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Drivers in Detroit last night drifting, spinning out and just being reckless. It got the attention of Detroit Police. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Tuesday morning news. (Photo: Getty Images)
Detroit Police have announced they gave out multiple citations for drag racing and spectating over the holiday weekend, and there could be much more to come this summer. That's our top story as WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill run down the local headlines for your Tuesday afternoon. (Photo: Getty Images)
In this powerful Detroit is Different podcast episode, Officer Yahaira Gomez shares her deeply personal and inspiring journey from Guadalajara, Jalisco, to the heart of Southwest Detroit, painting a rich portrait of how her life, family, and cultural roots led her to serve as a Detroit Police officer. Her story intertwines immigrant perseverance, military discipline from her time in the Marine Corps, and a passion for building stronger family and community connections through service. Raised in Southwest Detroit, a vibrant hub of Chicano culture, Officer Gomez reflects on the importance of neighborhood relationships and how her experiences shaped a sense of duty and care. She speaks on balancing her roles as a mother, Marine, and public servant while emphasizing the importance of mental health, faith, and purpose. Host Khary Frazier adds his critical lens, connecting her story to broader systemic issues, acknowledging that crime and violence in Detroit are often symptoms of deep-rooted economic disparity and lack of opportunity. Together, their dialogue highlights the nuanced complexities of policing, community trust, and healing in a city where trauma and resilience walk hand in hand. Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see and experience more of what makes Detroit different. Follow, like, share, and subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Sticher. Comment, suggest and connect with the podcast by emailing info@detroitisdifferent.com
Detroit Police detectives are searching for leads after two dead bodies were found in the basement of a westside home. A woman who lives at the home told police that she left for about an hour.. and made the discovery when she got back. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson have your Wednesday morning news. (WWJ Photo)
February 26, 2025 ~ Ivan Land, the attorney representing LaDonna Crutchfield who was falsely arrested by Detroit Police for a faulty facial recognition hit, joins Kevin to discuss the case.
AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on two kids dying in a cold car.
An investigation is underway after two children apparently froze to death in a van in Downtown Detroit. WWJ's Jon Hewett reports. Plus, Tony Ortiz covers Monday's other top stories. (PHOTO: © Kimberly P. Mitchell / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
Send us a textThis is going to be a different Cops and Writers episode. Today's interview is like something you would see in a movie or read in a piece of fiction. Unfortunately for my guest, she was forced to live and still lives this nightmare. Dr. Jan Canty was married and going through the process of attaining her PhD. Unknown to her, her husband, a psychology professor, was leading a double life of frequenting a prostitute and befriending her pimp. This cost him all of their money, and ultimately his life, in a brutal killing where he was chopped up into pieces and spread out over Michigan. Dr. Jan Canty recounts this harrowing series of events in her book, A Life Divided: A Psychologist's memoir about the double life and murder of her husband - and her road to recovery. Dr. Jan Canty is a Psychologist, Author, Podcast Host, Speaker... and Homicide Survivor. She has worked in clinical psychology for over thirty years in a private practice setting, large psychiatric hospital, teaching graduate school and consulting with attorneys and the federal government. She is an author and hosts the Domino Effect of Murder Podcast. Dr. Canty is a champion of the often overlooked or poorly treated homicide survivors. Her passionate is finding ways to support and help other so-called homicide or suicide survivors. Please enjoy this honest and sometimes raw conversation with Dr. Canty.In today's episode we discuss:· Dr. Canty's road to a P.H.D.· Living in the worst part of Detroit during its most violent time.· How she met her late husband and their relationship. · How her late husband, the psychology professor, got involved with a valedictorian hooker and biker pimp?· The events leading up to her late husband's brutal murder and dismemberment.· The realization that her late husband had been living a double life.· Navigating the criminal justice system after the arrest of those responsible for the killing of her late husband.· How victim rights are not popular in today's culture and are often overlooked or ignored.· Her book, A Life Divided: A Psychologist's Memoir About the Double Life and Murder of Her Husband - and Her Road to Recovery.· Dr. Canty's podcast, The Domino Effect of Murder.Visit Dr. Canty's website to learn more about her and her work.Check out the new Cops and Writers YouTube channel!Check out my newest book, The Good Collar (Michael Quinn Vigilante Justice Series Book 1)!!!!!Enjoy the Cops and Writers book series.Please visit the Cops and Writers website. Support the show
A few dozen more police officers will be patrolling the streets of Detroit, as the city holds a graduation ceremony for some new recruits. That's our top story as WWJ's Tracey McCaskill brings you the local news headlines for your Thursday midday. (Photo: Mike Campbell/WWJ)
January 3, 2025 ~ Guy and Jamie talk with retired Detroit Police assistant chief Steve Dolunt about the security lapses that lead to the Bourbon Street attack, and how to prevent future incidents at large public events. Photo: Trevor Hughes ~ USA Today Network
A two-year old is hospitalized after he was shot by his mother's ex-boyfriend. Police are searching for the gunman. WWJ's Pat Vitale has your Wednesday morning news. (Photo: Detroit Police Department)
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Detroit police are looking for suspects involved in a shooting that left a three year old hospitalized. The shooting took place two days before new interim police chief Todd Bettison started his new job. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson have your Monday morning news.
The Detroit Police just discovered a new security feature that is giving them a headache!
An argument between two little boys leads to a shooting in Detroit. A 14-year old is in critical condition after he was shot in the head while trying to intervene. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson have your Friday morning news. (WWJ Photo)
2 women are dead and another person hospitalized after a crash on Detroit's east side. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson have your Thursday morning news. (Photo: Mike Campbell/WWJ)
A person spotted in the Detroit River near the Renaissance Center set off a search involving the U.S. Coast Guard and other first responders. WWJ's Jonathan Carlson and Jackie Paige have your Thursday morning news briefs.
Detroit police are investigating a shooting that left a three year old in critical condition. WWJ's Jonathan Carlson and Jackie Paige have your Wednesday morning news briefs. (Photo: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
October 30, 2024 ~ Lions' Wide Receiver Jameson Williams avoided arrest after Detroit Police found a gun in his car. WXYZ's investigative reporter, Ross Jones, joins Kevin to discuss more about his investigation.
Two Detroit police officers are recovering after being shot by an off-duty officer who was experiencing a mental health crisis Monday afternoon. WWJ's Tim Pamplin reports, as Tony Ortiz has the rest of Monday's top stories. (PHOTO: Tim Pamplin/WWJ)
Detroit police are investigating a deadly hit and run crash outside of Little Caesars Arena after the Red Wings and Tigers game. WWJ's Charlie Langton has the latest with WWJ's Jonathan Carlson and Pat Vitale. (Photo: © Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images)
A dispute over a food delivery leads to gunfire outside a Detroit factory. One man is dead and a security guard is in custody. WWJ's Pat Vitale and Jonathan Carlson have the latest from WWJ's Charlie Langton, plus more Monday morning news. (Photo: Getty Images)
A Detroit child and a man were shot on the city's westside Tuesday. A Deputy Chief says she's tired of going to scenes where children are shot. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson have that story and more in your Wednesday morning news update. (WWJ Photo)
September 18, 2024 ~ Eastern Market will be closed for the next Detroit Lions home game, following last weekend's shooting that left two men dead. Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie talk with Detroit Police retired assistant chief Steve Dolunt about how to secure the area moving forward, and the calls to become a 'weapon free zone.'
An Oak Park man was arrested Sunday afternoon after he shot two men at a tailgating spot in Eastern Market. One man died. The other was last reported in critical condition. WWJ's Jackie Paige has more in the WWJ All Local. (Photo: Family and friends of a victims that were shot at a tailgating party for the Detroit Lions, wait for answers from Detroit Police, on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. © Kimberly P. Mitchell / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update we have 5 stories for you: Drone ban updates, Green Day concert paused for drone flight, FLIR and AirData partner, 3 men in a stolen vehicle were found using a drone, and SkyeBrowse updates everyone to Lite Processing! First up, The house has voted to pass the Countering CCP Drones Act. This is a setback that was expected but it changes little. Representative Stefanik stated during her speech “Over the last seven years, the US government has publicly confirmed time and time again that DJI drones are being used to collect information on US critical infrastructure and pose significant risks to US national security,” Not sure where the evidence is, but we'd love to see it. The Countering CCP drones act was also passed with the House NDAA, so the bill has already passed before. Both bills still must still go through the Senate prior to landing on the President's desk. It doesn't matter what vertical you're in, now is a great time to weigh in on this issue, and educate your senators and representatives. If you're having trouble with where to start, head over to the DAA website, which is linked below. Next up, Green Day rushed off stage this week after security spotted a drone in the stadium. Detroit Police confirmed the interruption to the show was due to a drone and that the operator was located and detained. Currently, it's unclear what drone was flying or how close it was to the band. An important note was that this did not qualify for a stadium TFR, and no TFR was in place. This brings up an interesting situation where a Part 107 pilot could legally operate over the stadium with a category 1 or 2 drone. We'll keep you updated when we see more. Third, FLIR and AirData UAV have partnered to provide SIRAS flight tracking. If you're unfamiliar with the FLIR SIRAS, it's a quadcopter with a 640x512 FLIR Hadron series sensor designed for industry and public safety. The integration with AirData uses SIRAS's offline log-export and isn't connected to the internet. For users of the SIRAS, AirData is a great tool and one that we use for tracking our aircraft's flights, battery cycles, and determining what when wrong if things do. Fourth, a shout out to some students from Gaston County Police. Gaston County police used a drone this week to assist in recovering a stolen vehicle and arresting 3 men who fled the stolen vehicle after a car chase. The drone was utilized after officers lost sight of the vehicle when it drove into a soybean field. A Gaston County Police Officer was part of the drone unit, and launched to determine where the vehicle went. Once the police officer found the vehicle, they began to track the suspects, locating them in the field attempting to evade police. All 3 suspects were taken into custody without incident. Great use of the drone! Next, SkyeBrowse has updated everyone on the Freemium plan to Lite processing! This will increase the quality of all models from folks with free accounts. If you're unfamiliar with SkyeBrowse, the program uses video from nearly anything to make 3D models. You can sign up for free and start making models immediately. Models can be accessed on any device and can be easily marked up for measurement and shared as needed. And to wrap up, check out this clip for something coming next week… https://dronexl.co/2024/09/10/us-house-votes-to-ban-new-dji-drones/ https://dronexl.co/2024/09/05/green-day-interrupted-mid-song-by-drone-threat-at-detroit-concert/ https://www.flir.com/suas/ https://airdata.com/about https://www.instagram.com/p/C_jIAlFTnbf/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&img_index=1
WWJ's Jon Hewett was on Detroit's northwest side for a ribbon cutting ceremony today as the Detroit Police Department unveiled their new community center in the refurbished Redford Library. Hewett reports the the renovation cost $2 million. -- The Wayne County Health Department is out with a warning today, confirming a case of the measles. WWJ's Tony Ortiz says those that visited two locations, one in Canton, one in Livonia, in late July should be on the lookout for symptoms. (PHOTO: Dan Jenkins/WWJ)
Detroit Police say a man experiencing a mental health crisis walked into a gas station parking lot and started shooting after saying he was being followed. Three people were shot, one remains in critical condition. -- Thousands remain without power after severe storms ravaged Metro Detroit overnight. WWJ's Greg Bowman reports that tornado sirens blared in multiple cities this morning around 2:30.
July 9, 2024 ~ In response to the many shootings at illegal block parties last weekend, new units of the Detroit Police Department will be dispatched to the neighborhoods on weekends. Jamie and Rocky talk with Detroit News crime reporter George Hunter about the shootings that involved 21 victims.
The Detroit Police Department on Monday announced plans to deploy extra officers to the Neighborhood Response Team following an illegal block party that turned deadly over the weekend. Plus, new research from the University of Michigan links long-term exposure to air pollution with how much independence people lose as they age. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.
WWJ's Luke Sloan and Tracey McCaskill have your Friday afternoon news briefs including a settlement involving an arrest with the use of facial recognition.
In 2009, an assistant Wayne County prosecutor made a horrifying discovery: more than 11-thousand untested rape kits sitting in an abandoned Detroit Police warehouse. The repercussions of that find are still being felt today. GUEST: Sarah Cwiek, reporter for Michigan Public ___ Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way. If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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April 17, 2024 ~ There will be an increased police presence in downtown Detroit next week for the NFL Draft, as well as additional weapon detectors, video monitoring, and more security measures to help keep the 400,000 visitors safe. Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie talk with Detroit Police Department 3rd Precinct Commander Matthew Fulgenzi about the safety plan for the event, as well as the neighborhoods.
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April 11, 2024 ~ Fred Hunter CEO of Detroit Police Athletic League (PAL) talks to Paul and Lomas at the Detroit Economic Club luncheon.
All cops are subhuman :: Newspaper in Kansas raided by cops, suing :: IRS attacking podcaster :: People are mad at Israel because they killed an American :: The gov is going after independent media :: Chuck says honesty is key to a good relationship :: There have been tons of US war crimes :: Shiny badges don't grant extra rights :: Private policing in Detroit :: Police murder 15 year old girl who was following orders :: 2024-04-03 Hosts: Bonnie, Riley, Colin Support Riley on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crblake86 Send Bitcoin: 1MnoYoPirXQHfhknDxbDHhLsF9u7kUggKy Send Bitcoin Cash: qpp62s8uupdqkrfew7vgp805pnsh5jk2ncnfkndwrd Dash: XpApo1jcPzTJyLLB6G8GJ7DoW9CGjcV5xT Ether: 0xFb1a23163bea743BB79B93849D864ad070597855 Lightcoin ltc1q6ygsamrkwl0at93datyqfh47z4crg4jkg4fx30
All cops are subhuman :: Newspaper in Kansas raided by cops, suing :: IRS attacking podcaster :: People are mad at Israel because they killed an American :: The gov is going after independent media :: Chuck says honesty is key to a good relationship :: There have been tons of US war crimes :: Shiny badges don't grant extra rights :: Private policing in Detroit :: Police murder 15 year old girl who was following orders :: 2024-04-03 Hosts: Bonnie, Riley, Colin
Detroit Police gearing up for a big month of downtown sports events, starting with the Sweet 16 then the NFL Draft. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more. Wayne County court facilities is hiring private arm security guards, upsetting the Sherriff's Office. (Credit: Kirby Lee/USA Today)
March 27, 2024 ~ Detroit Police Chief James White joins Paul W to talk about the steps the Detroit Police are taking to ensure safety at the NFL Draft.
Allen Park residents upset over deteriorating conditions of sidewalks. WWJ's Mike Campbell has more. Detroit police have posted a $2,000 reward for information leading to whoever fired two shots at officers on the city's eastside. (Credit: Getty)
Hosts Adolph Mongo, Vanessa Moss and Allan Lengel talk with Joan Merriewether, a former Detroit Police officer and sheriff's deputy, who is running to unseat incumbent Wayne County Sheriff Raphael Washington. Merriewether broke ground in her career, becoming the first female helicopter pilot for Detroit Police and the first African American female helicopter for law enforcement in the nation.The group also talks with Eric Brown, a literacy advocate, about the challenges of fighting illiteracy.
Grab your police badges, crime reports, and coney hot dogs as Andrew and Presley travel to Detroit in this gritty cop drama about the perfect crime gone wrong.All our Links: https://linktr.ee/seasononepodSeason Spoiler Synopsis: Low Winter Sun was an AMC television show that aired back in 2013. The show focuses on Detroit Police officers Frank Agnew (Mark Strong) and Joe Geddes (Lennie James), who open the series by murdering a fellow detective and staging his body as a suicide. The morning after, it is revealed that the cop our protagonist killed was under investigation by Internal Affairs. When they find the staged suicide, it is discovered that the CI at the center of IA's investigation has been killed and was in the trunk of the car. Frank and Joe are put on the case to solve the murder that they perpetrated. Along with following the twisted goings on of their investigation, we also see some of the criminal elements surrounding the crooked cops of the Detroit Police Department. Finally, Frank is displaying obsessive behavior towards his sex worker partner Katia, who Joe had said was killed but is really hiding out from Frank. The show culminated in Joe killing Katia and the IA investigation being thrown out due to a false confession of a former cop within the department.
Detroit police find a stolen bull and sheep from a local farm. A calf and a goat are still missing. WWJ's Charlie Langton has details. A Redford man is to be sentenced today for a murder he committed while on parole for another murder. WWJ's Luke Sloan has more. (Credit: Carlie Langton/WWJ)
Wayne County ramping up its effort to halt street racing by expanding penalties and fines. WWJ's Jon Hewett has more. Detroit police adds nearly two dozen officers today. Chief James White says the new recruits needs to 'pay attention to the small things'. (Credit: Junfu Han/USA Today)
Auto workers at Stellantis are in line to get profit sharing checks of more than $13,000. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more. (Credit: Mandi Wright / USA TODAY NETWORK) Detroit Police and family members are "very concerned" for the safety of a 13-year-old girl not seen since January 9th. Na'Ziyah Harris was last seen getting off the bus near Outer Drive and Warren Ave on the city's west side.
Following the shooting in Kansas City that left one dead and injured 30, Detroit Police Chief James White addressed security for the upcoming NFL Draft, to be held here in Detroit. WWJ's Jon Hewett has more. (Credit: David Rainey/USA Today) WWJ has learned that the 15-year-old shot over the weekend at a hotel in Southfield has died. The teen from Ferndale was with his friends alone in a room at the Westin Hotel, when he was shot early Sunday morning. WWJ's Luke Sloan has the story.
Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig is suspending his bid for a U.S. Senate seat in Michigan. Plus, the 2024 presidential race is heating up, with former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris both making visits to the state ahead of this month's primary election. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.
Hour 2 - Good Tuesday morning! Here's what Nick Reed covers this hour: The grisly stabbing death of synagogue president and political strategist Samantha Woll was not a hate crime, Detroit Police announced Monday at a press conference. A pro-Palestine mob on Sunday took over a street in Minneapolis, swarmed an elderly driver, chased after him, and harassed him. ALSO - Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey joins Nick this morning: Mr. Bailey gives us an update on the Missouri v. Biden case. So far it's Missouri - 3, Biden - 0. Nick talks about the upcoming vote regarding gender identity and how it may effect the SPS free and reduced lunch program.