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Van Buren Township Man Charged in Fatal Shooting of Girlfriend

Published on September 21, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Damarco Darnell Manns, 31, of Van Buren Township, in connection with the fatal shooting of Frances Beatty, 28, also of Van Buren Township. The defendant and the victim were residing together at the time of the incident.

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Romulus Man Charged in Huron Township Non-Fatal Hit and Run

Published on September 17, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Ray Woodrow, Jr., 78, of Romulus, in connection with a car crash that injured a 61-year-old man, of New Boston.

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Detroit Man Enters Guilty Plea in Torturing of Racoon

Published on September 10, 2026

Today, Defendant Montgomery pled guilty as charged. The judge gave a Cobb's Evaluation that reflects the sentence that he will give at the sentence hearing. His sentencing is scheduled for October 14, 2026, at 8:30 a.m., before Judge Bradley Cobb.

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MI Supreme Court Grants WCPO's Leave to Appeal in Jackson-Bolanos Case

Published on September 09, 2026

Today, the Michigan Supreme Court has issued an order in Case No. 169396, People of Michigan v. Michael Manuel Jackson-Bolanos, granting the WCPO’s leave to appeal in the home invasion charge in the Samantha Woll case.

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Westland Man Charged in Homicide of Girlfriend

Published on September 08, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Daniel Jarrett Dean, 20, of Westland, in connection with the fatal shooting of Monica Rokita, 18, also of Westland. The defendant and the victim were residing together at the time of the incident.

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Detroit Man Charged with Stealing Ambulance in Highland Park

Published on September 04, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Eddie D. Carroll, 48, of Detroit, in connection with stealing an ambulance from an apartment complex during a medical emergency.

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Three Sentenced in Fatal Shooting of Six-Year-Old Rylee Love

Published on September 02, 2026

Today, Defendants Demontrel Benard Wilson, Deonate Cornealous Cherry, and Terrance Jaland Blue, were sentenced before Judge Donald Knapp.

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Four Charged in Belleville Home Invasion and Assault

Published on August 24, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Anthony Carlo Marquez, 39, Einer Eloy Altamirano Barbosa, 24, and Gilbert David Machado Gonzalez, 20, all of Detroit, and Jesus D. Blanco Amador, 34, of Cornelia, Georgia, in connection with the home invasion and assault of a 42-year-old man and a 48-year-old woman, of Belleville.

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Teen Charged in Detroit Liquor Store Fatal Shooting

Published on August 29, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Isaiah Lamar Gordon, 15, of Detroit, in connection with the fatal shooting of Faith Williams, 65, and the non-fatal shooting of a 29-year-old woman, also of Detroit. Defendant Gordon will be waived and tried as an adult defendant.

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Detroit Man Charged in Fatal Shooting of Dearborn Heights Woman

Published on August 28, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Sean Parnell Walker, Jr., 35, of Detroit, in connection with the homicide of Joyce Johnson 46, of Dearborn Heights. Ms. Johnson was the girlfriend of the defendant.

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Inkster Man Charged in Non-Fatal Stabbing at Dollar Store

Published on August 27, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Stephen Patrick Ross, Jr., 22, of Inkster, in connection with the non-fatal stabbing of a 63-year-old woman of Westland.

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Detroit Woman Charged in Non-Fatal Shooting of 13-Year-Old Sister

Published on August 27, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Adriana Arnold 21, of Detroit, in connection with the non-fatal shooting of her 13-year-old sister.

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Adult Designated Juvenile Charged in Non-Fatal Shooting of Father

Published on August 22, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged a 13-year-old boy of Detroit, in connection with the non-fatal shooting of his 42-year-old father.

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Adult Designated Juvenile Charged in Fatal Stabbing of Detroit Man

Published on August 17, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged a 15-year-old juvenile male, of Detroit, in connection with the fatal stabbing of a Ejon Banks, 22, also of Detroit.

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Detroit Man Charged in Catalytic Converter Theft from Senior Facility

Published on August 14, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Delmar Jijuan‑Raffile Williams, 32, of Detroit, in connection with the theft of catalytic converters from multiple buses at a senior assisted living facility. The buses are shuttle buses that transport residents of the assisted living facility to doctors' appointments and other “off campus” activities.

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Detroit Man Sentenced in 4 Sexual Assaults Spanning from 1997 to 2004

Published on August 10, 2026

Today, Akida Diaba Dudley was sentenced before Judge Margaret Van Houten to 29 years and 8 months to 45 years for four counts of First-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct (Weapon Used) and 10 years to 22 years and 6 months for four counts of Third-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct (Force or Coercion) in the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC).

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Former Detroit Firefighter Charged in Series of Arsons

Published on August 10, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged former Detroit Firefighter Eric Dwayne Anderson, 52, in connection with a series of arsons and robberies that occurred at multiple residences within the City of Detroit between July 10, 2026, and August 4, 2026.

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Three to be Sentenced in Fatal Shooting of Six-Year-Old Rylee Love

Published on August 06, 2026

The defendants are scheduled to be sentenced on September 2, 2026, at 8:30 a.m., before Judge Donald Knapp.

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Statement on Parole Review and Charge Dismissal for Jackson-Bolanos

Published on August 04, 2026

WCPO statement regarding parole proceedings and the dismissal of recent charges against Defendant Michael Jackson-Bolanos.

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Livonia Man Charged with Assaulting Detroit Officers in 3 Incidents

Published on August 03, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Zachary Robert Stacer, 22, of Livonia, in connection with assaulting Detroit police officers in three separate incidents.

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Detroit Man Charged in Drive-By Shooting on Whithorn Street

Published on July 30, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Kim Wright, Jr., 28, of Detroit, in connection with the non-fatal shooting of a 48-year-old man of Detroit. Aspects of the case related to other potential male victims remains under investigation.

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Dearborn Man Charged with Assaulting Police During Welfare Check

Published on July 27, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Charles William Housman, Jr., 52, of Dearborn, in connection with pointing a shotgun at police officers who were conducting a wellness check, in an incident that led to an officer‑involved shooting.

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Detroit Father Charged with Endangering One-Year-Old Daughter

Published on July 23, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Kabamba E. Kyalangalilwa, 35, of Detroit, in connection with endangering his one-year-old daughter through a series of reckless actions.

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Three Charged in Detroit Carjacking

Published on July 21, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Brian Fasho Coleman, 26, of Harper Woods, Rajena Larmartique Linson, 25, and Ashton James Ruffin, 20, both of Detroit, in connection with the carjacking of a 31-year-old Sterling Heights man’s vehicle.

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Detroit Man Charged in Quincy Street Fatal Shooting

Published on July 20, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Mario Carl Melvin Neal, 19, of Detroit, in connection with the fatal shooting of Kemajai Darden, 23, of Redford.

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Detroit Woman Charged in 2022 Vehicular Assault

Published on July 18, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Rajena Larmartique Linson, 25, of Detroit, in connection with the assault of a then 19-year-old woman, also of Detroit.

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Wayne Man Charged with Stealing Donation Money

Published on July 17, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Demarcus Jermaine Thompson, 35, of Wayne, in connection with stealing a donation box for the Moe Said Charity Foundation.

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Ypsilanti Man Charged in Assault and Barricaded Gunman Incident

Published on July 17, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Kevin Tylor Clark, 32, of Ypsilanti, in connection with the assault of a 37-year-old woman, of Romulus that led to a barricaded gunman incident. The victim is the girlfriend of the defendant.

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Detroit Man Charged in Non-Fatal Shooting of WC Sheriff’s Deputy

Published on July 17, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Ashton James Ruffin, 20, of Detroit, in connection with the non-fatal shooting of a Wayne County Sheriff’s Deputy.

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Detroit Man Charged in Motorcycle Club Fatal Shooting

Published on July 17, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Samuel Spencer Tipton, Jr., of Detroit, in connection with the fatal shooting of Darrell Moore, 26, also of Detroit.

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Detroit Mother Charged with Concealing Death of Newborn Baby

Published on July 15, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Daysiana Lachell Powell, 31, of Detroit, in connection with concealing the death of her newborn son.

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Detroit Man Charged in Fatal Shooting Outside of Chrysler Elementary

Published on July 14, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Kevin Flagg, 43, of Detroit, in connection with the fatal shooting of Devin Burns, 25, also of Detroit. Mr. Burns worked as a janitor at Chrysler Elementary School.

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Canton, Ohio Man Charged in Incident at Taylor Gas Station

Published on July 09, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Cizquindrie T.L. Smith, 38, of Canton, Ohio, in connection with an incident at a gas station in Taylor that led to an officer involved shooting.

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Detroit Man Charged in Homicide of Girlfriend

Published on July 09, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Keith Custer, 69, of Detroit, in connection with the fatal shooting of Latoya Reeves, 49, also of Detroit. Ms. Reeves was the girlfriend of Defendant Custer. The defendant and the victim were residing together at the time of the incident.

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Two Individuals Charged in Fatal Mall Shooting Case

Published on July 07, 2026

Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office announced charges against two individuals stemming from their involvement in a fatal shooting at Fairlane Town Center on July 3, 2026.

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Westland Man Charged in Dearborn Fatal Car Crash

Published on July 07, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Hilton Dorian Yopp III, 26, of Westland, in connection with a car crash that killed Myles Bland, 27, of Dearborn, Jailyn Riley, 24, and Alexandria Boynton, 24, both of Detroit.

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Detroit Man Charged with Torturing a Racoon

Published on June 22, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Henry Bernard Montgomery, 38, of Detroit, in connection with burning and torturing a racoon.

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Livonia Man Charged in Quadruple Homicide

Published on June 12, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Gage Wade Pierce, 25, of Livonia, with the fatal shootings of Nevaeh Finch, 21, of Warren, Tanner Pierce, 22, Holly Kimball, 53, and Sterling Pierce, 58, all of Livonia.

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Adult Designated Juvenile Charged in Non-Fatal Shooting on Waltham St.

Published on June 11, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged a 16-year-old juvenile male, of Detroit, in connection with the non-fatal shootings of a 19-year-old woman, a 24-year-old woman, a 42-year-old woman, and a 44-year-old man, all of Detroit.

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Former DPD Officer Sentenced for Misconduct in Office

Published on June 10, 2026

Today, Defendant Crawford was sentenced according to the plea agreement before Judge Nicholas Hathaway.

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Detroit Man Charged in Assault of Girlfriend at Potbelly Restaurant

Published on June 09, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Orlando Jermaine Thomas, Jr., 30, in connection with a violent assault on his 26-year-old girlfriend at a Potbelly restaurant located in the 870 block of Woodward in Detroit. The defendant and the victim are Detroit residents.

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Livonia Man Charged in Two Attempted Home Invasion Incidents

Published on June 09, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Manuel Sarkis Bardakjian, 40, of Livonia, in connection with two attempted home invasion incidents involving a 31-year-old woman, a 33-year-old man, and a 77-year-old man, all of Livonia.

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Michael Lopez Sentenced in Homicide of Melvindale Cpl. Mohamed Said

Published on June 05, 2026

Today, Defendant Lopez was sentenced before Judge Bridget Hathaway to life without parole, and 2 years consecutive for Felony Firearm in the Michigan Department of Corrections. He was sentenced to 5 years to 15 years in prison for the remaining counts.

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Two Charged in 2022 Homicide of 15-Year-Old Girl

Published on June 05, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Russell Deshawn-Deangelo McGilary, 23, and Andrew Angelo Walker, Jr., 23, both of Detroit, in connection with the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Janiya Brown, of Berkley. The victim and the two defendants knew each other.

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Two Charged in Livonia Robbery and Fatal Stabbing

Published on June 01, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Spencer Jude Krusell, 30, of Highland Park, and Scott Andrew Harrington, 26, of Taylor, in connection with the homicide of Nicholos Hatcher, 34, of Detroit.

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Melvindale Officer Matthew Furman Sentenced in Excessive Force Cases

Published on May 29, 2026

Furman was sentenced today before Judge Mark Slavens.

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Dearborn Dog Owner Charged with Animal Abuse

Published on May 28, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Singin Kai Nelson, 18, of Dearborn, in connection with abusing his two-year-old pet dog.

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Detroit Teen Charged in Downtown Detroit Non-Fatal Shooting

Published on May 23, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Ramon Javon Perez Smith, 17, of Detroit, in connection with the non-fatal shooting of 14-year-old boy, also of Detroit. Defendant Smith will be waived and tried as an adult defendant.

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Detroit Teen Charged with Carrying a Concealed Weapon

Published on May 19, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged a 16-year-old juvenile male of Detroit, in connection with carrying a concealed weapon.

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No Charges to Issue Against Pittsburg Steelers Player

Published on May 01, 2026

After an extensive review of all the relevant evidence, the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office has determined that charges will not issue in this case. The warrant request is denied.

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Michael Lopez Found Guilty as Charged in Homicide of Cpl. Mohamed Said

Published on April 28, 2026

Today, Michael Lopez was found guilty as charged on all counts by a jury.

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M. Furman Guilty in Excessive Force Case, Enters No Contest in Another

Published on April 23, 2026

On August 7, 2025, Prosecutor Kym Worthy charged Melvindale Police officer Matthew Furman, 40, in connection with using excessive force during three separate incidents.

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Warrant Denied in Fatal Shooting of 3 Outside W. McNichols Gas Station

Published on April 22, 2026

No charges will issue against a 22-year-old suspect in connection with the fatal shootings of Lester Owens III, 24, Jasmine Sheeler, 24, and Trevor Sheeler, Jr.,19, all of Detroit.

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Attorney Charged with Possessing Child Sexually Abusive Material

Published on April 22, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged attorney Nelson Otto Ropke, 41, of Grosse Pointe Park, in connection with possessing and distributing child sexually abusive material.

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U.S Attorney’s Office Observes National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

Published on April 20, 2026

In observance of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW), April 19-24, 2026, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Michigan, along with the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office and the Detroit Crime Victims’ Action Team, will be recognizing crime victims and those who have dedicated their lives to serve and assist victims of crime.

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Donneal Sandridge-Jones Arraigned on Third Domestic Violence Incident

Published on April 17, 2026

He was arraigned this morning in 36th District Court before Magistrate William Burton and received a $500,000 cash/surety bond with a GPS tether and house arrest.

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Hamtramck Man Charged in Kidnapping and Sexual Assault of Teen

Published on April 16, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Donald James Joseph Arthur Fields, 48, of Hamtramck, in connection with the kidnapping and sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl, also of Hamtramck.

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Juveniles Charged in Non-Fatal Shooting at Taylor Apartment Complex

Published on April 07, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged two 17-year-old juvenile males, both of Toledo, Ohio, in connection with the non-fatal shooting of a 17-year-old boy, of Taylor.

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Three Charged in Homicide of Detroit Man

Published on April 03, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Keyonte Johnson, 17, Taiwan Nathaniel Jody Robinson, 18, and Tadario Thomas Derwin Sims, 18, all of Detroit, in connection with the fatal shooting of David Gary Martin, Jr., 20, also of Detroit.

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Three Charged in 2025 Fatal Shooting of Detroit Witness

Published on April 03, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Bekelba Migel Holland, 52, Tycie Denise Parham, 48, and Gerald Keith Towns, 62, all of Detroit, in connection with the fatal shooting of Robert Harbin, 42, also of Detroit. Defendant Parham and the victim have a child in common.

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Defendant Lance Clowney Charged in Homicide of 3 Men on Edsel Street

Published on March 30, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Lance Alan Clowney, 27, of Detroit, in connection with the homicides of Mark Barnett, 65, and Norman Hamlin, 66, both of Detroit, and Williams Barrett, 72, of River Rouge.

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Benjamin Wagner Charged with 2002 Sexual Assault of 14-Year-Old Girl

Published on March 27, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Benjamin Martin Wagner, 68, of Greenville, North Carolina, in connection with the sexual assault of a then 14-year-old girl. The victim is now 37 years old. A sexual assault kit was performed upon the victim at the time of the assault in 2002. This warrant was not ready to be processed in time for the defendant’s arraignment on the other cases on March 19, 2026.

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Benjamin Wagner Arraigned in Five Sexual Assault Cases

Published on March 26, 2026

Defendant Wagner was arraigned and remanded to jail this morning in 36th District Court, before Magistrate Delphia Burton.

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Juvenile Charged w/ Possession of a Weapon at Tomlinson Middle School

Published on March 24, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged a 13-year-old juvenile male, of Inkster, in connection with possessing a weapon in a weapons-free school zone.

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Prosecutor Worthy Charges Former DPD Sergeant in Five CSC Cases

Published on March 19, 2026

Today, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy is charging former Detroit Police Sergeant Benjamin Wagner, 68, of Greenville, North Carolina in five Kidnapping and Criminal Sexual Assault felony cases with victims who were between the ages of 15 and 23 at the time of their assaults.

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Detroit Man Charged in Kidnapping and Sexual Assault of Minor

Published on March 24, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Ronnell Tremayne Agee, 37, of Detroit, in connection with the kidnapping and sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl, also of Detroit.

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Detroit Man Charged in Robbery and Fatal Shooting on Michigan Avenue

Published on March 23, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Mikeal Keyonne Franklin, 19, of Detroit, in connection with the fatal shooting of Keimonte Johnson, 21, also of Detroit.

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Two Charged in Fatal Stabbing at Detroit Liquor Store

Published on March 16, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Steven Lewis Hooks, 54, and Bernice Shaneka Chenevert, 31, both of Detroit, in connection with the fatal stabbing of Cordell Harris, 40, also of Detroit.

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Detroit Hairstylist Charged with Felonious Assault

Published on March 13, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Justice Angelique-Danielle Snell, 31, of Detroit, in connection with the felonious assault of a 29-year-old woman, also of Detroit.

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Detroit Teen Charged in Non-Fatal Shooting at St. John Hospital

Published on March 13, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged a Trejion Sanders, 17, of Detroit, in connection with a non-fatal shooting of a 31-year-old man, of Eastpointe. The victim was working as a security guard at Henry Ford St. John Hospital at the time of the incident. Defendant Sanders is being charged as an adult defendant.

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Two Charged in 2024 Homicide of Man Found in Abandoned School Building

Published on March 09, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Jalen Davon Williams, 25, and Hodari Heatley, 29, both of Detroit, in connection with the homicide of Mason Tabor, 21, of Fenton, Michigan.

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Jarvis Butts is Sentenced in the Homicide of Na'Ziyah Harris

Published on March 12, 2026

This afternoon Judge Nicholas Hathaway, sentenced Defendant Jarvis Butts to 35 to 60 years for Second-Degree Murder for the murder 13-year-old Na’Ziyah Harris. He was also sentenced on five other criminal sexual conduct cases all to be served concurrently in the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC).

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DPD Officer Charged with Misconduct in Office and Other Crimes

Published on March 09, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Detroit police officer, Derond Martez Crawford, 34, in connection with an on-duty incident involving a 22-year-old woman, of Detroit.

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Detroit Mother Charged in Fatal Shooting of Six-Year-Old Daughter

Published on March 06, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Tonya Charisse-Annice Johnson, 41, of Detroit, in connection with the fatal shooting of her six-year-old daughter.

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Detroit Man Charged with Animal Abuse of Two Dogs

Published on March 05, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Christopher Alan Draughan, 36, of Detroit, in connection with abandoning his two of his pet dogs allowing one to freeze to death, and another surviving dog to be neglected and abandoned in the cold.

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Detroit Man Charged with Abandoning One-Year-Old Son in Car

Published on March 04, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Orlander Murnell Linson, Jr., 35, of Detroit, in connection with abandoning his one-year-old son in his car.

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Detroit Man Charged in Non-Fatal Shooting of Six-Year-Old Daughter

Published on March 04, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Marcellis Dushaun Williams, 39, of Detroit, in connection with the non-fatal shooting of his six-year-old daughter.

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Adult Designated Juvenile Charged in Armed Robbery on Campus of WSU

Published on March 04, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged a 16-year-old juvenile male, of Detroit, in connection with the armed robbery and assault of an 18-year-old man, also of Detroit.

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Prosecutor Worthy’s CIU Files Motion to Grant Relief & Dismiss Charges

Published on March 03, 2026

Today, the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office, the Michigan Innocence Clinic, and the Cooley Innocence Project stipulated to vacate the conviction and sentence of George Calicut, Jr., 56. The charges against him were dismissed without prejudice by Wayne County 3rd Circuit Court Judge Bradley Cobb.

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Lyft Driver Charged in Detroit Fatal Car Crash

Published on February 26, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Theopris Mays, 40, of Herndon, Virginia, in connection with a car crash that killed Andre Boynton, 60, and Carla Boynton, 57, both of Durham, North Carolina. Defendant Mays was working as a Lyft driver at the time of the incident.

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Detroit Man Charged in Fatal Crash on Southfield Freeway Service Drive

Published on February 24, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Gregory Bester Louis Austin, 19, of Detroit, in connection with a car crash that killed nine-year-old Fatoumatu Diallo, and injured a 53-year-old woman, both of Detroit.

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Desmond Burks Sentenced in Homicide of Dr. Devon Hoover and Reda Saleh

Published on February 20, 2026

Today Judge Paul Cusick sentenced the defendant in accordance with the sentence agreement to 35 to 60 years in the Michigan Department of Corrections and a five-year consecutive sentence for the weapons charge. He was also sentenced in a separate Manslaughter case in accordance with the sentence agreement to 10 to 15 years in the Michigan Department of Corrections that will be served concurrently.

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Detroit Man Charged in Fatal Carjacking at Joy Road Gas Station

Published on February 13, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Kevin Maurice Farries, Jr., 25, of Detroit, in connection with the carjacking and homicide of Keith Graus, 60, also of Detroit.

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Jarvis Butts Enters Guilty Plea in Six Cases

Published on February 12, 2026

Defendant Butts pleaded guilty in six cases, with a sentence agreement of 35 to 60 years for Second-Degree Murder, 10 to 15 years for four counts of Second-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct, and 10 to 15 years for one count of Third-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct, all to be served concurrently in the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC)

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Three Charged in Non-Fatal Stabbing at Detroit Lounge

Published on February 06, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Bernard Jamal Ware, 34, of Mason City, Iowa, Brittany Lynn Smith, 35, of Detroit, and Janorris Germaine Hopkins, 42, of Oak Park, in connection with the non-fatal stabbing of a 24-year-old man, of Highland Park.

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Detroit Dog Owner Charged with Animal Abuse

Published on February 04, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Darnell Lamar Robinson, 54, of Detroit, in connection with neglecting and abandoning his pet dog in the cold.

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Man Charged in 2025 Detroit Double Homicide on Desoto Street

Published on January 30, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Muhammad Mastakella Murphy, 35, who is unhoused, in connection with the homicides of Dwayne Pinkston, 60, and Barbara Jackson, 68, both of Detroit. The defendant and the victims were acquainted with each other.

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No Charges to Issue in Greektown Garage Child Deaths Case

Published on January 28, 2026

After an extensive review of all the relevant evidence, the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office has determined that there is insufficient evidence for charges to issue against the mother of the two deceased children.

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Nurse Wilfredo Figueroa-Berrios is Charged in Five New CSC Cases

Published on January 27, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Wilfredo Figueroa-Berrios, 47, of Wayne, in connection with five new sexual assault cases.

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Warrant Request Denied in 2021 Case Involving Detroit Commissioner

Published on January 22, 2026

The case was re-submitted on January 20, 2026. During the warrant review it was confirmed that the weapon in the case was destroyed by the Detroit Police Department in 2024. Due to the lack of this key piece of evidence the warrant request has been denied.

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Burks Enters Guilty Plea on Dr. Hoover Murder Case and Road Rage Case

Published on January 21, 2026

Today, Burks pleaded guilty to Second-Degree Murder, Larceny of $20,000 or more, Using a Computer to Commit a Crime, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, and Felony Firearm. The defendant has a sentence agreement of 35 to 60 years in the Michigan Department of Corrections and a five-year consecutive sentence for the weapons charge.

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Juvenile Charged with Possession of Weapon on School Property

Published on January 14, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged a 17-year-old juvenile male, of Detroit, in connection with possessing a weapon in a weapons-free school zone.

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Romulus Man Charged in Middle School Incident

Published on January 08, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Shawntez Marshaun Gregory, 44, of Romulus, in connection with shooting at Romulus Middle School. Defendant Gregory’s son was attending the school at the time of the shooting incident.

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Mayor Sheffield Announces Historic Drop in Violent Crime in 2025

Published on January 07, 2026

All categories of major crime in Detroit saw significant reductions in 2025, led by new historic lows of criminal homicides, nonfatal shootings and carjackings. Mayor Mary Sheffield joined with Chief Todd A. Bettison and a coalition of local, state, federal and community partners to share the news today.

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Lincoln Park Man Charged in Non-Fatal Stabbing

Published on January 07, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Jaydee Durden, 23, of Lincoln Park, in connection with the non-fatal stabbing of a 33-year-old woman, of Allen Park. The defendant and the victim did not know each other.

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Livonia Man Charged in Garden City Non-Fatal Shootings

Published on January 07, 2026

Defendant Brian Jaron Lindsay, 29, of Livonia, was charged by Prosecutor Kym Worthy in connection with the non-fatal shootings of a 55-year-old man and his 22-year-old son, also of Livonia.

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Lincoln Park Man Charged with Resisting and Obstructing Police Officer

Published on January 07, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Steven Adelbert Strickland, 36, of Lincoln Park, in connection resisting and obstructing a Lincoln Park police officer.

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Detroit Man Charged in Fatal Shooting at Detroit Lounge

Published on January 07, 2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Michael Alan Harris, 42, of Detroit, in connection with the fatal shooting of Jalen Coats Stevens, 28, also of Detroit.

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