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Judge dismisses PPO against ex-Police Chief Godbee

By Steve Neavling on February 3, 2014   Crime & Fire, Featured Stories, Police, posts  

Judge dismisses PPO against ex-Police Chief Godbee

Godbee has maintained his innocence since his 28-year-old former fiancé filed the order against him earlier this month.

Ralph Godbee to Cass Tech QB Jayru Campbell: ‘We are here to love you’

By Steve Neavling on January 26, 2014   Crime & Fire, Featured Stories, Opinion, Police, posts  

Ralph Godbee to Cass Tech QB Jayru Campbell: ‘We are here to love you’

“Young man, we have no stones to cast at you. We hold you accountable for what was done, but we are here to love you back into a very promising career and future.”

Ex-Police Chief Godbee says he sent Bible verses, not threats, to former fiancé

By Steve Neavling on January 15, 2014   Crime & Fire, Featured Stories, Police, posts  

Ex-Police Chief Godbee says he sent Bible verses, not threats, to former fiancé

Merica Patterson filed a PPO against Godbee earlier this month, saying the former police chief threatened her for months and used FBI contacts to spy on her.

Detroit EM: Taxpayers shouldn’t foot bill to defend ex-Police Chief Godbee

By Steve Neavling on June 4, 2013   Crime & Fire, Featured Stories, Headline, Police, posts  

Detroit EM: Taxpayers shouldn’t foot bill to defend ex-Police Chief Godbee

Seven months after an internal affairs officer filed a lawsuit claiming Police Chief Ralph Godbee lured her into a sexual relationship with the promise of a promotion, Detroit’s new emergency manager, Kevyn Orr, is intervening in the case.

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.

Why Police Chief Godbee’s Sexual Desires Hurt Us All

By Steve Neavling on October 9, 2012   City Government, Crime & Fire, Government, Mayor's Office, Police, posts  

Why Police Chief Godbee’s Sexual Desires Hurt Us All

What makes this all the more bizarre is that Godbee would jeopardize his promising career and the city that has been depending on him – for sex.

Man admits shooting 4 people; police never show up to arrest him

By Steve Neavling on September 2, 2012   City Government, Crime & Fire, Government, Mayor's Office, Police, posts  

Man admits shooting 4 people; police never show up to arrest him

The man is accused of shooting four men at a gathering; two died, and two were in serious condition Sunday.

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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