Detroit Police Department

A 15-year-old boy from Detroit has been charged following the fatal stabbing of 22-year-old Ejon Banks. The incident occurred on Sunday, July 26, 2026, near Longfellow Street and Rosa Parks Boulevard. Prosecutors allege that a physical altercation escalated when the teenager stabbed Banks multiple times with a knife and also allegedly took his handgun before fleeing.

Michael LeSean Stokes was killed in Detroit on June 20, 2004, but his homicide remains open and unsolved. His daughter, Doneicia Stokes, is renewing her plea for answers over two decades after the incident near East Warren Ave. and Conner.

Detroit Police temporarily shut down Lime scooters in downtown Detroit after receiving reports of a possible teen takeover. The action was taken as a precaution following social media posts encouraging teenagers to gather near Campus Martius. In response, police also increased patrols and continue monitoring the area.

A 13-year-old boy shot his father in Detroit’s west side near the 18000 block of Bretton Drive. After police arrived for a disturbance call, they learned the teen fled with the family SUV and was later arrested in Ohio. Neighbors were shaken by the shooting, which raised local concerns about firearm safety.

A 13-year-old boy accused of shooting his father in Detroit was taken into custody in Ohio alongside another individual and a French mastiff dog. Detroit police are currently working with Ohio officials to facilitate the extradition of the individuals back to Michigan. The investigation into the incident, which reportedly followed an argument over discipline, remains ongoing.

A police situation involving Michigan State troopers, Detroit Police Department (DPD), and Dearborn authorities led to a vehicle being towed near Woodmere Cemetery in SW Detroit. Investigators were present at the scene.

Detroit police arrested six individuals and seized over $75,000 worth of suspected cocaine and fentanyl during a drug trafficking investigation. The operation, which included searches at two locations with assistance from Michigan State Police, led to four felony and two misdemeanor arrests, with the investigation ongoing.

A Detroit woman, Naomi Clark, alleges a contractor named Eric accepted $450 in cash to repair her damaged front steps but failed to perform the work and stopped communicating. The contractor claims he purchased materials and intended to start the job but has not contacted Clark, while police state the matter is a civil court issue. Clark has filed a police report and is considering legal action.

Zachary Robert Stacer, a 22-year-old from Livonia, faces multiple charges after allegedly spraying a fire extinguisher at Detroit police officers three separate times during incidents related to traffic disruptions. He was arrested on July 30 and is scheduled for arraignment on August 1.

Mike Wutzke, 54, has been missing from Detroit since July 25, 2026, without his phone, wallet, or life-saving medication for a blood clotting disorder. He was last seen near a CVS in Warren and may have disappeared near Outer Drive and Van Dyke in Detroit. Family members report he made a brief, alarming phone call to his daughter and are seeking help to locate him.

Detroit Police Commissioner Darious Morris was involved in a public altercation captured on video, where he claimed the situation involved mutual combat and did not call police, believing someone else had. The Detroit Police Department is investigating the incident, with Morris stating he intervened to stop the fight but did not provide a statement to authorities.

A 29-year-old man was hospitalized after being shot on Detroit's west side. The suspect is barricaded in a home, and Detroit Police Department has surrounded the location. The victim is expected to recover fully.

A man was shot outside a Detroit gas station on Seven Mile and fled before collapsing in the street. Detroit Police Department is searching for the gunman.

Detroit City Council faces backlash after a $2.2 million police drone grant was submitted without approval. Council members criticized the process for violating city code and bypassing their oversight, with concerns raised about the lack of an approved drone policy and procedural transparency.

Detroit police conducted an enforcement operation targeting illegal street racing and related activities on July 26, resulting in 65 vehicle investigations, nine impoundments, 53 ordinance violations, and one firearm recovery. Authorities emphasized that participation or even spectating carries serious consequences, including vehicle forfeiture.

Detroit police cannot release body camera footage of use-of-force incidents due to a court order from a police union lawsuit. A temporary restraining order since January 2025 blocks releases, and activists demand transparency after a recent police shooting. The Detroit City Council’s 2025 ordinance requiring public access to footage within 30 days triggered the lawsuit, which claims the policy violates collective bargaining agreements and endangers officers.

Activists in Detroit demanded the release of body camera footage from a police shooting involving 18-year-old Alonzo Lee-Perkins during the Ford Fireworks. Police claim Lee-Perkins was armed and fled, prompting an officer to shoot him. A temporary restraining order, linked to a lawsuit over a city ordinance requiring timely release of use-of-force footage, currently blocks the Detroit Police Department from disclosing the video.

Detroit residents are protesting the reopening of Covergirls strip club due to its history of crimes including theft, battery, and assaults. Community leaders and neighbors express concerns about past trauma linked to the club, while the owner's attorney claims necessary permits were secured and the business aims to operate responsibly.

A court order has blocked the Detroit Police Department from releasing body camera footage of a June shooting involving an 18-year-old, Alonzo Anthony Lee-Perkins, who was shot by officers after allegedly fleeing. Police stated an officer fired multiple times due to safety concerns, and Lee-Perkins faces charges including carrying a concealed weapon. A temporary court restriction, linked to a legal challenge over a city ordinance requiring bodycam release, prevents disclosure until the order is lifted.

A large police presence was observed outside a liquor store on Detroit's west side, specifically at Springwells Street near Vernor Highway, with at least three Detroit police vehicles on scene. Authorities have not disclosed the reason for the police response, and details about injuries or arrests remain unclear.

Three people were hospitalized after a drive-by shooting in Detroit on Tuesday evening. The incident occurred on Whithorn Street near Conner Street around 7:15 p.m., with victims shot multiple times by a black SUV. Police used ShotSpotter technology to respond to the incident, and one victim is in critical condition while the others are in temporary serious condition.

Police are investigating a drive-by shooting in Detroit’s east side where a black SUV fired multiple rounds, injuring three people (two men and one woman) in their 30s. The victims were critically and seriously injured, and authorities believe the attack was targeted and isolated, with no immediate public threat.

A Troy man was charged with making a false report of a felony after police determined he lied about being carjacked while his 7-month-old son was in the vehicle. The infant was recovered safely after about an hour, but the suspect who stole the car remains at large.

A man was shot and killed on Detroit’s west side, with police recovering two weapons and detaining a suspect. The incident, deemed isolated by authorities, occurred following a fight on Tuller Street, and animal control took in three dogs from the scene.

Detroit City Council and a police oversight board are demanding Detroit Police Department (DPD) provide internal temperature records and a cooling system plan for the Detroit Detention Center, citing reports of excessive heat and hazardous air quality. Council Member Denzel Anton McCampbell and oversight board members have raised concerns about detainees' health, including seizures linked to high temperatures, and are seeking details on cooling measures and protocols.

A shooting occurred outside a funeral on Detroit’s west side, where police quickly responded and shot the suspect, injuring five people (four victims and the suspect). All injured are expected to survive, and the suspect is in custody. Detroit officials condemned the violence and urged residents to report threats to prevent similar incidents.

A Detroit police officer shot an armed suspect who fired into a crowd during a fight outside a church funeral, injuring four people. All five victims, including the suspect, sustained non-life-threatening injuries, and the suspect was taken into custody. The incident occurred at Greater Love Tabernacle Church, with police already on alert due to potential violence at a nearby funeral home.

Detroit police are searching for 35-year-old Rennell Pits, who was last seen on July 13 near the intersection of Downing and Deacon streets. Authorities report he left home and has not returned, and they are asking the public for information about his whereabouts.

Detroit police are searching for 39-year-old Ricky Reynolds Jr., who has bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and memory issues. He was last seen on July 16 on Wykes Street and has not returned home. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the Detroit Police Department or Crime Stoppers.

Detroit police are searching for 16-year-old Teresa Williams, who was last seen on July 16 on Terry Street near Schoolcraft Road. She left home and has not returned, wearing a blue striped shirt, navy shorts, and pink shoes. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the Detroit Police Department or Crime Stoppers.

Detroit police are seeking Rajena LaMartique Linson, linked to a recent shooting at a Wayne County sheriff’s deputy and a 2022 attempted murder where a woman was beaten, run over, and left in freezing temperatures. Linson’s accomplice is in custody, and the 2022 victim survived but remains in recovery.

Detroit police are searching for 13-year-old Mariah Williams, who went missing on June 28 after leaving her residence on the 20500 block of Salem. She was last seen wearing a black wig, black hooded sweatshirt, and white shorts. The Detroit Police Department’s 8th Precinct is urging anyone with information to contact them.

Detroit police are seeking information about 35-year-old Dana Guy, who went missing after leaving her residence on the 20000 block of Hickory on June 3. She was last seen wearing a brown hijab, long brown dress, and sandals, and her mother reported she has bipolar disorder and may be in Ohio. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the Detroit Police Department’s 9th Precinct.

Two 18-year-old men, Ricardo Johnson and Carmelo Buckles, were charged with assault with intent to murder and felony firearm charges following a December 2025 shooting at a Waterford apartment complex that left a 23-year-old man with a gunshot wound. Police reported the suspects forced entry into the victim’s bedroom, prompting the victim to return fire, and both fled the scene before officers arrived. They were arrested in June and July 2026 and are set for a probable cause conference on July 21.

Two 18-year-old men, Ricardo Johnson and Carmelo Buckles, were charged with assault with intent to murder following a December 2025 shooting at an Oakland County apartment complex that injured a 23-year-old man. Both were arrested in June and July 2026 and face up to $5 million bond each, with a court hearing scheduled for July 21.

Three teens were hospitalized after being shot at a party on Detroit's west side on July 11. The incident occurred in the 16100 block of Harlow, and all three victims are in serious condition. The Detroit Police Department is investigating, and no arrests have been made.

Customers at Motown Automotive Supercenter in Detroit report vehicles being held for months with delayed repairs and missing items. Multiple complaints allege the shop owner avoids accountability, and police are investigating the shop for these issues.

A 7-month-old baby was found safe after a carjacker stole a vehicle with the infant inside on Detroit’s east side. The father was pulled from his car, and the suspect fled, but the stolen vehicle was later located in a garage with the child unharmed. The suspect remains at large.

Detroit police held a press conference after a baby was found unharmed in a kidnapping and carjacking incident on the city’s east side. The child was recovered safely in a stolen vehicle located near Edmore and Redmond, and police are investigating the suspect.

Detroit police recovered a 7-month-old baby safely after a carjacking on the city's east side. The incident occurred near Glenwood and Chalmers, and the child was found unharmed about a mile away on Redmond near Edmore. No suspect is in custody, and police plan to provide an update later.