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Sterlingfest returns this week

by TMDN Staff
July 26, 2024

Sterlingfest returns this week with a variety of entertainment everyone can enjoy. The festival is open today and runs till Saturday. The festival is located at Dodge Park on 40620 Utica Rd in Sterling Heights. There will be 100 artists, live entertainment, carnival rides, vendors, food, and much more. MidwaySounds Stage & Beer PavilionJazz &

Detroit feds see increase in Glock switches

by TMDN Staff
July 25, 2024

Detroit federal agents are sounding the alarm on a growing problem: “Glock Switch.” One such modified firearm can discharge up to 1,200 rounds per minute. The same device can transform semi-automatic firearms into fully automatic weapons. The device have been flooding the streets and are no larger than a nickel. “We’ve observed a 600% increase

Happy Birthday Detroit

by TMDN Staff
July 24, 2024

🎉 It’s Detroit’s birthday! #Detroit turns 323 today.

by TMDN Staff
July 23, 2024

A new proposed City’s Rental Ordinance change will be heading to the city council in the coming weeks. On Monday, @michaeleduggan and City Council Member Mary Waters announced proposed changes to Detroit’s rental ordinance aimed at improving the safety and quality of housing. The current system has 10% of the city’s 82,000 rental properties in

Suspect who allegedly fatally shot Melvindale cop arrested

by TMDN Staff
July 22, 2024

The alleged suspect who shot & killed Melvindale police officer was arrested in Southwest Detroit. 44-year-old Michael Lopez was arrested at a home in the area of Livernois and Michigan Ave. The Melvindale officer was shot after making contact with 2 subjects at Oakwood & Dix, Finish Line Car Wash, around 11:40AM last Sunday. The

by TMDN Staff
July 22, 2024

Detroit Metro Airport( DTW) has announced the future addition of 12 new retail shops, six restaurants and two video game lounges. Here’s a rundown of all the new businesses that will be at the McNamara Terminal: All restaurants listed are scheduled to open in 2025.

Up to 15 Jeep Wagoneers stolen from Warren plant

by TMDN Staff
July 22, 2024

A group of teens stole up to 15 Jeep Wagoneers valued at around $1 million. The incident happened around 3:00 a.m. Monday at the #Warren Stamping Plan, located in the area of Mound and 8 Mile. The suspects rammed through the fence with one car and then drove the others right through. One Wagoneer was

Melvindale cop shot and killed

by TMDN Staff
July 21, 2024

An officer was shot and killed Sunday morning in Melvindale. The shooting happened in the block of Clarann, near Oakwood Blvd and Schaefer. (north of Fort Street) A Melvindale officer was shot during a foot pursuit. Officers were dispatched to his location after he stopped answering , and that is when they learned he was

Sterling Heights police help find 80-year-old with dementia lost in woods

by TMDN Staff
July 20, 2024

Sterling Heights police officers rescued an 80-year-old man with dementia who was lost in the woods for nearly 2 hours. On July 17th, 2024 at 6:30 am, officers were dispatched to 34126 block of Colonial Dr. for a missing Person (Thomas). Dispatch advised that Thomas was 80 years old and suffered from dementia and walked

Shooting in Oakland County leaves man dead

by TMDN Staff
July 18, 2024

A man is dead after being shot by his ex-girlfriend’s stepson during a home invasion in Oakland County. The incident occurred Wednesday morning in the block of Elkhorn Lake, near Clarkston and S. Lapeer Road in Oakland County. According to police, a 67-year-old man went to his 62-year-old ex-girlfriend’s house and attempted to break in.