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Woman given probation after slamming girl's head in Somerset Mall display
(CBS DETROIT) - A Detroit woman who has pleaded guilty to slamming a 10-year-old girl's head in a display at Somerset Mall is sentenced to 18 months probation.Reanna Valentine, 25, pleaded guilty to assault in February, a month after she attacked the child.Valentine was sentenced to four days in jail, but that has been credited as time served.On Jan. 12, Troy police responded to the mall on W. Big Beaver Road, where a witness reported the assault. Police say the assault was unprovoked, and the child told authorities that Valentine laughed and smiled at her following the incident.Police say Valentine left the mall but returned the next day and was arrested.
Community group offers free diapers to Metro Detroit families in need
Community members are working hard to ensure families across Metro Detroit have access to diapers and other critical items each month. On the fourth Wednesday of each month, a long line of vehicles is outside St. Suzanne Cody Rouge Community Resource Center on Detroit’s west side. The community members...
Deaths ruled murder-suicide after Madison Heights fire
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. (FOX 2) - If you or a loved one is feeling distressed, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The crisis center provides free and confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to civilians and veterans. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-8255. Or text to 741-741 ----------
Suspect barricaded self in Detroit home after robbing pizza delivery driver, police say
(CBS DETROIT) — A standoff involving a barricaded gunman in Detroit that began after a pizza delivery driver was robbed ended without incident Tuesday night, police said. At about 9:30 p.m. on March 26, a pizza delivery driver called the police and reported that he had been robbed of the pizza and some money in the 12000 block of Mansfield.When officers arrived, the suspect barricaded himself inside the residence. Police blocked off the area and advised residents to shelter in place during the incident. Detroit Police Deputy Chief Arnold Williams said the suspect has a history of robbery and obstructing and resisting police officers. In addition, there is a history of felonious assaults and reports of shots fired connected to the address.The suspect surrendered at 1:30 a.m. and was taken into custody without incident.
Ford Slashes Two-Thirds Of Its Workforce At F-150 Lightning Plant
Ford’s shake-up of its electric vehicle plans didn’t end after it delayed its battery production goals and cut investments in its Model e division last year. Reports out of Dearborn, Michigan, now suggest that from next week onwards, Ford will drastically reduce the workforce at the plant that builds the F-150 Lightning electric truck.
Michigan man accused of stabbing pregnant girlfriend to death
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. (TCD) -- A 31-year-old man faces charges after allegedly fatally stabbing his pregnant girlfriend and causing the death of the victim's unborn child over the weekend. According to the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office, Damarion Goler allegedly stabbed 31-year-old Talic Mersina on Sunday, March 24, near the door...
What to do in Detroit this week: NA mixology workshop, Corktown Music fest and LGBTQ+ speed dating
From springtime Easter fun to the annual Corktown Music Festival, there’s lots to get up to in the 313. Whether you take your eggs painted, plastic or in a breakfast burrito, we’ve got you covered. The post What to do in Detroit this week: NA mixology workshop, Corktown Music fest and LGBTQ+ speed dating appeared first on Outlier Media.
Wave of Chevrolet Malibu Steering Wheel Thefts Hits Royal Oak, Police Seek Leads
Thieves struck a Michigan city this past week in a coordinated spree of automotive piracy, leaving a trail of shattered glass and steering column casualties. Specifically, Chevrolet Malibus parked along Royal Oak streets were stripped of their steering wheels, all for the high-value airbags contained within. Four such incidents occurred within a mere two-and-a-half-hour window, the Royal Oak police department reported. The cars were all violated between the hours of 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. on March 20, according to FOX 2 Detroit.
Eastpointe police close down massage parlor involved in illegal services for second time in 3 years
EASTPOINTE, Mich. – Eastpointe police have shut down a massage parlor for the second time in the last three years. According to officials, the parlor offers more than massages behind closed doors. The sign out front reads “Bella Touch Massage.”. The business is in a strip mall at...
What's new at Comerica Park for 2024 season? New Detroit Tigers merch, videoboard and more
DETROIT, Mich. — The Detroit Tigers will soon be welcoming fans back into the ballpark. Opening Day kicks off at Comerica Park on Friday, April 5 where fans will notice a mix of new features, including an upgraded video and audio experience with a new videoboard, along with a sensor room, new and local food and beverage options, new merchandise and faster entry into the ballpark.
Grosse Pointe man and WWII veteran attributes 100 years of life to 'clean living'
GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich. (FOX 2) - No smoking and no drinking - that's what Larry Bennett attributes to a century of longevity. "I just tried to live just clean living. It seems to have worked out," he said, with a chuckle. Bennett isn't 100 years old yet. He officially...
Detroit Police Seek Public's Help Identifying Men Suspected in Multiple Vehicle Break-Ins
Detroit is on the lookout for two men behind a string of vehicle break-ins. The incidents occurred last Thursday night in the quiet stretch of the 18900 block of Santa Barbara. According to the police, at about 9:45 p.m., these individuals emerged from a dark SUV and subsequently forced entry into multiple vehicles before making off with various stolen items, as reported by WWJ Newsradio.
Ex-Detroit contractor Bobby Ferguson banned from doing work with city until 2033
DETROIT (FOX 2) - A longtime friend of Detroit's disgraced ex-mayor Kwame Kilpatrick who was sentenced to decades in prison for bid rigging, extortion, and bribery before his release in 2021 has been banned from doing business with the city. The city's Office of Inspector General debarred Bobby Ferguson from...
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