Latest crime & safety stories from Detroit, deduped across ~45 local sources and ranked by newsworthiness. Refreshed every hour.
A two-time "Jeopardy!" champion was arrested in North Carolina on allegations of possessing child pornography, roughly a year after a separate arrest.
Detroit police are requesting assistance in identifying a vehicle involved in a non-fatal shooting that occurred earlier this month. The vehicle, a black Dodge Journey, was seen near the shooting location and may provide crucial evidence.
The Georgia-based civil rights group New Order is advocating for Tyler Tice, who was tased during a traffic stop in Center Line. They are calling for the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office to dismiss the resisting arrest charges against him, noting he had a valid driver's license and no prior warrants.
The Roseville Police Department has clarified that recent social media reports of a police shooting are false. The incident involved a person experiencing a mental health crisis, who was safely taken into custody for care.
Russell Brand testified in court, denying all charges of rape and sexual assault, claiming the allegations have devastated his life. The trial includes testimonies from multiple women accusing him of misconduct between 1999 and 2009.
"This defendant terrorized our streets and then tried to murder the federal agents who came to stop him," Gorgon said.
A 28-year-old Fenton man has died after getting struck by a FedEx truck on westbound I-96 while inspecting his vehicle following a collision with a deer.The crash occurred around 3:45 a.m. near Pleasant Valley Road (Exit 150) in Brighton Township. According to Michigan State Police, the man was driv
An election worker processes mail-in ballots for the California primary election at the Los Angeles County Ballot Processing Center on June 5, 2026 in City of Industry, California. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)The U.S. Department of Justice in a federal court hearing Tuesday warned Califor
Malaysia's customs department has seized 30 servers with advanced AI chips suspected of being part of an export-control violation. The shipment, valued at approximately $12.2 million, was intercepted at the main airport, believed to be linked to a syndicate using Malaysia as a transit hub for re-exporting to another Asian country.
Terrance Markyce Davis, 34, pleaded guilty to attempting to murder federal agents during a chase in November 2025. He faces a minimum of 17 years in prison and a maximum of life, with sentencing set for March 2027.
A California appeals court on Tuesday upheld actor Danny Masterson 's convictions and long prison sentence for raping two women at his home in 2003.In an 89-page ruling, the three-judge panel unanimously found that the “That '70s Show” actor had failed to demonstrate that the lower court made errors
A minor armed with knives attacked a police officer guarding the Israeli Embassy in Belgrade, leading to the assailant's death. The incident is being treated as a terrorist attack, raising the terror threat level in Serbia.
A person was hospitalized with multiple gunshot wounds following a shooting on Webb Street in Detroit's west side. The incident occurred on October 27, and police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
A man was sentenced to 20 years prison for orchestrating a massive $365 million Medicare fraud and kickback scheme, according to officials.
Once celebrated as high-profile figures in the luxury real estate world, the Alexander brothers are now headed to prison for 30 years after being convicted of sex trafficking.
DETROIT, MI — A 50-year-old male suspect is dead after exchanging gunfire with Detroit Police on Tuesday afternoon, multiple outlets have reported.
A 59-year-old woman was hit by a car, moved to a sidewalk and left there for hours. Now, Nashville police are searching for the driver as the victim remains in critical condition.
Three individuals from Flint were arrested for allegedly stealing items from a Bloomfield Township home being prepared for an estate sale. The suspects were also found in possession of suspected methamphetamine and fentanyl.
A 50-year-old man died following a standoff with Detroit police that involved an exchange of gunfire. The incident began with an assault at a gas station and escalated to a barricaded situation at a nearby home.
Detroit police are currently engaged in a barricade situation on the city's west side, which began as a traffic stop linked to a previous felonious assault. The suspect reportedly fled into a home on Griggs, prompting an ongoing police investigation.
A man in his 50s was shot and killed by police during a barricaded situation at a grocery store in Detroit. The incident began when he allegedly attacked a worker and manager while threatening them with a gun and a pit bull.
In the trial of Spencer Krusell for the fatal stabbing of Nicholos Hatcher, jurors viewed surveillance footage of the confrontation. The defense claims self-defense, while prosecutors argue the stabbing was unjustified.
Eva Benefield, daughter of murder victim Doug Benefield, shares her story of loss and resilience following her father's death at the hands of his estranged wife. In a recent interview, she discusses the warning signs she noticed and her journey to healing, which includes her memoir 'Ghost Girl.'
Three brothers convicted of leveraging their wealthy lifestyle to drug and rape dozens of women were each sentenced Tuesday to 30 years in prison after one victim described her attack as an “eternity of terror” and the judge slammed their behavior as shameful, degenerate and monstrous.Tal, Oren and
Aaron Thomas Price, 52, from Dearborn, faces federal charges for sharing child sexual abuse videos in an online chat group. The FBI linked him to the account 'Ice Cream Man' after monitoring conversations and videos shared in the group.
The Alexander brothers, Tal, Oren, and Alon, were sentenced to 30 years in prison after being convicted of drugging and raping multiple women. The sentencing followed emotional testimonies from their victims in a Manhattan courtroom.
Detroit police are engaged in a barricade situation on the city's west side, which began following a traffic stop linked to a felonious assault. Residents in the area are experiencing disruptions as the situation unfolds.
Detroit police are responding to an active situation at the intersections of Wyoming Avenue with Margareta and Pickford Avenues. Residents and motorists are advised to steer clear of these areas as officers work to resolve the incident safely.
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