2024 News Archive

Toledo, Ohio Man Charged in Theft of Ballet Company Prop Trailer

Published on December 20, 2024

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Dearborn Man Charged in Fatal Stabbing of Mother

Published on December 17, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Abrahim Hassan Alfagieh, 36, of Dearborn, in connection with the homicide of Jamila Alwan, 70, also of Dearborn. The victim is the mother of the defendant.

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Highland Park Man Charged in Escape from Police Custody

Published on December 17, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged has David Johnathan Soward, 29, of Highland Park, in connection with escaping from the custody of Highland Park police officers.

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Four Juveniles Charged in Detroit Carjacking

Published on December 16, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged a 17-year-old juvenile male, two 16-year-old juvenile males, and a 14-year-old juvenile male, all of Detroit, in connection with a carjacking of a 67-year-old Detroit man's vehicle.

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Clinton Township Woman Charged in Assault of Elderly Aunt

Published on December 13, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Latoreya Denise Till, 41, of Clinton Township, in connection with the assault of a 71-year-old woman of Detroit.

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Grosse Pointe Juvenile Respondent's Mother will not be Charged

Published on December 10, 2024

The warrant request is denied for insufficient evidence to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that any crime has been committed by the respondent's mother.

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Allen Park Man Charged with Human Trafficking and Prostitution

Published on December 09, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Michael Richard Navoy, 70, of Allen Park in connection with Human Trafficking and Prostitution of women.

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No Charges to Issue in Fatal Shooting Detroit Man by Bailiff

Published on December 03, 2024

No charges will issue in the fatal shooting of Sherman Butler by a 36th District Court Bailiff.

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Detroit Man Charged in Non-Fatal Shooting of Two-Year-Old Boy

Published on December 02, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Darius Daron Shantez Lacey, 25, of Detroit, in connection with the non-fatal shooting of a two-year-old boy.

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No Charges to Issue Against Jameson Williams

Published on November 26, 2024

In a statement made by Prosecutor Kym Worthy, charges will not be made against Jameson Williams in CPL case.

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Statement from Prosecutor Kym Worthy

Published on November 22, 2024

Statement from Prosecutor Kym Worthy regarding a certification issue that affects 34 Detroit police officers.

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Detroit Woman Charged in I-75 Fatal Car Crash

Published on November 15, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Shaniqua Lashauntae Baskins, 30, of Detroit, in connection with a car crash that killed her four-year-old son.

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Detroit Juvenile Charged in Fatal Shooting of 14-Year-Old Boy

Published on November 13, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged a 15-year-old juvenile male, of Detroit, in connection with the fatal shooting of a 14-year-old boy, and the non-fatal shooting of a 32-year-old woman, also of Detroit. The 32-year-old victim is the mother of the juvenile

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No Charges to Issue in Justified Shooting of Wayne Man

Published on November 13, 2024

The officers did not use deadly force until Mr. Zook objectively posed an imminent threat to their safety. The facts and evidence in this case show that shooting was justified. As a result, WCPO has determined that no charges will issue in this matter.

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Detroit Parents Charged in Death of Eight-Year-Old Son

Published on November 12, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Jamarr Hill, 37, and Kentoria Latricia Moss, 31, both of Detroit., in connection with the death of their eight-year-old son.

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Roseville Man Charged in Detroit Fatal Car Crash

Published on November 12, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Ahmad Nyjahjuan Jatta, 30, of Roseville, in connection with a car crash that killed a seven-year-old boy, and injured a five-year-old girl, a 21-year-old man, and a 23-year-old woman, all of Detroit.

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Westland Parents Charged in Fatal Shooting of 5-Year-Old Son

Published on November 12, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Timothy John Gravel, 32, and Heather Ashly LeBlanc, 29, both of Westland, in connection with the fatal shooting of their five-year-old son.

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Detroit Man Charged in Redford Motel Fatal Shooting

Published on November 12, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Jose Angel Oquendo-Torruella, 39, of Detroit, in connection with the fatal shooting of Valentina Colban, 37, also of Detroit. Ms. Colban was the girlfriend of the defendant.

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Four Charged in Shooting of Seven at Detroit Party

Published on November 11, 2024

Johnny Lee Marsh III, 25, Eladeo Javier-Antonio Garcia, 22, Alfonso Anaya, 18, all of Detroit, and Amber Renee-Sue McIntee, 21, of Lincoln Park, has been charged in connection with the fatal shootings of two and the non-fatal shootings of five.

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Taylor Woman Charged in Dearborn Fatal Car Crash

Published on November 07, 2024

Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Felecia Sunshine Lazo, 25, of Taylor, in connection with a car crash that killed Dr. Ghada Mustapha, 33, of Dearborn.

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Detroit Man Charged in Non-Fatal Shooting of Three-Year-Old Son

Published on November 03, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Richard Williams, 29, of Detroit, in connection with the non-fatal shooting of his three-year-old son.

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Three Charged in Connection with Fatal Shooting

Published on October 30, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Raymone Raylee Debose, 18 of Clinton Township, Marquis Lamar Goins, 18 of Detroit, and Karim Blake Moore, 18 of Clinton Township, in connection with the homicide of Oakland County Sheriff Deputy Bradley Reckling, 30.

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Detroit Man Sentenced in Multiple Sexual Assaults

Published on October 25, 2024

Today, Defendant Davis was sentenced to 8 to 15 years in the Michigan Department of Corrections, sex offender training and counseling, sex offender registration, and no contact with any of the victims, before Judge Kelly Ramsey.

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Lavonne Hill Conviction Vacated

Published on October 23, 2024

Today, Chief Judge Patricia Fresard dismissed all charges against Mr. Lavonne Hill and vacated his convictions. Mr. Hill is expected to be released from the Michigan Department of Corrections forthwith.

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Hamtramck School Bus Driver Charged in Fatal Crash

Published on October 17, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Marvin Lee Flentroy, 64, of Pontiac, in connection with a car crash that killed a 3-year-old girl, of Hamtramck. Flentroy was a school bus driver for Auxilio Services, which transports Hamtramck Public School students.

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Detroit Woman Charged in Police Chase and Fatal Crash

Published on October 14, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Aaliyah Daz Jhanay Renee Glenn, 23, of Detroit, in connection with a police chase that resulted in a car crash that killed MD Sujon Miah, 37, of Sterling Heights, and another person as yet unidentified, herein John Doe.

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Detroit Man Charged in Assault of Seven-Year-Old Girl

Published on October 11, 2024

Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Gary Lansky, 73, of Detroit. In connection with the assault of a seven-year-old girl, also of Detroit.

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Warren Man Charged in Fatal Shooting of Detroit Man

Published on October 10, 2024

Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Jonathan Leeaveret Williams, 31, of Warren, in connection with the fatal shooting of Harmond Ulmer, 31, of Detroit. It is alleged that Defendant Williams worked with the victim.

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Adult Designated Juvenile Charged in Fatal Stabbing of Sister

Published on October 08, 2024

Today, the juvenile was arraigned and remanded on the amended adult designation petition before Judge Sheila Gibson. The next court date is a Preliminary Examination on November 21, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., before Judge Sheila Gibson .

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Detroit Teen Charged in Fatal Stabbing of Detroit Man

Published on October 08, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Ahmed Al-Alikhan, 17 years, and 11 months old, of Detroit, in connection with the fatal stabbing of Howard Brisendine, 64, also of Detroit. Defendant Al-Alikhan will be waived and tried as an adult defendant.

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DDOT Driver Sentenced in Fatal Crash

Published on October 03, 2024

Today, the defendant was sentenced before Judge Lynise Bryant to two years of probation and one year of jail time. The first six months will be served in the Wayne County Jail and the remaining six months will be held in abeyance.

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Taylor Juvenile Charged in Fatal Stabbing of Sister

Published on October 01, 2024

Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged a 13-year-old juvenile girl of Taylor, in connection with the fatal stabbing of a seven-year-old girl, also of Taylor. The victim is the sister of the juvenile. The respondent is being charged as a juvenile.

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Detroit Man Charged in Multiple Sexual Assaults

Published on September 27, 2024

Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Jarvis Ramon Butts, 41, of Detroit, in connection with the sexual assaults of a now 20-year-old woman of Highland Park, and a now 13-year-old girl, of Detroit.

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Charges Issue in the Homicide of Na'Ziyah Harris

Published on September 27, 2024

Jarvis Ramon Butts AKA Jaris Ramon Butts, 41, of Detroit has been charged with the homicide of Na'Ziyah Harris, who was 13 years old, also of Detroit, at the time of her disappearance on January 9, 2024. The body of Na'Ziyah has not been found.

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Detroit Man Arraigned on New Charges in Homicide of 81-Year-Old Man

Published on September 25, 2024

Defendant Gilchrist's previous charges of Assault with Intent to do Great Bodily Harm and Aggravated Assault have been amended due to the death of Mr. Kirsch. He has now been charged with Second-Degree Murder.

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No Charges to Issue in Wayne State University May 2024 Protests

Published on September 23, 2024

A review of the facts and evidence including body worn camera (BWC) footage, supports that there is insufficient evidence to prove that crimes were committed. As a result, no charges will issue.

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Shooter Acted in Lawful Self-Defense in Eastern Market Fatal Shootings

Published on September 18, 2024

Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has determined that no charges will issue against a 40-year-old male shooter* in connection with the fatal shooting of Jalen Welch, 25, and Rayshawn Palmer, 40, both of Detroit.

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Detroit Man Charged in Homicide of Retired DPD Officer

Published on September 18, 2024

Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Erik Delano Davis, 30, of Detroit, in connection with the homicide of Stefon Hodo, 41, and the non-fatal shootings of a 39-year-old woman and a 47-year-old man, all of Detroit.

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Detroit Man Charged with Setting Two Women on Fire

Published on September 11, 2024

Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Roberto Romero, of Detroit, in connection with setting a 57-year-old Detroit woman and a 50-year-old Detroit woman on fire. It is alleged that the defendant worked with the two women.

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Clinton Township Teen Charged in Detroit Fatal Shooting

Published on September 11, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Anthony Deshawn Sneed,15, of Clinton Township, in connection with the fatal shooting of Tasneen Sherrod, 42, and the non-fatal shooting of a 15-year-old boy, both of Detroit.

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Detroit Man Charged in Assault of 81-Year-Old Man

Published on September 10, 2024

Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Lawrence Deonte Gilchrist, 30, of Detroit, in connection with the assault of an 81-year-old man, who was visiting from his home in Bremen, Germany.

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Detroit Father Charged in Assault of Infant Daughter

Published on September 09, 2024

Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Rmahn Denus-Elyjah Ja Bosnak, 23, of Detroit, in connection with the physical assault of his three-month-old daughter.

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Detroit Mother Charged in Non-Fatal Shooting of Three-Year-Old Son

Published on September 09, 2024

Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Tiara Shardae Taylor, 38, of Detroit, in connection with the non-fatal shooting of her three-year-old son.

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Detroit Man Charged in Fatal Shooting of Wife

Published on August 30, 2024

On July 29, 2024, Prosecutor Kym Worthy charged George Douglas Thomas, 72, of Detroit, in connection with the fatal shooting of his wife, Sharonda Davis-Thomas, 53.

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Worthy Receives Prestigious William F. Delhey Award

Published on August 27, 2024

On Saturday, August 24, 2024, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy became the first female elected prosecutor to receive the William F. Delhey Award from the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan held at their annual conference on Mackinac Island.

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Winston Kirtley, Jr. Found Guilty in Coyle Street Homicides

Published on July 31, 2024

Today, the defendant was found guilty as charged in a jury trial before Judge Mark Slavens. Kirtley is scheduled to be sentenced on September 4, 2024, at 11:30 a.m., before Judge Slavens at the Criminal Justice Center.

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Mother Sentenced in Murder of Her Three-Year-Old Boy Found Dead

Published on July 29, 2024

Today, France was sentenced according to the plea agreement before Judge Tracy Green. The Felony Murder, First-Degree Child Abuse, Torture, and Concealing the Death of an Individual charges were dismissed.

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New Hearing Scheduled in the Homicide of Samantha Woll

Published on July 25, 2024

Statement from Prosecutor Kym Worthy regarding a certification issue that affects 34 Detroit police officers.

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Detroit Man Charged in I-75 Wrong-Way Fatal Car Crash

Published on August 23, 2024

Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Damien Eldridge Thomas, 42, of Detroit, in connection with a car crash that killed Drasan Clanton, 27, of Hazel Park, and non-fatally injured a 27-year-old man, of Detroit.

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Westland Woman Charged in Non-Fatal Car Crash

Published on August 13, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged April Marie Graves, 43, of Westland, in connection with a car crash that injured a 31-year-old woman and a 32-year-old man, also of Westland.

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Canton Man Charged in Fatal Shooting of Neighbor

Published on August 12, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Devereaux Christopher Johnson, 47, of Canton, in connection with the fatal shooting of Nathan Morris, 35, also of Canton. The two men resided in the same neighborhood in Canton.

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Detroit Man Charged in Non-Fatal Shooting of Seven-Year-Old Boy

Published on August 12, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Antwon Tyree Williams, 22, of Detroit, in connection with the non-fatal shooting of a seven-year-old boy.

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Defendant Jackson-Bolanos Sentenced in the Samantha Woll Case

Published on August 09, 2024

Today Jackson-Bolanos was sentenced to 18 months to 15 years in the Michigan Department of Corrections on the charge of Lying to a Police Officer before Judge Margaret Van Houten.

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Desmond Burks Arraigned in the Homicide of Dr. Devon Hoover

Published on August 08, 2024

Burks was arraigned and remanded to jail this morning in 36th District Court before Magistrate Malaika Ramsey-Heath. The Probable Cause Conference is scheduled for August 15, 2024, at 8:30 a.m., before Judge Kenneth King.

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Charges Announced in the Homicide of Dr. Devon Hoover

Published on August 07, 2024

Burks has been charged with First-Degree Premeditated Murder, Felony Murder, Larceny of $20,000+, Using a Computer to Commit a Crime, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, and three counts of Felony Firearm.*

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Detroit Man Charged Gas Station Fatal Stabbing

Published on August 02, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged KeJuan David Deshaun Hedwood, 20, of Detroit, in connection with the fatal stabbing of Gregory Gibson, 32, also of Detroit.

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Farmington Hills Teen Charged in Detroit Fatal Shooting

Published on August 02, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Brandon Butler, 17, of Farmington Hills, in connection with the fatal shooting of Tavita Hunter, 23, of Detroit. Defendant Butler will be waived and tried as an adult defendant.

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Michael Lopez Charged in Armed Robbery of Auto Parts Store

Published on July 25, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Michael Lopez, 44, of Southfield, in connection with the robbery of an Auto Zone store.

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Charges Issue in the Homicide of Melvindale Police Officer

Published on July 25, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Michael Lopez, 44, of Southfield, in connection with the homicide of Melvindale Police Officer Mohamed Said, 23, when he was on duty.

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Redford Man Charged in Assault and Barricaded Gunman Incident

Published on July 19, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Vincent James Jensen, 55, of Redford, in connection with the assault of a 25-year-old man, also of Redford.

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Partial Verdict in the Homicide of Samantha Woll

Published on July 18, 2024

The jury was deadlocked on the charges of Felony Murder and Home invasion. A pre-trial conference is scheduled for Thursday, July 25, 2024, before Judge Van Houten for the remaining counts.

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Two Men Charged in Melvindale Fatal Shooting

Published on July 16, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Taiwan Antonelli Cox Jr., 20, of Detroit, and Curtis Damon Harris, 17, of Ecorse, in connection with the fatal shooting of Frederick Coleman, 20, of Detroit.

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Inkster Man Charged in Romulus Fatal Shooting

Published on July 08, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Christopher Demitrius Peterson, 24, of Inkster, in connection with the fatal shooting of Dante Carey, 49, of Romulus.

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Detroit Man Charged in Warwick Street Armed Robbery and Fatal Shooting

Published on July 08, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Dwaine Thomas Hunt III, 23, of Detroit, in connection with the fatal shooting of Richard Shorts, 29, also of Detroit.

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Detroit Father Charged in Non-Fatal Shooting of Six-Year-Old Son

Published on June 22, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Morris Stephen Brown, 34, of Detroit, in connection with the non-fatal shooting of his six-year-old son.

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Detroit Man Charged in Fatal Shooting of Girlfriend

Published on June 20, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Jelani Ahmed Shakoor, 40, of Detroit, in connection with the fatal shooting of Alicia Ferguson, 35, also of Detroit. Ms. Ferguson was the girlfriend of the defendant.

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Detroit Man Charged in West Seven Mile Road Fatal Car Crash

Published on June 18, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Zaughn Dontell Coleman, 29, of Detroit, in connection with a car crash that killed Quintell Ray, 40, also of Detroit

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Delivery Driver Charged in Detroit Fatal Hit and Run

Published on June 17, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Joseph Edmond Stewart, 25, of Grand Blanc, Michigan, in connection with a car crash that killed Delia Dinwiddie, 56, of Detroit.

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TSA Employee Charged with I-275 Freeway Non-Fatal Shooting

Published on June 14, 2024

Statement from Prosecutor Kym Worthy regarding a certification issue that affects 34 Detroit police officers.

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Two Teens Charged in Robbery and Fatal Shooting of 16-Year-Old

Published on June 14, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Barry Love, 15, and Anthony Carter, 16, both of Detroit, in connection with the robbery and fatal shooting of a 16-year-old male, also of Detroit. The juveniles will be waived and tried as adult defendants.

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Garden City Defendant Sentenced in Fatal Shooting of Detroit Police Sg

Published on June 14, 2024

Today, Defendant Johnson was sentenced on one count of Manslaughter to 57 min. to 95 months max. to 15 years in prison before Judge Charise Anderson in the Frank Murphy Hall of Justice.

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Livonia Woman Charged in Seminole Street Fatal Arson Fire

Published on June 07, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Cinamon Charmaine Rigmaiden, 31, of Livonia, in connection with the arson of a Detroit home that killed Tina Dorrough,53, and injured a 57-year-old man, and a 65-year-old woman, all of Detroit.

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Adult Designated Juvenile Charged in Robson Street Non-Fatal Shooting

Published on June 06, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged a 15-year-old juvenile male, of Detroit, in connection with the non-fatal shootings of a 15-year-old male victim, and a 16-year-old male victim, also of Detroit.

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Detroit Man Charged in Fatal Shooting of Girlfriend

Published on June 05, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Virgil Dan Brown, 22, of Detroit, in connection with the fatal shooting of Ms. Jevon Miller, 19, and the non-fatal shooting of their three-year-old son.

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Zion Foster's Cousin Jaylin Brazier Sentenced in Her Homicide

Published on June 03, 2024

Today, Brazier was sentenced by Judge Knapp to 38 to 90 years in prison for Second-Degree Murder. He was also sentenced to 5 to 10 years in prison for Tampering with Evidence that will be served consecutively to the Second-Degree Murder charge.

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Macomb, MI Man Charged in Detroit Mass Shooting and Robbery

Published on May 24, 2024

Prosecutor Worthy has charged Jony Saad Alatto, 32, of Macomb, in connection with the fatal shootings of John Coffie Jr., 76, Alphonso Henry, 55, and Morriss Campbell Jr., 41, and the non-fatal shootings of a 55-year-old woman and a 33-year-old woman.

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Detroit Man Charged in Fatal Road Rage Incident

Published on May 24, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Desmond Burks, 33, of Detroit, in connection with a road rage incident that killed Mr. Reda Saleh, 67, of Dearborn.

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Eastpointe Man Charged in Fatal Shooting of Detroit Man

Published on May 24, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Tasean Lamarean Johnson, 19, of Eastpointe, in connection with the fatal shooting of William Shelton, 18, of Detroit.

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Detroit Man Charged in Quintuple Shooting on Ohio Street

Published on May 23, 2024

Prosecutor Worthy has charged Charles Carter, 47, in connection with the fatal shooting of Luzell Etheridge, 46, of Detroit, and the non-fatal shootings of a 49-year-old woman, a 31-year-old man, a 56-year-old man, and a 31-year-old woman.

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Westland Man Charged in Fairlane Town Center Non-Fatal Shooting

Published on May 17, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged James Edward Townsend, 25, of Westland, in connection with the non-fatal shooting of a 25-year-old man of Canton. Defendant Townsend is the brother of the victim.

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Taylor Man Charged in Detroit Triple Shooting

Published on May 17, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Gabriel Kieshaun-Dajuan Toler, 36, of Taylor, in connection with the fatal shootings of Hollie Stoops, 41, of Lincoln Park, Mary Hernandez, 28, of Monroe, MI, and the non-fatal shooting of a 33-year-old man of Taylor.

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Zion Foster's Cousin Jaylin Brazier Found Guilty in Her Homicide

Published on May 16, 2024

Today, Defendant Brazier was found guilty as charged of Second-Degree Murder and Tampering with Evidence in a jury trial before Judge Donald Knapp. The case was prosecuted by APA Ryan Elsey. His sentencing is scheduled for June 3, 2024, at 9:00 a.m..

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Dearborn Heights Woman Arraigned on New Charges in Fatal Shooting

Published on May 15, 2024

Defendant Johnson's previous charges of Assault with Intent to Murder and Felony Firearm have been amended because of the death of Mr. Stevens. She has now been charged with Second-Degree Murder and Felony Firearm.*

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Garden City Defendant Enters No Contest Plea in Fatal Shooting

Published on May 10, 2024

Today, Johnson entered a plea of no contest to Manslaughter with a sentence agreement of three years' probation and any violation found by the court will result in a guideline sentence o f 57 months minimum to 95 months maximum to 15 years in prison.

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Detroit Teen Charged in Non-Fatal Shootings of Four

Published on May 09, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Alvin Noble,17, of Detroit in connection with the non-fatal shootings of two 18-year-old girls, a six-year-old girl, and a two-year-old boy, all of Detroit. Defendant Noble is being prosecuted as an adult in this case.

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Dearborn Heights Woman Charged in Non-Fatal Shooting of Boyfriend

Published on May 06, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Leah Renee Johnson, 30, of Dearborn Heights, in connection with the non-fatal shooting of a 41-year-old man, also of Dearborn Heights.

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Former JDF Worker Charged in Sexual Assault of Two Juvenile Males

Published on May 06, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Svetlana Kuryanova, 33, of Farmington Hills, in connection with the sexual assaults of a 16-year-old boy and a 17-year-old boy while she was employed at the Juvenile Detention Center.

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Dearborn Heights Man Charged in Assault and Barricaded Gunman Incident

Published on April 29, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Mark Denis Grzybowski, 63, of Dearborn Heights, in connection with the assault of a 31-year-old year Detroit man and his four-year-old son.

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Detroit Police Officer Charged for Using Taser to Threaten Nephew

Published on April 26, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged DPD officer Caleb Williams, 21, with Child Abuse Second Degree and Felonious Assault of his young nephew.*

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Detroit Man Charged in Sexual Assault of 10-Year-Old Girl

Published on April 20, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Cedric Jackson, 59, of Detroit, in connection with the kidnapping and sexual assault of a 10-year-old Detroit girl.

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Detroit Man Charged in Detroit Night Club Non-Fatal Shootings

Published on April 18, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Damond Lamont Hunter, 32, of Detroit, in connection with the non-fatal shootings of two 33-year-old men, a 42-year-old man, a 45-year-old man, and a 48-year-old man, all of Detroit.

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Westland Grocery Store Employee Charged with Threat of Terrorism

Published on November 22, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Jonathan Lee Stieber, 37, of Garden City, in connection with making terrorist threats against employees and customers of a Kroger store. Mr. Stieber was an employee of the store at the time of the incident.

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Harper Woods Man Charged in Non-Fatal Shooting of Girlfriend

Published on April 15, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Brenitaze Moore, 29, of Harper Woods, in connection with the non-fatal shooting of a 25-year-old Detroit woman. The victim was the girlfriend of the defendant at the time of the incident.

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Preliminary Examination Adjourned for Highland Park Homicide

Published on April 11, 2024

Today the Preliminary Examination was adjourned in 30th District Court to refer the defendant for an evaluation for competency to stand trial. The next court date is on July 16, 2024.

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Juvenile Charged with Carrying a Concealed Weapon

Published on April 05, 2024

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

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No Room for Trafficking in Detroit - Trafficking Awareness Event

Published on March 29, 2024

No Room for Trafficking in Detroit will be held at the Westin Book Cadillac in downtown Detroit, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.. The event is free and open to all hospitality professionals.

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DPS Police Officer Found Guilty of False Report of a Felony

Published on March 27, 2024

On May 14, 2021, Prosecutor Kym Worthy charged Dajuan Dickerson, 33, in connection with falsely reporting a carjacking. He is employed as a Detroit Public School police officer.

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Ecorse Man Charged in Sexual Assault of 13-Year-Old Girl

Published on March 26, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Michael Shawn Holcomb, 52, of Ecorse, in connection with the sexual assault of a 13-year-old Allen Park girl.

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Grosse Pointe Teen Charged in Grosse Pointe Farms Fatal Car Crash

Published on March 21, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged a 17-year-old male, in connection with a car crash that killed Flynn Mackrell, 18, both of Grosse Pointe.

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Southfield Woman Charged in Death of Three-Year-Old Girl

Published on March 21, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Iesha Harris, 30, of Southfield, in connection with the death of a three-year-old girl. Defendant Harris is a friend of the child's mother who was babysitting the child at the time of her death.

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Ecorse Man Charged in Sexual Assaults of Senior Dearborn Women

Published on March 20, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Michael Shawn Holcomb, 52, of Ecorse, in connection with the sexual assaults of a 78-year-old woman and an 85-year-old woman, both of Dearborn.

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Riverview Woman Charged in Southgate Wrong-Way Fatal Car Crash

Published on March 19, 2024

Prosecutor Worthy has charged Alyssa Taylor Usher, 30, of Riverview,in connection with a car crash that killed Lillian Caldwel, 44, of Port Huron, and injured a 52-year-old Port Huron man, a 25-year-old woman, a 31-year-old man, and a three-year-old girl.

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Wayne Woman Charged in Death of Eight-Year-Old Daughter

Published on March 19, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Chelsea Renee Duperon, 30, of Wayne, in connection with the death of her eight-year-old daughter.

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Detroit Man Charged in Homicide of Infant Daughter

Published on March 18, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Charles Evans, 24, of Detroit, in connection with the homicide of nine-month-old Kinsley Evans. Defendant Evans is the father of the infant.

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Highland Park Man Charged in Homicide of Transgender Woman

Published on March 15, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Carlos Lamar Scotland, 18, in connection with the fatal shooting of Asia Davis, 36, both of Highland Park, MI. Ms. Davis was a transgender woman of color. Defendant Scotland is being prosecuted as an adult in this case.

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Detroit Man Charged in Overdose Death of Birmingham Teen

Published on March 13, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Aron Miranda, 24, of Detroit, in connection with the Fentanyl overdose death of Jack McCarthy, 19, of Birmingham, MI.

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Detroit Man Charged After Work of Grosse Pointe & Grosse Pointe Woods

Published on March 08, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Jerry Ryan Ashley, 44, of Detroit, in connection with the breaking and entering of the home of a deceased Grosse Pointe City resident, and the homes of three deceased Grosse Pointe Woods residents.

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Flushing Man Charged with Stalking MI AG & Plymouth City Commissioner

Published on March 07, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Christopher Dean Baldwin, 40, of Flushing, Michigan, in connection with stalking Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and her wife, Plymouth City Commissioner Alanna Maguire.

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Barricaded Gunman Charged in Westland Domestic Incident

Published on March 05, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Kevin Merritt Butler, 61, of Westland, in connection with a shooting incident involving his 55-year-old wife, of Westland.

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Professional Boxer Charged with Fleeing from Huron Township Police

Published on March 04, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Jared Davon Anderson, 24, of Toledo, Ohio, in connection with fleeing from Huron Township Police Officers. Anderson is a professional heavyweight boxer who is known as Jared 'The Real Big Baby' Anderson.

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UPDATE: Charges to be Raised in Lamara Glenn Homicide

Published on March 04, 2024

The next court date is another Probable Cause Conference on March 15, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., before Judge Kenneth King. As a result of Lamara's passing, the cases will be consolidated, and the charges will be amended for three defendants after the Exam.

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Detroit Couple Charged in Fatal Dog Mauling of Detroit Man

Published on February 29, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Roy Eric Goodman, 40, and Trevina Quiche Goodman, 38, of Detroit, in connection with the death of Harold Phillips, 35, also of Detroit. The defendants are a married couple.

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Charges to be Raised in Lamara Glenn Homicide

Published on February 28, 2024

As a result of her death the cases will be consolidated and the charges will be amended and raised at the preliminary examination on March 7, 2024, before Judge Kenneth King at 8:45 a.m.

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Fourth Man Charged in Shooting of 11-Year-Old Girl

Published on February 26, 2024

On February 24, 2024, Prosecutor Kym Worthy charged Hershel Lanier Marion Jr., 19, of Detroit in connection with the shooting of an 11-year-old girl in the head.

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Wayne Man Charged in Canton Fatal Shooting of Ex-Girlfriend

Published on February 26, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Joseph Michael Slocum, Jr., 23, of Wayne, in connection with the fatal shooting of Veronica Crain 19, of Detroit. Ms. Crain was the ex-girlfriend of the defendant.

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Detroit Men Charged in Shooting of 11-Year-Old Girl

Published on February 23, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Tahkari Turner, 18, Robert Lee Turner Jr., 20, and Nasir Lavant Garrett, 19, all of Detroit, in connection with the shooting of an 11-year-old girl in the head.

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Detroit Aunt Charged in Reckless Driving Incident

Published on February 20, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Ashjunaria Virginia Townsend, 23, of Detroit, in connection with the endangerment of a 5-year-old boy, a 9-year-old girl, and two 10-year-old girls, all of Detroit. Defendant Townsend is the aunt of the victims.

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Detroit Man Charged in Robbery of Grosse Pointe Farms Grocery Store

Published on February 20, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Harold Edward Smith, 53, of Detroit, in connection with the armed robbery of a grocery store.

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Statement of Prosecutor Worthy on the Ansari Civil Verdict

Published on February 20, 2024

On February 16, 2024, a jury awarded $10 million to Alexandre Ansari, of Detroit. He spent almost six years in prison for the killing of a 15-year-old girl before the criminal case was dismissed.

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Statement of Prosecutor Worthy on New Gun Laws

Published on February 15, 2024

'My office has been working on this issue for almost a decade. We have charged quite a few parents and caregivers for allowing their guns that were not safely stored to fall into the hands of innocent children with catastrophic results.'

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Resentencing Held for Defendant Ivory Thomas under People v. Poole

Published on February 13, 2024

Judge Baker-Robinson re-sentenced Mr. Thomas to 40 - 60 years. This means that his maximum sentence has been served and he will likely be released from the Thumb Correctional Facility, in Lapeer, MI today.

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Local Psychiatrist Sentenced in Non-Fatal Shooting

Published on February 02, 2024

On August 6, 2021, Prosecutor Kym Worthy charged Dr. Barika Butler-Quarles, 42, a licensed psychiatrist of Grosse Pointe, in connection with the non-fatal shooting of a 41-year-old woman, of Texas.

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Former WC Employee Sentenced to 1.5 Years in Prison

Published on January 31, 2024

Former Wayne County Roads Division employee John Gibson was sentenced to 1½ years in prison today for conspiring to defraud the county out of over $2.3 million, United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison and Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy announced.

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Taylor Man Charged in Non-Fatal Shooting of Taylor Police Officers

Published on January 29, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Rick Good, 73, of Taylor, in connection with the non-fatal shootings of Taylor police officers.

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2024 January - 2023 WCPO Year in Review Newsletter

Published on January 22, 2024

2024 January - 2023 WCPO Year in Review Newsletter

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Charges Dismissed Against DPD Officer in 36th District Court Today

Published on January 18, 2024

Today, 36th District Court Judge Kenneth King dismissed the case at the preliminary examination citing insufficient evidence to bind over the case to the trial court.

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Dearborn Fire Chief Sentenced for Operating While Intoxicated

Published on January 18, 2024

On January 17, 2024, Joseph Murray was sentenced by Judge Mark J. Plawecki to one year of probation with 120 hours of community service as directed by the City of Dearborn.

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Detroit Man Charged in Non-Fatal Shooting of DPD Officer

Published on January 16, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Barry Holley Washington, 45, of Detroit, in connection with the non-fatal shooting of a Detroit police officer.

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Highland Park Man Charged in Homicide of Girlfriend

Published on January 11, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Jimmie Lee Brown, 46, of Highland Park, in connection with the homicide of Kelly Ann Mays, 49, of Westland. Ms. Mays was the girlfriend of the defendant.

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Eastpointe Man Charged in New Year's Day Fatal Car Crash

Published on January 03, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged De-L Alekshay-Makalo Wesley, 49, of Eastpointe, in connection with a car crash that killed Dylan Bradford, 27, of Detroit, and non-fatally injured a 35-year-old man, of Inkster.

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