Today in history: White mobs attacked blacks during Detroit race riot of 1863
The riot led to the creation of the first full-time police force in Detroit and was considered at the time to be the bloodiest day in the city’s history.
Judge dismisses sexual assault charges against former Tigers pitcher Reed
Evan Reed walked out of court wondering how he ever got charged.
Former Detroit Tigers’ pitcher charged with sexual assault at casino hotel
Detroit Tigers pitcher Evan Reed was charged Wednesday with sexual assault after prosecutors say he assaulted a woman in a hotel room at the Motor City Casino and then demanded she leave.
Did Detroit police miss opportunity to prevent apartment arson that injured 4?
Two men suspected of raping a 19-year-old woman at the Jason Manor Apartments before the party are in custody.
DPD fails rape, murder victims by degrading images of suspects
Detroit police routinely send out indecipherable photos of “wanted” violent criminals, despite having access to crisp images.
Man abducts Midtown woman, rapes her twice
The suspect remains on the loose.
Pregnant woman shot trying to defend herself against a rapist in Detroit this morning
Police are on the hunt for a man who tried to rape a 21-year-old woman who is several months pregnant.
Lens on Detroit: Explore the nation’s 3 most dangerous neighborhoods in photos
These neighborhoods could be any in Detroit – neglected and cluttered with abandoned homes.