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Stolen car victim taunted by thieves on social media in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Stolen car victim taunted by thieves on social media in Metro DetroitImagine getting your car stolen and getting taunted about it. That happened to a Metro Detroit man when his Dodge Charger Scat Pack was stolen.
Michigan State Police arrest the driver of a stolen Detroit vehicle
Read full article: Michigan State Police arrest the driver of a stolen Detroit vehicleMichigan State Police (MSP) troopers were getting gas at a Sunoco Gas Station near Greenfield Rd and Schoolcraft St on Friday when a man started acting suspiciously after he noticed the officers.
Detroit 16-year-old charged after crashing stolen car during chase, killing 13-year-old, police say
Read full article: Detroit 16-year-old charged after crashing stolen car during chase, killing 13-year-old, police sayA 16-year-old boy from Detroit has been charged with second-degree murder after he crashed a stolen car while fleeing from police, killing a 13-year-old and injuring another teenager, authorities said.
Intoxicated Farmington resident crashes on I-75 after fleeing police in stolen car, MSP says
Read full article: Intoxicated Farmington resident crashes on I-75 after fleeing police in stolen car, MSP saysAn intoxicated Farmington resident was arrested after driving recklessly in a stolen car on I-75 and leading state police on a chase before crashing, officials said.
Video: Driver in stolen Mustang fleeing Detroit, Michigan State police drives under semi truck trailer
Read full article: Video: Driver in stolen Mustang fleeing Detroit, Michigan State police drives under semi truck trailerThe driver of a stolen vehicle was taken to Henry Ford Hospital for medical treatment Friday night after the vehicle drove under a semi truck trailer.
Mercedes stolen from Bloomfield Hills garage crashed during police chase in Georgia
Read full article: Mercedes stolen from Bloomfield Hills garage crashed during police chase in GeorgiaA Mercedes stolen right in front of a Bloomfield Hills woman in her garage was recovered in Georgia after the thief crashed it during a police chase, officials said.
‘Dumbest criminal of all’: Detroit woman shocks car thief with wild confrontation 3 days later
Read full article: ‘Dumbest criminal of all’: Detroit woman shocks car thief with wild confrontation 3 days laterA Detroit woman called the teenager who stole her car “the dumbest criminal of all” after she spent three days tracking him down and then physically confronted him inside a business.
2 arrested in Southgate after stolen car runs out of gas in middle of police chase
Read full article: 2 arrested in Southgate after stolen car runs out of gas in middle of police chaseTwo people were arrested overnight in Southgate when the stolen car they were using to flee police ran out of gas in the middle of the chase, authorities said.
Detroit police seek person of interest in stolen car crash, shooting on city’s west side
Read full article: Detroit police seek person of interest in stolen car crash, shooting on city’s west sideDETROIT – Police are looking for a person of interest that may have information regarding a shooting that occurred on Detroit’s west side. Police said the victim got out of his damaged car and started recording video of the incident and the driver that hit him. Police said the driver of the Dodge got out of his vehicle and shot the driver of the vehicle he hit. The suspect is described as a 6 feet, 1 inch tall Black man who weighs about 220 pounds. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-5800.
Community gathers to remember mother of 7 killed in Detroit crash
Read full article: Community gathers to remember mother of 7 killed in Detroit crashDETROIT – “In the Name of Jesus, we come to you asking that you bless us Heavenly Father. That you put your arms around this family, Lord Jesus.”Powerful words of inspiration, but most importantly encouragement to the family of 33-year-old Jiwyna Harris. Police said a suspect accused of stealing a red Dodge Challenger, drove away from officers when he ran the light. “Anybody my sister ever came in contact with, you can’t say nothing bad about my sister. But her loved ones had this to say to those driving and riding around Detroit in the Charger and Challengers:“Especially these ones in these Challengers, and Hellcats and stuff.
Community gathers to remember mother of 7 killed in Detroit crash
Read full article: Community gathers to remember mother of 7 killed in Detroit crashCommunity gathers to remember mother of 7 killed in Detroit crashPublished: August 2, 2020, 11:18 pmJiwyna Harris, who was a mother of seven, was killed in a car accident around 4:45 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of Chalmers and Seymour streets. Police said a suspect accused of stealing a red Dodge Challenger, drove away from officers when he ran the light. He hit the Trailblazer with Harris, her 5-year-old twin girls and 12-year old niece inside.
Stolen car hits SUV, killing mother driving with 3 children on Detroit’s east side
Read full article: Stolen car hits SUV, killing mother driving with 3 children on Detroit’s east sideORIGINAL STORY: Woman killed when her SUV is struck by stolen vehicle on Detroit’s east side“It was like bam. It started with police looking for two suspects driving a stolen red Dodge Challenger with a stolen license plate. That’s when the other suspect took off down Chalmers Street, hitting a 33-year-old mother and her three children inside a Chevrolet Trailblazer. They were like ‘My mama, my mama.’ I’m telling the little girl, you going to be alright,” Jones said. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-2260, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up.
Stolen car hits SUV, killing mother driving 3 children on Detroit’s east side
Read full article: Stolen car hits SUV, killing mother driving 3 children on Detroit’s east sideStolen car hits SUV, killing mother driving 3 children on Detroit’s east sidePublished: August 1, 2020, 11:41 pmDetroit Police said everything happened Saturday afternoon around 4:45 p.m. It started with police looking for two suspects driving a stolen red Dodge Challenger with a stolen license plate. They found that car at a Velero Gas Station on East Seven Mile Road.
Woman killed when her SUV is struck by stolen vehicle on Detroit’s east side
Read full article: Woman killed when her SUV is struck by stolen vehicle on Detroit’s east sideDETROIT – A 33-year-old woman was killed Saturday afternoon her vehicle was struck by a stolen car on Detroit’s east side. According to police, the crash happened at about 4:45 p.m. on Chalmers Street, near near Seymour Street, just east of Gratiot Avenue. Police said an 18-year-old man was driving a stolen red Dodge Challenger and struck a black Chevrolet Trailblazer at a high rate of speed. The driver of the Challenger and another man with him were taken taken into police custody. More: Detroit crime news
Thieves caught on camera stealing a car in Detroit by pushing it with another vehicle
Read full article: Thieves caught on camera stealing a car in Detroit by pushing it with another vehicleDETROIT – Thieves broke into a car then used another vehicle to push and steal it Tuesday morning in Detroit. A video shows exactly how they did it. You can hear the impact of their car, hitting the back of my car and pushing it down the street,” Ciera Cammon said. She said surveillance video shows it took the thieves about three seconds to steal her car. Cammon said the car the thieves used to steal her car drove by the home first.
Police arrest 2, recover gun after driver in stolen car tries to flee troopers in Detroit
Read full article: Police arrest 2, recover gun after driver in stolen car tries to flee troopers in DetroitDETROIT – Michigan State Police arrested two people and recovered a gun Thursday after an attempted traffic stop in Detroit. Police said the troopers tried to stop a vehicle that was reported stolen, but the driver fled. Troopers initiated a pit maneuver to stop the car and arrested the driver. The driver was arrested for driving a stolen vehicle. The passenger was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon, being a felon in possession of a weapon and resisting police.
Man charged after retired Detroit police officer’s car stolen outside of gas station
Read full article: Man charged after retired Detroit police officer’s car stolen outside of gas stationDETROIT – A man is facing charges after a retired Detroit police officer’s car was stolen outside a gas station last week. Police said the officer’s gun and badge were still inside the car when Michael Toussaint allegedly stole it from the 7300 block of Kercheval Avenue on Wednesday. The vehicle was found in the 2900 block of Sheridan Street early Thursday thanks to a tip. The gun and badge were also recovered, and Toussaint was taken into custody without incident, police said. Toussaint is charged with stolen property - receiving and concealing, motor vehicle; stolen property - receive and conceal, $1,000-$20,000; firearms - possession by a felon; and firearms - receiving and concealing.