Nightside Report Aug. 23, 2021: New Detroit police officer arrested after fight in Greektown hours after graduation, Families living at Renaissance Estates of Ecorse say they’ve seen an increase in violent crime
The officer was one of several new recruits that took the oath to protect. The graduation ceremony took place Friday (Aug. 20) morning in Downtown Detroit.
The video, taken early Saturday morning, shows the officer in a brawl in Greektown. The officer was arrested and taken to jail.
Tenants at an apartment complex in Ecorse are frustrated with a rise in violent crime. Click here to read more.
School districts across Michigan are choosing to require masks or let them be optional. Click here to read more.
The investigation continues to figure out what led to the death of three elderly men at a home on Fishville Road Sunday morning. Click here to read more.
A Bloomfield Township family are among the big winners in the final round of the MI Shot To Win sweepstakes. Click here to read more.
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He choice James White, who has served as interim Detroit police chief since James Craig retired on June 1. White will have to receive full approval from the Detroit City Council when they return from recess.