Sterling Heights has once again been ranked the safest big city in Michigan, according to newly released 2023 FBI crime statistics. The report, published through the National Incident-Based Reporting System, shows a significant drop in both violent and property crimes in the city. Violent crime decreased by 19% and property crime dropped by 4% from
View this post on Instagram A post shared by MDN (@metrodetroitnews) Surveillance footage captures the moments a suspect fleeing from police crashed into an innocent driver. The crash started in Hamtramck Thursday afternoon and ended in the area of Conant and McNichols in Detroit. Authorities say Hamtramck police officers were pursuing a vehicle wanted in
A Detroit U.S. Postal Service employee is facing federal charges after an investigation revealed he stole checks from residents and businesses, depositing over $32,000 into his personal accounts. The suspect, Austin Matthews, has been charged with mail theft, bank fraud, according to a federal complaint. Matthews, who worked as a letter carrier, serving Ferndale and
The Detroit Police Department has just unveiled their new $2 million helicopter, the third addition to their m aerial fleet. The helicopter is set to play a pivotal role in reducing crime across the city, according to police. The helicopter will focus on high-speed pursuits, helping police crack down on illegal drag racing and drifting,
An investigation is underway of a fatal officer-involved shooting in Detroit. The incident occurred Tuesday night near Balduck Park in the area of Chandler Park & Canyon. According to authorities, officers were on routine patrol when they saw a suspect who was known for narcotic possession. When they ran his name, they learned he had
Two Sterling Heights Police officers have been charged after they used unnecessary force and ordered a K-9 to bite a suspect during an arrest, the attorney general announced Tuesday. James Sribniak, 31, and Jack Currie, 29, were criminally charged in the 39th District Court with one count of Misconduct in Office, a 5-year felony, and
Firefighters are battling a fire at the Ponds Village apartments in Taylor. The fire at the apartment, which is located in the area of Eureka and Inkster, broke out Tuesday evening. The cause of the fire is unknown. No one was injured. S
View this post on Instagram A post shared by MDN (@metrodetroitnews) Detroit Public Schools Community District is offering high school students the chance to earn $2,000 by attending after-school literacy tutoring. The program aims to help students improve their reading skills with one-on-one or small group sessions led by trained district staff. • When: Four
A $100,000,000 lawsuit has been filed against Warren police on behalf of Cedric Hayden Jr. and DeJuan Pettis, who lost their lives in a crash involving a Warren Police vehicle. The deadly crash occurred in the early hours of Monday morning at the intersection of Schoenherr and Prospect in Warren. The victims, Cedric Hayden Jr.,
Warren police are investigating a a shootout at a McDonalds late Friday evening. The shootings happened at McDonald’s parking lot at the intersection of 9 Mile and Vandyke. One group arrived to the parking lot and confronted another group already at the location. An altercation ensued, leading to both parties exchanging shots, according to officials.
