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Federal agents monitored a Detroit man’s Instagram account while he posted pictures of guns and drugs he wasn’t allowed to be around, claimed to be driving while high, threatened police, and tried to recruit others for an obvious unemployment fraud and identity theft scheme, according to authorities.

The family of Walter Dansby hadn’t heard from him for months, and police even searched his house multiple times. But it wasn’t until Wednesday (May 18) when police found his remains inside a trash can.

A Detroit woman who went missing when she was 21 years old still hasn’t been found after six years, officials said.

A man who disappeared 12 years ago during a bike ride to his Detroit home is still missing.

The Detroit Police Department is more than aware of the man who’s been harassing customers and employees at a gas station and liquor store on Detroit’s east side.

On Malcolm X’s birthday, the Coalition of Police Transparency and Accountability announced that they wanted the federal government to step in and investigate the Detroit Police Department for misconduct and excessive force.

Several businesses on Detroit’s east side have all been dealing with the same problem.

Federal agents monitored a Detroit man’s Instagram account while he posted pictures of guns and drugs he wasn’t allowed to be around, claimed to be driving while high, threatened police, and tried to recruit others for an obvious unemployment fraud and identity theft scheme, according to authorities.

Officers from the Detroit Police Department took on students from Cody and Henry Ford high schools in the Stop the Violence, Keep the Peace Basketball Game.

A mother of two was killed Monday on her way to the store when a pickup truck swerved into the median and struck her while she waited to cross the street, Detroit police said.

A mother of two was killed Monday on her way to the store when a pickup truck swerved into the median and struck her while she waited to cross the street, Detroit police said.

One person is in custody and another is in the hospital after a shooting on Detroit’s east side, police said.

A tip to neighborhood police officers ended Friday night with the Detroit Police Department making a major chop shop bust.

The Detroit Police Department needs help identifying two women they believe are connected to an assault and battery incident that took place Sunday (May 1).

Police want help finding a 52-year-old man who left his home and has not returned.

Police say they have made arrests in a shooting that injured four people, including teenagers on Detroit’s east side.

New safety measures are coming to family events in Detroit after the City Council voted to approve the purchase of 10 metal detectors that will screen for guns and knives.

Detroit police are searching for a man and a woman in connection with a carjacking on the city’s west side, police said.

A Las Vegas man was issued a disorderly conduct ticket for climbing to the top of one of the Renaissance Center buildings in Downtown Detroit.

A 50-year-old was attacked and robbed by three men outside a Coney Island restaurant in Detroit, police said.

A 36-year-old woman was killed over the weekend when shots were fired into a home in Detroit, officials said.

A Detroit man who carjacked a woman in front of her children at their home and also failed to carjack a CPL holder at a gas station has been sentenced to 19 years in prison after police found him hiding in a bush.

Detroit police released video of a man walking up to a gas station, lighting a Molotov cocktail, and throwing it through the door before running away.

Police want help finding a Detroit woman who left her home and did not return.

A suspect escaped police after crashing into a car at a high speed and injuring a 4-year-old boy, Detroit officials said.

Police said a personal trainer was caught selling drugs at his gym in Highland Park and owning four illegal guns that he had bought off the street.

A man has been charged with murder after he stabbed his brother to death during an argument, Detroit police said.

Last Friday, the family of Terance Calhoun was shocked, confused and saddened when they learned the hearing to exonerate him had been delayed.

Police want help finding a Detroit woman who left her home and did not return.

Detroit police are investigating two separate shootings of a 4-year-old boy and an 81-year-old man, authorities said.

Police are looking for a 52-year-old man who has been reported missing after leaving home and not returning.

A Detroit man is facing charges after he used a truck to trap officers, resisted arrest and then fled before being taken into custody, authorities said.

A Roseville woman has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a 24-year-old woman in Detroit, police said.

A man has been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of his brother, Detroit police said.

A Dearborn Heights officer fired shots at a suspect before an arrest was made in Detroit, police said.

Police are looking for a 29-year-old man who has been reported missing after leaving home and not returning.

Police are looking for an 80-year-old man who is missing after leaving his home on foot.

Two men were discovered hiding in separate Detroit garages after they forced their way into a pharmacy, stole thousands of dollars’ worth of medicine, and crashed at the end of a high-speed police chase, officials said.

Family who traveled to Southeast Michigan to celebrate the release of a man imprisoned for someone else’s crimes said they were shocked and saddened to find the hearing was delayed.

Police want help finding a 31-year-old man who left his home in Detroit and has not returned.

A man and a woman were taken to the hospital overnight after someone fired shots at them from a car while they were leaving a hookah lounge in Detroit, police said.

Police want help finding a missing 73-year-old man who has not been seen since Tuesday (April 12).

A 21-year-old was struck by a minivan and killed while riding his bicycle across a road in Detroit, police said.

A driver of a minivan is in critical condition after he crashed into two vehicles early Friday morning in Detroit, officials said.

Detroit police are searching for a 21-year-old man in connection with a double shooting that left one person dead at a wellness center.

The Detroit Police Department spent Wednesday (April 13) helping one woman clean the outside of her home.

Police want help finding a missing 73-year-old man who has not been seen since Tuesday (April 12).

A Howell woman hasn’t been heard from since she called a relative while leaving a casino in Detroit over the weekend.

Detroit police are searching for an armed robber who stole a package from a delivery person last month.

Detroit Police Department and Crime Stoppers announced, Detroit Rewards TV – a partnership offering cash rewards for information that moves police investigations forward. The new weekly TV show airs on Detroit’s channel 21 and online.

Detroit Police are warning residents to watch out for any calls they receive from people claiming to be with the department.

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2 Detroit Police Officers helped save a runners life Sunday when he collapsed during the Detroit Free Press Marathon. They performed chest compressions on the 26 year old until EMS arrived.

A new dual enrollment partnership between Wayne County Community College District and the Detroit Police Department will create three new routes for high school students to jumpstart a career in law enforcement, and to achieve a range of...

Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig officially kicked off his campaign to run as the Republican Party candidate for governor of Michigan on Tuesday, with...

Mayor Mike Duggan and Detroit Police Interim Chief James White announced a crackdown on unruly gatherings as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted and Detroiters blow off...

The Fast and the Furious franchise has nothing on Detroit's brazen Dodge Charger drivers. A viral video posted Thursday appears to show a Dodge Charger...

A 43-year-old Black man who was arrested after facial recognition technology incorrectly flagged him as a shoplifting suspect filed a federal lawsuit against Detroit police...

(CBS DETROIT) – Accidental shootings involving children is a tragedy Detroit Police say is unfortunately on the rise and now DPD is putting gun locks in the hands of gun owners, at no costs with no questions asked. An 18-month-old shot and killed a 5-year-old while playing with a gun. Detroit Police is offering 1,000 free cable gun locks to residents as part of the project child safe initiative. Free gun locks are available now at all precincts across the city. The goal is to teach firearm safety to gun owners and urge them to take a pledge to keep kids safe.

(CBS DETROIT) – Detroit Police Chief James Craig is speaking out about the death of Attorney Cliff Woodards, who was killed in a crash early Monday morning after being struck by a DPD squad car. “On behalf of the Detroit Police Department, myself, we offer our prayers and condolences to the family,” said Craig. The marked SUV came off the exit and collided with Woodards at the intersection who was driving southbound on Chicago. So the obstruction, the officers could not, or the driving officer could not see,” said Craig. Chief Craig says the driving officer was justified in using the overhead lights and sirens, but the officer did not proceed with caution.

click to enlarge Steve NeavlingCourtesy of DPDA 32-year-old Detroit man was arrested and charged for allegedly threatening to kill Gov. It wasnt immediately clear what prompted the threat.The alleged facts in this case lay out a very disturbing scenario, Prosecutor Kym Worthy said in a statement Friday. We understand that these times can be stressful and upsetting for many people. But we will not and cannot tolerate threats like these against any public official who are carrying out their duties as efficiently as they can. A probable cause hearing is set for June 3.On Monday, revealed numerous threats against Whitmer on private Facebook groups over her stay-at-home order to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

click to enlarge DPDSuspected noose hanging from a ceiling in the lobby of the Detroit Police Department's 11th precinct. Detroit police are investigating the discovery of a possible noose hanging from a ceiling in the lobby of the 11th precinct building on the city's east side.A city worker found the loop while removing ceiling tiles as part of a renovation project. An officer posted a photo of the suspected noose on social media. A supervisor has since removed the dangling object.Some officers believe one of the employees working on renovations tied the noose to a rafter after he was caught on surveillance keying a Black officers car, WXYZ reports Police declined to discuss the issue until the investigation is complete.