Violent Crime Threatens Detroit's Small Businesses
Owners and managers of shops in and around Detroit say too few police officers and an inability to stem citywide crime have placed the small business community in jeopardy.
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Owners and managers of shops in and around Detroit say too few police officers and an inability to stem citywide crime have placed the small business community in jeopardy.
Over the last several days WWJ Newsradio 950 has been reporting on deadly and brutal crimes in Detroit. "It's just a shame that you can't feel safe in your own home," said one Detroiter.
Sean David Lawrence Bozich, 17, of Mount Clemens, was charged with manslaughter, a 15-year felony, in the incident.
"Brian Lee was not involved in this," Reid said. "There were a number of people who should have been arrested, who were not. My humble opinion is the shooter is walking around," the attorney said.
Gov. Rick Snyder has signed a supplemental budget bill that includes money to train more state troopers and fight crime.
A Dearborn man has been charged with first degree murder after prosecutors say he shot another man in the back over the price of condoms.
A man was shot and killed Friday night after an apparent dispute over the price of condoms at a Detroit gas station.
Highland Park's former mayor took matters into his own hands after an anonymous caller led him to a stash of weapons.
The House Judiciary Committee, this week, is expected to approve legislation to legalize concealed tasers to help fight crime.
Crime Stoppers is on a mission to convince Metro Detroiters that they can make a difference.
Anti-violence campaigners say a motorcade led by 20 hearses will wind through parts of Detroit as part of an effort calling for an end to killings in the city.
If it's not an emergency, Detroit Police are asking citizens to call in their complaints to a special telephone crime reporting unit.
Berl Falbaum, a Detroit area veteran journalist and author, has ghostwritten a mobster thriller which focuses on the principle of "omerta" -- the code of silence -- for Giovanni Gambino of Brooklyn, New York.
Detroit Police Chief Ralph Godbee says overall crime in the city is down -- but homicides are up about 24 percent.
According to a recent study, leading retailers are reporting increases in organized retail crime and shoplifting.
A report from the Detroit Public Schools says crime-related activity on school campuses is down 37 percent in the first two weeks of school this year, as compared with the same time frame last year.
Detroit's mayor is speaking out as poilce search for two suspects who open fired, leaving a 2-year-old boy in the hospital with a critical head injury.
Figures compiled by the University of Michigan show the price tag for traffic crashes and index crimes in Michigan in 2009 exceeded $6.7 billion.
The President of the Detroit Branch of the NAACP, says the city has some fine officers who put their lives on the line every day for the public. But, he also thinks parents must play their part.
Officials from the city of Detroit along with state and federal law enforcement agencies, joined together in a news conference to talk about fighting crime in the city.
Detroit Police Chief Ralph Godbee said the department is having some success fighting crime by putting more cops on the street and going to 12 hour shifts for officers.
The program takes administrative personnel out of the office and puts them on patrol for eight hours a week, with special attention on businesses and gas stations.
They shop with a list and get in and out of a store quickly. But we're not talking about your Grandma at the grocery store.
Warren Police are looking for three suspects who burglarized a home in broad daylight.
A new report says hate crimes against homosexual Americans are on the increase. But in Michigan, the number of incidents is declining.
A popular arcade and museum in Oakland County is getting ready to reopen after moving locations and years of renovations.
The former vice president joined Michigan's Senate nominee at Birth Detroit, telling advocates she has "a right" to speak on maternal health after her time in the Senate.
A Southfield motel housekeeper is being hailed a hero after authorities say she helped save a woman who claimed she was being trafficked.
According to court records, while conducting the scheme, Chanise Coyne spent more than $200,000 for Taylor Swift tickets in Florida.
Advocates who met with lawmakers in Lansing said they're encouraged by support for regulation from both parties. One said more officials are echoing the call for a moratorium.
The former vice president joined Michigan's Senate nominee at Birth Detroit, telling advocates she has "a right" to speak on maternal health after her time in the Senate.
Republican Mike Rogers, who is seeking to become Michigan's next U.S. Senator, posted a campaign video that specifically calls for a quick end to the war in Iran.
Police officers and chaplains with the Detroit Police Department were observed going door-to-door at each business to speak with managers about their concerns.
A Southfield motel housekeeper is being hailed a hero after authorities say she helped save a woman who claimed she was being trafficked.
Advocates who met with lawmakers in Lansing said they're encouraged by support for regulation from both parties. One said more officials are echoing the call for a moratorium.
Tony Stewart Racing unveiled a special Dodge livery on Tuesday at Stellantis' North America headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
The spike in prices has also sparked differing opinions among drivers about who's to blame.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
If you're looking for sunshine in Metro Detroit, Friday is the day to seek it out.
Stevie Wonder's shows at the Fox Theatre sold out, with some tickets listed for thousands of dollars. That's raising questions about what Michigan's "Taylor Swift" ticket law actually protects fans from.
The list of 50 restaurants is made from a team of 16 scouters who travel the country and try food at all kinds of places, according to the NYT.
The former vice president joined Michigan's Senate nominee at Birth Detroit, telling advocates she has "a right" to speak on maternal health after her time in the Senate.
The claims window is open until Dec. 21, 2026. To file a claim, iPhone users must enter basic personal info and their iPhone's serial number.
The U.S., Denmark and Greenland signed a new security agreement bolstering the United States' military and security presence on the island.
Republican Mike Rogers, who is seeking to become Michigan's next U.S. Senator, posted a campaign video that specifically calls for a quick end to the war in Iran.
USC says its Center for the Political Future is believed to be the only one in the country jointly led by a Democrat and a Republican. Peters will run it with Republican strategist Mike Murphy.
More than 100 volunteers gathered on Monday to distribute fresh food and Alzheimer's education resources to seniors in Oakland County in recognition of World Alzheimer's Day.
Thursday marks one year since Michigan Medicine ended gender-affirming care for young patients
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
The school immunization waiver rate climbed to 7.1% last year from 6.2% in 2024, the fifth straight year of decline and the highest exemption rate since 2010. Michigan is now outpacing the national average.
The standardbred-Friesian mare is currently undergoing treatment and is believed to be unvaccinated, according to state officials.
The Detroit Red Wings will likely extend their playoff drought to 11 seasons, putting their dismal run behind only one in NHL history.
River Ryan was outstanding in his Detroit debut, and the Tigers hit three home runs to rout the Washington Nationals 9-2, one day after being eliminated from the American League playoff race.
The Detroit Tigers and Fifth Third announced on Monday that Comerica Park will be renamed Fifth Third Park beginning with the 2027 season.
CJ Carr threw for 234 yards and ran for a touchdown, Nolan James Jr. rushed for 121 yards and a score, and No. 3 Notre Dame took control in the second half to beat Michigan State 27-10.
Betting platforms FanDuel and DraftKings say tools are there to help addicted gamblers slow down.
At the top of the list is the open U.S. Senate contest between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers.
The Detroit Regional Partnership, which has been around for six years, has been a significant catalyst, helping bring numerous jobs and companies to the region.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
A popular arcade and museum in Oakland County is getting ready to reopen after moving locations and years of renovations.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris came to Detroit on Tuesday with a clear message about who she wants representing Michigan in the U.S. Senate.
A Venezuelan man who was shot by an ICE officer while delivering a DoorDash order in Austin, Texas, was transferred from the hospital to a detention center with a bullet still in his back, his lawyer said.
Environmental groups spent Tuesday at the Michigan Capitol pressing lawmakers to regulate data centers, saying they're worried about the facilities' effects on water, air and the health of nearby communities.
Two days after the random, senseless act of violence in downtown Detroit that killed a mother and a Chipotle employee, businesses in the area are addressing safety concerns.