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Wayne County deputy stabbed while trying to arrest man who cut off tether; Suspect shot in Ferndale
Read full article: Wayne County deputy stabbed while trying to arrest man who cut off tether; Suspect shot in FerndaleA Wayne County sheriffโs deputy is recovering Tuesday after being stabbed while trying to arrest a man who cut off his tether.
Downriver schools, law enforcement work to make security changes after children murdered in Texas
Read full article: Downriver schools, law enforcement work to make security changes after children murdered in TexasThe immediate response to Tuesdayโs (May 24) tragedy has been increased police patrols at local schools. The proactive measures donโt end there.
โRidiculously lowโ bond more than doubled for man accused of shooting at Wayne County deputies
Read full article: โRidiculously lowโ bond more than doubled for man accused of shooting at Wayne County deputiesThe bond for a man accused of firing shots at police -- called โridiculously lowโ by frustrated Wayne County officials last week -- has been more than doubled after an emergency hearing.
Wayne County deputies frustrated by โridiculously lowโ bond for man accused of shooting at them
Read full article: Wayne County deputies frustrated by โridiculously lowโ bond for man accused of shooting at them"You shoot at deputies and you get to go right back onto the street and endanger the public? This is not acceptable.โ
Wayne County Sheriffโs Office Cpl. Ernest Robinson dies from COVID
Read full article: Wayne County Sheriffโs Office Cpl. Ernest Robinson dies from COVIDThe Wayne County Sheriffโs Office is mourning the loss of another one of their own to COVID. Cpl. Ernest Robinson died Tuesday morning, he was 50 years old.
Wayne County Jail worker, inmate charged in drug, cigarette, cellphone smuggling operation
Read full article: Wayne County Jail worker, inmate charged in drug, cigarette, cellphone smuggling operationA worker and an inmate at the Wayne County Jail have been charged in a drug, cigarette and cellphone smuggling operation, officials said.
Wayne County Sheriffโs Office warns of phone scam targeting people for money, threatening arrest
Read full article: Wayne County Sheriffโs Office warns of phone scam targeting people for money, threatening arrestThe Wayne County Sheriffโs 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.
New Wayne County sheriff prepares for position after death of Benny Napoleon
Read full article: New Wayne County sheriff prepares for position after death of Benny NapoleonDETROIT โ The new Wayne County sheriff, Raphael Washington, has served the region for decades and is looking forward to the years ahead. โIโm a 38-year law enforcement veteran and started with the Wayne County Sheriffโs Office in 1983,โ said Washington. More: Wayne County deputy chief appointed as sheriff, replacing beloved late Benny NapoleonOver the years and some pit stops along the way Washington worked his way to the top and is now the new sheriff. For a long time, he followed the lead of former Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon, soaking in his wisdom and advice. โI want to continue the work that weโre doing as it relates to the pandemic thatโs going on and thatโs the virus thatโs spreading,โ said Washington.
Wayne County deputy chief appointed as sheriff, replacing beloved late Benny Napoleon
Read full article: Wayne County deputy chief appointed as sheriff, replacing beloved late Benny NapoleonDETROIT โ Wayne County Deputy Chief Raphael Washington has been appointed as the countyโs new sheriff, replacing the beloved late Sheriff Benny Napoleon. โI congratulate Raphael Washington on his selection to be Sheriff of Wayne County. But I do look forward to working closely with our new sheriff on behalf of Wayne County. โI also want to thank Wayne County Chief Probate Judge Freddie Burton, Prosecutor Kym Worthy, and Clerk Cathy Garrett for their service in selecting our new sheriff.โ Wayne County Executive Warren EvansโI congratulate Sheriff Washington on his appointment and am pleased that the panel had so many well-qualified candidates to choose from in making its selection. โI am confident Sheriff Washington will serve with honesty and integrity in upholding the office to the highest of standards, all the while having the best interest of Wayne County residents.โ Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell
14 applicants being interviewed for appointment of Wayne County sheriff
Read full article: 14 applicants being interviewed for appointment of Wayne County sheriffDETROIT โ A three-person panel is conducting interviews with 14 applicants for the appointment of Wayne County sheriff. County officials were accepting resumes three weeks after Sheriff Benny Napoleon died following a battle with COVID-19. UPDATE Jan. 15: Wayne County deputy chief appointed as sheriff, replacing beloved late Benny NapoleonThe panel consists of Chief Judge Freddie Burton, County Clerk Cathy Garrett and Prosecutor Kym Worthy. Applicants include Undersheriff Daniel Pfannes, as well as Charles Corley II and T.P. List of applicants for Wayne County sheriff:
Wayne County accepting resumes through Jan. 8 for county sheriff appointment
Read full article: Wayne County accepting resumes through Jan. 8 for county sheriff appointmentDETROIT โ Wayne County is accepting resumes from individuals interested in applying for the appointment of county sheriff. According to officials, resumes may be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 8 for the appointment to the seat until a successor is elected. The Wayne County Clerkโs Elections Division is located in Room 502 of the Coleman A. For more information on the application process, contact Wayne County Clerkโs Elections Division at 313-224-5525. The sheriff seat became open following the death of Sheriff Benny Napoleon.
Late Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon memorialized with moving funeral service
Read full article: Late Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon memorialized with moving funeral serviceDETROIT โ Beloved Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon was memorialized by community leaders from across the state Wednesday in a socially distanced funeral. RELATED: Mourners pay respects to Wayne County Sheriff Benny NapoleonThe celebration of Napoleonโs life took place in front of a private group of family members and friends who waited to say their final goodbyes. โIn 2000, when I was running for prosecutor Benny would tutor me. Whitmer orders flags to be lowered to honor Wayne County Sheriff Benny NapoleonBut perhaps the most touch testimonial came from those who cherished time with him the mostโMy life will forever be incomplete from this day forward,โ said his daughter, Tiffani Jackson. โThis is someone who I spoke to every single day, multiple times a day and I enjoyed it.
Public viewing for Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon to be held Monday
Read full article: Public viewing for Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon to be held MondayDETROIT โ Beloved Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon will be laid to rest this week. Napoleon died from complications related to COVID-19 Dec. 17. A public viewing will be held Monday at the Swanson Funeral Home on East Grand Boulevard in Detroit from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.Services will be held Tuesday at the Greater Grace Temple on Seven Mile Road from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The family will have its own private service. A live stream of the event will be available on the Swanson Funeral Home site.
Coat drive held in honor of Wayne County sheriff Benny Napoleon
Read full article: Coat drive held in honor of Wayne County sheriff Benny NapoleonDETROIT โ Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon made it his mission every Christmas to help families struggling through the cold of winter with annual gift drives. READ: A look back at the legacy of Wayne County Sheriff Benny NapoleonCommunity leaders carried on the tradition in honor of Napoleon at the Greater Grace Temple. Especially the time that weโre in right now.โโThis is something that sheriff Napoleon would have been doing if he was here,โ said Wayne County deputy Robert Dunlap. โYou couldnโt help but think about the sheriff.โItโs just one of the many ways sheriff Napoleonโs legacy is kept alive. โCause Benny Napoleon was such a great guy.โFuneral arrangements announced for longtime Wayne County Sheriff Benny NapoleonThere will be a public viewing on Monday, Dec. 28 at Swanson Funeral Home from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., family members announced on Facebook Sunday.
A look back at the legacy of Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon
Read full article: A look back at the legacy of Wayne County Sheriff Benny NapoleonDETROIT โ Wayne County sheriff Benny Napoleon had a unique place in Wayne County politics. Napoleon served in one of the most difficult jobs anywhere as jailer, and yet his legacy goes far beyond that. READ: Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon dies from COVID-19He was 65 years old. In 2004, he became the Assistant Wayne County Executive before being appointed to Wayne County sheriff in 2009. โI am shocked and saddened at the loss of one of our cityโs greatest public servants and native sons, Benny Napoleon,โ Duggan said in a statement Thursday night.
Benny Napoleonโs brother, daughter share their memories
Read full article: Benny Napoleonโs brother, daughter share their memoriesDETROIT โ The family of Benny Napoleon is in shock, devastated by their loss. Napoleonโs daughter, Tiffani Jackson, and his brother, Hilton Napoleon, said the beloved sheriff would not want people to be sad, but would want people to stay vigilant to protect themselves and their loved ones from COVID-19. READ: Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon dies from COVID-19โItโs a devastating because the doctors had told us that Benny was doing well on Monday,โ Hilton Napoleon said. โAfter I got out of hospital, I told my brother, โBenny, you do not want to catch this,โโ Hilton Napoleon said. I did not want it to happen.โโIt has claimed the life of my best friend and my father,โ Jackson said.
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell reacts to death of Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon
Read full article: Congresswoman Debbie Dingell reacts to death of Wayne County Sheriff Benny NapoleonCongresswoman Debbie Dingell spoke with Local 4 on Friday following the death of Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon. See what Rep. Dingell had to say in the video interview above. On Thursday, Dec. 17, Sheriff Napoleon died after a monthlong battle with a COVID-19 infection. He was 65 years old. Read: Local, state, federal leaders react to death of Wayne County Sheriff Benny NapoleonMore reactions
Loved ones honor, remember Wayne County sheriff lost to COVID-19
Read full article: Loved ones honor, remember Wayne County sheriff lost to COVID-19DETROIT โ For the people who knew Benny Napoleon, reality does not feel real. Napoleon went into the hospital in November due to COVID-19 complications, just days after winning re-election. READ: Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon dies from COVID-19He was 65 years old. Napoleon wore many hats in his life of public service -- lawman, attorney, public figure, politician, community servant and more. He easily won re-election as Wayne Countyโs top lawman with a sound and resounding victory of nearly 80% of the vote in Wayne County.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer reacts to death of Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon
Read full article: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer reacts to death of Wayne County Sheriff Benny NapoleonMichigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer shared a tearful reaction to the death of friend and Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon during a news conference on Friday. On Thursday, Dec. 17, Sheriff Napoleon died after a monthlong battle with a COVID-19 infection. Sharon, Tiffani and his whole family are in my prayers.โ Michigan Gov. Gretchen WhitmerRead: Local, state, federal leaders react to death of Wayne County Sheriff Benny NapoleonMore reactions
Detroit Police Chief James Craig reacts to death of Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon
Read full article: Detroit Police Chief James Craig reacts to death of Wayne County Sheriff Benny NapoleonDetroit Police Chief James Craig spoke with Local 4 on Friday following the death of Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon. See what Chief Craig had to say in the video interview above. On Thursday, Dec. 17, Sheriff Napoleon died after a monthlong battle with a COVID-19 infection. He was 65 years old. Read: Local, state, federal leaders react to death of Wayne County Sheriff Benny NapoleonMore reactions
Sen. Gary Peters reacts to death of Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon
Read full article: Sen. Gary Peters reacts to death of Wayne County Sheriff Benny NapoleonSenator Gary Peters spoke with Local 4 on Friday following the death of friend and Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon. See what the senator had to say in the video interview above. On Thursday, Dec. 17, Sheriff Napoleon died after a monthlong battle with a COVID-19 infection. He was 65 years old. Read: Local, state, federal leaders react to death of Wayne County Sheriff Benny NapoleonMore reactions
Head of Detroit NAACP Rev. Wendell Anthony reacts to death of Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon
Read full article: Head of Detroit NAACP Rev. Wendell Anthony reacts to death of Wayne County Sheriff Benny NapoleonThe head of Detroitโs NAACP chapter Reverend Wendell Anthony spoke with Local 4 on Friday following the death of friend and Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon. See what Reverend Anthony had to say in the video interview above. On Thursday, Dec. 17, Sheriff Napoleon died after a monthlong battle with a COVID-19 infection. He was 65 years old. Read: Local, state, federal leaders react to death of Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon
Local, state, federal leaders react to death of Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon
Read full article: Local, state, federal leaders react to death of Wayne County Sheriff Benny NapoleonDETROIT โ Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon died Thursday from complications due to COVID-19 at age 65, his family confirms. READ: Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon dies from COVID-19โI cannot even begin to imagine a world without Benny in it. pic.twitter.com/OMt9GoQJhi โ samriddle (@samriddle) December 18, 2020โI am heartbroken to learn of the passing of my friend and colleague Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon. Garlin Gilchrist IIโThe people of Wayne County have suffered a terrible loss with tonightโs passing of Sheriff Benny Napoleon. My sincere condolences go out to his family and the residents of Wayne County.โ Washtenaw County Administrator Gregory DillโThe passing of Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon has brought deep sadness to our entire community.
Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon dies after battle with COVID-19
Read full article: Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon dies after battle with COVID-19DETROIT โ Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon has died Thursday after a battle with COVID-19, officials say. Since March, the Wayne County Sheriffโs Office has lost one commander and two deputies to COVID-19. We worked together closely on law enforcement matters to protect the families and neighborhoods of Wayne County. Sheriff Napoleon was nationally recognized as an expert in law enforcement after more than 45 years of dedicated service. We will inform you of more details as the information becomes available.โ Wayne County Sheriff's Office
Prayer vigil held for Wayne County sheriff on ventilator with COVID
Read full article: Prayer vigil held for Wayne County sheriff on ventilator with COVIDDETROIT โ Family and co-workers of Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon gathered Sunday to pray for him to fully recover from coronavirus. Napoleonโs daughter, Tiffani Jackson, said she is more than appreciative of all the support from those who want to see him pull through. โI feel the love just from just from seeing how many people showed up here today,โ Jackson said. โMy grandmother has five children and of her five children, four of them have been affected by COVID-19,โ Jackson said. We need to be very careful,โ said Wayne County undersheriff Daniel Pfannes.
Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon hospitalized with COVID
Read full article: Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon hospitalized with COVIDDETROIT โ Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon is in the hospital recovering from COVID-19 complications. Thatโs good news from Tiffani Jackson, the daughter of Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon. He tested positive for coronavirus,โHis symptoms really developed early this week, somewhere around Tuesday or so,โ Jackson recalled. So his doctor started monitoring those levels because we know that COVID attack those respiratory symptoms.โFriday, he went to the hospital. Now, Sheriff Napoleon is trying to find out when and where he caught the virus.
Wayne County Treasurerโs Office closes over threat to steal ballots; Sheriff weighs in
Read full article: Wayne County Treasurerโs Office closes over threat to steal ballots; Sheriff weighs inDETROIT โ Protests in Detroit remained mostly peaceful outside of the TCF Center in Downtown Detroit, but police dealt with multiple threats over the election. A woman claimed a bomb was left near the TCF Center, and a Wayne County building closed over a threat to go in the building and steal ballots. Tensions continue in Detroit Friday night, just days after the election -- from the TCF Center to the county Treasurerโs Office in Greektown. Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon said officials closed the Treasurerโs Office early Friday afternoon. On Wednesday, just one day after the election, supporters incumbent President Donald Trump protested outside the TCF Center, demanding to be let inside where poll workers were counting ballots.
Funeral held for corporal killed in attack at Wayne County Jail
Read full article: Funeral held for corporal killed in attack at Wayne County JailDETROIT โ The final farewell to Corporal Bryant Searcy was Friday at Third New Hope Baptist Church on Detroitโs west side. โItโs a challenging time,โ said Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon. Searcy was on duty when he was killed at the Wayne County Jail. Napoleon said if it werenโt for the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of residents would have gathered to pay their respects. READ: Hear from daughter of corporal who was killed by inmate at Wayne County JailMore: Detroit crime news
Funeral held for corporal killed in attack at Wayne County Jail
Read full article: Funeral held for corporal killed in attack at Wayne County JailFuneral held for corporal killed in attack at Wayne County JailPublished: September 11, 2020, 5:11 pmThe final farewell to Corporal Bryant Searcy was Friday at Third New Hope Baptist Church on Detroitโs west side.
Wayne County Jail had series of issues before fatal attack, union head says
Read full article: Wayne County Jail had series of issues before fatal attack, union head saysDETROIT The head of the Wayne County Deputy Sheriffs Association said there were long-running issues that led to 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. Union president Reginald Crawford said short-staffing has been a major problem for the 100-year-old jail where the attack happened. Searcy was working a second shift, a double shift, 16 hours.A 16-hour shift is the norm for jail guards.
Troubling details emerge in fatal attack on Wayne County corporal killed by inmate
Read full article: Troubling details emerge in fatal attack on Wayne County corporal killed by inmateDETROIT โ The Wayne County Sheriffโs 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. โHe (Searcy) was viciously assaulted by one of the inmates,โ said Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon.
Hear from daughter of corporal who was killed by inmate at Wayne County Jail
Read full article: Hear from daughter of corporal who was killed by inmate at Wayne County JailHear from daughter of corporal who was killed by inmate at Wayne County JailPublished: September 3, 2020, 5:21 pmThe daughter of a Wayne County Sheriffโs corporal who was killed by a jail inmate spoke with Local 4 about her familyโs heartbreak.
Wayne County sheriff defends lavish spending of campaign funds
Read full article: Wayne County sheriff defends lavish spending of campaign fundsDETROIT A new report is calling into question the campaign expenses of Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon -- thousands on nice hotels, Lions tickets, steak dinners and more. Michigan Campaign Finance Director said hes never seen campaign funds spent like this. He said he never lets anyone buy him dinner or golf, but dinners and golf are work related. It is incredible to me that people complain if I take for free, but complain when I pay for it, Napoleon said. I do not understand it.Its the law that campaign funds can pay for job-related sending, not personal items or services.
Wayne County Sheriff's Office hands out COVID-19 care packages instead of tickets
Read full article: Wayne County Sheriff's Office hands out COVID-19 care packages instead of ticketsWayne County Sheriff's Office hands out COVID-19 care packages instead of tickets. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.
Watch: Wayne County Sheriffs Office hands out COVID-19 care packages instead of tickets
Read full article: Watch: Wayne County Sheriffs Office hands out COVID-19 care packages instead of ticketsWAYNE COUNTY, Mich. Nobody likes being pulled over -- but instead of tickets drivers got a surprise from the Wayne County Sheriffs Office on Thursday. Click here for more community reportsWatch the video above for the full story
Hereโs how Wayne County Sheriffโs Office plans to enforce Gov. Whitmerโs new mask rules
Read full article: Hereโs how Wayne County Sheriffโs Office plans to enforce Gov. Whitmerโs new mask rulesWAYNE COUNTY, Mich. โ The Wayne County Sheriffโs Office revealed how it plans to enforce Michigan Gov. Whitmerโs 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 Sheriffโs Office laid out its plan for enforcing the new mask rules. RELATED: How Washtenaw County Sheriffโs 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 Sheriffโs Office is assisting the Wayne County Health Department with these rules, because the Health Department is leading the enforcement effort, according to authorities.
Wayne County Sheriffโs Office commander, retired radio DJ dies from coronavirus (COVID-19)
Read full article: Wayne County Sheriffโs Office commander, retired radio DJ dies from coronavirus (COVID-19)DETROIT โ A commander with the Wayne County Sheriffโs 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.
Authorities find about $1 million worth of marijuana at illegal grow operation in Detroit
Read full article: Authorities find about $1 million worth of marijuana at illegal grow operation in DetroitDETROIT โ Authorities said they found about $1 million worth of marijuana at an illegal grow operation Thursday in Detroit. According to officials, the weed was discovered during a drug bust in the area of Irvington Street and East Seven Mile Road. When a search warrant was executed, the grow operation was found inside a building, and two trailers outside were also filled with marijuana, authorities said.
Police: Boater accused of causing chaos at Wyandotte restaurant is retired police officer
Read full article: Police: Boater accused of causing chaos at Wyandotte restaurant is retired police officerWYANDOTTE, Mich. - A man who police said is responsible for chaos at a Wyandotte restaurant and a police pursuit down a river Sunday is a former Detroit police officer. ORIGINAL: WPD: Man, 6 women cause chaos at restaurant, flee Wyandotte officers in boat with middle fingers upKenneth Cook, 65, pulled up to Wyandotte's Waterfront Restaurant at about 7 p.m. with six women in bikinis, ages 28 to 31. When Cook was told there was a wait, the manager said Cook took a table anyway and demanded alcohol. Cook and the women got back into their boat and took off, flipping off police as they sailed away. RELATED: Police: Boater, 6 women cause chaos at Wyandotte restaurantKenneth Orrin Cook (WDIV)Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.