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Dearborn Heights Woman Charged with Second-Degree Murder in Boyfriend's Shooting Death
A Dearborn Heights woman faces murder charges following the death of her boyfriend, whom she allegedly shot in the neck during a domestic dispute, officials said Wednesday. Leah Renee Johnson, 30, was initially charged with assault with intent to murder and wielding a felony firearm, but now stands accused of second-degree murder after her boyfriend succumbed to his wounds.
Victim robbed at gunpoint in parking lot near Southland Mall, police say
(CBS DETROIT) - Three people were arrested after an armed robbery occurred in the parking lot near a Michigan mall on Monday, police said. Taylor officers responded to a parking lot at Pardee and Eureka roads near businesses located by Southland Mall and a Target store.They discovered that the victim was in a parked vehicle and robbed at gunpoint by three teen boys. Police say the victim was minorly injured during the incident.The three suspects ran away from the area but were located at a business in the area after a short time. The three individuals were arrested and identified as one adult and two juveniles.The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office is reviewing the case.
Human trafficking suspects arrested after Southfield chase
Ricky Edwards Jr. and Paul Dave have both been arrested after they fled police and led them on a high-speed chase from Southfield into Detroit. It ended in a violent crash that sent a passenger in another car to the hospital.
SWAT, Oakland County Sheriff raids Detroit home in 'Multi-jurisdictional operation'
DETROIT (FOX 2) - A series of search warrants were executed in metro Detroit on Wednesday morning with tactical units and the Oakland County Sheriff spotted at one home in Detroit around 7 a.m. Law enforcement wouldn't confirm much, only that it was a multi-jurisdictional operation that was coordinated by...
Michigan Lottery: Group of Oakland County neighbors claim $110K jackpot
A group of neighbors who have been playing the Lottery together for five years won a $110,000 Fantasy 5 jackpot from the Michigan Lottery!. The eight-person David K lottery club matched the Fantasy 5 numbers in the April 15 drawing to win the big prize: 10-16-18-25-39. They bought the winning ticket at the Marathon gas station, located at 6800 Highland Road in Waterford.
Driver fleeing police stop crashes at high speed on Outer Drive, flipping 10 times
A driver is dead after a violent crash on Outer Drive in Warren on Wednesday in which the Malibu sedan flipped between 10 and 12 times on a median. The suspect was fleeding from a traffic stop by police when he got to speeds over 100 miles per hour. After police say the pursuit was called off, the driver lost control hitting a light pole and crashed.
Eastpointe Woman Charged with Life Felony for Assault on Boyfriend Amid Infidelity Dispute
An Eastpointe woman is facing a life felony charge after being arraigned on Wednesday for multiple counts of assault against her live-in boyfriend, a dispute that allegedly erupted over his suspected infidelity, as reported by the Macomb Daily. 26-year-old Shantisha Howse is accused of stabbing her boyfriend multiple times on...
Suspect arrested after Fairlane mall parking lot shooting
DETROIT (FOX 2) - A suspect is in custody after a shooting in the parking lot of Dearborn's Fairlane Town Center on Tuesday night. Police said the shooter, a 25-year-old Westland resident, shot a 25-year-old Canton resident in the parking lot of the mall just before midnight. The victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Last phase of ‘Restore the Reuther’ project begins in 2025
MADISON HEIGHTS — Hot off the heels of the massive “Modernize I-75” initiative that ensnarled traffic in and around Madison Heights for years, the Michigan Department of Transportation is finalizing plans for the last leg of another freeway project. Promising greater safety and efficiency along Interstate 696,...
Detroit City FC acquires abandoned Southwest Detroit Hospital for new stadium project
DETROIT – A hospital that has sat vacant for nearly 20 years in Detroit will now be the site of a new soccer stadium. The Southwest Detroit Hospital, just south of Michigan Avenue, has been acquired by the Detroit City Football Club, which plans to build a permanent home for soccer in the city. The new soccer-specific stadium is expected to be open before the 2027 season.
Domestic violence charge dismissed against longtime Detroit journalist Charlie LeDuff
A domestic violence charge against longtime Detroit journalist Charlie LeDuff was dismissed Tuesday, according to Pleasant Ridge City Attorney Eugene Lumberg. LeDuff was charged with the crime in December 2023 after police were called to his Pleasant Ridge home for the alleged assault of his wife, authorities had said. LeDuff was set to...
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