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Police chief on firing Detroit cop: ‘If you feel that way, you’re not welcome here’

By Steve Neavling on September 24, 2018   Headline, Police  

Police chief on firing Detroit cop: ‘If you feel that way, you’re not welcome here’

Detroit Police Chief James Craig on Monday swiftly fired the rookie cop who referred to city residents as “zoo animals” on social media, sending a stern message about bigotry within the ranks.

Rookie Detroit cop under investigation for offensive Snapchat

By Steve Neavling on September 23, 2018   Headline, Police  

Rookie Detroit cop under investigation for offensive Snapchat

A rookie Detroit cop is under investigation after “zoo animals” comment on Snapchat.

How Detroit’s Catholic media concealed sex abuse scandal

By Michael Betzold on September 16, 2018   Headline, Investigations, Police  

How Detroit’s Catholic media concealed sex abuse scandal

The Archdiocese of Detroit was aware of horrific cases of sexual abuse by priests – and did nothing. Here’s how the archdiocese’s newspaper played a role in the cloak of silence, and what happened when one editor spoke out.

Scoop: Feds investigate link between fires and Mayor Duggan’s demolition program

By Steve Neavling on August 31, 2018   Fire, Headline  

Scoop: Feds investigate link between fires and Mayor Duggan’s demolition program

The two-pronged investigation involves city of Detroit officials and demolition contractors.

Detroit firefighter found shot to death inside his new west side home

By Steve Neavling on August 21, 2018   Fire, Headline  

Detroit firefighter found shot to death inside his new west side home

The firefighter’s car was missing, and his home was ransacked.

Police: Central Michigan University Student Shot Parents Dead with Dad’s Gun

By Steve Neavling on March 3, 2018   Headline, Police  

Police: Central Michigan University Student Shot Parents Dead with Dad’s Gun

A day before the shooting, police took the 19-year-old sophomore to the hospital because he was excessively paranoid and “not really making a lot of sense,” CMU police said this weekend.

Detroit police officer shot Wednesday night; gunman barricaded in home

By Steve Neavling on January 25, 2018   Headline, Police  

Detroit police officer shot Wednesday night; gunman barricaded in home

The officer, who is a new father, was clinging to life early Thursday morning at a local hospital, where he was undergoing surgery.

Detroit fire captain clings to life after accidentally shooting self in groin

By Steve Neavling on January 17, 2018   Fire, Headline  

Detroit fire captain clings to life after accidentally shooting self in groin

Detroit Fire Captain Brett Jackson was profusely bleeding and close to death after waiting 20 minutes for help.

Ex-Detroit firefighter sues over termination for ‘racially insensitive’ watermelon

By Steve Neavling on January 15, 2018   Fire, Headline  

Ex-Detroit firefighter sues over termination for ‘racially insensitive’ watermelon

A probationary Detroit firefighter who was terminated for delivering an enormous watermelon wrapped in a pink bow to a predominately black fire station as “a welcome gift” has filed a lawsuit against the city, claiming he was fired because he is white. 

Bloody Sunday in Detroit: At least 14 people shot or stabbed

By Steve Neavling on January 8, 2018   Headline, Police  

Bloody Sunday in Detroit: At least 14 people shot or stabbed

Just days after Mayor Duggan and Police Chief James Craig boasted about a reduction in crime in 2017, violence broke out Sunday.

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Steve Neavling

Steve Neavling lives and works in Detroit as an investigative journalist. His stories have uncovered corruption, led to arrests and reforms and prompted FBI investigations.

Michael Betzold

Michael Betzold is a former Free Press reporter and longtime area freelance journalist. He wrote Queen of Diamonds, a history of Tiger Stadium. He lives on Detroit's east side.

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