Inkster

Jalen Pendergrass, ex-boyfriend of 17-year-old London Thomas, was sentenced to 25 to 50 years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder. Thomas was found dead in a sealed bin in Southfield on April 26, 2025, two weeks after she went missing. Her death was ruled a homicide due to asphyxia.

Jalen Pendergrass, the ex-boyfriend of 17-year-old London Thomas, was sentenced to 25-50 years in prison for her 2025 murder after pleading guilty to second-degree murder. His mother, Charla Pendergrass, faces charges including first-degree murder and tampering with evidence. London's mother and grandmother provided victim impact statements at the sentencing.

The boyfriend charged in the murder of Inkster teen London Thomas is being sentenced on Friday for the 2025 killing. The case involves a teen victim and a pending judicial sentencing.

Dearborn police arrested a third suspect in the July 3 shooting at Fairlane Town Center, which left two dead and one injured. The incident stemmed from a dispute between two groups, and the mall remains closed as the investigation continues.

The Inkster Police Department held a candlelight vigil to honor four officers killed in the line of duty. The event remembered Officers Clay Hoover, Ira Parker, Daniel Dubiel (1987) and Kenneth Woodmore (1994), emphasizing their service and sacrifice.

Jalen Pendergrass, the ex-boyfriend of 17-year-old London Thomas, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in her 2025 death. His mother, Charla Pendergrass, faces separate charges of first-degree murder and other offenses in the case.

Free summer meals and activities are available for children in Metro Detroit through the 'Eat Up and Meet Up' program at Demeko’s Kitchen & Grill in Inkster. The initiative, run by Lillie Powell and Roxy Frazier-Hives, provides breakfast and lunch daily until August 11, along with games and crafts to keep kids engaged.