seek missing 13-year-old girl last seen at her Detroit homeDETROIT – Police are seeking the public’s help to locate a 13-year-old girl who went missing in Detroit on Tuesday afternoon. Jermila Stokes was last seen at about 7:45 p.m. at her residence in the 9000 block of Morang Avenue, Detroit police said. She left the home and hasn’t been seen or heard from since. The 13-year-old girl was last seen wearing a black coat with brown fur around the hood and gray sweatpants. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department’s 9th Precinct at 313-596-5940 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up.
Amid pandemic, Belgrade street kids find comfort at refuge
Read full article: Amid pandemic, Belgrade street kids find comfort at refugeIn this photo taken Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020, a girl puts on her mask in Svratiste, or Roadhouse, Belgrade's first daily drop-in center for street children, in Serbia. For years, a small house tucked away in a Belgrade residential area has been an oasis of warmth and comfort for the Serbian capital's most vulnerable inhabitants - street children. The Roadhouse drop-in center has served the basic needs of hundreds of children who often have nowhere else to wash, warm up or properly eat. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)
23-year-old Detroit woman missing for more than a week
Read full article: 23-year-old Detroit woman missing for more than a weekDETROIT – Detroit police are searching for a missing 23-year-old girl named Shakia Jones who was last seen around 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 6 at her home in the 14000 block of Mack Avenue. Jones has not been seen or heard from since leaving the location. She is described as being between 4 feet, 11 inches to 5 feet tall, weighs 120 pounds and has a dark brown complexion. Jones was last seen wearing a black jacket, colorful leggings and tall knee high black boots. Anyone with information is asked to call the Detroit Police Department’s 5th Precinct at 313-596-5540 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up.
Police seek missing 16-year-old girl last seen on Detroit’s east side
Read full article: Police seek missing 16-year-old girl last seen on Detroit’s east sideDETROIT – Police are asking for the public’s help to locate a missing 16-year-old girl who went missing on Wednesday. Detroit police say Akiya Grandberry was last seen at 3:30 p.m. at her residence in the 12000 block of Maiden Street. The girl hasn’t been seen or heard from since, officials said. Grandberry is in good physical and mental condition, according to authorities. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department’s 9th Precinct at 313-596-5940 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up.
16-year-old girl fatally shot on Detroit’s east side
Read full article: 16-year-old girl fatally shot on Detroit’s east sideDETROIT – A 16-year-old girl was killed Sunday night when she was shot during an argument. Police said it happened just before 8:30 p.m. on Beaconsfield Street, near Harper Avenue and Outer Drive. Police said the suspect exited the house and fired a shot into the home, striking the 16-year-old girl. She was rushed to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-2260.
Detroit police looking for missing 15-year-old girl who left home Wednesday
Read full article: Detroit police looking for missing 15-year-old girl who left home WednesdayDETROIT – Police are asking for help locating a missing 15-year-old girl. Ariel Wren left her home on Wednesday at 8 p.m. from the 2100 block of E. Canfield Street. She has a medium complexion and was last seen wearing a red bubble winter coat with a jean jacket and white T-shirt underneath with Blue Jean pants. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detroit Police Department’s 7th Precinct Investigative Unit at (313) 596-5740 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up. READ: More missing person coverage
7-year-old Detroit girl shot in head by drive-by shooter dies
Read full article: 7-year-old Detroit girl shot in head by drive-by shooter diesDETROIT – A 7-year-old girl who was shot by a drive-by shooter inside her Detroit home Wednesday night has died. Reginae Williams was reportedly shot while sitting on the couch and watching TV in her home at 3999 Bedford Street, near Outer Drive and Mack Avenue, at about 8:20 p.m. Wednesday. An unknown suspect drove by and fired numerous shots into the home, striking the girl in the back of the head, police said. The suspect reportedly circled the area prior to the shooting. Detroit police shared a video of the wanted vehicle, though it is difficult to see due to the image quality.
9-year-old Detroit girl shot by gun found in home
Read full article: 9-year-old Detroit girl shot by gun found in homeDETROIT – Police say a 9-year-old girl was shot Tuesday around 3:40 p.m. in the 15000 block of Fordham in Detroit. According to an account from police, the girl was at home with a sibling when she found a gun inside. While handling the gun it discharged and struck her. She was taken to the hospital by her mother and is in stable condition. Anyone with information is asked to call the Detroit Police Department’s Ninth Precinct Investigative Unit at 313-596-5940.
2-year-old Detroit girl rushed to hospital after stray dog attacked her in Detroit home
Read full article: 2-year-old Detroit girl rushed to hospital after stray dog attacked her in Detroit homeDETROIT – Police said a 2-year-old girl was rushed to a hospital after a dog attacked her inside her Detroit home. Police said the dog was a cane corso, a breed that can weigh up to 110 pounds when fully grown. The girl was inside her home when someone opened the door and the dog charged inside. The girl was rushed to a hospital. The girl is in critical condition and undergoing surgery, police said.
Detroit police looking for missing 16-year-old girl who left her grandmother’s home with a friend
Read full article: Detroit police looking for missing 16-year-old girl who left her grandmother’s home with a friendDETROIT – Police are looking for a missing 16-year-old girl who left her grandmother’s home with a female friend and has not been seen since. Ta’Myiha Brock was last seen on Oct. 11 at 10 p.m. in the 14000 block of Mettetal Street. Officials said Brock has never left home before and not answered phone calls or text messages. Brock is described as being 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighing 145 pounds. Anyone with information should contact Detroit Police Department’s 12th Precinct at 313-596-1240 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up.
3-year-old girl is in 'good condition’ after being shot at Zap Zone in Lansing, police say
Read full article: 3-year-old girl is in 'good condition’ after being shot at Zap Zone in Lansing, police sayLANSING, Mich. – A 3-year-old girl needed surgery and is in “good condition” after being shot at a Zap Zone in Lansing, officials said. Eaton County Sheriff’s deputies were sent to the Zap Zone at 936 Mall Drive East in Delta Township on Tuesday for a report of shots being fired. Deputies were able to secure the scene and provide first aid to the girl who had been shot. Paramedics arrived and transported the girl to Sparrow Hospital for treatment. Police said as of Wednesday, the girl is out of surgery and in good condition.
Detroit police seek missing 17-year-old girl last seen at home on Carrie Street
Read full article: Detroit police seek missing 17-year-old girl last seen at home on Carrie StreetDETROIT – Police are seeking help to locate a missing 17-year-old girl who was last seen at her Detroit home in September. Zsanais-Marie Walter was last seen by her mother at about 9 a.m. on Sept. 26 at their residence in the 20400 block of Carrie Street, officials said. The missing girl is describe as standing 4 feet, 8 inches tall, weighing 115 pounds and having brown eyes and purple, curly medium-length hair. She was last seen wearing a white crop top, ripped jeans, dark colored glasses and black, red and yellow Puma shoes. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department’s Eleventh Precinct at 313-596-1140 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up.
Detroit police are looking for a 17-year-old girl who didn’t return home after saying she’d ‘be right back’
Read full article: Detroit police are looking for a 17-year-old girl who didn’t return home after saying she’d ‘be right back’DETROIT – Police are looking for a missing 17-year-old girl who left her Detroit home on Wednesday and hasn’t been seen or heard from since. Breana Brantley left the area of Corbett Avenue in Detroit at 11 p.m. She told her mother that she was going to be right back and hasn’t returned. She is described as being 5 feet, 9 inches tall and weighs 265 pounds. She was also wearing a red Value World apron and Blue Jeans. Anyone with information should contact Detroit Police Department’s Ninth Precinct at 313-596-5940 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up.
Teen assumes Finland's PM post for a day in "Girls Takeover"
Read full article: Teen assumes Finland's PM post for a day in "Girls Takeover"A 16-year-old girl has assumed the post of Finnish prime minister for one day in the Girls Takeover scheme part of the U.Ns Day of the Girl to raise more awareness of gender equality in the world. (Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva via AP)A 16-year-old girl ceremoniously assumed the post of Finnish prime minister for one day for the “Girls Takeover” program — part of the U.N. International Day of the Girl to raise more awareness of gender equality. Girls, too, have a digital future, and that is why girls should have a voice in technology,” Murto said. Girls Day on Sunday. ___This story corrects that Marin is Finland's third, not second, female prime minister.
Detroit police seek missing 16-year-old girl last seen Monday
Read full article: Detroit police seek missing 16-year-old girl last seen MondayDETROIT – Police were looking for a missing 16-year-old girl last seen on the afternoon of Oct. 5. The girl has since been safely recovered as of Oct. 8, according to Detroit police.
Redford Township police seek missing 14-year-old girl
Read full article: Redford Township police seek missing 14-year-old girlREDFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Police have canceled the Emergency Missing Advisory for Kyara Shepherd Tuesday night. The Redford Police Department said she has been located. Original story:Police are asking for help finding a 14-year-old girl who went missing Monday morning in the area of Beech Daly and 5 Mile roads in Redford Township. Kyara Shepherd is described as Black, standing about 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing about 120 pounds. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact the Redford Township Police Department at 313-387-2500.
Redford Township police search for missing 13-year-old girl
Read full article: Redford Township police search for missing 13-year-old girlREDFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A 13-year-old girl has been missing since Tuesday in Redford Township, police announced Thursday morning. Aubrey Deshay Powell was last seen about 10 p.m. near Garfield and Margareta streets. She is described as standing 5 feet tall and weighing about 120 pounds. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact the Redford Township Police Department at 313-387-2500. MORE: Missing in Michigan -- missing persons reports
Detroit police: 16-year-old girl who left home after an argument found safe
Read full article: Detroit police: 16-year-old girl who left home after an argument found safeDETROIT – Police said a missing 16-year-old girl who was last seen by her mother on Nov. 11 has been found safe. Akiya Grandberry left the house after an argument and hasn’t returned, police said. She was found safe Nov. 13. READ: More missing persons coverage
3-year-old girl safe after being lofted by kite in Taiwan
Read full article: 3-year-old girl safe after being lofted by kite in TaiwanIn this image made from video, a 3 year old girl is lifted into the air by a large kite during a kite festival in Hsinchu, northern Taiwan, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. The wind slowed down and the girl was safely recovered by adults on the ground. (Credit: Dainese Hsu)
17-year-old girl arrested for driving drunk, leading Oakland County deputies on chase before crashing
Read full article: 17-year-old girl arrested for driving drunk, leading Oakland County deputies on chase before crashingPONTIAC, Mich. Officials said a 17-year-old girl led Oakland County deputies on a wild police chase through multiple neighborhoods on Monday morning. The 17-year-old girl was in the passengers seat and had vomit on her shirt and appeared to be intoxicated, police said. She then got back inside the SUV, went into the drivers seat and fled the scene. Police said the SUV was traveling recklessly, moving at a high speed and violating multiple traffic laws. READ: Drunk teenage girl crashes SUV after getting into drivers seat to flee traffic stop, police say