Romulus

Southfield community advocates protest a U.S. General Services Administration lease for an ICE legal office, citing its role in enabling detention centers. Elida Reyes of Community Action for Empowerment shared the story of a Venezuelan immigrant deported after ICE detention, highlighting local efforts to support at-risk families.

The FBI is investigating Kenneth Bardwell and his company Motown Sports Group Holdings Inc. for allegedly defrauding investors through a sports complex development scheme in Romulus. Authorities are seeking victims and information related to the wire fraud case, which targeted Detroit-area investors between 2018 and the present.

Kenneth Wayne Bardwell, a West Bloomfield man, faces federal wire fraud charges for allegedly defrauding investors in a proposed Motown Sports Village development in Romulus. The FBI alleges he spent investor funds on luxury items, strip clubs, and personal expenses instead of acquiring land for the project.

A businessman is charged with wire fraud for allegedly scamming investors in a $3B sports complex project near DTW, using funds for personal expenses instead of development. The FBI is seeking investors who contributed to the scheme.

Kenneth Bardwell, chairman and CEO of Motown Sports Group Holdings, faces federal wire fraud charges for allegedly misusing millions of dollars from investors intended for a proposed $3 billion sports complex near Detroit Metro Airport. The funds were allegedly spent on personal expenses like strip clubs, luxury goods, and travel instead of the project.

Plans for a cigar bar at Detroit Metropolitan Airport in Romulus have been canceled. The proposal for the cigar bar at the airport was not approved.

The United States Department of Homeland Security has abandoned plans for an ICE detention center near Detroit Metro Airport in Romulus. Mayor Robert McCraight and Immigration Attorney Neal Brand discuss why their concerns remain.

A BP gas station in Romulus near Detroit Metro Airport is accused of charging up to 72% more than competitors, prompting an investigation by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. The station, operated by William Bazzi of M-Twelve Fuels, LLC, recently dropped prices after a confrontation with investigators, but faces allegations of persistent price gouging.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has abandoned plans to convert a Romulus warehouse into a detention center, and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) now intends to sell the property. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and the city of Romulus had sued to block the conversion, citing concerns over the facility's suitability and proximity to residential areas.

Ashley St. Clair rejected a $40 million non-disclosure agreement linked to Elon Musk. She shares a son named Romulus with Musk.

Ashley St. Clair, ex of Elon Musk, rejected a $40 million non-disclosure agreement. She shares a son named Romulus with Musk.

Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that ICE has abandoned its plan to convert a Romulus warehouse into an immigration detention center, leading to its sale. The facility, purchased by ICE in February 2026, was acquired without notice to Michigan or the City of Romulus and without meeting statutory requirements.

ICE has canceled plans to repurpose a Romulus warehouse into a detention center, as confirmed by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. The facility, purchased in 2026, was opposed by local residents and officials, leading to a lawsuit alleging violations of environmental and intergovernmental laws. ICE will now offload the property instead of proceeding with the detention center.

ICE will sell a Romulus warehouse near Detroit Metro Airport, abandoning plans to convert it into a detention facility. The proposed detention center no longer has a future.

Federal immigration officials have abandoned plans to convert a Romulus warehouse into an immigration detention center following a lawsuit filed by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and the city of Romulus. The lawsuit cited concerns about the site's proximity to schools, floodplain status, and inadequate infrastructure, leading to the decision to sell the property instead of proceeding with the facility.

A BP gas station near Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) in Romulus is under investigation by Attorney General Nessel’s office for alleged price gouging. The station’s gas prices have drawn scrutiny from state investigators, who are questioning the rationale behind the high prices.

Flem Peacher VI, a Romulus pastor and dog trainer, survived a shooting where 20 bullets were fired into his home on May 6, with his wife and five children inside. Surveillance footage showed a young man in a white hoodie firing the shots, which Peacher believes were part of a coordinated attack, though he has no known enemies. The incident left his family traumatized, and he urges the perpetrator to surrender.

A BP gas station near Detroit Metro Airport in Romulus is under investigation by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel for allegedly charging up to 72% more than competitors. The station, operated by William Bazzi of M-Twelve Fuels, LLC, has faced over 16 consumer complaints in 2025 and 2026, with recent prices as high as $5.89 per gallon for cash compared to nearby stations charging $3.48 to $4.07. Prices dropped to $5.14 per gallon after a confrontation with investigators.

Five Democratic U.S. Representatives from Michigan sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin opposing the development of an ICE detention center in Romulus. The letter cites local opposition, zoning issues, environmental concerns, and lack of consultation with local officials, as well as ongoing legal challenges from Michigan’s attorney general and the city of Romulus.

Protesters gathered at the Michigan State Capitol to demand Governor Gretchen Whitmer take action against ICE's planned detention center in Romulus. Activists from the Coalition to Shut the Camps and other groups criticized her silence and urged her to use executive action to block the facility's development.

A Wayne County judge blocked Wayne Disposal Inc. from accepting radioactive waste linked to the Manhattan Project, following a lawsuit by local communities. Lawmakers, including Rep. Reggie Miller and State Sen. Darrin Camilleri, celebrated the ruling and called for continued efforts to reform hazardous waste policies in Michigan.