Category: Detroit Local News That Matters

DETROIT — The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of Deputy Bradley J. Reckling, who was fatally shot while pursuing a suspected stolen vehicle in Detroit. The tragic incident occurred when Reckling, a dedicated nine-year veteran, was on duty in an unmarked vehicle tracking a 2022 Chevy Equinox reported stolen earlier in the...

DETROIT (AP) — Tragedy struck the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office over the weekend as one of their deputies was fatally shot while pursuing a suspected stolen vehicle in Detroit. The fallen deputy, Bradley J. Reckling, was in an unmarked car when the incident occurred Saturday evening. The vehicle in question, a 2022 Chevy Equinox, had...

DETROIT – Detroit police are actively searching for a person of interest in connection with a fatal stabbing that occurred on the city’s west side. The incident took place in the early hours of May 19, 2024, around 12:10 a.m., in the 7400 block of Dix Street. The victim, a 31-year-old man, was attacked outside...

DETROIT – The Detroit Police Department is urgently seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 17-year-old girl who has been reported missing. Lamyra Carson was last seen on Thursday, June 20, when she left her residence in the 17300 block of Kentucky Street. According to police reports, Lamyra left without permission, accompanied by her boyfriend...

The tranquil atmosphere of Rochester Hills was shattered on Saturday, June 15, 2024, when a shooting at the Brooklands Plaza Splash Pad left nine people injured. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, led by Sheriff Michael Bouchard, quickly responded to the scene. The victims included an 8-year-old boy in critical condition with a head wound, a...

DETROIT – Jelani Ahmed Shakoor, a 40-year-old Detroit resident, has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of his girlfriend, 35-year-old Alicia Ferguson. The tragic incident unfolded in their Detroit apartment, leaving the community in shock. Authorities were dispatched to an apartment complex located in the 22000 block of West Grand Boulevard on Monday,...

Detroit, MI – The Detroit Police Department is urgently seeking the public’s help in locating an 11-year-old boy who has gone missing. Basil Patton, a resident of Detroit, left his home on the 15400 block of Hartwell Street on Wednesday, June 19, without permission and has not returned since. Authorities are deeply concerned for his...

The Detroit Police Department is on the hunt for three suspects involved in a shocking shooting and arson incident on the city’s west side. The event, captured on home security video, took place around 11:30 p.m. on Friday, June 7. In the chilling footage released by the DPD, the trio can be seen approaching a...

MID-MICHIGAN (WNEM) – Jet’s Pizza is celebrating National Detroit-Style Pizza Day with a fantastic deal on its famous pizzas. On June 23, Jet’s Pizza will be offering a generous 20 percent discount on all menu-priced pizzas for online orders. This exciting offer is available for both pick-up and delivery, allowing customers to enjoy delicious Detroit-style...

Michigan didn’t fare too well in the recent U.S. News & World Report ranking of the Best Places to Live in America. As dedicated Michiganders, we are taking this with a grain of salt and a dash of state pride. Ann Arbor: The Highest-Ranked Michigan City Ann Arbor stands out as the top-ranked Michigan city,...