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Detroit Contaminated Dirt Controversy Remains Under Scrutiny Following Massive Demolition Program
DETROIT, Michigan (DRCN)- Questions surrounding contaminated soil used at Detroit demolition sites continue to draw attention as investigations, testing, and cleanup efforts move forward years after the city's historic blight-removal initiative.

Alison Rankin
Jun 102 min read


INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY: Fraser Teacher Suspended After Alleged Inappropriate Messages to Student
FRASER, Mich. (DRCN)—A male teacher at Arts Academy in the Woods has been suspended following allegations of sending inappropriate text and social media messages to a student.

DRCN News Desk
Jun 72 min read


114 MPH, No Lights, No Sirens: Warren Officer's Partner Defends Actions in Double-Fatal Crash Trial
MT. CLEMENS, Mich. (DRCN)— A Warren police officer testified Wednesday that he would ride with former Officer James Burke "today" despite a catastrophic high-speed crash that killed two men and left him hospitalized with devastating injuries.

Frank A. Fiorello
Jun 55 min read


Clinton Township Woman Arraigned on Felony Charges Following Multi-Agency Police Pursuit
MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. — A Clinton Township woman faces multiple criminal charges after allegedly leading local law enforcement on a destructive multi-city pursuit in a stolen U-Haul cargo van.

DRCN News Desk
Jun 42 min read


FOLLOW -UP: Shooting of Teen in Fraser Under Investigation
FRASER, Mich. — An independent investigation is underway after a 15-year-old boy experiencing a mental health crisis was shot and killed by police officers on Saturday afternoon [1, 2].

DRCN News Desk
Jun 22 min read


Ex-Warren Officer Faces Manslaughter Charges As Trial Opens In Schoenherr Road Fatal Collision
MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. — Former Warren police officer James Burke is facing up to 15 years in prison as his felony criminal trial officially gets underway in Macomb County Circuit Court.

DRCN News Desk
Jun 22 min read


"Just Shoot Me": Neighbors Recall Chaos Before Fraser Police Fatally Shot Teen
FRASER, Mich. — A 15-year-old boy is dead following an officer-involved shooting during a domestic dispute call on Saturday afternoon, authorities said.

DRCN News Desk
May 311 min read


Stolen U-Haul Chase Ends in Violent Rollover on Hall Road
MACOMB TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Thursday morning traffic on Hall Road turned into absolute chaos after a stolen U-Haul led police on a multi-city pursuit that ended in a violent rollover crash at one of Macomb County’s busiest intersections.

Tony Carbone
May 292 min read


Dearborn Teen Charged in Fatal Dog Abuse Case
DEARBORN, Mich. — An 18-year-old Dearborn man faces a severe felony charge following the death of a dog he adopted just months ago.

DRCN News Desk
May 281 min read


New Charges Filed Against Accused Macomb Serial Senior Fraudster
MACOMB COUNTY — Here’s the part that should bother people: this wasn’t some sophisticated financial crime cooked up online by hackers halfway around the world. According to prosecutors, it was a local contractor allegedly walking into the homes of elderly women, taking cash upfront, and never doing the work.

Tony Carbone
May 272 min read


The Black Box In Baldwin: Inside North Lake Processing Center
BALDWIN, MI — North Lake Processing Center sits in the pine woods of Lake County like an old casino with the windows painted black. You know something’s happening inside. You just don’t know whether it’s bookkeeping or body disposal.

Tony Carbone
May 194 min read


What Happened to Violet Elementary’s PTO Money?
ST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich. — Somewhere between the bake sales, raffle tickets, restaurant fundraisers, and the quiet volunteer labor that keeps elementary schools functioning, tens of thousands of dollars allegedly disappeared from the Violet Elementary School PTO. Now, police investigators are digging through bank records while an angry and stunned parent community searches for answers.

Frank A. Fiorello
May 144 min read


Cyberattack Paralyzes Digital Classrooms Across Port Huron and Michigan
PORT HURON, MI — A massive cybersecurity breach targeting the Canvas learning management system forced school closures and pushed regional administrators into emergency response mode Friday morning, May 8, 2026.

Alison Rankin
May 142 min read


Lathrup Village Community Leader Facing Felony Auto Theft Charges
LATHRUP VILLAGE, MI — A prominent figure in the Lathrup Village community and founder of a local youth mentoring organization is facing several felony charges following a major law enforcement operation this week.

Alison Rankin
May 121 min read


The Death of Police FOIA in Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS– The Michigan Court of Claims has firmly sealed the lid on transparency, casting a shadow over the public's right to know who is safeguarding their neighborhoods. This decision acts like a heavy, rusted cover, stifling the flow of information that citizens rely on to feel secure in their own communities.

Frank A. Fiorello
May 115 min read


Summary of Felony Arraignments Following Vehicle Theft Spree in Fort Gratiot
FORT GRATIOT- St. Clair County authorities have arraigned two men, 19-year-old Armani Greathouse and 20-year-old Jaydon Comstock, following a series of vehicle break-ins and thefts in Fort Gratiot Township

Alison Rankin
May 81 min read


17-Year-Old Charged as Adult in Mount Clemens Shooting
MOUNT CLEMENS, MI – A 17-year-old from New Baltimore is now confronting a series of serious felony charges following a shooting incident that occurred in broad daylight at a local business earlier this week. Julian Deante Green was arraigned on Thursday and is being prosecuted as an adult, a decision that Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido emphasizes as a strong statement against violent crime in the community. Lucido's remarks highlight the determination of local authorit

Tony Carbone
May 12 min read


Tragedy in Inkster
Innocent Driver Killed, Suspect Shot After Police Pursuit INKSTER , Mich. (DRCN)— A tragic scene unfolded Friday afternoon when an innocent life was lost during a chaotic police pursuit in Inkster, sparked by Michigan State Police attempting to serve a search warrant. Around 2:45 p.m., as troopers moved in on a home, a man bolted out, hopped into an SUV with a woman, and sped off. The chase turned deadly when he blew through a red light, colliding with another vehicle. The

DRCN News Desk
Apr 181 min read
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