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Police say toddler shoots self with mothers gun on Detroit’s east side
Read full article: Police say toddler shoots self with mothers gun on Detroit’s east sideA two-year-old boy was rushed to the hospital after accidentally shooting himself on Detroit’s east side. Police say the boy found his mother’s gun that was unlocked in his bedroom.
Livonia Police Chief Curtis Caid announces plan to retire
Read full article: Livonia Police Chief Curtis Caid announces plan to retireChief Curtis Caid has served as the Livonia Police Department’s leader for the past 10 years. He will retire Jan. 1, 2022, and the position will be filled by Livonia Police Captain Thomas Goralski.
Taser shot through window of stolen dump truck in Wyandotte junkyard ends wild crime spree
Read full article: Taser shot through window of stolen dump truck in Wyandotte junkyard ends wild crime spreeWYANDOTTE, Mich. An officer shot a Taser through the window of a stolen dump truck at a Wyandotte junkyard to take down a man accused in a crime spree that included two late-night break-ins and a chase in which he escaped police, according to authorities. On Saturday, the man climbed through the window of a Wyandotte home while the family slept, police said. He was spotted near a scrapyard Wednesday and grabbed a dump truck when police gave chase, according to officials. He jumped into a dump truck and stole the truck, Hamilton said. An officer fired a Taser, and the shot went through the passenger side window and hit the man, taking him down, according to police.
Shelby Township Local police chief faces tough questions over social media posts
Read full article: Shelby Township Local police chief faces tough questions over social media postsShelby Township Local police chief faces tough questions over social media postsPublished: June 12, 2020, 4:07 pmThe police chief of Shelby Township is facing tough questions about inflammatory social media posts. He’s on paid leave, apologized, but could face further disciplinary action.
Detroit police chief held briefing after fifth day of protests
Read full article: Detroit police chief held briefing after fifth day of protestsDETROIT – Detroit police chief James Craig held a news conference at 2 p.m. on Wednesday to provide an update on the city’s response to recent protests against police brutality in the name of George Floyd. Chief Craig was joined by Deputy Chief Todd Bettison; Deputy Chief Elaine Bryant; Ray Winans, CEO of Keeping Them Alive and other members of the community. Protestors took to the streets of Downtown Detroit for a fifth consecutive day on Tuesday to protest police brutality and racial injustice. Tuesday’s peaceful protest became chaotic in the evening during a standoff with police and protestors who defied the city’s 8 p.m. curfew. MORE: Detroit mayor apologizes to journalists targeted by police while covering protests
Detroit police chief addresses third night of protests over killing of George Floyd
Read full article: Detroit police chief addresses third night of protests over killing of George FloydDetroit police chief addresses third night of protests over killing of George FloydIf you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.
LIVE STREAM: Detroit police chief, city leaders address killing of George Floyd
Read full article: LIVE STREAM: Detroit police chief, city leaders address killing of George FloydDETROIT Detroit Police Chief James Craig will hold a press conference on Thursday afternoon to address the Minneapolis Police Departments handling of the death of George Floyd. Watch the press conference live at 1:30 p.m. in the video player above. The video shows Chauvin, who is white, holding Floyd down for minutes as Floyd complains he cant breathe. The video ends with paramedics lifting a limp Floyd onto a stretcher and placing him in an ambulance. Police say Floyd was resisting arrest, but Chauvins lawyer has declined to comment and the other officers have not been publicly identified.
Detroit police chief: Officer who killed George Floyd should be arrested for murder
Read full article: Detroit police chief: Officer who killed George Floyd should be arrested for murderDETROIT Detroit Police Chief James Craig held a press conference on Thursday afternoon to address the Minneapolis Police Departments handling of the death of George Floyd. Craig was joined by Deputy Chief Todd Bettison Reverend Dr., Wendell Anthony President of NCAAP Detroit Branch, Terferi Brent Community Organizer, and Negus Vu from the Peoples Action. On Monday night, an employee at a Minneapolis grocery store called police after Floyd allegedly tried to pass a counterfeit $20 bill. The video shows Chauvin, who is white, holding Floyd down for minutes as Floyd complains he cant breathe. Chief Craig said, in his opinion, the video showing the death of George Floyd is enough evidence to arrest now-fired officer Derek Chauvin for murder.
Detroit Police Chief James Craig calls the death of George Floyd murder
Read full article: Detroit Police Chief James Craig calls the death of George Floyd murderIt was clear evidence, that suggests it was probable cause to arrest this officer for murder, said Chief James Craig with Detroit Police. Thursday afternoon, Detroits Police Chief James Craig didnt hold anything back, when it comes to what he thinks about the situation in Minneapolis. Chief Craig said he stands with the Minneapolis Police Chief and the firing of the officers involved in the death of George Floyd. Floyd screamed several times, I cant breathe. Even when once officer engages in excessive force, we all share the disappointment for the dishonors it brings to our badge, said Chief James Craig. My father encouraged me because, if you want to be apart of change, we must be a part of the institutional leading the change, said Chief Craig.