Crime

Detroit Man Charged with Animal Abuse, Accused of Allowing Dog to Freeze to Death

Prosecutors say Draughan abandoned two dogs, leading to the death of one from exposure.

16-Year-Old Charged in Armed Robbery on Wayne State Campus

Prosecutors seek to try teen as adult in January assault and theft incident.

Detroit mother charged after 6-year-old daughter killed in accidental shooting

Tonya Charisse-Annice Johnson faces multiple charges related to the fatal incident in a shopping center parking lot.

Michigan Troopers Deliver DoorDash Order After Arresting Driver

State Police ensured customer received their food despite driver's arrest on outstanding warrant.

Detroit Weighs ShotSpotter Renewal as Data Raises Cost-Benefit Questions

The city has spent $7 million on the gunshot detection system, while response-time data shows mixed results.

Michigan State Police Urges Drivers to Slow Down and Move Over After Trooper Hit-and-Run

Authorities say six patrol cars have been struck by vehicles so far this year, with one incident leaving a trooper with minor injuries.

Detroit Cop Accused of Stealing Explicit Photos from Woman's Phone

Officer Derond Crawford faces charges related to alleged incident while woman was detained at Detroit Detention Center.

Former Michigan Staffer Accused of Sexual Misconduct, Coach Denies Failure to Report

Sherrone Moore's attorney says claims against the former coach are "false"

Pregnant Teen Still Missing Even After 'Expert Groomer' Admits To Killing Her

Jarvis Butts pleaded guilty to Na'Ziyah Harris' second-degree murder and other sexual assault charges, but the 13-year-old's body has not been found.

Detroit Man Exonerated After 25 Years in Prison for Coerced Confession

George Calicut Jr. had his 1999 murder conviction overturned due to lack of evidence and a rogue cop's misconduct.

Michigan Teen Girl Jade Johnson Missing for Over Two Years

Police seek tips on 15-year-old Detroit resident with bipolar disorder who vanished in 2023

City Suspends Towing Company's Permit Over Bribery Allegations

Nationwide Recovery sued the City of Detroit, alleging a procedural due process violation, but the court ruled the termination was justified.

Metro Detroit Schools Cut Ties with Lifetouch Over Epstein Concerns

Districts suspend photography services amid worries about company's leadership ties.

China Aids in Dismissal of Worm-Smuggling Charges Against 3 Scientists

US Attorney's Office in Detroit drops case against researchers accused of illegally transporting parasitic worms

Chinese Scientists Cleared of Worm Smuggling Charges After Government Intervention

Charges against three University of Michigan researchers were dropped after Chinese officials negotiated with the U.S. Justice Department.