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Feds charge Detroit postal worker after he stole checks from residents, deposited them while on the job

by TMDN Staff
October 10, 2024

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

Detroit police gets new helicopter to help fight crime

by TMDN Staff
October 10, 2024

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,

One dead after Detroit police officer involved shooting

by TMDN Staff
October 9, 2024

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

2 Sterling Heights cops face misconduct charges

by TMDN Staff
October 9, 2024

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 battled fire at Ponds Village in Taylor

by TMDN Staff
October 9, 2024

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

New Detroit schools program will pay students $2,000 to stay after school & work on reading

by TMDN Staff
October 7, 2024

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

$100 Million lawsuit filed against Warren police after crash that left 2 dead

by TMDN Staff
October 7, 2024

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 investigating shooting at McDonald’s

by TMDN Staff
October 5, 2024

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.

Sterling Heights has the best driver in Michigan, according to new study

by TMDN Staff
October 4, 2024

Sterling Heights has the best drivers in Michigan, according to a recent study by Leading-Tree. Data from August 2023 to August 2024 shows that Sterling Heights drivers had just over four traffic incidents per 1,000 drivers, the lowest rate among Michigan’s largest cities. These incidents include speeding, accidents, and DUIs, according to the study.

3 teens injured after shooting in Detroit

by TMDN Staff
October 4, 2024

3 teens were injured after a shooting in Detroit Thursday night. The shooting happened in the block of Wisconsin near Lodge & Wyoming. According to Detroit Police Chief James White, an altercation occurred earlier that day between a group of teens. A few hours after the altercation, a Chrysler 300 pulled up to the area