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CBS News
3 days ago
- CBS News
Dearborn is seeing a surge in bicycle thefts. Here's how police suggest keeping them safe.
Bicycle thefts are on the rise in Dearborn, police said on Friday. Officials in a Facebook post offered the following tips to keep bikes safe: CBS News Detroit has reached out to police about how many bikes have recently been stolen. City officials reported in January that there was a 7% drop in crime in 2024, including an 11.8% decrease in larceny and a 23% decrease in commercial burglaries. Dearborn Police Chief Issa Shahin said at that time that the drop was "the result of a focused, deliberate strategy that combines cutting-edge technology with proactive, community-based policing."
CBS News
15-07-2025
- CBS News
No charges filed in Dearborn shooting that killed one person, police say
The Dearborn Police Department says no charges will be filed in connection with a shooting last week that killed one person. In an update on Monday, July 14, police say the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office cited "insufficient evidence to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant was not acting in defense of another," according to a news release. Dearborn police were called on July 11 to the 1700 block of Walnut Street for a domestic situation. Police said a family member fatally shot another family member. The individual was then taken into custody pending a review by the prosecutor's office. Police did not release any other information on the case, including the names of the deceased individual or the family member who fired the shot. It is unclear what led to the shooting. The prosecutor's office has not yet released a statement on its decision.
CBS News
06-07-2025
- CBS News
Dearborn police arrest suspect in alleged road rage assault of 83-year-old
A suspect is in custody in connection with the alleged road rage assault of an 83-year-old Dearborn resident on Friday. Dearborn police responded to the area of Michigan Avenue near Nowlin Street around 4 p.m. Friday for a report of a road rage incident and assault. Police say the 83-year-old was physically assaulted after an altercation and suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The victim was treated at an area hospital for their injuries. Witnesses told police that the suspect was driving a dark green, older model Chevrolet or GMC truck and left the area eastbound on Michigan Avenue. With the help of area businesses and their surveillance systems, investigators identified a person of interest, who was arrested on Saturday. "This incident is a reminder that violence on our roadways will not be tolerated," said Dearborn Police Chief Issa Shahin. "We are grateful to the good Samaritans and local businesses who quickly stepped up to support our investigation and bring the suspect into custody. We wish the victim a full and speedy recovery." An investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call Dearborn police at 313-943-2241 or submit tips anonymously through CrimeStoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.
CBS News
27-06-2025
- CBS News
Southgate man injured after a pickup hit a highway wall, police say
A Southgate man got emergency medical aid on site and was taken to the hospital after a Ford F-150 he was driving struck a highway wall Thursday in Metro Detroit. Several 911 calls had been made to the Detroit Regional Communication Center about the situation that was noticed about 6:40 p.m. Thursday on Westbound I-94 near Miller Road, the Michigan State Police reported. Some of the calls indicated that the driver appeared to be in convulsions. Another witness was trying to get into the vehicle to provide first aid. When police arrived, the 55-year-old man was still in the car and unresponsive. "Signs of potential drug use were also found in the vehicle," the state police report said. Troopers and Dearborn Police officers attempted CPR and Narcan until Dearborn EMS crews arrived and took over. The man's pulse returned while medics were tending to him. After he was taken to a hospital, he regained consciousness and was alert. "Great work by troopers and officers in using their training to stabilize this driver prior to EMS arriving," F/Lt Mike Shaw said about the incident. "Once the investigation is completed, troopers will forward an investigators report to the prosecutor for review."
CBS News
24-06-2025
- CBS News
Baby rushed to hospital after near-drowning incident in Dearborn
Two shot near Detroit fireworks; and more top stores Two shot near Detroit fireworks; and more top stores Two shot near Detroit fireworks; and more top stores A 7-month-old baby was rushed to a hospital and is listed in stable condition after a near drowning incident in Dearborn, Michigan. The accident happened about 9 p.m. Monday in the west side of the city of Dearborn. Police said the child was wearing flotation devices while in a small pool, but was briefly unattended and slipped under water. Dearborn Fire and Police responded to the scene, found the child breathing and immediately took the child to a local children's hospital. "We remind all caregivers to closely supervise young children at all times around water, regardless of safety equipment," the police report said. The incident remains under investigation.
