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Family seeks answers in factory shooting of man outside of Highland Park automotive supplier plant
Read full article: Family seeks answers in factory shooting of man outside of Highland Park automotive supplier plantThe Highland Park Police Department built a murder case against a 29-year-old man who shot and killed his coworker, Emmanuel Chapman.
Tragedy spurs push for speed bumps, lights in Dearborn Heights after death of 12-year-old
Read full article: Tragedy spurs push for speed bumps, lights in Dearborn Heights after death of 12-year-oldIn the wake of an accident that took the life of a 12-year-old, people are pushing for new safety measures along a street known for speeding drivers.
Man with violent past who led police on high-speed chase sparks bond controversy in Wayne County
Read full article: Man with violent past who led police on high-speed chase sparks bond controversy in Wayne CountyA man with a violent criminal past is out on bond after leading police on a high-speed chase through several cities before crashing into a busy area.
Activist march for Porter Burks, who was killed by Detroit police during a mental health check
Read full article: Activist march for Porter Burks, who was killed by Detroit police during a mental health checkFor the third time in less than a week, activists marched on Detroit’s west side demanding justice for Porter Burks, who was shot and killed by police officers during a mental health crisis.
2 charged after undercover Michigan State Police trooper shot in Detroit
Read full article: 2 charged after undercover Michigan State Police trooper shot in DetroitThe Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office has charged two people, a man, and a woman, in the shooting of an undercover Michigan State Police trooper in Detroit.
Detroit police chief addresses how tethers won’t stop people from committing crimes
Read full article: Detroit police chief addresses how tethers won’t stop people from committing crimesPolice chief James White addressed the issue that tethers are not stopping people that wear them from committing crimes.
13-year-old boy charged in fatal shooting 14-year-old girl in Detroit apartment
Read full article: 13-year-old boy charged in fatal shooting 14-year-old girl in Detroit apartmentThe Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office announced a manslaughter charge against a 13-year-old boy for fatally shooting a 14-year-old girl in a Detroit apartment on Sunday.
Riverview student severely burned when market worker ignites lighter fluid dripping from backpack
Read full article: Riverview student severely burned when market worker ignites lighter fluid dripping from backpackA 17-year-old student from Riverview is being treated for severe burns after he went to a market during his lunch break and a worker ignited the lighter fluid that was dripping out of his saturated backpack, officials said.
Drunken driver crosses median in Taylor, crashes on lawn of state police post
Read full article: Drunken driver crosses median in Taylor, crashes on lawn of state police postA drunken driver from Taylor crossed the median of Telegraph Road and crashed on the lawn of a Michigan State Police post, officials said.
Roseville woman charged after 3-year-old boy finds gun, shoots himself at Detroit home
Read full article: Roseville woman charged after 3-year-old boy finds gun, shoots himself at Detroit homeA Roseville woman has been charged after a 3-year-old boy found a gun and shot himself inside a Detroit home, officials said.
2 arrested in connection with ‘heinous’ armed robbery at Dearborn business, police say
Read full article: 2 arrested in connection with ‘heinous’ armed robbery at Dearborn business, police sayTwo men have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery at a Dearborn business, officials said.
2 Dearborn men charged in connection with double shooting at gentleman’s club
Read full article: 2 Dearborn men charged in connection with double shooting at gentleman’s clubTwo Dearborn men are facing a long list of felony charges in connection with a double shooting over the weekend at a gentleman’s club.
Case dismissed: Judge rules Detroit school district reckless in Mumford student’s drowning
Read full article: Case dismissed: Judge rules Detroit school district reckless in Mumford student’s drowningA criminal case has been dropped against a Detroit teacher who was charged in connection with the February 2020 drowning death of a 15-year-old student at Mumford High School.
Detroit mother charged after son is allegedly shot by cousin who found unsecured handgun
Read full article: Detroit mother charged after son is allegedly shot by cousin who found unsecured handgunDETROIT – Brianna Williams was charged with second-degree child abuse Sunday in connection with the nonfatal shooting of her 13-year-old son. Police believe he had been shot by his 10-year-old cousin, who had found an unsecured handgun belonging to a relative. Related: Parents charged in 2 separate shootings involving Detroit childrenAccording to authorities, it happened just after noon March 9. Police said officers were dispatched to a home in response to a child who had been shot in the head. Williams had been charged with second-degree child abuse and received a $2,000 personal bond.
Parents charged in 2 separate shootings involving Detroit children
Read full article: Parents charged in 2 separate shootings involving Detroit childrenDETROIT – In two separate Detroit shootings, parents are facing charges because their children got their hands on guns. The two shootings happened on the same day and now both sets of parents have been charged. Brianna Williams was charged with second-degree child abuse after her 13-year-old son was shot by his 10-year-old cousin. READ: Detroit mother charged with child abuse in non-fatal shooting of 13-year-old sonAccording to authorities, the 10-year-old found a gun that had not been locked up or hidden. Police said a 3-year-old found an unsecured gun and it went off, shooting himself in the arm.
Knife-wielding man who assaulted mother in Plymouth barricaded situation arrested
Read full article: Knife-wielding man who assaulted mother in Plymouth barricaded situation arrestedPLYMOUTH, Mich. – A 40-year-old man involved in a barricaded Plymouth situation that happened Saturday has been arrested. He is awaiting charges by the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office. On Saturday before 3 p.m. officers responded to a domestic violence incident in the 300 block of Pinewood Circle in Plymouth. ORIGINAL STORY: Barricaded situation in Plymouth endsThe incident started as an assault by the man against his mother. Members of the Western Wayne County Crisis Negotiation Team responded and began negotiating with the man.
Livonia woman charged with disturbing peace after parking lot altercation
Read full article: Livonia woman charged with disturbing peace after parking lot altercationLIVONIA, Mich. A 46-year-old Livonia woman faces a disturbing the peace charge after getting into an altercation with a fellow grocery store shopper June 13 in the parking lot outside the Kroger store on 8 Mile Road. The Wayne County Prosecutors Office said Paula Marie Gearin intentionally blocked another female shoppers car so that the shopper was not able to leave the grocery store parking lot. According to the Prosecutors Office, it was about 4 p.m that day when the defendant was in the grocery store with a child. While in the store, she had a verbal exchange with another female shopper who was with her children, too. Livonia police officers arrived and spoke with both parties and the complainant filed a police report, reads a statement from the Prosecutors Office.
Wayne County prosecutor seeks victims of inmates who will soon be released from prison -- See a list of names here
Read full article: Wayne County prosecutor seeks victims of inmates who will soon be released from prison -- See a list of names hereDETROIT – Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy is seeking victims of prisoners who will soon be paroled so they can be properly notified. According to the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office, MDOC began sending letters to the office early last month about paroling prisoners because of the COVID-19 outbreak. In any given month, MDOC paroles just under 700 prisoners a month. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s over 700 and closer to 800. READ: Hundreds of inmates released from Metro Detroit county jailsAt the county jails in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties, officials have been reviewing the cases of inmates who would not be a danger to the public if released.
Wayne County prosecutor seeks victims of inmates who will soon be released from prison
Read full article: Wayne County prosecutor seeks victims of inmates who will soon be released from prisonWayne County prosecutor seeks victims of inmates who will soon be released from prisonPublished: May 5, 2020, 11:12 pmWayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy is seeking victims of prisoners who will soon be paroled so they can be properly notified.