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.

Two years later than expected, the Wayne County Criminal Justice Center will officially open on Sept. 3.

As summer begins, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is increasing its attention on quality-of-life issues.

The charge stems from the fatal attack of another inmate at the Wayne County Jail in July.

Criminal charges are pending after a man was attacked at the Wayne County Jail and died at the hospital more than a week later.

A man was killed after a fight in a cell inside the Wayne County Jail earlier this week.

Police are investigating a fatal car crash that took place at a traffic intersection on Dearborn’s west side.

A marine unit Downriver will soon be breaking ground on a $1.4 million project that has been in the making for over 10 years, according to officials.

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office issued a warning about a phone scam that has already cost residents thousands of dollars.

Complaints of speeding drivers are piling up in Harper Woods to the point that the police department is teaming up with Wayne County Sheriff’s Office this week to show that area more attention.

Detroit police said six arrests were made during this year’s fireworks show.

An Inkster man has been charged after he called a court clerk and threatened to shoot and kill multiple people, officials said.

A West Bloomfield house was raided Tuesday after Wayne County Roads Division workers used $1.7 million in taxpayer money to fraudulently purchase 596 generators and sell them for personal profit, officials said.

A West Bloomfield house was raided Tuesday after Wayne County Roads Division workers used $1.7 million in taxpayer money to fraudulently purchase 596 generators and sell them for personal profit, officials said.

The assistant principal of Ecorse High School was arrested Monday on accusations that he committed sex crimes with a 10-year-old relative, officials said.

Here are tonight's top stories.

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of another one of their own to COVID. Cpl. Ernest Robinson died Tuesday morning, he was 50 years old.

Four men have been charged in connection with the September murder of a Wayne County Sheriff’s Office deputy.

The Michigan Attorney General’s office issued a scam alert about a circulating call that appears to impersonate Wayne County officials.

Here are tonight's top stories.

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of scammers posing as lieutenants or other officers in an attempt to collect money, even threatening to arrest people if they do not pay.

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is looking for those who want to serve their community.

Police said one person was killed and three others were injured in a shooting while playing basketball in Inkster.

It’s officially boating season in Metro Detroit.

SUPERIOR TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A Washtenaw County deputy has been shot at an active police scene in on Wednesday afternoon, according to authorities. Law enforcement have surrounded a home in Superior Township after responding to a report of shots being fired between neighbors, officials said. Shortly after officers arrived on scene, the suspect in question fired shots at the officers -- striking a deputy. Members of the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, Ann Arbor Police Department and Washtenaw County Metro SWAT Team are currently at the scene. Officials say a crisis negotiation team is working at the scene.

DETROIT – The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is in mourning over the loss of one of their own. Bryant Searcy, 50, was fatally attacked as he was checking to make sure cells at the Wayne County Jail were locked for the night. The attack happened Wednesday night at the Wayne County Jail Division 2 building. Police said Searcy checked the lock on a violent offender who has a long history of armed robberies and carjackings. “He (Searcy) was viciously assaulted by one of the inmates,” said Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon.

WAYNE COUNTY, Mich. – The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office revealed how it plans to enforce Michigan Gov. Whitmer’s new orderWhitmer issued an executive order Friday that reiterates Michigan residents are required to wear face coverings whenever they are at an indoor public space. Wayne County enforcementOn Tuesday, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office laid out its plan for enforcing the new mask rules. RELATED: How Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office plans to enforce new mask rulesIf deputies have to circle back to the person, group or business after the initial warning to readdress the requirements, a $500 ticket will be issued, the department announced. The Sheriff’s Office is assisting the Wayne County Health Department with these rules, because the Health Department is leading the enforcement effort, according to authorities.

DETROIT – Officials said 167 Wayne County Sheriff’s Office employees have tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) as of Thursday, while five inmates have the virus. READ: Hundreds of inmates released from Metro Detroit county jailsHow COVID-19 SpreadsPerson-to-person spreadThe virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person. How easily the virus spreadsHow easily a virus spreads from person-to-person can vary. Some viruses are highly contagious (spread easily), like measles, while other viruses do not spread as easily. People who think they may have been exposed to COVID-19 should contact their healthcare provider immediately.

DETROIT – The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office provided an update on coronavirus cases Friday. According to Pageant Atterberry, a spokesperson for the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, 114 employees have tested positive for the coronavirus. She also noted that one inmate has tested positive for the virus. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office currently has a total of 930 housed inmates. It also has a total of 766 inmates on a tether.

DETROIT – A commander with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office died Wednesday from coronavirus (COVID-19). How easily the virus spreadsHow easily a virus spreads from person-to-person can vary. Some viruses are highly contagious (spread easily), like measles, while other viruses do not spread as easily. Prevention & TreatmentThere is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). People who think they may have been exposed to COVID-19 should contact their healthcare provider immediately.

WAYNE COUNTY, Mich. – An employee for the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office tested positive for coronavirus Thursday, a county official announced Friday. Wayne County officials said they have only one confirmed case, but have three potential others being tested. How COVID-19 spreadsPerson-to-person spreadThe virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person. How easily the virus spreadsHow easily a virus spreads from person-to-person can vary. Some viruses are highly contagious (spread easily), like measles, while other viruses do not spread as easily.