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Home»Posts tagged with»Charges

Prosecutor returns police request to charge whistleblowing fire union chief – for now

By Steve Neavling on December 19, 2018   Fire, Headline, Police, posts  

Prosecutor returns police request to charge whistleblowing fire union chief – for now

The Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office on Wednesday rejected a request by Detroit police to file criminal charges against firefighter union president Mike Nevin for disseminating “sensitive information to the public.”

Ex-Council President Pugh arrested on charges of sexually abusing boy, 14

By Steve Neavling on June 22, 2016   City Government, Government, Headline, Police  

Ex-Council President Pugh arrested on charges of sexually abusing boy, 14

Charles Pugh is facing charges of sexually abusing a 14-year-old boy while working for Fox 2.

Ex-Detroit cops accused of stealing drugs, money face additional charges

By Steve Neavling on April 4, 2016   Headline, Police  

Ex-Detroit cops accused of stealing drugs, money face additional charges

The former officers are accused of embarking on a four-year crime spree that targeted innocent people, alleged drug dealers and marijuana dispensaries.

Detroit EMS workers charged with assaulting man who was having a seizure

By Steve Neavling on December 17, 2015   Crime & Fire, Headline, Police  

Detroit EMS workers charged with assaulting man who was having a seizure

Two Detroit EMS workers are accused of punching and slapping a man in the face while he was having a seizure.

Michigan Land Bank contractor charged with falsifying bills for demo work

By Steve Neavling on December 15, 2015   City Government, Government, Headline  

Michigan Land Bank contractor charged with falsifying bills for demo work

The charges come as city and federal officials investigate Mayor Mike Duggan’s handling of demolition contracts.

Mayor Duggan’s war on graffiti targets victims of vandalism, costing them $1,000+

By Steve Neavling on August 8, 2015   City Government, Featured Stories, Government, Mayor's Office  

Mayor Duggan’s war on graffiti targets victims of vandalism, costing them $1,000+

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is ratcheting up his crusade against graffiti, fining businesses and homeowners who fail to remove spray paint from their properties within a week of getting a notice from city inspectors.

Detroit police arrest 5 more graffiti vandals in continued crackdown

By Steve Neavling on August 18, 2014   Crime & Fire, Headline, Police, posts  

Detroit police arrest 5 more graffiti vandals in continued crackdown

The alleged vandals belong to a group known as TCK Crew, which has vandalized buildings throughout the city.

Man suspected of setting hundreds of fires in Detroit charged with arson

By Steve Neavling on July 2, 2014   Crime & Fire, Featured Stories, Fire, Police  

Man suspected of setting hundreds of fires in Detroit charged with arson

A Detroit man accused of lighting hundreds of fires because of a long-held grudge with firefighters was charged Wednesday with arson and resisting arrest.

3 Grosse Pointe teens busted for spray painting downtown Detroit building

By Steve Neavling on July 2, 2014   Crime & Fire, Headline, Police  

3 Grosse Pointe teens busted for spray painting downtown Detroit building

Three teens captured on surveillance spray painting a downtown Detroit building owned by billionaire Dan Gilbert have been identified and could turn themselves in as early as today.

Man arrested for throwing drug-stuffed football into Michigan prison

By Steve Neavling on June 18, 2014   Crime & Fire, Headline, Police  

Man arrested for throwing drug-stuffed football into Michigan prison

Authorities say Christen Moore’s toss fell short of the exercise yard, catching the attention of officials at the G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility.

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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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