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Detroit cop charged for allegedly threatening 10-year-old nephew with taser

A Detroit police officer was charged after prosecutors say he threatened to tase his 10-year-old nephew. Caleb Williams, 21, was charged with Child Abuse Second Degree and Felonious Assault of his young nephew. On April 17, 2024, at a home on East Outer Drive in Detroit, it is alleged that the officer threatened and frightened his

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Dutch Girl Donuts set to reopen next week

Dutch Girl Donuts has announced they will reopen next week. The shop says they will have a soft openings next week and regulars hours by Mother’s Day. Dutch Girl Donuts on 7 Mile Road and Woodward in #Detroit closed in 2021 after the passing of both founders, Gene and Lauren Timmer. The bakery has been

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Detroit has set the all time day 1 NFL draft record with over 275,000 fans in attendance

JDETROIT has set the all time day 1 NFL Draft record. There are 275,000+ fans in attendance tonight, according to the NFL. The last time the record set was in 2018 in Nashville with 200,000 in attendance.

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Woman charged in birthday party crash that left two dead released after paying $1.5 million bond

A woman has been charged in connection to the crash that left two kids dead and 13 others injured during a birthday party in Monroe County is free after posting her $1.5 million bond. Marshella Chidester, 66, was charged with second degree murder, operating while intoxicated and other charges. Her bond was set at $1.5

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NFL Draft in Detroit is happening tomorrow, what to know

NFL Draft Day in Detroit will officially be here tomorrow! Here is a preview of the stage and area. The three-day event will be free and open to fans in the downtown area surrounding Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza from April 25 – April 27. This experience invites visitors to participate in immersive exhibits

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17-year-old charged after leading police on chase on Woodward

View this post on Instagram A post shared by MDN (@metrodetroitnews) A 17-year-old Chesterfield, Macomb County resident has been charged after fleeing from Royal Oak Police with a 19-year-old female passenger late Saturday evening. On April 20, 2024, at around 7:35 p.m., an officer monitoring cruising activities on Woodward Avenue in the area of Thirteen

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Detroit police chief talks safety for NFL draft

View this post on Instagram A post shared by MDN (@metrodetroitnews) As 300,000 people are expected to attend the draft, safety is many people’s priority. We caught up with Detroit police chief James White to see what safety measures are being implemented. Detroit police will work with multiple law enforcement agencies, including Wayne County, Oakland,

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3 vacant duplexes in Detroit completely renovated for affordable homebuying & housing

View this post on Instagram A post shared by MDN (@metrodetroitnews) Renovation at three blighted duplexes that sat vacant for more than 10-years have been completed on Detroit’s east side. The duplexes will provide six new units of affordable housing for residents, on Mapleridge between Gratiot Avenue and Schoenherr. The development is the latest project

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2 kids dead, 13 injured after drunk driver crashes into building during birthday party

2 kids are dead, and 13 others were injured after a drunk driver crashed into a building during a kid’s birthday party. The incident happened Saturday evening at the Swan Boat Club, located in Newport, Monroe County, about 20 minutes south of Detroit Metro Airport. According to police, the female driver, who was in her

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Detroit mobile ice cream cart is now open

The Sweet Paws Creamery mobile ice cream cart will be opening today in Detroit. 🐶 The mobile ice cream cart serves dog friendly ice cream treats. The treats don’t have sugar, preservatives, or diary in them. The Sweet Paws Creamery launch event is scheduled for the 20 and 21. The owner, Marquita Richardson, will also

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