Metro Detroit News

Detroit Police Arrest Suspect Accused of Stabbing 4 at Pool Party

Authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with a quadruple stabbing on the city’s east side. The arrest was made today. The incident happened at an Airbnb on Fleming Street, near East Seven Mile and Conant. A pool party was taking place when four people were stabbed during an altercation. Two of the victims were

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Person dead after being ran over by semi-truck

A person is dead after being run over by a semi-truck. The incident happened around 5:30 p.m. near Michigan Avenue and Lonyo. Police say the semi-truck struck a person who was riding a bicycle. The victim died at the scene. The circumstances are being investigated.

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3 arrested after running out of Snipe store with over $1000 in clothing

Southfield Police say three people have been arrested and one suspect remains on the run after a theft at the Snipes store on Southfield Road. Investigators say the group tried to run out of the store with more than $1,000 worth of merchandise, mainly clothing and shoes. Snipes sells popular athletic brands such as Nike

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Body of teen found dumped in cemetery

The body of missing 15-year-old Lawrence was found Thursday night in a cemetery near 7 Mile and Lasher. Authorities confirmed his identity, the discovery came just hours after Detroit police held a search party that morning. Police say a person visiting the cemetery called 911 after finding the body. Lawrence had last been seen around

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Police, K-9 Units Search Woods for Teen Who’s Been Missing for Two Days as Family Fears the Worst

A search is underway for 15-year-old Lawrence Dowl, who has been missing since Tuesday night. Detroit police, detectives, and K-9 units have been combing a wooded area near 8 Mile and Southfield, close to O’Hair Park, while family members canvas neighborhoods, knock on doors, and hand out flyers in a desperate effort to find him.

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Michigan’s Education Chief Calls for More In-Person Classroom Days for Students

As the new school year approaches, Michigan’s top education official is calling for students to spend more time in the classroom. State Superintendent Michael F. Rice says recent changes to state law have cut back the number of in-person school days for many students, especially those in grades pre-K through 10. While state law sets

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Detroit Celebrates Legacy of Civil Rights Leader Dr. Ossian Sweet With Memorial Park

By Benicia Ciara, TMDN Nearly 100 years after Dr. Ossian Sweet made national headlines for defending his home against a white mob, the City of Detroit has officially opened the Dr. Ossian Sweet Memorial Park on the city’s east side. The ribbon-cutting ceremony brought together city leaders, community members, and descendants of Dr. Sweet, including

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Oakland County Sheriff: Reported Theft of $34K Mechanical Bull Cover Never Happened

A company’s claim that a $34,000 custom cover for its one-of-a-kind mechanical bull ride was stolen after a weekend event in Pontiac has turned out to be untrue, according to investigators. Ram had issued a news release saying the custom-made metal cover for its “Bucking HEMI” was taken while being disassembled after Saturday’s Roadkill Nights

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‘You Picked the Wrong City’: Lawsuit Details Beating of Mentally ill Man in Warren Jail

The ACLU of Michigan has filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Warren and several of its police officers, accusing them of using excessive force on Christopher Gibson, a 24-year-old (now 26) Black man with schizophrenia, during a mental health crisis. According to the lawsuit, Gibson had spent the night before visiting a cousin

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World’s Largest Car Cruise Returns to Woodward Ave This Week

The world’s largest one-day celebration of cars returns to Metro Detroit this weekend as the Woodward Dream Cruise marks its 30th year. The free event takes place Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., stretching along a 16-mile route on Woodward Avenue through nine Oakland County communities — including Ferndale, Pleasant Ridge,

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