A man has been charged in the murder of well-known Dr. Devon Hoover— more than a year after his killing. 34-year-old Desmond Burks was charged today with first-degree murder, larceny charges, and using a computer to commit a crime. Prosecutors say Burks was in an intimate relationship with Dr. Hoover. On April 23, 2023, 53-year-old
A man has been arrested after allegedly attempting to smuggle 200 lbs of cocaine across the Michigan-Canada border. On August 1, 2024 at approximately 4:30 pm, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) discovered and seized 266 pounds of cocaine at the Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron. The suspect was
View this post on Instagram A post shared by MDN (@metrodetroitnews) A vehicle was vandalized with a threatening message while the owner was asleep.. The incident happened in the early morning hours of Friday in the area of Woodward and 7 Mile in Detroit. Two suspects approached the vehicle and spray painted “I’m going k*ll
A man was federally charged after he allegedly carjacked a man while he was at a Detroit gas station. On July 18, 2024, a routine trip for morning coffee for a 61-year-old Detroit resident turned into a violent carjacking. The victim drove his 2008 Jeep Patriot to the Amoco gas station at Fenkell Avenue, near
A Detroit mother was sentenced to prison today after she killed her 3-year-old son and hid his body in a freezer. 33-year-old Azuradee France pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in early July of this year. She received a sentence of 35-60 years in prison on Monday as part of a sentencing agreement. The child, identified
An investigation is underway after a shooting at Little Ceasers Pizza. The shooting happened around 3:00 p.m. Sunday at the pizza shop located on 7 Mile near Inkster in Redford Township. Two males were involved in an altercation, which eventually led to a shootout. Both were injured and privately conveyed to the hospital. According to
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is offering a reward of up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspects connected to the robbery of a (USPS) letter carrier. The incident took place at around 3:25 p.m., on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, in front of 8274 Artesian, near Joy and Southfield.
Sterlingfest returns this week with a variety of entertainment everyone can enjoy. The festival is open today and runs till Saturday. The festival is located at Dodge Park on 40620 Utica Rd in Sterling Heights. There will be 100 artists, live entertainment, carnival rides, vendors, food, and much more. MidwaySounds Stage & Beer PavilionJazz &
The alleged suspect who shot & killed Melvindale police officer was arrested in Southwest Detroit. 44-year-old Michael Lopez was arrested at a home in the area of Livernois and Michigan Ave. The Melvindale officer was shot after making contact with 2 subjects at Oakwood & Dix, Finish Line Car Wash, around 11:40AM last Sunday. The
A group of teens stole up to 15 Jeep Wagoneers valued at around $1 million. The incident happened around 3:00 a.m. Monday at the #Warren Stamping Plan, located in the area of Mound and 8 Mile. The suspects rammed through the fence with one car and then drove the others right through. One Wagoneer was
