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Group plans to increase neighborhood patrols after vacant house fire on Detroit’s east side
Read full article: Group plans to increase neighborhood patrols after vacant house fire on Detroit’s east sideGrassroots Detroiters said fires like this, especially at vacant houses in the area, are a red flag.
Dearborn gets $24M in federal funds to improve busy Warren Avenue stretch
Read full article: Dearborn gets $24M in federal funds to improve busy Warren Avenue stretchThe city of Dearborn was awarded $24.8 million in federal funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation to improve safety along its busy Warren Avenue corridor.
3 treated for minor injuries after I-75 crash involving speeding driver, tanker truck
Read full article: 3 treated for minor injuries after I-75 crash involving speeding driver, tanker truckThree people were treated for minor injuries after a crash involving a tanker truck closed both directions of I-75 near Warren Avenue in Detroit for several hours on Friday.
4.74 kilos of crystal meth found under seat of car that fled Michigan State Police at 100 mph
Read full article: 4.74 kilos of crystal meth found under seat of car that fled Michigan State Police at 100 mphMichigan State Police found 4.74 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine hidden beneath the back seat of a car that reached speeds of over 100 mph while fleeing officials.
Neighbors fight against concrete crushing facility on Detroit’s west side
Read full article: Neighbors fight against concrete crushing facility on Detroit’s west sideNeighbors in one Detroit neighborhood ask the city to prevent a new plant from opening in their community as they worry about noise and chemicals from a concrete crushing facility.
Dearborn police investigate possible kidnapping after witness says man grabbed girl’s arm, put her in car
Read full article: Dearborn police investigate possible kidnapping after witness says man grabbed girl’s arm, put her in carPolice are asking for anyone to come forward with information about a “suspicious interaction” or potential abduction of a teen girl in Dearborn.
Grandmother in custody after 2-year-old child stabbed at Detroit apartment
Read full article: Grandmother in custody after 2-year-old child stabbed at Detroit apartmentA toddler is back home recovering after being stabbed by a relative in a Detroit apartment early Thursday morning, according to police.
Police: Lake Orion teen found shot to death in apartment basement wasn’t ‘lured’ to Detroit
Read full article: Police: Lake Orion teen found shot to death in apartment basement wasn’t ‘lured’ to DetroitWhen a Metro Detroit teenager was found shot to death in the basement of a Detroit apartment building, some claimed that he was lured to the city as a robbery target -- but Detroit police say otherwise.
Suspect leads police on chase after 6 Ford Mustangs stolen from Flat Rock assembly plant
Read full article: Suspect leads police on chase after 6 Ford Mustangs stolen from Flat Rock assembly plantOfficials say a suspect led police on a chase after six Ford Mustangs were stolen overnight from the Flat Rock Assembly Plant.
Man arrested because former high school classmate recognized him at Detroit store before carjacking
Read full article: Man arrested because former high school classmate recognized him at Detroit store before carjackingA man was arrested for carjacking a woman at gunpoint because a former high school classmate recognized him through his mask at a Detroit dollar store before he committed the crime, authorities said.
Oakland County boy charged with reckless driving in crash that killed 11-year-old, hurt 2 teens
Read full article: Oakland County boy charged with reckless driving in crash that killed 11-year-old, hurt 2 teensA 16-year-old Oakland County boy has been charged with reckless driving after he crashed into a tree while fleeing police, killing an 11-year-old and injuring two teenagers over the weekend, officials said.
Dearborn police: Don’t perform burnouts in neighborhoods to celebrate weddings
Read full article: Dearborn police: Don’t perform burnouts in neighborhoods to celebrate weddingsPolice in Dearborn are asking excited wedding guests to refrain from performing vehicle burnouts in residential neighborhoods.
Detroit police seek information about aggravated assault that escalated into shooting
Read full article: Detroit police seek information about aggravated assault that escalated into shootingOfficials say that on Tuesday morning, around 10 a.m. two vehicles were involved in an assault that escalated into a shooting.
Eastbound I-96 reopens in Detroit after 2 semis crash causing natural gas spill
Read full article: Eastbound I-96 reopens in Detroit after 2 semis crash causing natural gas spillEastbound lanes of I-96 were shut down Wednesday night in Detroit after police said two semi trucks crashed, causing a natural gas spill.
Police chase ends in deadly crash, shooting on Detroit’s east side
Read full article: Police chase ends in deadly crash, shooting on Detroit’s east sideAt least 25 police cars were involved in a chase Friday (Feb. 25) that went through multiple locations and ended at Warren Avenue and Dickerson Street on Detroit’s east side.
Man kicks open door, steals items after Detroit gas station employee confronted him for not paying
Read full article: Man kicks open door, steals items after Detroit gas station employee confronted him for not payingA man kicked open a locked door and stole items from a Detroit gas station after an employee confronted him for not paying, police said.
Family of 20-year-old killed in Detroit motorcycle crash outraged over delay in criminal case against driver
Read full article: Family of 20-year-old killed in Detroit motorcycle crash outraged over delay in criminal case against driverThe family of a 20-year-old man who was killed when a car pulled out in front of him is still waiting for justice in the case.
Father of young mother killed in double murder at Detroit gas station wants violence to end
Read full article: Father of young mother killed in double murder at Detroit gas station wants violence to endLocal 4 spoke to the father of a young mother who was ambushed and murdered alongside her boyfriend while sitting in a car at a Detroit gas station.
2 arrested in ambush, murder of young couple at Detroit gas station, police say
Read full article: 2 arrested in ambush, murder of young couple at Detroit gas station, police sayPolice have arrested two people in connection with the ambush and murder of a young couple who were sitting in their car with a 9-month-old child at a Detroit gas station.
Police seek 2 gunmen who ambushed, murdered young couple sitting at Detroit gas station
Read full article: Police seek 2 gunmen who ambushed, murdered young couple sitting at Detroit gas stationPolice are searching for two gunmen who ambushed and murdered a young couple sitting in their car at a Detroit gas station.
Businesses along Southfield Freeway try to pick up the pieces after more flooding on Friday
Read full article: Businesses along Southfield Freeway try to pick up the pieces after more flooding on FridayHeavy downpours flooded many of the same areas that have already been devastated by flooding multiple times this summer.
Detroit police: Kidnapped woman, 20, found safe, abductor still at large
Read full article: Detroit police: Kidnapped woman, 20, found safe, abductor still at largePolice say a woman who was kidnapped at gunpoint Tuesday evening in Detroit has been safely recovered as of Wednesday morning, though investigators are still seeking the abductor.
Truck traffic returns to Detroit neighborhood near Stellantis plant
Read full article: Truck traffic returns to Detroit neighborhood near Stellantis plantWhen residents complained about loud trucks rolling through their Pingree Park neighborhood at all hours, they were promised the traffic would stop.
Eastbound lanes of I-94 in Detroit, Dearborn expected to remain closed for at least another week
Read full article: Eastbound lanes of I-94 in Detroit, Dearborn expected to remain closed for at least another weekThousands of vehicles use I-94 every day and crews said the current state of the freeway wouldn’t be able to sustain the weight.
WB I-94 to reopen in Detroit, Dearborn; eastbound lanes remain closed for repairs
Read full article: WB I-94 to reopen in Detroit, Dearborn; eastbound lanes remain closed for repairsWestbound I-94 is set to reopen in Detroit and Dearborn on Tuesday afternoon, but the eastbound lanes could be closed for another week or more due to damage caused by flooding over the weekend.
People living near Detroit Stellantis plant fed up with constant truck traffic
Read full article: People living near Detroit Stellantis plant fed up with constant truck trafficChrysler’s new plant on Detroit’s east side was a massive boost to the city’s economy, but neighbors living near it said it’s a nightmare.
7-year-old boy reunited with family after carjacking in Detroit
Read full article: 7-year-old boy reunited with family after carjacking in DetroitDETROIT – Brenda Stinson was looking out her window when she saw a little boy running as if his life depended on it. Stinson, who lives near Clay Street and Interstate 75, had never seen the little boy before and thought he was lost. Original Report: Detroit police recover 7-year-old who was in vehicle during carjackingThis all starred at the Mobil gas station near I-75 and Warren Avenue. That’s when Stinson saw the child. After police came to get him, the family went to the Detroit Police Department’s Seventh Precinct.
LIVE STREAM: Michigan Gov. Whitmer testifies in Senate hearing on infrastructure
Read full article: LIVE STREAM: Michigan Gov. Whitmer testifies in Senate hearing on infrastructurePotholes on Beech Daly Road just north of Warren Avenue in Dearborn Heights. (WDIV)WASHINGTON – Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will testify before a U.S. Senate committee on Wednesday about the need for investment in infrastructure. The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works will hold a hearing entitled, “Building Back Better: Investing in Transportation while Addressing Climate Change, Improving Equity, and Fostering Economic Growth and Innovation.”Whitmer will be joined by Maryland Gov. The hearing begins at 10:15 a.m. -- watch in the video player below:
Police seek suspects in series of burglaries on Detroit’s east side
Read full article: Police seek suspects in series of burglaries on Detroit’s east sidePolice are looking for four men wanted in connection with a series of businesses broken into Jan. 6, 2020. DETROIT – Police are looking for four men wanted in connection with a series of burglaries and businesses broken into early Wednesday morning. According to authorities, between 2:50 a.m. and 3:30 a.m., several Detroit businesses were broken into. Police said a gas station near the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Mt. Police described the suspects as four Black men who were driving a white Dodge Charger with two black racing stripes on it.
Detroit police: 84-year-old man fatally struck by car on Warren Avenue near Woodmont
Read full article: Detroit police: 84-year-old man fatally struck by car on Warren Avenue near WoodmontDETROIT – An 84-year-old man was fatally struck by a car Sunday evening on West Warren Avenue near Woodmont Avenue, Detroit police said. The man was hit in the roadway by a silver Honda sedan about 6:10 p.m. The driver stopped, police said. Medics rushed the man to a nearby hospital where he died from his injuries. Anyone with information on this fatal incident needs to contact the Detroit Police Department’s Fatal Squad at 313-596-2260 or Crimes Stoppers at 800-SPEAK-UP.
Man found dead inside SUV in Detroit may be victim of another freeway shooting
Read full article: Man found dead inside SUV in Detroit may be victim of another freeway shootingDETROIT – Police searched a lot just south of the I-96 and I-94 interchange Thursday morning to look for answer in what could be another freeway shooting. Police responded to the scene, located off Tillman Street and Warren Avenue, just after 10 a.m. after multiple 911 calls reported gunshots. Police only described the victim as a white man who had been shot to death. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-5300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up. More: Detroit crime news
Armed man killed by Detroit police after woman’s murder, police station shooting, DPD says
Read full article: Armed man killed by Detroit police after woman’s murder, police station shooting, DPD saysDETROIT – A man armed with a high-powered rifle was killed during a shootout with police after he murdered a woman over a child custody issue and fired shots into a police station, according to authorities. Detroit police Chief James Craig said the man involved in the shooting approached the Fifth Precinct in a large, black SUV and got out with a “high-powered” rifle. He fired about four shots into the police station, Craig said. The lieutenant at the desk put out a call for help, and as units responded, the armed man left the front area of the police station, according to authorities. When he came across one of the responding police vehicles, the man fired at it, hitting it at least once in the windshield, officials said.
Detroit police seek missing 61-year-old woman with mental health disorder
Read full article: Detroit police seek missing 61-year-old woman with mental health disorderDETROIT – Police are looking for Tonya Whitley, a 61-year-old woman last seen near the intersection of McClellan and Warren avenues. Whitley is about 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weighs about 180 pounds. She was last seen wearing a red dress and black heel shoes. She is reportedly in good physical health but has a mental health disorder. Anyone who has seen Tonya Whitley or knows of her whereabouts is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-5740.
Police seek man wanted for Dearborn road rage shooting
Read full article: Police seek man wanted for Dearborn road rage shootingDEARBORN, Mich. – Dearborn police released images of the suspect wanted for a road rage shooting that took place around 5:40 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 18. Police say the shooting happened in the area of Warren Avenue near Chase Road. The Dearborn Police Department will aggressively investigate this incident and the person responsible will be held accountable,” said Dearborn Police Chief, Ronald Haddad. CRIME HEADLINESDearborn police released this photo of the man wanted for a road rage shooting incident. (Dearborn police)Dearborn police are encouraging anyone who recognizes the vehicle or suspect to contact authorities.
LIVE TRAFFIC: Flooding leads to road closures in Metro Detroit
Read full article: LIVE TRAFFIC: Flooding leads to road closures in Metro DetroitLanes are blocked on Southfield Freeway (M-39) northbound after Warren Avenue and southbound after Joy Road due to flooding. The left shoulder and left lane are also blocked on Interstate 94 westbound after Interstate 75. Rain is expected for Tuesday night into Wednesday. Most of the activity will be between 6 p.m. and 11 p.m.More on weatherBelow are freeway updates from the Michigan Department of Transportation:
Man wanted for Dearborn road rage incident that left victim hospitalized after being shot multiple times
Read full article: Man wanted for Dearborn road rage incident that left victim hospitalized after being shot multiple timesDEARBORN, Mich. Police are investigating a shooting that happened during a road rage incident near Oakman Boulevard and Warren Avenue in Dearborn on Sunday. The victim was shot multiple times and hospitalized. Officials are still searching for 25-year-old, Jawad Aref Bazzi, who has been identified as a person of interest. Bazzi is described as an Arab American, 5 feet, 8 inches tall with black short hair and brown eyes. He was last seen driving a silver 2020 Ford F-150 with black stripes on the driver and passenger doors.
Detroit police seek driver who lost control doing donuts, injured 3 people
Read full article: Detroit police seek driver who lost control doing donuts, injured 3 peopleDETROIT Police are seeking the driver of a gray Dodge Charger who allegedly injured three people early Monday morning. According to officials at about 2:10 a.m. the three individuals were watching the unknown driver of the Dodge Charger do donuts in the area of Livernois and West Warren Avenue. Police say the driver lost control of the vehicle and struck the three pedestrians and then fled south on Livernois. All three victims were taken to the hospital -- two were listed in critical condition and one was listed in temporary serious condition. Anyone with information can contact the Detroit Police Departments Fatal Squad at 313-596-2280 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up.
Police looking for 51-year-old woman missing since last month
Read full article: Police looking for 51-year-old woman missing since last monthDETROIT Police are looking for a 51-year-old woman who has been missing since April 25. Cynthia Royal was last seen at 4 p.m. when she left her sons house in the 5700 block of Beaconsfield after an argument, according to police. She was last seen walking down Nottingham, just past Warren Avenue. She weighs between 120-130 pounds, has brown eyes, short black hair, according to police. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Departments 5th Precinct at 313-596-5540 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.
Children injured when vehicle traveling more than 80 mph slams into SUV on Detroit’s east side
Read full article: Children injured when vehicle traveling more than 80 mph slams into SUV on Detroit’s east sideDETROIT – Two children were injured Tuesday afternoon when the vehicle they were in slammed into another vehicle in Detroit. An SUV was pulling onto E. Warren Avenue from Algonquin Street when it was hit by a black Cadillac Escalade that was traveling more than 80 mph, officials said. The children were in the Escalade, which ran into a tree after striking the SUV. A woman who witnessed the crash described seeing the Escalade speeding before smashing into the other vehicle. All four people who were in the Escalade, including the two young children, were taken to a hospital.
Detroit police bust alleged chop shop on west side
Read full article: Detroit police bust alleged chop shop on west sideDetroit police uncovered a chop shop in the area of Wheeler Street and Warren Avenue. The place was disguised as an auto repair shop and was holding stolen parts from several vehicles. More than 70 cars were recovered from the shop. Police say this bust is their largest so far this year. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Detroit police bust allege chop shop on west side
Read full article: Detroit police bust allege chop shop on west sideDetroit police uncovered a chop shop in the area of Wheeler Street and Warren Avenue. The place was disguised as an auto repair shop and was holding stolen parts from several vehicles. A total of... Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Woman with dementia missing after Detroit nursing home fire
Read full article: Woman with dementia missing after Detroit nursing home fireDETROIT - A woman is missing after a nursing home fire Monday morning in Detroit. One person was killed in the fire at the St. Joseph Manor nursing home on Cadieux Road near Warren Avenue. The building was partially evacuated after the fire was reported about 3:30 a.m.Eunice Pugh, who nursing home care workers said has severe dementia, wandered away from the nursing home during the fire. Nursing home workers said she may be very confused and lost. "It could have been a lot worse, yes," said Detroit Police Sgt.
1 killed, 3 hurt in Detroit nursing home fire
Read full article: 1 killed, 3 hurt in Detroit nursing home fireParts of the building were evacuated due to the fire and investigation at the St. Joseph Manor nursing home on Cadieux Road near Warren Avenue. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Person found dead after fire catches fire in Detroit
Read full article: Person found dead after fire catches fire in DetroitOne person is dead after a house caught fire Thursday night. It happened on East Outer Drive near Warren Avenue. After putting out the fire, emergency crews recovered the body of a 61-year-old man.... Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Minivan smashes through front of jewelry store at Dearborn shopping center
Read full article: Minivan smashes through front of jewelry store at Dearborn shopping centerA minivan crashed into Farah Jewelers in Dearborn on Aug. 7, 2019. (WDIV)DEARBORN, Mich. - A minivan smashed through the front of a jewelry store Wednesday at a Dearborn shopping center. Police said the crash happened around 10:45 a.m. Wednesday at Farah Jewelers on Chase Road, just south of Warren Avenue. Investigators said the driver had a medical issue and crashed into the building. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Man shot by gas station clerk during argument speaks after release from hospital
Read full article: Man shot by gas station clerk during argument speaks after release from hospitalDETROIT - A man who was shot by a gas station clerk Tuesday night at a Shell gas station on Warren Avenue in Detroit is speaking out. Detroit gas station shooting under investigationSurveillance video from Sunday night appears to show the men arguing with clerk and stealing from the gas station. A protest was held Thursday at the gas station. Mobley tried walking out of the gas station with a bag of chips when Durham was shot. "You can't just pull out no gun and open fire in a gas station just because somebody else is in there acting like a fool.
Residents protest Detroit gas station after clerk shoots shoplifter
Read full article: Residents protest Detroit gas station after clerk shoots shoplifterDETROIT - A Shell gas station on Warren Avenue was home to a protest Thursday. Detroit gas station shooting under investigationThe shooting occurred at the gas station Tuesday night. Surveillance video showed two men stealing chipsSurveillance video from Sunday night appears to show the men arguing with clerk and stealing from the gas station. So, what more do the people who came down here want from the gas station?" The protesters are calling for a complete shutdown and said they plan to go to the gas station every day until it happens.