CRIME & SAFETY
Video shows moment truck hauling gravel slams into overpass on I-94 in Detroit
DETROIT (FOX 2) - A semi-truck hauling gravel crashed into an I-94 overpass and caused a massive backup Wednesday afternoon, westbound after Van Dyke in Detroit. The truck slammed into the overpass, which is at 6450 Frontenac Ave. On a witness video taken from dashcam, it appeared the back hauler of the truck was tilted up, causing the collision.
Michigan man, 26, dies in rush hour crash on I-94
DETROIT – A Michigan man is dead after a crash that occurred in rush hour traffic in Detroit. Michigan State Police say a vehicle driven by a 26-year-old from Taylor crashed into the back of another vehicle on eastbound I-94 near Lonyo Street at 3:35 p.m. on Wednesday. The...
Manhunt underway after four shot at Detroit park
Two kids and two women were struck by gunfire after an argument escalated into something more violent when one of the women called a friend, who brought a gun and opened fire. It happened in the area of Faust Avenue and Cathedral Street at Stein Playground.
Woman speaks out after falling through caved floor of apartment in Warren
WARREN, Mich. – An urgent situation has prompted the apartment management company to take immediate action following an incident where one of its tenants fell through the floor. Lisa Darby, 50, was rescued by firefighters Tuesday (April 30) after her leg got stuck in the hole where the floor...
Macomb County Sheriff candidate, ex-Warren city councilman charged with carrying concealed weapon
Edward Kabacinski, a former Warren City Council member and current candidate for Macomb County Sheriff has been charged with carrying a concealed weapon following a traffic stop in Warren.
Non-verbal boy found wandering in Detroit, police looking for parents
DETROIT (FOX 2) - A boy, who police say is approximately 7 years old and non-verbal, was found wandering alone in Detroit around 7 p.m. The child was spotted in the area of Linwood and W. Davison streets, according to Detroit police. Anyone who recognizes him or knows his parents/guardians...
Police search for man who threw sealed bag of bunnies out car window in Macomb County
MACOMB TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Police are searching for a man who threw a sealed bag of baby rabbits out of a car window in Macomb County, causing one of them to die. Macomb County deputies received a call at 7 p.m. April 29, 2024, from a person who saw someone throw a plastic bag out a car window in the area of Potomac and Shoal drives in Macomb Township.
Off-duty Detroit officer arrested alongside wife outside NFL Draft
DETROIT (FOX 2) - Detroit police have confirmed an off-duty officer who was arrested for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest has been suspended. The incident unfolded on the last day of the NFL Draft in Detroit when, just outside of the event's footprint, two people were taken into custody. The...
U.S. Marshals seek tips in search for Michigan murder suspect
(CBS DETROIT) - The U.S. Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force is searching for a Metro Detroit man wanted in connection to a fatal shooting that happened in March. On March 26, Daniel Lamar Franklin allegedly shot a man in the area of W. Michigan and W. Warner avenues in Ypsilanti.Deputies found the victim non-responsive in his vehicle with several gunshot wounds. Eyewitnesses at the scene identified Franklin as the shooter. He was last seen wearing red clothing and left the area in an unknown vehicle. Franklin is described as being 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighing about 175 lbs., with brown eyes. His last known hairstyle is short black hair. Authorities say Franklin has a history of weapons offenses, and they believe he is armed and dangerous. Anyone with information is asked to contact the U.S. Marshals Service at (866) 865-TIPS (8477), submit a tip online via the USMS Tips App or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up.
Update: Detroit police find missing 13-year-old boy last seen on April 30
(CBS DETROIT) - The Detroit Police Department says a missing 13-year-old boy has been found safe. Police confirmed Wednesday morning that Kobe Kirby was found safe. He had been missing since Tuesday, April 30. Kobe had last been seen riding his bike in the area of Seven Mile Road and Northlawn Street.He is described as 5 feet 9 inches tall, about 130 pounds. He was last wearing a blue turban, black shirt, blue jeans and black Crocs.Anyone with information can contact DPD's 12th Precinct at 313-596-1240 or Crime Stoppers at 800-Speak Up.
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