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โIt is horrendousโ: Inmates say system issues have them stuck at Wayne County Jail
Read full article: โIt is horrendousโ: Inmates say system issues have them stuck at Wayne County JailInmates say an issue with the systems at the Wayne County Jail have left them stuck inside for far longer than they should be, and they added that the conditions are โhorrendous.โ
Wayne County Sherriffโs Department warns about dangers of boating while drinking
Read full article: Wayne County Sherriffโs Department warns about dangers of boating while drinkingYou know it doesnโt take long for a time on the water to turn into a bad one, as even a beautiful day can ultimately become tragic.
โThey are very good actorsโ: Wayne County Sheriff raises alarm about scammers targeting Metro Detroiters
Read full article: โThey are very good actorsโ: Wayne County Sheriff raises alarm about scammers targeting Metro DetroitersIt's the holiday season, and thieves are hard at work right now, trying to scam Metro Detroiters out of thousands of dollars.
Officials: Criminal charges pending after man dies days after attack at Wayne County Jail
Read full article: Officials: Criminal charges pending after man dies days after attack at Wayne County JailCriminal charges are pending after a man was attacked at the Wayne County Jail and died at the hospital more than a week later.
Wayne County Sheriffโs Office helps Detroit police crackdown in high crime areas
Read full article: Wayne County Sheriffโs Office helps Detroit police crackdown in high crime areasThe initiative cracks down on โquality-of-life issuesโ like speeding/drag racing, abandoned cars, prostitution, drug trafficking, and loitering in front of businesses.
Law enforcement agencies across SE Michigan train with plane crash simulation
Read full article: Law enforcement agencies across SE Michigan train with plane crash simulationLaw enforcement agencies from across Southeast Michigan spent Wednesday in Grosse Ile for a plane crash simulation training exercise.
โDozens of victimsโ: Wayne County warns of police impersonation phone scam
Read full article: โDozens of victimsโ: Wayne County warns of police impersonation phone scamThe Wayne County Sheriffโs Office issued a warning about a phone scam that has already cost residents thousands of dollars.
Wayne County Sheriffโs race playing out in court before August Primary -- What we know
Read full article: Wayne County Sheriffโs race playing out in court before August Primary -- What we knowThe race for Wayne County Sheriff is heating up with allegations of dirty politics, and Wednesday night, a judge agreed, shutting down a campaign mailer taking aim at current Sheriff Raphael Washington.
36th District Court addresses cash bond discrimination with new policy in Detroit -- What we know
Read full article: 36th District Court addresses cash bond discrimination with new policy in Detroit -- What we knowOn Tuesday, the 36th District Court, judges, leaders like Wayne County Sheriff Raphael Washington, former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, and civil rights advocates announced a historic agreement for major reform to the cash bail system to level the playing field for working-class Detroiters.
Metro Detroiters protest gun violence after mass shootings continue to make headlines
Read full article: Metro Detroiters protest gun violence after mass shootings continue to make headlinesNonprofits and activists say this turnout demonstrates the grassroots effort thatโs vital for lasting change.
2 of Wayne Countyโs top law enforcement officials address violence in Greektown
Read full article: 2 of Wayne Countyโs top law enforcement officials address violence in GreektownSeen in the video player above is two of the top law enforcement officers in Wayne County taking a stroll through Detroitโs Greektown Entertainment District.
Detroit police, Wayne County Sheriffโs Office send more than 165 bulletproof vests to Ukraine
Read full article: Detroit police, Wayne County Sheriffโs Office send more than 165 bulletproof vests to UkraineAs the war in Ukraine drags on, Detroit police and the Wayne County Sheriffโs Department are doing something to help. Both departments have teamed up with other agencies in Wayne County to send dozens of retired Special Response Team bulletproof vests to those who need them in Ukraine.
โRidiculously lowโ bond more than doubled for man accused of shooting at Wayne County deputies
Read full article: โRidiculously lowโ bond more than doubled for man accused of shooting at Wayne County deputiesThe bond for a man accused of firing shots at police -- called โridiculously lowโ by frustrated Wayne County officials last week -- has been more than doubled after an emergency hearing.
Wayne County deputies frustrated by โridiculously lowโ bond for man accused of shooting at them
Read full article: Wayne County deputies frustrated by โridiculously lowโ bond for man accused of shooting at them"You shoot at deputies and you get to go right back onto the street and endanger the public? This is not acceptable.โ
Wayne County Sheriffโs Office Cpl. Ernest Robinson dies from COVID
Read full article: Wayne County Sheriffโs Office Cpl. Ernest Robinson dies from COVIDThe Wayne County Sheriffโs Office is mourning the loss of another one of their own to COVID. Cpl. Ernest Robinson died Tuesday morning, he was 50 years old.
Wayne County Jail worker, inmate charged in drug, cigarette, cellphone smuggling operation
Read full article: Wayne County Jail worker, inmate charged in drug, cigarette, cellphone smuggling operationA worker and an inmate at the Wayne County Jail have been charged in a drug, cigarette and cellphone smuggling operation, officials said.
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Off-duty Wayne County corrections officer shot several times, killed overnight in Detroit
Read full article: Off-duty Wayne County corrections officer shot several times, killed overnight in DetroitAn off-duty Wayne County corrections officer was shot several times and killed overnight in Detroit, officials said.
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Prosecutors: Ann Arbor man used social media to lure young girls, coerce them into sexual acts
Read full article: Prosecutors: Ann Arbor man used social media to lure young girls, coerce them into sexual actsAn Ann Arbor man is facing charges, accused of luring young girls on social media and coercing them into performing sexual acts when they met.
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Wayne County officials unveil new COVID air technology to help slow spread in jails
Read full article: Wayne County officials unveil new COVID air technology to help slow spread in jailsHAMTRAMCK, Mich. โ Officials in Wayne County are calling a new piece of technology a game changer. County leaders held a press conference Thursday morning at the William Dickerson Detention Facility in Hamtramck to unveil new technology that aims to stop the spread of coronavirus in jails. The technology targets the COVID-19 particles that might be in the air, as well as other airborne particles that can cause people to become sick. County officials believe the tech is so groundbreaking that it can serve as an example that other agencies can follow too -- including schools, hospitals and more. โWeโre going to attack COVID where it lurks in the air,โ said Wayne County Sheriff Raphael Washington.
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New Wayne County sheriff prepares for position after death of Benny Napoleon
Read full article: New Wayne County sheriff prepares for position after death of Benny NapoleonDETROIT โ The new Wayne County sheriff, Raphael Washington, has served the region for decades and is looking forward to the years ahead. โIโm a 38-year law enforcement veteran and started with the Wayne County Sheriffโs Office in 1983,โ said Washington. More: Wayne County deputy chief appointed as sheriff, replacing beloved late Benny NapoleonOver the years and some pit stops along the way Washington worked his way to the top and is now the new sheriff. For a long time, he followed the lead of former Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon, soaking in his wisdom and advice. โI want to continue the work that weโre doing as it relates to the pandemic thatโs going on and thatโs the virus thatโs spreading,โ said Washington.
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Wayne County deputy chief appointed as sheriff, replacing beloved late Benny Napoleon
Read full article: Wayne County deputy chief appointed as sheriff, replacing beloved late Benny NapoleonDETROIT โ Wayne County Deputy Chief Raphael Washington has been appointed as the countyโs new sheriff, replacing the beloved late Sheriff Benny Napoleon. โI congratulate Raphael Washington on his selection to be Sheriff of Wayne County. But I do look forward to working closely with our new sheriff on behalf of Wayne County. โI also want to thank Wayne County Chief Probate Judge Freddie Burton, Prosecutor Kym Worthy, and Clerk Cathy Garrett for their service in selecting our new sheriff.โ Wayne County Executive Warren EvansโI congratulate Sheriff Washington on his appointment and am pleased that the panel had so many well-qualified candidates to choose from in making its selection. โI am confident Sheriff Washington will serve with honesty and integrity in upholding the office to the highest of standards, all the while having the best interest of Wayne County residents.โ Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell
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14 applicants being interviewed for appointment of Wayne County sheriff
Read full article: 14 applicants being interviewed for appointment of Wayne County sheriffDETROIT โ A three-person panel is conducting interviews with 14 applicants for the appointment of Wayne County sheriff. County officials were accepting resumes three weeks after Sheriff Benny Napoleon died following a battle with COVID-19. UPDATE Jan. 15: Wayne County deputy chief appointed as sheriff, replacing beloved late Benny NapoleonThe panel consists of Chief Judge Freddie Burton, County Clerk Cathy Garrett and Prosecutor Kym Worthy. Applicants include Undersheriff Daniel Pfannes, as well as Charles Corley II and T.P. List of applicants for Wayne County sheriff: