News Summary Eight men from Metro Detroit suburbs have been indicted for their alleged roles in an international car theft and smuggling scheme. Federal prosecutors uncovered the group’s operation, which involved stealing high-end vehicles valued over $40 million and shipping them overseas to the Middle East. The indictments highlight ongoing
News Summary Daiwan Lemane Hopson, 31, has been charged with first-degree murder following a stabbing incident at a Detroit pool party that resulted in two deaths and two injuries. The victims, Martisha Payne and Jakirea Williams, succumbed to their injuries after the violent altercation, which stemmed from a personal dispute.
News Summary U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers has urged President Trump to deploy the National Guard to Detroit to address escalating crime concerns. While Rogers cites alarming crime trends, recent data shows a 19% drop in homicides and a 25% decrease in nonfatal shootings in 2024. Political responses have emerged,
News Summary Latricia Green, a dedicated nurse from Detroit, was shot and killed by her ex-husband, Mario Green, raising urgent concerns about domestic violence victim support. Despite her efforts to seek protection, systemic flaws in Michigan’s protective order enforcement contributed to the tragedy. Latricia endured years of abuse before her
News Summary Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has credited the Trump administration’s increase in federal prosecutors for the decline in violent crime in Detroit. His comments have elicited mixed reactions from the public, prompting clarifications after some headlines suggested he fully attributed the crime decrease to Trump. Duggan emphasized the importance
News Summary Detroit police are urgently asking for public assistance in locating 63-year-old Charles Collier, who has been missing since leaving his home on E. Outer Dr. He was last seen driving a red Chevy Cobalt and wearing a yellow shirt. Authorities are concerned for his safety and urge anyone
News Summary Amir Khalid, a 41-year-old Canton resident, faces charges following a tragic car crash in Detroit that resulted in the deaths of two sisters, 8-year-old Savannah and 15-year-old Syiana Allen, and serious injuries to a teenager. Khalid is charged with reckless driving causing death and serious injury, with a
News Summary A tragic shooting occurred in Detroit when a 15-year-old girl was accidentally shot in the arm by her 13-year-old brother during a fight at a park. The siblings confronted another girl when the incident occurred. Law enforcement has raised concerns about youth access to firearms and is investigating
News Summary A 15-year-old girl was shot at a park on Detroit’s east side while reportedly meeting another girl for a fight. The victim sustained a gunshot wound to her arm and is in serious condition. Two adolescents were detained as witnesses while police investigate the rise of youth violence
News Summary Tukua and Brandon Young from Detroit are facing trial for allegedly defrauding the disability insurance system out of $150,000. Both are accused of multiple felonies including conducting a criminal enterprise and making false statements on tax returns. They are set to be arraigned on September 9, as confirmed
