March: 250+ fires in houses, buildings as arsonists grow bolder, hydrants break
Rigs broke down, hydrants malfunctioned and arsonists grew bolder in March, the most destructive month yet this year in Detroit.
Vandals smash urns, spray graffiti at historic cemetery in Detroit
It’s the third serious act of vandalism in as many years at Woodmere Cemetery, one of Detroit’s oldest, most historically significant cemeteries.
Analysis: Fires ravaged 20 houses overnight in Detroit, injuring two firefighters
The suspicious fires underscore the vulnerability of a city seemingly incapable of handling the unending arson crisis.
Detroit firefighters find 5th murder victim in one month
Detroit firefighters found what is believed to be the fifth murder victim in a month early this morning after responding to a semi-truck fire on the southwest side of the city.
Detroit mulls graffiti task force as vandalism gets out of control
At a devastating clip, a new brand of graffiti vandals is hitting Detroit’s small businesses, historic and occupied buildings, freeway signs, church sanctuaries, houses and cars.