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‘Serial child rapist’ denied bond in murder, abuse case of 13-year-old Detroit girl
Prosecutors called him a “serial child rapist,” who previously assaulted an 8-year-old family member and a girlfriend’s 4-year-old daughter, who reportedly caught chlamydia from him.
Breaking down charges ‘groomer, pedophile’ faces in death of Detroit girl, additional victims
The Detroit man charged in connection to the death and sexual assault of a missing 13-year-old is facing additional charges in connection to the sexual assault of two additional children.
‘Why wait’: Absentee voting begins as 1.8M request ballots in Michigan
According to the Michigan Secretary of State’s Office, more than 1.8 million Michigan voters requested absentee ballots as of Thursday, and about 1.6 million opted to join the permanent absentee ballot list.
Detroit man faces new charges in homicide of 81-year-old tourist
Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Lawrence Deonte Gilchrist, 30, of Detroit, with the homicide of Dieter Kirsch, 81, who was visiting from his home in Bremen, Germany.
Detroit Lions to debut all-black uniforms, blue helmets on Monday Night Football vs. Seahawks
The Detroit Lions will debut their all-black uniforms with blue helmets on Monday Night Football when they play host to the Seattle Seahawks.
Big Sean joins Pistons for Detroit kickback in unveiling of StockX sponsorship
The Detroit Pistons and rapper Big Sean teamed up for a kickback to unveil their new sponsorship with StockX, an online marketplace allowing customers to buy and sell clothing and sneakers for men, women, and children.
Why did the doctor’s office raided in Taylor have a full bedroom? Police question that, too
Why did the doctor’s office that was raided in Taylor have full a bedroom? Police want to know the answer.
Ex-Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO admits to stealing millions from nonprofit
In a plea deal, Smith has admitted to embezzling nearly $15 million from the nonprofit organization for personal use.
What we know: Police arrest Michigan doctor believed to be major pill trafficker
Police raided the clinic and the Oakland County mansion of a doctor who’s believed to be a major trafficker of pills throughout Michigan and beyond.
$500 reward offered for info in armed robbery of Detroit rideshare driver
Anyone who recognizes the man or has any information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-5740 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.
Police raid clinic, Oakland County mansion of doctor believed to be major pill trafficker
Police raided the clinic and the Oakland County mansion of a doctor who’s believed to be a major trafficker of pills throughout Michigan and beyond.
Everything we know: Wyandotte police arrest 2 after high-speed chase through 3 cities
Police chased a stolen vehicle through three cities, resulting in the arrest of two suspects who allegedly possessed crack cocaine, crystal meth and heroin.
No charges issued, tickets dismissed following arrests in Wayne State University May 2024 protests
Five people were arrested on May 30, 2024, during a pro-Palestinian protest on Wayne State University’s (WSU) campus.
What we know: 4 charged after woman’s body found in Detroit alley, car burned
Four people have been charged in connection to a murder after a woman was found dead in a Detroit alley and a car was burned and abandoned.
Father and son make history by teaming up to train as deputies in Wayne County
Damon Barber Sr. and Damon Barber Jr. are father and son at home, but in the classroom, they’re recruits making history in the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office’s Jailers’ Training Academy.
Detroit King High School empowers students through legacy, leadership, and academic excellence
If the walls of Detroit’s Martin Luther King High School could talk, oh, some of the stories they would tell.
What’s Going Around: COVID, seasonal allergies, wasp stings, insect bites, seasonal allergies
Here’s our weekly round-up of what illnesses are spreading the most in Metro Detroit communities, according to our local doctors and hospitals.
Michigan father loses leg after neighbor purposely crashes car -- everything we know
A Michigan father of 3-month-old twins lost part of his leg after a neighbor purposely crashed her car into him in his driveway, per allegations.
Prosecutor says video evidence supports self-defense claim in Eastern Market tailgate shooting
Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has cleared the gunman in the shooting at a Detroit Lions tailgate in the Eastern Market as she ruled it a case of self-defense.
Michigan woman one of first in world to successfully receive bone marrow from deceased donor
A Michigan woman with leukemia is one of the first people in the world to successfully receive a bone marrow transplant from a deceased human donor.
$50M lawsuit filed after intentional crash in Westland costs new father his leg
Newlywed father of 3-month-old twins Luke Vinsko lost his leg after being pinned between two cars after his neighbor reportedly crashed her vehicle on purpose.
One Detroit partnership unveils results of enhanced summer enforcement initiative
Officials reported on the ongoing violence reduction work being done by the One Detroit Violence Reduction Partnership and announced the work results as of Labor Day.
Man charged in road rage incident involving shooting, stabbing of co-worker in Macomb County
Officials say Lequan Denelle Brown, 47, of Detroit, was charged with an alleged road rage shooting and stabbing of his co-worker in Macomb County.
Morning 4: Prosecutor clears shooter in Eastern Market tailgate double fatality -- and other news
Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Prosecutor clears shooter in Eastern Market tailgate double fatality
Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy determined that no charges would be issued against the 40-year-old shooter in connection with the tailgate tragedy of Jalen Welch, 25, and Rayshawn Palmer, 40, both of Detroit.
Detroit crash involving speeding car, drunk driver kills 2 -- What we know
“It’s a terrible situation,” said Deputy Chief Kari Sloan. “The vehicle was traveling way too fast and the driver of the BMW was intoxicated -- those two things combined are deadly.”
Michigan State Police officer hurt in crash on I-75 to be taken off life support
A Michigan State Police officer who was injured in a crash on northbound I-75 in Lincoln Park is going to be taken off life support, according to police.
Why the parents of a Grosse Pointe teen killed in a crash want the driver’s mother charged
The parents of a Grosse Pointe teenager who was killed in a crash while his friend was driving 105 mph on a residential street want the driver’s mother to face charges.
What Dan Gilbert said about the fate of the Renaissance Center in Detroit
Here’s what Dan Gilbert said about the fate of the Renaissance Center in Detroit amid speculation that the iconic building would be demolished.
Here’s what we know about the crash that injured Michigan state trooper, killed woman on I-75 near Dix
A Michigan State Police Trooper was injured and a woman died after a crash on northbound I-75 Friday morning.