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Serious questions raised about Detroit police chase that ended in deaths of 2 children

By Steve Neavling on July 1, 2015   Crime & Fire, Headline, Police  

Serious questions raised about Detroit police chase that ended in deaths of 2 children

More troubling questions are surfacing after Detroit police ignored three commands by a supervisor to stop pursuing a speeding Chevy Camero.

Video: Romeo Police accused of excessive force after warrantless search

By Steve Neavling on September 4, 2014   Crime & Fire, Headline, Police  

Video: Romeo Police accused of excessive force after warrantless search

Romeo Police officers were captured on video forcing their way into a home without a warrant Friday, arresting a man and woman who demanded the cops leave.

Judge ends 11 years of court-ordered oversight of Detroit Police Department

By Steve Neavling on August 25, 2014   Crime & Fire, Headline, Police  

Judge ends 11 years of court-ordered oversight of Detroit Police Department

It’s a remarkable step for a police department that was under fire after cops killed nearly 50 people between 1995 and 2000. At least six were unarmed and shot in the back.

State: Boy found in basement was abused over grueling workouts

By Steve Neavling on July 10, 2014   Crime & Fire, Headline, Police  

State: Boy found in basement was abused over grueling workouts

State authorities plan to urge a judge today to terminate the parental rights of the father of a 12-year-old boy who was found barricaded in the basement of his Detroit home days after disappearing last month.

Exclusive: Treasurer Dillon accused of abusing ex-wife to hide racist texts

By Steve Neavling on August 16, 2013   City Government, Emergency Manager, Government, Headline, posts, State of Michigan  

Exclusive: Treasurer Dillon accused of abusing ex-wife to hide racist texts

“One night my dad came into my room and told me I would have a new black dad,” his daughter said. “From there, things escalated.”

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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