Rashad Trice facing federal charges in kidnapping of 2-year-old Wynter Cole-Smith
Rashad Trice, 26, is now facing federal charges in connection to the kidnapping and death of 2-year-old Wynter Cole-Smith.
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Rashad Trice, 26, is now facing federal charges in connection to the kidnapping and death of 2-year-old Wynter Cole-Smith.
Rashad Trice, 26, who has been charged in connection to attacking 2-year-old Wynter Cole-Smith's mother and for fleeing police in Macomb County, has been moved from the hospital to the Ingham County Jail.
Chants of "Whose baby? Our baby!" filled Erwin Street. Dozens of Metro Detroiters joined together to remember and honor 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith. On Wednesday police confirmed they discovered her body.
According to court records, Rashad Trice of Detroit was charged with assault and domestic violence in May 2021.
Detroit police say an article claiming the department refused a request from Lansing police to search a location related to the disappearance of 2-year-old Wynter Cole-Smith is not true.
In a press conference Wednesday night, Lansing police say federal investigators found the child at about 6:50 p.m. near the Coleman A. Young Airport.
Community members are holding a vigil at 7 p.m. Thursday honoring 2-year-old Wynter Cole-Smith, whose body was found in a Detroit alley Wednesday.
The family of Wynter Cole-Smith has released a statement after the 2-year-old's body was found in a Detroit alley Wednesday.
CBS News Detroit spoke to Almount "AJ" Smith, who says he heard about his daughter's disappearance through a phone call from her mother shortly after she was taken.
The FBI is offering a $25,000 reward for information that will help locate the toddler, who police say was taken by 26-year-old Rashad Trice in Lansing.
Rashad Trice, the 26-year-old accused in the kidnapping of missing 2-year-old Wynter Smith, was charged Wednesday as authorities continue to search for the child.
Police have arrested a man accused of kidnapping a toddler in Lansing that prompted an Amber Alert early Monday morning.
Lansing police have released a map of the route the man accused of kidnapping a 2-year-old girl may have taken as they continue to search for the toddler.
After winning a majority in both the House and Senate last fall, Democrats have their first opportunity in a long time to create a budget that is in line with Democratic priorities.
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation Wednesday that will prohibit companies from firing or otherwise retaliating against workers for receiving an abortion.
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Clean fuel innovation descended on the Capitol on Tuesday.
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Angel Martínez hit a tiebreaking triple in the 10th inning, José Ramírez followed with an RBI double and the Cleveland Guardians beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 3-2.
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The Coast Guard Station Marblehead and Air Station Detroit rescued three people from Lake Erie near Kelleys Island on Tuesday.
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Detroit police say a man and woman were killed in a double shooting that appeared to be targeted on Wednesday afternoon.
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The Library of Congress revealed this year's list of 25 recordings to be preserved for future generations on the National Recording Registry.
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Michigan State University's board approved a new ethics policy 5-3 that lays out consequences for trustees who do not comply, with at least one trustee refusing to sign it and calling it a potential tool for retaliation.
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Teen tobacco use in Michigan is rising again, prompting calls for increased prevention spending.
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