Detroit Police Chief Upset Over Release Of Suspect Charged With Attempted Murder
"There's a dangerous man now walking the streets, when he should never have been let out in the first place."
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"There's a dangerous man now walking the streets, when he should never have been let out in the first place."
A judge has eased oversight of the Detroit Police Department after the government reported substantial compliance with a 2003 agreement to reduce excessive force and illegal arrests.
Between 1995 and 2000, police killed nearly 50 people, including six people who were unarmed and shot in the back.
Sandra Samad, 71, was last seen by her brother at her home on July 1 at about 9 p.m. on the 12100 block of Rutland.
Did Detroit police act properly when they handcuffed and interrogated a boy suspected of stealing a TV?
Detroit police have taken the stepmother of the 12-year-old boy who had been missing for almost two weeks into custody.
An investigation into a traffic stop involving Detroit City Council President Pro Tem George Cushingberry concludes there's insufficient evidence that he abused his authority to receive favoritism from officers.
A call was placed to police about a crime in progress, but officers didn't show up until almost an hour later.
Detroit police have lost one of their own.
The new internship program offered by the DPD gets a sizable response from college students ready for opportunity.
The body was found in an alley behind the AutoZone store on Plymouth near the Southfield Freeway.
Assistant Police Chief Steve Dolunt said the city saw a "brutal weekend" starting Friday, with 36 shootings and four slayings.
A gunman aims his weapon at Detroit Police officers -- and one of the officers opens fire in apparent self-defense.
A woman is killed in a gun accident on Detroit's west side, Thursday.
Life as a Detroit cop can be tough, says Sgt. Michael Woody.
Detroit Police Chief James Craig -- with reporters, TV cameras and photographers in tow -- confronts a liquor store owner over alleged criminal activity.
Thursday's raid dubbed "Cherry Blossom" targeted known drug locations in a one-square-mile area near Wyoming and 8 Mile Road.
An alleged robber ends up dead after taking Detroit police on a car chase though the city's west side.
The Detroit police department says nearly a dozen officers are being investigated for possible misconduct.
When your job is to enforce and uphold the law, it usually helps if you try not to break it. But, nearly two dozen Detroit police officers are being suspended for that very reason.
A Detroit police officer has been ordered to stand trial on charges that he sexually assaulted a 31-year-old woman who called 911 to report domestic abuse by her boyfriend.
Detroit Police working all night to round-up drug dealers and parole violators... for "Operation April Showers."
Detroit police say what started as a report of a stolen vehicle quickly turned deadly for three teenagers early Sunday morning.
Police believe that the victim was inside that store prior to being shot and that this person in the photo is responsible for the murder.
Police Chief Craig says that they have searched over 25 buildings, spanning about 15 city blocks as of Tuesday evening.
While Canada held its own event to celebrate the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, two workers who helped build the bridge recount the work behind the project.
Dropped calls and weak cell service have frustrated people across parts of Bloomfield Township, Michigan, with one resident saying she worries the lack of reliable coverage could become a safety issue during an emergency.
A Grosse Ile, Michigan, man is facing charges in a child pornography case, and investigators are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Tarik Skubal had a season-high 12 strikeouts and allowed one run in 7 1/3 innings in what could have been his last home start for Detroit, helping the Tigers to a 2-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night.
Authorities are investigating the "suspicious deaths" of two adults and six children following a house fire Friday morning in Grand Haven Township, Michigan.
While Canada held its own event to celebrate the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, two workers who helped build the bridge recount the work behind the project.
Authorities are investigating the "suspicious deaths" of two adults and six children following a house fire Friday morning in Grand Haven Township, Michigan.
With less than two weeks before the Michigan primary election, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorsed Democratic Congresswoman Haley Stevens in the contentious U.S. Senate race.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan has topped more than 8,000.
The Gordie Howe International Bridge will welcome motorists starting July 27, and welcome walkers and bicyclists on August 5.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
The Detroit Auto Show has spent more than a century evolving alongside the auto industry. It has grown from a small, local exhibition into one of the world's premier automotive events.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
A major weekend in Ann Arbor as fans gear up to see country music star Morgan Wallen take over the University of Michigan Big House stadium on Friday and Saturday.
Behind every video is a true family effort.
Concerns surrounding air quality are prompting event organizers across Metro Detroit to make adjustments to their festivities or cancel altogether.
Tarik Skubal had a season-high 12 strikeouts and allowed one run in 7 1/3 innings in what could have been his last home start for Detroit, helping the Tigers to a 2-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night.
"We didn't start this war," Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CBS News on "The Takeout."
A short circuit in the engine compartment can potentially cause a fire. Here's the fix.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has purchased commercial spyware that can covertly take control of phones, collect messages, photos and location information.
The cyclosporiasis outbreak, the nation's largest, is currently affecting nine states.
A Michigan man is headed to prison for selling misbranded weight-loss drugs imported from China, federal prosecutors said.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan has topped more than 8,000.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan has topped 7,600 as health officials continue to track a parasite that can cause diarrhea and nausea.
What started as a routine trip to Taco Bell has turned into a nearly two-week hospital stay for Southfield resident Ella-Salone Jones. She shares her story amid a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak.
A generic version of the allergy medication Zyrtec is under recall across the U.S. over cross-contamination concerns.
Tarik Skubal had a season-high 12 strikeouts and allowed one run in 7 1/3 innings in what could have been his last home start for Detroit, helping the Tigers to a 2-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night.
James Outman hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning, Dillon Dingler had a tiebreaking double in the eighth and the surging Detroit Tigers held on to beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3 on Thursday night.
Patrick Kane, 37, signed a two-year, $16 million contract to return to the Blackhawks on Thursday, according to the team.
For Joseph and Johnathan Rinehart in Clarkston, Michigan, wiffle ball is not just a friendly game; it's an opportunity to bring people together and uplift a local historical church in need.
Chicago collected 11 hits while improving to 23-10 in its last 33 games, bouncing back nicely after losing 8-6 in 10 innings in the series opener on Monday night.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
On June 24, 2026, the city of Detroit celebrated its 325th birthday.
Flags were flying at half-staff, honoring Lincoln Park fire Sgt. Adam Amrozi, who was killed in the line of duty.
President Trump attended the White Correspondents' dinner that was rescheduled from April after a gunman tried to storm that dinner.
Warmer air moves in this weekend with an isolated storm chance on Sunday, and a higher risk on Monday.
Authorities are investigating the "suspicious deaths" of a family of eight, including six children, following a house fire Friday morning in Grand Haven Township, Michigan.