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Police take action after Muckraker revealed drug, prostitution den by playground

By Steve Neavling on March 6, 2016   Crime & Fire, Headline, Police  

Police take action after Muckraker revealed drug, prostitution den by playground

An abandoned building in the Cass Corridor served as a drug and prostitution den, where exposed needles, used condoms and broken liquor bottles were scattered around the property.

Feds reject extending benefits to lead-poisoned Flint children older than 5

By Steve Neavling on January 30, 2016   Flint Water Crisis, Government, Headline, State of Michigan  

Feds reject extending benefits to lead-poisoned Flint children older than 5

In the latest blow to children poisoned by elevated lead levels in Flint, the federal government has denied a request to extend WIC benefits.

Fire injures 7 people, including 2 children, as flames tore through Detroit home

By Steve Neavling on January 12, 2016   Fire, Headline  

Fire injures 7 people, including 2 children, as flames tore through Detroit home

Seven people, including three children, were injured when a fire broke out inside their east-side Detroit home early this morning.

‘Phony’ case made for artificial turf at old Tiger Stadium field

By Michael Betzold on December 7, 2015   Development, Headline, Urban Renewal  

‘Phony’ case made for artificial turf at old Tiger Stadium field

It’s time for more honesty from the people who want to blanket Navin Field with fake grass, a columnist argues.

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.

‘Tricycle Collective’ aims to save 10 families from losing homes to tax foreclosure

By Steve Neavling on October 16, 2014   Headline, Wayne County  

‘Tricycle Collective’ aims to save 10 families from losing homes to tax foreclosure

Michele Oberholtzer was surveying tax-foreclosed properties in Detroit when she was shocked by the number of homes still occupied by families with children.

Firefighters, neighbors rescue 4 unattended children from burning home in Detroit

By Steve Neavling on September 18, 2014   Crime & Fire, Fire, Headline  

Firefighters, neighbors rescue 4 unattended children from burning home in Detroit

The children – ages 4, 6, 8 and 11 – were home alone when the fire broke out at 5236 Cecil.

10-year-old boy shoots father after fight between parents in Detroit home

By Steve Neavling on August 11, 2014   Crime & Fire, Featured Stories, Police  

10-year-old boy shoots father after fight between parents in Detroit home

The father, in his mid-30s, was in critical condition after being shot in the back.

Detroit violates law by failing to turn over records on ambulance runs

By Steve Neavling on August 8, 2014   City Government, Government, Headline, Mayor's Office, posts  

Detroit violates law by failing to turn over records on ambulance runs

Detroit medics are taking too long to respond to emergencies, and people are dying.

4-year-old girl fatally shoots 4-year-old cousin after finding gun in house

By Steve Neavling on January 16, 2014   Crime & Fire, Featured Stories, Police, posts  

4-year-old girl fatally shoots 4-year-old cousin after finding gun in house

Detroit police said the girl found a long gun underneath a bed and shot her male cousin at west-side house.

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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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