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FBI raids cash-troubled Detroit Public Library in latest corruption probe

By Steve Neavling on November 20, 2012   Crime & Fire, Police, posts  

FBI raids cash-troubled Detroit Public Library in latest corruption probe

The investigation is focused on contracts with outside companies, among other financial transactions, sources told the Motor City Muckraker. The news comes at a vulnerable time for the library system.

Detroit cops accused of providing security, limo service at upscale sex club

By Steve Neavling on November 14, 2012   Crime & Fire, Police, posts  

Detroit cops accused of providing security, limo service at upscale sex club

Police not only knew about the club; they may have provided security and limos for the upscale clientele who attended the swingers club while still on-duty, local authorities told the Motor City Muckraker this morning.

Firm hired to find new Detroit Police chief has ties to Board of Police Commissioners

By Steve Neavling on November 12, 2012   Crime & Fire, Police, posts  

Firm hired to find new Detroit Police chief has ties to Board of Police Commissioners

Board of Police Commissioner Jessica Taylor is the director of training at TJA Staffing Services, which received the no-bid contract on Oct. 25.

Voters decriminalize marijuana in Detroit, three other Michigan cities, in landslide win

By Steve Neavling on November 7, 2012   Crime & Fire, Police, posts  

Voters decriminalize marijuana in Detroit, three other Michigan cities, in landslide win

So can you celebrate by sparking up a joint in any of these cities? Not yet, advocates cautioned.

Video: Violence nearly breaks out at Detroit voting precinct over photo

By Steve Neavling on November 6, 2012   Crime & Fire, Headline, Lens On Detroit, Police, posts, Video  

Video: Violence nearly breaks out at Detroit voting precinct over photo

“You aren’t leaving until you delete that damn picture,” a male campaign volunteer hollered as he poked his finger at my chest.

Lawsuit: Overzealous sheriff’s helicopter injures children, violates aviation laws

By Steve Neavling on November 4, 2012   Crime & Fire, Police, posts  

Lawsuit: Overzealous sheriff’s helicopter injures children, violates aviation laws

The Vietnam-style helicopter flew so low that the wind from the rotor tossed Terry McIninch’s children like “rag dolls” and damaged his motor home and 1971 Chevy El Camino, according to a recent lawsuit.

Arrests nearly triple at abandoned Northville Psychiatric Hospital this year

By Steve Neavling on October 31, 2012   Crime & Fire, Police, posts  

Arrests nearly triple at abandoned Northville Psychiatric Hospital this year

Police cited about 550 people so far this year – an average of nearly two a day – for trespassing at the mental hospital complex. That’s compared to 213 last year.

Close call with gunman exposes more dysfunction in Detroit Police Department

By Steve Neavling on October 27, 2012   Crime & Fire, Police, posts  

Close call with gunman exposes more dysfunction in Detroit Police Department

As a gunman chased me out of one of Detroit’s most neglected streets Thursday morning, I was reminded of something more outrageous than a single resident losing his mind over the presence of a reporter.

Witnesses: Detroit police fatally shoot three harmless dogs during pot bust

By Steve Neavling on October 17, 2012   Crime & Fire, Lens On Detroit, Police, posts  

Witnesses: Detroit police fatally shoot three harmless dogs during pot bust

He screamed; he pleaded. “Please don’t harm my dogs,” he begged police, who moments earlier had barged into his east-side home looking for marijuana.

After sex scandal, ex-Police Chief Ralph Godbee voices desire to move on, forgive

By Steve Neavling on October 15, 2012   Crime & Fire, Police, posts  

After sex scandal, ex-Police Chief Ralph Godbee voices desire to move on, forgive

Godbee broke his silence this weekend with meditations on forgiveness and overcoming struggles.

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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.

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