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Neighbors fed up as illegal dump site turns into unavoidable eyesore on Detroit’s west side
Read full article: Neighbors fed up as illegal dump site turns into unavoidable eyesore on Detroit’s west sideEverything from old tires to abandoned boats has been dumped at the Linwood and Doris streets site, not too far from the Lodge and the Davison freeways.
‘This neighborhood is dying for change’: Multiple businesses are coming to Detroit’s west side
Read full article: ‘This neighborhood is dying for change’: Multiple businesses are coming to Detroit’s west sideThere’s a sense of excitement Thursday night in one of Detroit’s under-served communities over plans to convert a property into a much-needed supermarket and more. It’ll be called “The Shift,” and it’ll be at Linwood Street and Glendale Avenue on the city’s west side.
Neighbors concerned about hidden danger caused by leaking fire hydrant on Detroit’s west side
Read full article: Neighbors concerned about hidden danger caused by leaking fire hydrant on Detroit’s west sideThe broken hydrant has been streaming water down McGraw Avenue near Linwood Street for several weeks. The city was only made aware of the issue this week.
Detroit police seek woman missing since March with mental condition, amputated hand
Read full article: Detroit police seek woman missing since March with mental condition, amputated handAnyone who has seen Alasia Oshay Hill or knows of her whereabouts is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-5640 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up.
Family, friends march for justice in honor of 18-year-old killed while riding bicycle in Detroit
Read full article: Family, friends march for justice in honor of 18-year-old killed while riding bicycle in DetroitTikiya Allen, 18, was killed while riding her bicycle in Detroit when she was caught in the crossfire of someone else’s feud, police say.
4 people injured, Michigan State Police K9 killed in violent crash on the Lodge Freeway in Detroit
Read full article: 4 people injured, Michigan State Police K9 killed in violent crash on the Lodge Freeway in DetroitA Michigan State Police K9 was killed in a freeway crash at 1 a.m. Sunday (July 25) on the Lodge Freeway near Linwood Street in Detroit, police said.
Police seek 4 in connection with violent carjacking on Detroit’s west side
Read full article: Police seek 4 in connection with violent carjacking on Detroit’s west sideDETROIT – Police are looking for public assistance in identifying four people wanted in connection with a March 3 assault and carjacking on Detroit’s west side. As the victim followed her two men exit the Honda, assault the man and take his car keys. Police said the woman entered the Honda and one of the suspects enters for Ford and both vehicles fled the scene. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-2555, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up. More: Detroit crime news
Large dogs escape yard, attack man taking walk on Detroit’s west side
Read full article: Large dogs escape yard, attack man taking walk on Detroit’s west sideDETROIT – A 62-year-old man was mauled by four large dogs Friday morning as he was taking a walk on Detroit’s west side. Police said it happened at about 9:30 a.m. on Fullerton Avenue, between Linwood Street and Dexter Avenue, when four large dogs left their yard and began biting the victim on his legs, shoulder and ear. A neighbor was able to distract the dogs and get them away from the man. The dogs have been taken away by Detroit Animal Control. The man was rushed to a hospital where he was listed in temporary serious condition.
Vacant Detroit building set to be transformed into business incubator
Read full article: Vacant Detroit building set to be transformed into business incubatorDETROIT – It may look like any old vacant building in Detroit, but for a group dedicated to helping others, all they see is an opportunity. “The Ground Up Project is a revitalization effort for the city of Detroit. We’re going to be empowering entrepreneurs to own and operate their own businesses,” said Dexter Sullivan, who is with the Ground Up Project. Tiffany Johnson, the program manager with The Ground Up Project, said they’ll learn life skills as well. “Integrating life skills and also communication skills, coping skills, mental health capacities and so on, just to ensure that every person is fully equipped,” Johnson said.
Detroit police seek man who escaped from police car following arrest
Read full article: Detroit police seek man who escaped from police car following arrestDETROIT – Police are seeking a man who escaped from the back of a Detroit police vehicle after being detained on Wednesday afternoon. Detroit police say they conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle for not having a license plate on Wednesday. Police then arrested the man and woman in the vehicle for carrying a concealed weapon in a motor vehicle. Police say the man was placed into the back of a marked police vehicle while officers detained the woman outside of the vehicle. The man escaped from the back of the police vehicle and fled on foot in the area of Linwood and Davison streets.
Detroit police seek missing 64-year-old man last seen Friday
Read full article: Detroit police seek missing 64-year-old man last seen FridayDETROIT – Police are looking for Larry Sawyer, a 64-year-old man who was last seen Friday. According to authorities, he was last seen walking to a corner store at the intersection of Fullerton Avenue and Linwood Street, a few blocks south of the Davison Freeway. Sawyer wears glasses and has “Larry” tattooed on his right forearm. He was last seen wearing a navy-blue jacket, black pants and black shoes. Anyone who has seen Larry Sawyer or knows of his whereabouts is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-1040 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up.
Detroit police searching for 2 men in non-fatal shooting on Linwood Street
Read full article: Detroit police searching for 2 men in non-fatal shooting on Linwood StreetDETROIT – Police are searching for 2 men in connection with a non-fatal shooting on Detroit’s west side. Detroit police said at about 7:35 p.m. on Thursday, a 26-year-old man went to a gas station in the 9100 block of Linwood Street and had exchanged words with two men. Police said the man suspected of firing the shot is described as a Black man, between 5 feet 8 inches tall and 5 feet 10 inches tall, and 140 pounds. The second man, who police said was the driver and is a person of interest, is described as a Black man, between 5 feet 5 inches tall and 5 feet 6 inches tall. He was seen wearing black hat, puffer coat, pants and boots.
42-year-old man in critical condition after stabbing on Detroit’s west side
Read full article: 42-year-old man in critical condition after stabbing on Detroit’s west sideDETROIT – Police are investigating a stabbing that put a man in the hospital Saturday morning. According to authorities, at about 1 a.m., a 42-year-old man had an altercation with a 38-year-old man in the 15700 block of St. Marys Street, between Puritan and Fenkell avenues. The 38-year-old make was taken into police custody shortly after, near the intersection of Pasadena and Linwood streets, south of Oakman Boulevard. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-5840 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up. More: Detroit crime news
42-year-old man in critical condition after stabbing on Detroit’s west side
Read full article: 42-year-old man in critical condition after stabbing on Detroit’s west sideDETROIT – Police are investigating a stabbing that put a man in the hospital Saturday morning. According to authorities, at about 1 a.m. a 42-year-old man had an altercation with a 38-year-old man in the 15700 block of St. Marys Street, between Puritan and Fenkell avenues. The 38-year-old make was taken into police custody shortly after, near the intersection of Pasadena and Linwood streets, south of Oakman Boulevard. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-5840 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up. More: Detroit crime news
Man killed in violent crash at Linwood, Davison in Detroit
Read full article: Man killed in violent crash at Linwood, Davison in DetroitA man was killed in a crash Oct. 15, 2019 at Linwood and Davison streets in Detroit. (WDIV)DETROIT - A man was killed in a violent crash Tuesday morning at Linwood and Davison streets in Detroit. The man was traveling westbound on Davison Street in an SUV when he was struck by a car that was traveling eastbound. The car struck the SUV, sending it into a utility pole. Horrible crash on Detroit's west side at Davison and Linwood.
Detroit police rush gunshot victim to hospital
Read full article: Detroit police rush gunshot victim to hospitalDETROIT - Police put a gunshot victim in a police cruiser and rushed him to a hospital before 10:50 p.m. Tuesday. The shooting happened in the area of Fullerton Avenue and Linwood Street. Police said someone in a burgundy minivan opened fire and struck the victim. Watch the video above for the full report. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.