2022 News Archive

Detroit Man Charged with Unlawful Imprisonment and Domestic Violence

Published on December 31, 2022

Today Quintin Brian Dorrough aka Quinton Brian Dorrough, 32, of Detroit was charged by Prosecutor Kym Worthy with Unlawful Imprisonment and Domestic Violence in connection with an incident with his former girlfriend, age 39, of Detroit.

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WCPO Participates in Holiday Adopt a Family Program

Published on December 22, 2022

Since 1993, the Volunteers of America Adopt a Family program has helped individuals in need throughout Michigan. It starts each year in early September and lasts through the end of December.

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Detroit Man Charged with Impersonating an Officer & Non-Fatal Shooting

Published on December 21, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Jeremiah Devion-James Moore, 38, of Detroit, in connection with the non-fatal shooting of a 50-year-old man, also of Detroit.

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Grosse Pointe North Student Charged in School Threat Case

Published on December 20, 2022

A 14-year-old juvenile female student attending Grosse Pointe North High School located in the 1000 block of Vernier in Grosse Pointe Woods has been charged with False Report or Threat of Terrorism.

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Ecorse High Student Charged with Weapon Possession on School Property

Published on December 02, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged a 17-year-old juvenile male, of Detroit, in connection with the possession of a weapon on school property.

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Prosecutor Kym Worthy's Statement on Release of Giglio List

Published on November 30, 2022

'We are continuing to take the additional step of releasing the list to the public because in an era of criminal justice reform, it just makes sense. We plan to continue to review, update and release this list, said Prosecutor Kym Worthy.'

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Charging Decision Made in the Fatal Shooting of Porter Burks

Published on November 23, 2022

"This is a truly tragic case. Mr. Burks had a long history of mental illness and violent behavior and a propensity for carrying knives that had been communicated by his family to the responding officers. He previously allegedly cut two individuals and a seven-year-old girl in 2020. The police spent a significant amount of time trying to get him to drop his weapon."

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Barricaded Gunman Charged in Fatal Shooting of Neighbor

Published on November 21, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Michael Craig Lackey, 59, of Detroit, in connection with the fatal shooting of Michele Elder, 61, also of Detroit. The defendant and Ms. Elder were neighbors living in the 8580 block of Robson in Detroit.

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Statement for Transgender Awareness Week and Day of Remembrance 2022

Published on November 18, 2022

FMJP/WCPO stand together during Transgender Awareness Week to celebrate the transgender and gender-nonconforming community and honoring those who have lost their lives to violence.

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ALL 11,341 UNTESTED RAPE KITS DISCOVERED IN 2009 HAVE BEEN TESTED

Published on November 16, 2022

Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy today announces the "11,000 to Zero" campaign. Since 2009 these cases have been actively investigated leading to hundreds of prosecutions, but there are still thousands of cases to review. Survivors assaulted between 1984 and 2009 now have an additional option to find out the results of their rape kit testing and the status of their case.

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WCPO Sexual Assault Kit Task Force Project Timeline

Published on November 16, 2022

A timeline of the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office Sexual Assault Kit Task Force Project.

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Detroit Man Charged in Fatal Shooting of Girlfriend

Published on November 07, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Gaylord Joseph Rogers, 66, of Detroit, in connection with the fatal shooting of his live-in girlfriend Maggie Stancil, 54, also of Detroit.

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Election Intimidation is a Crime

Published on November 07, 2022

As election day grows near, Prosecutor Kym Worthy wants to make clear that anyone who intimidates voters as they attempt to vote in person, or when they place a ballot in a drop box will face criminal prosecution. Election intimidation is a crime.

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Wayne Man Charged with Unlawful Imprisonment, Assault and Torture

Published on November 03, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Jeremy Robert Brock, 22, of Wayne, in connection with the unlawful imprisonment and torture of a 23-year-old Flat Rock woman. The victim is the former girlfriend of the defendant.

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Former County Employee Charged with Stealing $1.7 Million County Funds

Published on October 27, 2022

DETROIT - A former Wayne County Roads Division employee was charged in an indictment today with conspiring to steal over $1.7 million in county funds, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy and United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison announced.

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Barricaded Gunman Charged with Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm

Published on October 26, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Carl Londa Phelps III, 55, of Van Buren Township, in connection with unlawfully discharging a firearm and barricading himself inside his home for four hours before being placed under arrest.

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Detroit Woman Charged in Non-Fatal Stabbing of Infant Grandson

Published on October 23, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Alisha Caver, 56, of Detroit, in connection with the non-fatal stabbing of her two-year-old grandson.

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Detroit Man Charged in Fatal Shooting of Wife

Published on October 19, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Kim Lamont Pointer, 51, of Detroit, in connection with the fatal shooting of his wife, Charlovette Pointer, 51.

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Detroit Man Charged in Homicide of Roommate

Published on October 18, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Corey Stacey Canty, 44, of Detroit, in connection with the homicide of John Boble, 43, also of Detroit.

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Detroit Man Charged in Multiple Assaults of Women at Wayne State

Published on October 17, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Frederick Barnett, 58, of Detroit, in connection with the sexual assault of an 18-year-old Detroit woman, and the assault of a 19-year-old Saint Claire Shores woman, two 19-year-old women and an 18-year-old woman, all of Detroit.

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Barricaded Gunman Charged in Homicide of Dearborn Hotel Employee

Published on October 09, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Reichard Lee Williams-Lewis, 37, of Detroit, in connection with fatally shooting a 55-year-old Riverview male hotel employee and barricading himself in a hotel room for over seven hours before being placed under arrest by Dearborn SWAT officers.

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Deangelo Martin Sentenced in Four East Side Detroit Murder Cases

Published on October 06, 2022

Today he was sentenced by Judge Regina Thomas to four concurrent Second-Degree Murder sentences to 45 to 70 years in the Michigan Department of Corrections. He also received concurrent sentences of 20 to 40 years in the MDOC on his other CSC cases.

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WCPO and WMU - Cooley Law School Innocence Project Interview

Published on October 04, 2022

Valerie Newman of the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office and Tracey Brame of the Western Michigan University - Cooley Law School Innocence Project talk about their $550,000 grant awarded by the Department of Justice.

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Dearborn Parents Charged with Child Abuse of Infant Daughter

Published on October 03, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Murtadha Mohsein Almeamaar, 31, and Amy Lynn Taulbee, 30, both of Dearborn, in connection with the child abuse of their one-year-old daughter.

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Dearborn Police Arrest Parents Suspected of Abuse of Infant Child

Published on October 03, 2022

On October 3, 2022, Amy Taulbee and Murtadha Almeamaar, both from Dearborn, were arraigned in 19th District Court in front of Honorable Judge Salamy on a charge of 1st Degree Child Abuse.

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Detroit Man Charged in Carjacking of 95-Year-Old Woman

Published on September 30, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged James Douglas Smith, 24, of Detroit, in connection with stealing a 95-year-old Detroit woman's car.

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Detroit Man and Woman Charged in Non-Fatal Shooting of MSP Trooper

Published on September 29, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Andrae Scott, Jr., 28, and his friend, Robin K. Hall, 23, both of Detroit, in connection with the non-fatal shooting of a Michigan State Police trooper.

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Brother Charged in Fatal Shooting of Boxer Isiah Jones

Published on September 23, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Timothy Lyman, 30, in connection with the fatal shooting of his brother, boxer Isiah Jones, 28, both of Detroit.

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Couple Charged in Fatal Shooting in Downtown Detroit

Published on September 23, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Ronald Gaskin Anthony, 27, of Oak Park, and Alana Michele Caver, 26, of Canton, in connection with the fatal shooting of Akeem Stevens, 34, of Detroit.

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

Published on September 16, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Erica Sade Graham, 31, of Detroit, in connection with the fatal shooting of her eight-year-old daughter.

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WCPO & WMU-Cooley Law School Innocence Project Announce DOJ Award

Published on September 15, 2022

The WCPO and the WMU-Cooley Law School Innocence Project are pleased to announce that the Department of Justice is awarding a $550,000 grant to collaborate on case review and DNA testing in post-conviction cases.

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Serial Rapist Sentenced in Five Sexual Assault Cases

Published on September 14, 2022

Today Judge Bridget Hathaway gave Defendant Lionel Wells concurrent sentences of all five cases of 25 to 50 years in the Michigan Department of Corrections.

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Uber Driver Charged in Sexual Assault

Published on September 07, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Wessam Ali-Karem Al-Thwej, 37, of Dearborn Heights in connection with the sexual assault of a 24-year-old Roseville, Michigan woman.

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Harper Woods Man Charged in Fatal Shootings of Mother & Boyfriend

Published on September 06, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Demond Thomas Burgen, Jr., 19, of Harper Woods, in connection with the fatal shootings of his mother, Khalilah Elam, 45, also of Harper Woods and Reginald Farmer, Jr., 52, of Ypsilanti.

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River Rouge Teen Charged in Homicide of Friend

Published on September 06, 2022

Today, Zyar Brooks, 17, of River Rouge, has been charged as an adult offender in connection with the homicide of his friend Edmond Lamont Butler, 17, of Detroit.

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Det. Man Charged in Manistique St. Fatal Shooting of Transgender Woman

Published on August 31, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Deontae Antoine Close, 31, (DOB: 09/15/1990), of Detroit, in connection with the fatal shooting of a 33-year-old transgender woman of Ohio. The victim's preferred name was Dede. Her dead name is Deangelo Ricks.

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Dontae Smith Charged in Shooting Spree Killing Three Detroiters

Published on August 31, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Dontae Ramon Smith, 19, (DOB: 04/30/32003), of Detroit, in connection with his August 28, 2022, shooting spree that killed three people. A surviving man was seriously injured, and his dog was shot in the foot.

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Warren Woman Charged in Mack Avenue/Field Street Fatal Crash

Published on August 30, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Shacuria Latrice Nicholson, 20, (DOB: 12/18/2001), of Warren in connection with a car crash that killed Lorena Washington, 43, and non-fatally injured a 61-year-old man, both of Detroit.

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Detroit Man Charged in Maine Street Fatal Shooting

Published on August 29, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Larnell Fredrick Smith, 34, (DOB: 02/03/1988), of Detroit, in connection with the fatal shooting of Dijon Nelson, 32, also of Detroit.

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Boyfriend Charged in Homicide of Two-Year-Old Boy

Published on August 25, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Laurence James Powell, 27, (DOB: 04/27/1995), of Detroit, in connection with the homicide of two-year-old Xavier Jones. Defendant Powell is the boyfriend of Xavier's mother.

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Detroit Man Charged in Skinner Park Non-Fatal Shooting

Published on August 22, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Anthony Bradford, 19, (DOB: 02/03/2003), of Detroit, in connection with the non-fatal shooting of a 12-year-old Detroit girl.

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DPD Officer Enters No Contest Plea in Death of Attorney Cliff Woodards

Published on August 15, 2022

On June 24, 2021, Prosecutor Kym Worthy charged Detroit Police Officer Teaira Iris Funderburg, 31, (DOB: 06/30/1991), of Detroit, in connection with the death of 58-year-old attorney Clifford Woodards.

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Redford Man Charged in Assault of Police Officers

Published on August 15, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Sahr Richardson, 21, (DOB: 06/07/2001), of Redford, in connection with fleeing and eluding Detroit police officers.

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Westland Man Charged in Homicide of Grand Blanc Teen

Published on August 12, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Avion Sanders, 23, (DOB: 05/05/1999), of Westland, in connection with the homicide of Jacob Hills, 18, of Grand Blanc.

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Flat Rock Man Charged in Huron Township Homicide

Published on August 09, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Jaylin Julius Colon, 20, (DOB: 07/18/2002), of Flat Rock, in connection with the fatal shooting of Gavino Torres III,17, of Detroit.

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Grosse Pointe Man Charged with Assault and Fleeing the Police

Published on August 09, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Carl Emerson Travis, 51, (DOB: 07/25/1971), of Grosse Pointe, in connection with the assault of a 35-year-old Harrison Township woman. The victim is the ex-wife of Defendant Travis.

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Kimball Charged in Homicide of Lamar Waller

Published on August 05, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged James Kimball Jr., 35 (DOB: 03/24/1987), in connection with the homicide of Lamar D. Waller, both of Detroit.

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Winston Kirtley, Jr. Charged in Coyle Street Homicides and Shootings

Published on August 03, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Winston Kirtley Jr., 36, (DOB: 07/09/1986), of Detroit, in connection with the fatal shootings of Toyake Thirkeild, 39, and Andre Willis, 38, both of Detroit.

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Detroit Man Charged in Hollywood Avenue Arson

Published on August 02, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Anthony Fields, 34, (DOB: 10/02/1987), of Detroit, in connection with an arson of a Detroit Land Bank home that injured multiple members of the Detroit Fire Department.

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Charges Issue in Fatal Shooting of Teen Boy

Published on August 01, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Ryan Mcleod, 16, (DOB: 10/08/2005), of Detroit, in connection with the fatal shooting of a 13-year-old Detroit boy. Defendant Mcleod has been charged as an adult offender.

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Fair Michigan Names Kam Towns as New Special Prosecutor

Published on August 01, 2022

PLYMOUTH - August 1, 2022 - Alanna Maguire, president of the non-profit Fair Michigan Foundation, today announced the appointment of Kam Towns as the new Special Prosecutor of the Fair Michigan Justice Project.

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7 Michigan Prosecutors Reaffirm their Position on Abortion Prosecution

Published on August 01, 2022

We reaffirm that commitment today. Litigation on this issue will undoubtedly continue. We have supported Governor Whitmer's litigation efforts to guarantee the right to reproductive freedom.

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Detroit Men Charged in Rosemont Ave. Murder for Hire

Published on July 22, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Billy Ray Cromer, 35, (DOB: 04/28/1987), and Spencer Louis Cromer III, 18, (DOB: 01/02/2004), both of Detroit, in connection with the fatal shooting of Tiffany Joseph, 32, also of Detroit.

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Harper Woods Man Charged with Mother's Homicide

Published on July 20, 2022

Today Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Jonathan Welch a.k.a. Jonathan Lamont-John Welch, 23, (DOB: 05/06/1999), of Harper Woods*, in connection with the fatal stabbing of his 42-year-old mother, Flossie Bray of Harper Woods.

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Juvenile Charged in Fatal Shooting of 12-Year-Old Boy

Published on July 20, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged a 13-year-old juvenile male, (DOB: 02/20/2009), of Detroit, in connection with the fatal shooting of a 12-year-old boy, also of Detroit. The victim was the cousin of the juvenile respondent.

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Lincoln Park Man Charged in Norman Street Homicide

Published on July 20, 2022

On July 12, 2022, Prosecutor Kym Worthy charged Fadi Moussa Faraj, 36, (DOB: 09/21/1985), of Lincoln Park, in connection with the fatal shooting of John Gregg Jr., 39, of Detroit.

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Detroit Man Charged in Liquor Store Fatal Shooting

Published on July 15, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Terrance Anderson Lewis, 20, (DOB: 09/02/2001), of Detroit, in connection with the fatal shooting of Francisco O'Neal, 48, also of Detroit. The defendant and the victim knew each other and had been involved in a dispute prior to the shooting.

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Detroit Man Sentenced in the Homicide of Bashar Kallabat

Published on July 14, 2022

On June 14, 2022, Pickett was convicted by a jury of Second-Degree Murder which carries a penalty of Life or any term of years in prison. Today, Judge Thomas Hathaway sentenced the defendant to 45 to 60 years for Second-Degree Murder.

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Lincoln Park Man Charged in Non-Fatal Shooting in Flat Rock

Published on July 14, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Robert William Antosz, 52, (DOB: 02/25/1970), of Lincoln Park, in connection with the non-fatal shooting of a 55-year-old man and 55-year-old woman, both of Flat Rock.

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Detroit Man Charged with Torture and Sexual Assault of Girlfriend

Published on July 13, 2022

Today, Judge Kenneth King revoked Defendant Welch's $100,000/10% cash/surety bond. The Preliminary Examination is scheduled for August 4, 2022, 1:30 p.m., in 36th District Court.

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Harper Woods Man Charged in Kenosha Street Homicides

Published on July 13, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Jonathan Welch, 23, (DOB: 05/06/1999), of Harper Woods*, in connection with the non-fatal stabbing of his 42-year-old mother and the homicides of Zlayiah Frazier, 22, and Robert Bray Jr., 70.

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Juvenile Charged in Fatal Shooting of 14-Year-Old Girl

Published on July 11, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged a 13-year-old juvenile male, (DOB: 10/03/2008), of Detroit, in connection with the fatal shooting of 14-year-old girl, also of Detroit

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Juvenile Charged in Non-Fatal Shooting of 12-Year-Old Boy

Published on July 11, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged a 14-year-old juvenile male, (DOB: 04/28/2008), of Detroit, in connection with the non-fatal shooting of a 12-year-old Detroit boy.

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Dazaun Leonard-Davaugh Johnson Arraigned in Assault on Senior Woman

Published on July 07, 2022

On Friday, July 2, 2022 Prosecutor Kym Worthy charged Dazaun Leonard-Davaugh Johnson, 30 (DOB: 06/09/1992), of Detroit, in connection with a home invasion and sexual assault of a 78-yearold woman.

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Ohio Man Charged with Enticing a Minor for Immoral Purposes

Published on July 07, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Shawn P. Francis, 35 (DOB: 10/03/1986), of Ohio, for having inappropriate contact with a 13-year-old girl over social media. *

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Prosecutor Worthy's Statement on the Death of DPD Officer Loren Courts

Published on July 07, 2022

':Every resource imaginable needs to be provided to keep all of us safe - especially our children and the brave men and women in law enforcement that risk their lives every day in the face of escalating violence.'

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Westland Man Charged in Fatal Shooting of Girlfriend

Published on June 30, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Cary Anthony Taylor, 41, (DOB: 06/28/1981), of Westland, in connection with the fatal shooting of Tabitha Cornwall, 41, also of Westland.

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Detroit Woman Charged in Fatal Shooting of Boyfriend

Published on June 28, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Antoinette Denise Moore, 51, (DOB: 08/24/1970), of Detroit, in connection with the fatal shooting of Willie Grant Jr., 47, also of Detroit. The defendant and the victim were residing together at the time of the incident.

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Prosecutor Worthy's Statement on the MSC Ruling on One-Man Grand Jury

Published on June 28, 2022

'This has been a powerful tool to combat the 'no snitch mentality' and I am disappointed and fearful for what the future will hold without this important criminal process,' said Prosecutor Kym Worthy.

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Mother Charged in Murder of Toddler Found in Freezer

Published on June 27, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Azuradee France, 31 (DOB: 06/11/1991), of Detroit, in connection with the murder of her three-year-old son.

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Detroit Man Charged of Non-Fatal Shooting of Estranged Girlfriend

Published on June 24, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Jayvon Moore, 24, (DOB: 11/14/1997), of Detroit, in connection with the non-fatal shooting of a 27-year-old Warren woman. The victim was the estranged girlfriend of Defendant Moore.

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Prosecutor Kym Worthy's Statement on the Overturning of Roe v. Wade

Published on June 24, 2022

'My three daughters had rights when I woke up this morning. It is very sobering and upsetting that my daughters now have less rights over their own bodies than me or my mother before them. They are now chattel,' said Prosecutor Kym Worthy.

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Defendant Theodore Wafer Resentenced Before Judge Dana Hathaway

Published on June 21, 2022

Today Judge Dana Hathaway ordered the defendant to serve the exact same sentence in the Michigan Department of Corrections: 15-30 years for Second Degree Murder, 7-15 years for Statutory Manslaughter and two years consecutively for Felony Firearm.

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PAGV Statement/Letter on Senate Gun Bill Framework

Published on June 21, 2022

Prosecutors Against Gun Violence's statement on Senate's gun bill framework. Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy is a long time member of PAGV.

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Wrestling Coach Charged with Soliciting Photos from His Student

Published on June 21, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Dearborn Divine Child wrestling coach, Brandon Phillip Fenzel, 24, (DOB: 03/24/1998), of White Lake, in connection with soliciting photographs of a sexually explicit nature from his 15-year-old male student.

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Detroit Man Charged in Carjacking

Published on June 17, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Robert Anthony Smith, 19, (DOB: 12/06/2002), of Detroit, in connection with stealing multiple vehicles from the Flat Rock Ford Assembly plant.

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Detroit Man Convicted in the Homicide of Bashar Kallabat

Published on June 17, 2022

On June 14, 2022, Pickett was convicted by a jury of Second-Degree Murder which carries a penalty of Life or any term of years in prison. He was originally charged with Felony Murder which carries a penalty of Life in prison without parole.

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Detroit Man Charged with Torture and Sexual Assault of Girlfriend

Published on June 13, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Jonathan Milamont Welch, 23, (DOB 05/06/1999), in connection with the torture and sexual assault of his 22-year-old girlfriend. They resided together in Detroit.

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Juvenile Charged in Fatal Shooting of 11-Year-Old Saniyah Pugh

Published on June 11, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged a 17-year-old Juvenile Female, (DOB: 12/17/2004), of Detroit, in connection with the fatal shooting of 11-year-old Saniyah Pugh also of Detroit.

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Southfield Man Charged in DTW Sexual Assault

Published on June 08, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Raymond Anthony Jackson, Jr., 32, (DOB: 05/09/1990), of Southfield, in connection with the sexual assault of a 34-year-old Westland, MI woman.

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Southfield Man Charged in Attempted DTW Sexual Assault

Published on June 06, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Raymond Anthony Jackson, Jr., 32, (DOB: 05/09/1990), of Southfield, in connection with the sexual assault of a 45-year-old Ohio woman.

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U.S. Attorney Announces Enhanced Enforcement Strategy

Published on June 06, 2022

U.S. Attorney Dawn N. Ison, along with Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, Wayne County Prosecuting Attorney Kym Worthy and Detroit Police Chief James E. White announced a targeted law enforcement initiative that is designed to reduce gun violence in Detroit.

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Inkster Man Charged in Annapolis Circle Fatal Stabbing

Published on June 03, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Jason Edward Barnes, 47, (DOB: 12/23/1974), of Inkster, in connection with the fatal stabbing of Carles* Randall Tye, 60, also of Inkster.

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Canton Man Sentenced in Domestic Violence Incident

Published on May 31, 2022

On April 2, 2020, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy charged Oswald John Tallent, 47, (DOB: 12/06/1974) of Canton Township, in connection with the assaults on his 44-year-old wife and eightyear-old daughter. The couple have two other children, ages six years old and four years old.

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Detroit Teens Charged with Shooting at DPD Officers

Published on May 27, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Deontay Keon Hestle Jr, 18, (DOB 11/24/2003) and Robbie Shavon Kaigler, 18, (DOB: 11/13/2003), both of Detroit, in connection with opening fire on two Detroit police officers.

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Marygrove Student Charged with Weapon Possession on School Property

Published on May 26, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged a 15-year-old juvenile male, (DOB: 12/08/2006), of Detroit, in connection with the possession of a weapon on school property.

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Detroit Man Charged in Livernois Avenue Fatal Crash

Published on May 23, 2022

On May 20, 2022, Prosecutor Kym Worthy charged Leonardo Emmanuel Munoz-Gutierrez, 24, (DOB: 11/26/1997), of Detroit, in connection with a fatal car crash that killed Iris Liciaga, 32, also of Detroit.

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Charges Issued in Moenart Street Homicide of Detroit Woman

Published on May 20, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Deontay James Harper, 27, (DOB: 08/31/1994), Ciera Lecha Mcgilmer, 28, (DOB: 01/15/1994), and Calvin Lewis Mcgilmer, 46, (DOB: 08/10/1975), all of Detroit, in connection with the homicide of Syraya Lee, 35, also of Detroit.

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Summit High Student Charged with Weapons Possession on School Property

Published on May 20, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Ra'Kai Joshua Edmonds, 18, (DOB: 09/02/2003), of Taylor, in connection with the possession of weapons, and marijuana on school property.

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Inkster Man Charged with Threat of Terrorism

Published on May 19, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Courtney Seegars, 35, (DOB: 03/10/1987), of Inkster, in connection with making terrorist threats against the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center.

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Stateside Podcast: Michigan prosecutors on abortion

Published on May 18, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy speaks with April Baer about her refusal to prosecute abortion cases.

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Juvenile Charged in Fatal Car Crash

Published on May 17, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged a 16-year-old juvenile male, (DOB: 09/20/2005), of Pontiac, in connection with a fatal car crash that killed 11-year-old Xavier Mena and injured a 16-year-old girl and a 17-year-old boy, all of Pontiac.

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Detroit Man Charged in Wyoming Avenue Fatal Shooting

Published on May 12, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Theary Moore Robinson, 32, (DOB: 09/23/1989), of Detroit, in connection with the fatal shooting of Byron Brown, 48, also of Detroit.

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Detroit Man Charged in Dearborn Supermarket Arson

Published on May 11, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Marcus Lee Flowers, 28, (DOB: 03/23/1994), of Detroit, in connection with the arson of Dearborn Fresh Supermarket.

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Detroit Man Charged with Possession of a Firearm and Taser

Published on May 11, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Eugene Edward Knight, 43, (DOB: 01/23/1979), of Detroit in connection with being in possession of a firearm and taser.

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Detroit Woman Charged with Assault of Ice Cream Shop Employee

Published on May 11, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Veda Lynn Miller, 44, (DOB: 09/01/1977), of Detroit, in connection with the assault of a 17-year-old St. Claire Shores girl.

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Siblings Charged in Non-Fatal Shooting of Four-Year-Old

Published on May 11, 2022

On May 6, 2022, Prosecutor Kym Worthy charged Keaton Imanuel Crowder, 28, (DOB: 09/30/1993), of Ann Arbor, and Kiarra Christa Crowder, 30, (DOB: 09/28/1991), of Taylor, in connection with the non-fatal shooting of Kiarra Crowder's four-year-old son.

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Trenton Man Charged in Cadillac Square Non-Fatal Shooting

Published on May 11, 2022

On March 29, 2022, Prosecutor Kym Worthy charged Joshua Deante Brown-McClure, 24, (DOB: 11/23/1997), of Trenton, Michigan, in connection with the non-fatal shooting of a 25-year-old Detroit man.

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Witnesses Will Not Cooperate in Prosecution of Plymouth-Canton Student

Published on May 11, 2022

On March 11, 2022, a warrant package was submitted to WCPO for review. Contact was made with the witnesses that received the threats. They refused to cooperate in the prosecution of the case. As a result, the warrant was denied for insufficient evidence.

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Detroit Man Charged in Wyoming Avenue Robbery and Fatal Shooting

Published on May 09, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Marquise Javier Walker, 19, (DOB: 08/14/2002), of Detroit, in connection with the robbery and fatal shooting of Arthur Gowens, 47, also of Detroit.

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Local Prosecutors Form a Bulwark Against Laws to Punish for Abortions

Published on May 06, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy speaks about her refusal to prosecute women who get abortions if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, triggering Michigan's abortion ban.

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Westland Man Charged in Murder of Wife

Published on May 06, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged William Scott Grant, 49, (DOB: 02/01/1973), of Westland, in connection with the murder of his wife, Sarah Grant, 45.

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Motion & Brief Filed by 7 Prosecutors in Whitmer v Linderman

Published on May 04, 2022

Please review the Motion and Brief in Support filed in the Michigan Supreme Court this morning by seven Michigan Prosecutors in Whitmer v. Linderman.

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Statement of Prosecutor Kym Worthy on Roe v. Wade

Published on May 04, 2022

'As someone who has looked into the eyes of hundreds of sexual assault and incest victims, how dare anyone enter into to their trauma dictating what they should do with their bodies.'

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2 County Employees Arrested & Charged in Embezzling Over $1.7 Million

Published on May 03, 2022

Two Wayne County Roads Division employees were charged with embezzling over $1.7 million in county funds in a federal criminal complaint, which was unsealed today, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy and United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison announced.

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Detroit Man Charged in Fatal Crash

Published on May 02, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Jordan Trenai Strawter, 21, (DOB: 07/05/2000), of Detroit, in connection with a car crash that killed Kendle McCallum, 32, also of Detroit.

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Detroit Man Charged in Fatal Stabbing of Brother

Published on April 27, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Bruce Reuben Jenkins, 58, (DOB:02/24/1964), of Detroit, in connection with the fatal stabbing of his brother, Imari Jenkins, 52, also of Detroit.

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Terance Calhoun is Exonerated

Published on April 27, 2022

Today Judge Kelly Ramsey dismissed all charges against Mr. Calhoun and vacated his convictions. Mr. Calhoun is expected to be released from the Michigan Department of Corrections Maxey/Woodland Correctional Facility today.

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Detroit Man Charged in Assault on Police Officers with Car

Published on April 25, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Rodney Martez Holland, 26, (DOB: 11/27/1995), of Detroit, in connection with fleeing and eluding police officers.

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National Crime Victims' Rights Week 2022 Observance Events

Published on April 25, 2022

Please join the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office as we collaborate with the Detroit Crime Victims' Action Team (DCVAT) for events on April 26th through April 28th for National Crime Victims' Rights Week.

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Roseville Woman Charged in Vaughan Street Fatal Shooting

Published on April 25, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Danique Golder, 24, (DOB: 12/04/1995), of Roseville, in connection with the fatal shooting of Takeisha Williams, 24, of Trenton.

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Hamtramck Man Charged in Dickerson Street Fatal Shooting

Published on April 22, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Jerry Mitchell Hughes, 25, (DOB: 06/12/1996), of Hamtramck, in connection with the fatal shooting of Lamarr Miller, 23, of Detroit, and the non-fatal shooting of a 17-year-old Westland girl.

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Juvenile Charged in Non-Fatal Shooting of Two-Year-Old Brother

Published on April 22, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged a juvenile male, age 16, (DOB: 04/28/2005), of Detroit, in connection with the non-fatal shooting of his two-year-old brother.

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WC Prosecutor Exoneration Hearing for Terance Calhoun Adjourned

Published on April 22, 2022

All statements and comments from WCPO in the case will be made in court at the next hearing. The hearing will resume on April 27,2022 at 1:00 p.m. via Zoom only. https://www.3rdcc.org/zoom/criminal

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Detroit Man Charged in North Martindale Street Fatal Stabbing

Published on April 21, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Pete Jason Lockett, 40, (DOB: 04/05/1982), of Detroit, in connection with the fatal stabbing of Lizabeth Lambie, 50, who was reported to be homeless.

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Shelby Township Man Charged with Electronic Eavesdropping

Published on April 21, 2022

On March 17, 2022, Prosecutor Kym Worthy charged Brian Michael Maciborski, 41, (DOB: 07/24/1981), of Shelby Township, in connection with recording a 24-year-old Westland woman.

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Wayne County Prosecutor's Office CIU Exonerates Terance Calhoun

Published on April 21, 2022

On Friday, April 22, 2022 at 1:00 p.m., CIU Director Valerie Newman will ask Judge Kelly Ramsey to enter an order vacating the convictions and charges and dismissing the case. The hearing will be via Zoom only. https://www.3rdcc.org/zoom/criminal

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Detroit Man Charged in West Chicago Street Fatal Shooting

Published on April 14, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged James Andrew Brown, 29, (DOB: 06/09/1992), of Detroit, in connection with the fatal shooting of Jason Cowins, 25, with a 47-year-old male front seat passenger, both of Detroit.

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School Bus Driver Charged in Fatal Car Crash

Published on April 11, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Debra White, 65, (DOB: 04/07/1957), of Detroit, in connection with a car crash that killed 13-year-old Zyiar Harris of Detroit.

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Washington Township Man Charged in Crowdfunding Fraud Scheme

Published on April 11, 2022

On December 2, 2021, Prosecutor Kym Worthy charged Randy Scott Gardner, 52, (DOB: 09/02/1969), of Washington Township, in connection with fraudulently obtaining funds through an online crowdfunding platform.

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Prosecutor Worthy on Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson

Published on April 08, 2022

'President Biden's nominee Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson has finally been confirmed. I am so happy that this day has arrived! It is a moment in history that is so long overdue. '

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Detroit Man Charged in Dearborn Fatal Shooting

Published on April 07, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Ronald Deshawn Yharbrough, 24, (DOB: 08/05/1997), of Detroit, in connection with the fatal shooting of Brendan Shelton, 31, of Inkster.

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Seven Michigan Prosecutors Pledge to Protect a Woman's Right to Choose

Published on April 07, 2022

Please see the attached joint statement in support of Governor Gretchen Whitmer's lawsuit to guarantee the right to reproductive freedom in Michigan and to prevent the arbitrary enforcement of 90-year-old statues.

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Detroit Man Charged in Fatal Shooting of Brother

Published on April 06, 2022

On April 4, 2022, Prosecutor Kym Worthy charged Christopher Johnson, 32, (DOB: 04/18/1989), of Detroit, in connection with the fatal shooting of his brother, Dazion Zachary, 23, also of Detroit.

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Eastpointe Man Charged in Anglin Street Fatal Shooting

Published on April 04, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Brandon Xavier White-Ratliff, 26, (DOB:02/14/1996), of Eastpointe, in connection with the fatal shooting of Lamar Addison, 30, of Detroit. The two men were acquainted.

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Ecorse Man Charged in Fatal Shooting of Grandmother

Published on April 04, 2022

On March 25, 2022, Prosecutor Kym Worthy charged Jordan Dow, 19, (DOB: 10/15/2002), of Ecorse, in connection with the fatal shooting of his grandmother, Lela Dow, 61, of River Rouge.

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Detroit Man Charged in 1997 Cold Case Homicide of Detroit Woman

Published on April 01, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Johnny Joseph Yenshaw, 51, (DOB: 09/03/1970), of Detroit, in connection with the homicide of Sonya Dockery, also of Detroit. She was 33 years old at the time of her death in 1997.

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Detroit Woman Charged in Manning Street Homicide

Published on March 27, 2022

On March 25, 2022, Prosecutor Kym Worthy charged Shedrica Odessa Smith, 31, (DOB: 02/05/1991), of Detroit, in connection with the homicide of Tiffany Watson, 41, also of Detroit.

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Detroit Man Charged in Fatal Shooting of Ciera Wells

Published on March 24, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Marion Johnson, 19, (DOB: 02/28/2003), of Detroit, in connection with the fatal shooting of Ciera Wells, 20, also of Detroit.

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Detroit Man Charged in Fatal Shooting of Wife

Published on March 24, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Taquan Miguel White, 37, (DOB: 07/01/1984), of Detroit, in connection with the fatal shooting of his wife, Shauntel Lewis, 34, also of Detroit.

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Detroit Man Charged in Fatal Stabbing of Father

Published on March 23, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Shahriss Amir Muhammad, 33, (DOB: 04/10/1988), of Detroit, in connection with the fatal stabbing of his father, Samuel Logan, 71, also of Detroit.

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Detroit Woman Charged in Fatal Shooting of Boyfriend

Published on March 23, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Shanitra Janise Newson, 29, (DOB: 06/05/1992), of Detroit, in connection with the fatal shooting of her boyfriend, Jamel Sandifer, 30, also of Detroit.

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Redford Man Charged with Assault

Published on March 23, 2022

On March 21, 2022, Prosecutor Kym Worthy charged Norman Louis Muscat, 39, (DOB: 06/19/1982), of Redford, in connection with the assault of his 44-year-old mother-in-law, his 32year-old wife, and a 14-year-old boy, all of Redford.

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Detroit Man Charged in Highland Park Fatal Shooting

Published on March 21, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Paul Clifton McColor, 53, (DOB: 04/20/1968), of Detroit, in connection with the fatal shooting of Saad Hanna Halabo, 53, of West Bloomfield.

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Detroit Man Charged in Newport Street Non-Fatal Shootings

Published on March 21, 2022

On March 19, 2022, Prosecutor Kym Worthy charged Edward Mack Anderson, 29, (DOB: 07/31/1992), of Detroit, in connection with the non-fatal shootings of a 63-year-old Detroit man and a 56-year-old Detroit woman.

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Edgerson Appointed to Interstate Adult Offender Supervision Council

Published on March 21, 2022

'Mia is a passionate crusader for victims' rights in the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office. She always wants to make sure that our victims have a voice,' said Prosecutor Worthy.

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Two Men Charged in Auto Theft and Chop Shop Ring

Published on March 18, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Calvin Lamont Pickett Jr., 43, (DOB: 01/05/1978), of Bloomfield Hills, and Fadi Abi-Fakhreddine, 58, (DOB: 11/26/1963), of Ypsilanti, in connection with an auto theft and chop shop ring.

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Detroit Man Charged in Montrose Street Fatal Shooting

Published on March 16, 2022

On March 8, 2022, Prosecutor Kym Worthy charged Ronde Malike Gill, 19, (DOB: 02/26/2002), of Detroit, in connection with the fatal shooting of Keyvontae Smith, 29, and the assault of a 32-year old man, both of Detroit.

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Teen Charged in Belleville Road Fatal Crash

Published on March 16, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged a juvenile male, age 16, (DOB: 03/30/2004), of Van Buren Township, in connection with a car crash that killed Chataya Jayana Thurman, 20, of Van Buren Township.

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Detroit Man Charged in Stabbing of Girlfriend

Published on March 09, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Jimmy Acuff, 40, (DOB: 03/14/1981), of Detroit, in connection with the assault of a 30-year-old Detroit woman. The defendant and victim have children in common.

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Detroit Teen Charged with Bomb Threat

Published on March 09, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Malik Eugene Adams, 19, (DOB: 01/13/2003), of Taylor, in connection with a bomb threat against the Taylor Career Center.

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Father Charged in Non-Fatal Shooting of Two-Year-Old Son

Published on March 07, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Melvin Phillips, 31, (DOB: 01/16/1991), in connection with the non-fatal shooting of his two-year-old son.

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Huron Township Man Charged in Fatal Shooting of Girlfriend

Published on March 03, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Nathan Jordan-Donald Barks, 30, (DOB: 06/17/1991), of Huron Township, in connection with the fatal shooting of his girlfriend, Dawn Sinkey, 36, also of Huron Township.

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Prosecutor Kym Worthy on Domestic Violence

Published on March 03, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy speaks on domestic violence.

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Det. Grandmother Charged in Non-Fatal Shooting of 5-Year-Old Grandson

Published on March 02, 2022

On February 24, 2022, Prosecutor Kym Worthy charged Itterlee McNeil, 68, (DOB: 05/27/1953), of Detroit, in connection with the non-fatal shooting of her five-year-old grandson by his eight-year-old brother.

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Detroit Men Charged in Greenfield Road Robbery and Fatal Shooting

Published on March 02, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Delron Devall Black Jr., 28, (DOB: 10/25/1993), and Kenneth Cecil Daniel, 30, (DOB: 10/22/1991), both of Detroit, in connection with the fatal shooting of Albert Williams, 52, also of Detroit.

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Ecorse Man Charged in Sexual Assault of Child Relative

Published on February 28, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Melvin Conway, 45, (DOB: 08/23/1976), of Ecorse, in connection with the sexual assault of a then 10-year-old girl who was his relative.

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Teen Charged in Evergreen Street Triple Homicide

Published on February 28, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Malcolm Ray Hardy, 16 (DOB: 09/25/2005), of Detroit, in connection with the homicides of Aaron Benson, 32, LaShon Marshall, 28, and five-year-old Caleb Harris. Defendant Hardy has been charged as an adult.

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Prosecutor Worthy on Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's SCOTUS Nomination

Published on February 25, 2022

'As a mother of three Black daughters, I can point to this and truly say that you can go into the highest Court in the land and see someone that looks like you,' said Prosecutor Worthy. '

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Teen Charged in Evergreen Street Triple Homicide

Published on February 25, 2022

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Charges Issue in Homicide of 78-Year-Old Dearborn Man

Published on February 22, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Michael Steven Hicks, 31 (04/05/1990), of Wayne, Michigan, in connection with the homicide of Daniel Willard Sweeney, 78, of Dearborn.

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Detroit Man Charged in Robbery and Sexual Assault of Detroit Woman

Published on February 22, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Marcus James Edwards, 27, (DOB: 06/14/1994), of Detroit, in connection with the robbery and sexual assault of a 26-year-old Detroit woman.

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Highland Park Man Charged in Fatal Shooting of Girlfriend

Published on February 15, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Michael Cortez Norris, 26, (DOB: 12/19/1995), of Highland Park, in connection with the fatal shooting of his girlfriend Naomi Skinner, 25, also of Highland Park.

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Detroit Man Charged in Assault of DPD Officers

Published on February 14, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Zachery Ryan Davis, 18, (DOB: 10/05/2003), of Detroit, in connection with the assault of Detroit police officers.

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Off-Duty WC Sherriff Charged in Non-Fatal Shooting

Published on February 11, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Danford Lee Wilson, 30, (DOB: 11/24/1989), an off-duty Wayne County Sheriff, in connection with the non-fatal shooting of a 22-year-old Inkster woman.

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County Prosecutor's Office CIU Dismisses Charges Against Dennis Atkins

Published on February 11, 2022

On February 4, 2022, an order dismissing all charges in the case was granted and entered by Judge Shannon N. Walker dismissing the case. On February 4, 2022, Mr. Atkins was released from the Michigan Department of Corrections Kinross Correctional Facility

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Detroit Man Charged in Liquor Store Fatal Shootings

Published on February 04, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged John Edward-Dayter Montgomery, 44, (DOB: 09/27/1977), of Detroit, in connection with the fatal shootings of Raymondo Bankhead, 60, and James Deberry, 57, also of Detroit.

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Charges Issue in Fatal Shooting at Detroit Gas Station

Published on February 02, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Mekhi Green, 15 (DOB: 06/15/2006), of Detroit, in connection with the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old Detroit male. The defendant and the 15-year-old victim were acquainted.

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Defendant Corey Gaston Sentenced Today in 2007 Sexual Assault Case

Published on January 31, 2022

Today Defendant Corey Gaston was sentenced to 25 to 50 years for Criminal Sexual Conduct - First Degree and 25 to 50 years for Kidnapping, to be served concurrently.

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Detroit Man Charged in Liquor Store Robbery and Fatal Shooting

Published on January 28, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Dvante Antioni Howard, 23, (DOB: 01/14/1999), of Detroit, in connection with the fatal shooting of Behnam Rasho, 64, also of Detroit.

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Detroit Man Charged in Livernois Avenue Fatal Shooting

Published on January 28, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Dandre Rashad Mitchell, 36, (DOB: 01/27/1985), of Detroit, in connection with the fatal shooting of Deante Snow, 28, and the non-fatal shooting of a 19-yearold man and a 26-year-old man, all of Detroit.

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Jail Inmate Sentenced in Homicide of Wayne County Cpl. Bryant Searcy

Published on January 28, 2022

On September 9, 2020, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy charged Deandre Williams, 28, (DOB: 07/28/1992), of Detroit, in connection with the death of Wayne County Sheriff Deputy Corporal Bryant Searcy, 50.

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Detroit Man Charged with Setting Girlfriend on Fire

Published on January 24, 2022

On January 21, 2022, Prosecutor Kym Worthy charged Devonne Lamar Marsh, 41, (DOB: 01/24/1980), of Detroit, in a new warrant in connection with setting his 35-year-old pregnant girlfriend on fire.

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Detroit Man Charged in Mutilation and Homicide of Girlfriend

Published on January 20, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Rondell Lamar Watters, 44, (DOB: 06/30/1977), of Detroit, in connection with the murder of Latima Warren, 32, also of Detroit. Ms. Warren was the defendant's girlfriend.

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Roseville Woman Charged in Non-Fatal Shooting of Three-Year-Old Boy

Published on January 18, 2022

On January 16, 2022, Prosecutor Kym Worthy charged Janette Ann Smith, 30, (DOB: 09/15/1991), of Roseville, in connection with the non-fatal shooting of a three-year-old boy in Detroit.

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The Museum of the Courageous Honors Six Americans Who Stood Up to Hate

Published on January 17, 2022

The Museum of the Courageous (MOTC) today announced this year's Courageous Class to celebrate historical and contemporary courageous acts that have stood up to hate and shifted our country towards justice.

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Romulus Man Charged in Fatal Crash

Published on January 05, 2022

On December 22, 2021, Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Robert Merritt, 56, (DOB:09/12/1966), of Romulus, in connection with a fatal car crash that killed Mia Howard, 17, and injured a 15-year-old girl, both of Allen Park.

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Inkster Mother Charged with Child Abuse of Son & Daughter

Published on January 04, 2022

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Sara Vae Boles, 36, (DOB: 10/14/1985), of Inkster, in connection with the child abuse of her one-year-old son and three-year-old daughter.

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