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Parole absconder jumps into Detroit River in attempt to escape officers

A parole absconder was arrested Monday evening in Ecorse after trying to escape police by jumping into the Detroit River. Michigan’s Absconder Recovery Unit got a tip that the man, who had paroled out of Washtenaw County, was staying at a home in Ecorse. Investigators saw him at the house and tried to arrest him

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Pharmacy Break-In Suspects Caught in the Act, Possibly Linked to Over 25 Similar incidents Across Metro Detroit

Four individuals have been charged following a pharmacy break-in in Novi, and investigators believe the group may be connected to more than 25 similar incidents across metro Detroit. The suspects were arrested after a break-in at the Novi Pharmacy located near 10 Mile and Haggerty after MSP helicopter caught them in the act. Officers moved

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Community groups call on legislators, go door-to-door to connect with youth after fatal shooting of 4-year-old, teen

View this post on Instagram A post shared by MDN (@metrodetroitnews) Detroit Community groups, violence intervention leaders gathered Monday morning to launch a citywide response following a tragic shooting that claimed the life of a 4-year-old child and an 18-year-old at Skinner Playfield, near Denby High School. The initiative, called Protect the Zone, brings together

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VIDEO: Chaotic Scene as Protesters Move In During ICE Arrest in Detroit

View this post on Instagram A post shared by MDN (@metrodetroitnews) A chaotic scene broke out Monday morning on Detroit’s west side as federal agents attempted to arrest an individual. The incident occurred on Alaska Street near Joy Road and Livernois, drawing a large crowd that included protesters. One person attempted to flee the area

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WNBA is officially returning to Detroit

The WNBA is officially bringing a team back to Detroit. The league announced Monday that Detroit will join as an expansion franchise in 2029. “This is a huge win for Detroit and the WNBA,” said Pistons owner Tom Gores. “Today marks the long-hoped-for return of the WNBA to a city with deep basketball roots and

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Teacher charged with having sexual relationship with student, told other teacher about it

The Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office has charged a former teacher with three counts of Third Degree CSC following allegations of a sexual relationship with a teenage student. Jocelyn Sanroman, 26, of Pontiac, was a teacher at Oakside Prep Academy at the time of the alleged incident. Prosecutors say she had a sexual relationship with a

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Large fire breaks out at used oil recycling plant in Detroit

A large fire is happening now at an industrial building on Detroit’s east side. The fire is happening in the area of Jefferson Avenue and Conner Street. The building is a Centralized Waste Treatment Facility and Used Oil Recycler. One firefighter was injured and transported to the hospital. A large cloud of black smoke can

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Child Fatally Struck by Hit-and-Run Driver After Leaving Livonia Spree Festival

A mother and her children were rushed to the hospital after being struck by a car in Livonia late Sunday night. The incident occurred in the area of Merriman and Lyndon. According to witnesses, the mother and her 2 children were crossing the road after leaving the Livonia Spree when a vehicle hit them. The

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15-year-old fatally shot, his 13-year-old sister injured after shooting inside Detroit home

Detroit police are investigating a shooting that left a 15-year-old deceased and his 13-year-old sister injured. The incident occurred inside a home on Mark Twain in the area of Schoolcraft and Grand River Sunday evening. Police say a suspect fatally shot the teen and injured his sister. The suspect is known to the residents of

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Video captures robot strolling on 7 Mile in Detroit

View this post on Instagram A post shared by MDN (@metrodetroitnews) A video that’s now going viral shows a full-sized robot casually walking down 7 Mile Road near Lahser in Detroit. The clip, which has been widely shared on social media, robot moving through the street, leaving many residents stunned. The robot isn’t part of

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