Nightside Report Sept. 16, 2021: Detroit police suspend officer found in passenger seat of stolen car, FDA advisory panel to debate Pfizer booster shots Friday

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Detroit police suspend officer found in passenger seat of stolen car (WDIV)

Detroit police suspend officer found in passenger seat of stolen car

DETROIT – On Thursday, leaders within the Detroit Police Department informed the Police Board of Commissioners about one of their own.

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Local 4 learned an off-duty officer was recently arrested.

Police Chief James White immediately suspended the officer but is now recommending him to be suspended without pay.

He’s a patrolman and has been part of the force for about two years, working in the Second District. Detroit police said the officer was a passenger inside of a stolen car near the intersection of Fullerton Avenue and Washburn Street.

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Metro Detroit weather: Summer-like Thursday in mid-September

Thursday’s weather is nearly perfect. We have sunshine, puffy clouds and seasonably warm conditions. It cools off nicely Thursday night. Although fall is less than a week away, it will feel more like summer Friday and this weekend.

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4 Fast Facts

  • After the Livingston County Sheriff said he tried to smuggle a handcuff key into jail, Michigan State Rep. Jewell Jones was removed from all Michigan House committee assignments. Click here to read more.
  • Ford said interest in the new F-150 Lightning is so high that it’s doubling down on electric cars. The automaker is now working to increase production. Click here to read more.
  • A deadly hit-and-run in Dearborn Heights leaves a motorcyclist dead. Click here to read more.
  • A Michigan lawmaker denied that he threatened or harmed a fellow legislator with whom he had a romantic relationship, dismissing her claims Thursday as a “politically motivated character assassination.” Click here to read more.

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FDA advisory panel to debate Pfizer booster shots Friday

The Food and Drug Administration vaccine advisory panel will have a critical meeting Friday, Sept. 17.

The group of outside experts will discuss whether or not to recommend a third dose of the Pfizer vaccine as a booster.

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General Motors expands recall to cover all Chevrolet Bolt models due to fire risk

It’s a frightening and frustrating proposition for Chevrolet Bolt owners -- their vehicle is being recalled and General Motors upped its warnings about potential fires during charging.

It’s a billion dollar problem that’s causing big trouble for GM and its battery maker, LG Chem.

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About the Author:

DeJanay Booth joined WDIV as a web producer in July 2020. She previously worked as a news reporter in New Mexico before moving back to Michigan.