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Teens face adult charges after gun briefly taken from Detroit officer on way to Taylor Swift detail
Read full article: Teens face adult charges after gun briefly taken from Detroit officer on way to Taylor Swift detailTwo teenagers are being charged as adults after a gun was briefly stolen from a Detroit police officer who stopped for gas before joining the Taylor Swift detail.
Wayne State police officer cleared of any wrongdoing in shooting of dog in Detroit
Read full article: Wayne State police officer cleared of any wrongdoing in shooting of dog in DetroitWayne State police have cleared the officer who shot a dog in the mouth over the weekend after the bodycam video showed the animal charging him, growling, and barking.
City of Detroit says its final goodbye to Officer Loren Courts Monday at Greater Grace Temple -- What we know
Read full article: City of Detroit says its final goodbye to Officer Loren Courts Monday at Greater Grace Temple -- What we knowA sea of blue honored a hero Monday. It was a final goodbye to Officer Loren Courts after he was gunned down in the line of duty.
Prosecutor talking to experts in killing of Patrick Lyoya
Read full article: Prosecutor talking to experts in killing of Patrick LyoyaA prosecutor said Wednesday that he will only decide whether to charge a white Michigan police officer in last month’s fatal shooting of Patrick Lyoya, a Black man, after he finishes discussing it with experts.
20-year veteran of Detroit Police Department accused of sexually assaulting fellow officer
Read full article: 20-year veteran of Detroit Police Department accused of sexually assaulting fellow officerLt. Willie Duncan was charged Friday morning with criminal sexual conduct in the third degree -- force or coercion.
Grand Rapids man convicted in attack on conservation officer
Read full article: Grand Rapids man convicted in attack on conservation officerA Grand Rapids man has been convicted of kicking a state conservation officer in the head during an escape attempt after the officer arrested him following a northern Michigan car crash.
Michigan police chief accused of harassing male officers, sharing explicit details about his sex life
Read full article: Michigan police chief accused of harassing male officers, sharing explicit details about his sex lifeA Michigan police chief is being accused of harassing several male officers and sharing explicit details about his sex life, including stories about an officer from another department, a Notre Dame student and several residents in his jurisdiction.
Detroit officer alleges questionable arrest tactics within city’s police department
Read full article: Detroit officer alleges questionable arrest tactics within city’s police departmentThe gist of the complaint is when a vehicle is pulled over and police find a weapon -- officers are instructed to arrest everyone even if they’re not involved.
Live stream: Coverage of Derek Chauvin’s trial in George Floyd’s death
Read full article: Live stream: Coverage of Derek Chauvin’s trial in George Floyd’s deathChauvin is charged in the May 25, 2020, death of George Floyd. Warning: This stream may include images and audio some viewers may find upsetting or disturbing. Watch live beginning at 10 a.m. Tuesday:America watches trial -- AP:Opening the case in a Minnesota courtroom, prosecutor Jerry Blackwell relied heavily on video from last May showing white former officer Derek Chauvin pressing his knee onto the neck of Floyd, a Black man. Ad“It’s a nerve-wracking moment for America,” said former U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill, now an MSNBC contributor. Some of the networks, anticipating that video of Chauvin before Floyd’s death would be a major part of Blackwell’s argument, warned viewers of the sensitivity of what they were about to see.
Fence and car of bystanders damaged during high speed chase involving Detroit, state police
Read full article: Fence and car of bystanders damaged during high speed chase involving Detroit, state policeDETROIT – A high speed chase involving the Detroit Police Department and Michigan State Police came to an end with one officer’s cruiser T-boned. So I think they get stunned a little bit at first that we’re able to keep up with them,” Lt. Shaw added. “The suspect had ran a stop sign there and T-boned into a patrol car. That patrol car and the charger kind of went off into the area, hit a fence and a couple of parked cars that were parked over there,” said Lt. Shaw. Bognear is concerned about his fence and how close the chase came to hitting his home.
Sterling Heights police officer resigns after controversial Facebook post
Read full article: Sterling Heights police officer resigns after controversial Facebook postSTERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. – On Monday, the Sterling Heights Police Department issued an update into its investigation of a disturbing image posted to the private Facebook page of a police officer. The department issued the following statement in response adding that no further information would be provided at this time. “During the course of the Police Department’s internal investigation, and prior to disciplinary action, the police officer in question resigned. This incident further shows the City’s commitment to making sure each and every resident, business owner, and visitor feels welcome and safe in Sterling Heights. This objective is integral to realizing the City’s vision for Sterling Heights as a community that is vibrant, inclusive, and distinctive,” said Lt. Mario Bastianelli of the Sterling Heights Police Department in the statement.
Detroit police seeking 2 men in connection with attempted robbery of off-duty officer
Read full article: Detroit police seeking 2 men in connection with attempted robbery of off-duty officerDETROIT – Police are searching for two men in connection with an attempted robbery of an off-duty officer on the city’s west side. Detroit police said the officer fired a shot at the men, striking one of them. The teen was dropped off in a red 2006 Pontiac Vibe. Police are looking for the other two men, who are described as Black, between the ages of 16 and 18, believed to be armed and driving in the red Pontiac Vibe. More: Detroit crime news
Man who injured ICE agent during immigration arrest in Michigan gets 18 month prison sentence
Read full article: Man who injured ICE agent during immigration arrest in Michigan gets 18 month prison sentenceAccording to court records, Ortega-Escudero assaulted a federal officer during an immigration arrest on February 2. Following a foot pursuit, Ortega-Escudero again fought with an ICE agent and attempted to remove the agent’s firearm. The ICE agent was physically injured in the attack. Ortega-Escudero’s case is just one of the many immigration enforcement cases being prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office. “An assault on a law enforcement officer is unobjectionable, and this individual, illegally present in the U.S., will now face time for his actions.
Grand jury indicts 1 officer on criminal charges in fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor
Read full article: Grand jury indicts 1 officer on criminal charges in fatal shooting of Breonna TaylorA woman reacts to news in the Breonna Taylor shooting, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, in Louisville, Ky. A grand jury has indicted one officer on criminal charges six months after Taylor was fatally shot by police in Kentucky. The jury presented its decision against fired officer Brett Hankison Wednesday to a judge in Louisville, where the shooting took place. A grand jury announced that Officer Brett Hankison was charged with three counts of wanton endangerment in connection to the police raid on the night of March 13. Neither the grand jury nor the presiding judge elaborated on the charges. Protesters have consistently pressured him to act, and celebrities and pro athletes had joined them in calling on the attorney general to charge the police who shot Taylor.
Breonna Taylor shooting charges: What is wanton endangerment?
Read full article: Breonna Taylor shooting charges: What is wanton endangerment?One officer is facing charges in the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor, but the charge isn’t murder. A grand jury announced that Officer Brett Hankison was charged with three counts of wanton endangerment in connection to the police raid on the night of March 13. What is wanton endangerment? According to Kentucky law firm Ron Aslam, first-degree wanton endangerment is a Class D felony, punishable with fines of up to $10,000 and up to five years in prison. The use of no-knock warrants has since been banned by Louisville’s Metro Council.
Breonna Taylor shooting charges: What is wonton endangerment?
Read full article: Breonna Taylor shooting charges: What is wonton endangerment?One officer is facing charges in the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor, but the charge isn’t murder. What is wonton endangerment? According to Kentucky law firm Ron Aslam, first-degree wanton endangerment is a Class D felony, punishable with fines of up to $10,000 and up to five years in prison. Taylor, an emergency medical worker, was shot multiple times by officers who entered her home using a no-knock warrant during a narcotics investigation. The use of no-knock warrants has since been banned by Louisville’s Metro Council.
Harper Woods officer, deputy chief fired for trying to ‘conceal,’ ‘manipulate’ evidence in woman’s death in custody
Read full article: Harper Woods officer, deputy chief fired for trying to ‘conceal,’ ‘manipulate’ evidence in woman’s death in custodyHarper Woods officer, deputy chief fired for trying to ‘conceal,’ ‘manipulate’ evidence in woman’s death in custodyPublished: August 19, 2020, 11:28 pmInvestigation into the death of a woman who died while in Harper Woods police custody has led to the firing of a deputy chief and a patrol officer, city officials said.
27-year-old man injured in officer-involved shooting in Detroit
Read full article: 27-year-old man injured in officer-involved shooting in DetroitDETROIT A 27-year-old man is in stable condition after some sort of officer involved shooting Sunday night on Detroits west side. Police have provided little information about what led up to the shooting. The shooting happened in the area of Plymouth and Wyoming. Police say the man is in custody and was taken to the hospital. Police also say a weapon was recovered at the scene.
Celebrate National Ice Cream Day Sunday with giveaway offer
Read full article: Celebrate National Ice Cream Day Sunday with giveaway offerDETROIT You can beat the heat on National Ice Cream Day Sunday with special giveaways. Today you can enter to win free ice cream and save on Midwest-made Hudsonville Ice Cream at local grocery stores. Do you need a reason to enjoy FREE ice cream? Truly, theres no better way to celebrate the summer than with ice cream. Hudsonville Ice Cream makes more than 50 flavors, with both traditional ice cream and dairy-free options available in scoop shops and grocery stores in more than a dozen states, including a store near you.
DPD launches investigation into officers use of a chokehold on protester
Read full article: DPD launches investigation into officers use of a chokehold on protesterDETROIT Police announced Sunday they have launched an investigation into the use of a choke hold on a protester. The investigation was in response of a photo of Detroit Will Breathe organizer Nakia Wallace being restrained with a chokehold Friday. Three officers took me to the ground and after I was already on the ground one, of them put me in a choke hold, Wallace recalled. William Meeko Williams was arrested for allegedly assaulting an officer. The organization will hold a protest Monday outside the Detroit Detention Center to continue to call for his release.
Graphic video of fatal shooting released by DPD to combat rumors on social media
Read full article: Graphic video of fatal shooting released by DPD to combat rumors on social mediaGraphic video of fatal shooting released by DPD to combat rumors on social mediaPublished: July 10, 2020, 11:16 pmBody camera footage shows Littleton firing twice at the advancing officer, missing both times. The officer didn’t flinch and attempted to tackle Littleton before he was fired upon by other officers. Craig described the officer as an American hero.
Full Detroit Police press conference in response to officer involved shooting
Read full article: Full Detroit Police press conference in response to officer involved shootingFull Detroit Police press conference in response to officer involved shootingPublished: July 10, 2020, 10:18 pmDetroit Police Chief James Craig held a press conference Friday night in response to an officer involved shooting that has drawn large crowds of protesters.
WATCH: Detroit police chief holds press conference in response to officer involved shooting
Read full article: WATCH: Detroit police chief holds press conference in response to officer involved shootingDETROIT – Detroit Police Chief James Craig held a press conference Friday in response to an officer-involved shooting that drew large crowds of protesters. Video of the shooting shown at the press conference showed Littleton was armed with a 25 caliber blue steel semi automatic pistol. The footage showed him firing at officers. Video footage was taken directly from officer body-worn cameras. READ MORE: DPD release body camera footage of fatal officer-involved shootingThe full press conference can be seen above.
Protesters call for Detroit officer who drove through crowd to be fired, face charges
Read full article: Protesters call for Detroit officer who drove through crowd to be fired, face chargesProtesters call for Detroit officer who drove through crowd to be fired, face chargesPublished: June 29, 2020, 11:12 pmA group of about 300 protesters marched on Monday night, calling for the Detroit police officer who drove through a crowd of protesters to be fired and to face charges.
Video captures Detroit police SUV drive through crowd of protesters
Read full article: Video captures Detroit police SUV drive through crowd of protestersDETROIT A violent confrontation happened Sunday night on Detroits southwest side. Video from the scene captured a Detroit police SUV driving through a crowd, knocking several people to the ground. The video shows the police officer revving the engine, trying to get a protester off the vehicle before pressing on the gas and accelerating through the crowd. RELATED: Detroit mayor apologizes to journalists targeted by police while covering protestsOne protester said the officers actions validate the protests and said the Detroit police feels like they could do anything with impunity.Thats why we march, he said. The police feel like their badge gives them the authority to do harm and damage under any circumstances.Detroit police said they have started an investigation and are looking into the incident.
DPD investigating misconduct complaints after journalists report being shot with rubber bullets
Read full article: DPD investigating misconduct complaints after journalists report being shot with rubber bulletsDETROIT With police brutality protests continued, Detroit police are investigating how some officers handled protesters early on. There have been misconduct complaints and charges are on the horizon within the department. MLive reported its staff photographer Nicole Hester was among three journalists hit by pellets fired by Detroit police during a George Floyd protest. Detroit Police District 5 commissioner Willie Burton has been pushing for changes to DPDs use of force policies. The use of force that were applied to innocent protestors, I am outraged as a police commissioner in the city of Detroit, Burton said.
Report: Detroit officer suspended, 11 other incidents involving citys police department under investigation
Read full article: Report: Detroit officer suspended, 11 other incidents involving citys police department under investigationDETROIT One police officer has been suspended and at least 11 other incidents involving the Detroit Police Department are under investigation, according to a Detroit Free Press report. The suspension comes amid an investigation involving a MLive journalist who was targeted while covering protests against police brutality. DETAILS: Detroit mayor apologizes to journalists targeted by police while covering protestsOther journalists from the Detroit Free Press and Detroit News were also targeted during the protests. Detroit Free Press reporter, Darcie Moran, was handcuffed until one officer noticed her media badge and let her go. Free Press reporter JC Reindl was chased down by a Detroit police officer during a protest.
Officer shoots at vehicle of Ferndale resident trying to flee police with narcotics
Read full article: Officer shoots at vehicle of Ferndale resident trying to flee police with narcoticsHAZEL PARK, Mich. – The vehicle of a Ferndale resident trying to flee police Friday was shot at by an officer. The driver of the vehicle was alone when the Hazel Park officer approached her. Another female officer observed the vehicle pull into a residential driveway on Carlisle south of Woodward Heights. When the officer approached the vehicle from the back, the driver started reversing. A third officer arrived and followed the vehicle to W. Woodward Heights and N. Chrysler Service Drive.