CRIME & SAFETY
Monroe County sheriff: Deaths of two drivers caused by medical complications
MONROE — The deaths of two drivers involved in crashes in April have been found to have been caused by medical complications. Investigations by the Lucas County, Ohio, Coroner's Office have led the Monroe County Sheriff's Office to classify the crashes involving Robert A. Pfleger, 70, of Toledo and Dennis E. Allen, 69, of Beverly Hills, Florida, as medical traffic trashes, Sheriff Troy Goodnough said in a news release.
Canton man killed while walking in roadway in Monroe County crash
MONROE COUNTY, MI - A pedestrian was killed Thursday in a Monroe County crash, police said. Troopers responded to reports of a crash around 4:30 a.m., May 9 on Will Carleton Road near Port Creek Road in Ash Township 12 miles south of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, according to Michigan State Police.
Loved ones livid after probation deal for killer of Detroit police sergeant: 'Like a punch to the gut'
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (FOX 2) - Loved ones of a Detroit Police Department sergeant killed by her domestic partner in 2019, are livid with the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office. A plea reduction deal reduced her killer's sentence to three years of probation. The decision was seismic for the loved ones of Sgt. Elaine Willaims, who have been waiting and hoping for justice ever since 2019.
20-year-old sentenced to probation for shootout that endangered children on bus
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI -- A 20-year-old man was given two years probation for his role in an Ypsilanti-area shootout. Rontrelle Davis was sentenced May 2 to two years probation and time served in jail for one count of careless discharge of a firearm damaging property more than $50. Davis was given credit for the 154 days he served in jail.
Teen charged in Detroit park shooting that injured 2 children, 2 adults
(CBS DETROIT) - The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office charged a 17-year-old boy in connection with the shooting of four people, including two children, at a park in Detroit last week.The teen is charged with four counts of assault with intent to murder, four counts of assault with intent to do great bodily harm, one count of carrying a weapon with unlawful intent, one count of carrying a concealed weapon and nine counts of felony firearm.He was arraigned on Thursday in 36th District Court and received a $500,000 cash bond. If released, he must wear a GPS tether and be on...
Young Motorcyclist Dies in High-Speed Crash on I-94 in Romulus, Police Urge Caution
A 19-year-old motorcyclist lost his life on I-94 in Romulus Monday night after losing control of his bike, striking a concrete wall and being catapulted into a light pole, the Detroit News reported. The fatal incident occurred in the westbound lanes near Merriman Road, around 11:30 p.m., with early findings...
Zion Foster murder case: Jaylin Brazier's trial resumes Friday afternoon
DETROIT (FOX 2) - The trial of Jaylin Brazier continued on Friday for the murder of his cousin, Zion Foster. For the first time during his trial, on day four of testimony, Brazier was seen wiping away tears as the prosecution replayed audio recordings of his interrogation with officers. Brazier...
Ypsilanti's police and fire chiefs make case for more funding for training
The Ypsilanti City Council Budget Committee heard from its police and fire chiefs Thursday night to hear the spending priorities for each department. Both Fire Chief Ken Hobbs and Police Chief Kirk Moore made the pitch for more training programs, saying it has proven effective in community relations and staff job satisfaction.
Ascension cyberattack • Cop testifies in Jaylin Brazier's trial • Wayne County air quality monitoring
THURSDAY NEWS HIT - A cyberattack has disrupted service at Ascension hospitals. "We responded immediately, initiated our investigation and activated our remediation efforts. Access to some systems have been interrupted as this process continues," the hospital said in a statement Wednesday. One patient said he waited hours for pain medication...
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