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CBS News
8 hours ago
- CBS News
Man, 20, charged in shooting that injured 2 Southgate police officers
A 20-year-old man is facing 15 criminal charges in a shooting Thursday that injured two Southgate police officers, according to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office. Jeremiah Kemp of Wayne, Michigan, is charged with three counts of assault with intent to murder, three counts of assault with intent to do great bodily harm, one count of discharge of a firearm causing serious impairment, one count of carrying a concealed weapon and seven counts of felony firearm. Kemp was arraigned on Sunday in district court. Three officers responded to an apartment at 13200 Village Park Dr. in Southgate, Michigan, around 6 p.m. According to the prosecutor's office, Kemp was allegedly on the second floor of the apartment with a handgun. Responding officers located Kemp in a laundry room. The prosecutor's office says Kemp then shot two of the officers in their legs. The third officer was not injured. Officials said Kemp jumped out of a window and left the area. He was found and arrested around two hours after the shooting. The two officers shot have been identified by police as 45-year-old Jason Jones and 28-year-old Matthew Dube. Both are at home and recovering. Officer Jason Jones (left) and Officer Matthew Dube Southgate Police Department A judge set Kemp's bond at $1 million. If posted, he'll be under house arrest with a GPS tether, and he won't be able to contact witnesses, the prosecutor's office said. A probable cause conference for Kemp is scheduled for July 7, followed by a preliminary examination on July 11. Note: The above video first aired on June 20, 2025.
CBS News
2 days ago
- CBS News
Southgate police chief says two officers who were injured in shooting are in "good spirits"
Two Southgate police officers are home and recovering after they were shot during a pursuit of a suspect at an apartment complex Thursday night. "We believed that he was still armed and dangerous at that time. So that prompted us to put out a code red to our residents and businesses so that they could shelter in place," said Southgate Police Chief Mark Mydlarz. At about 4 p.m., officers responded to the area of 13200 Village Park Drive for a weapons-related call. Once there, they found the suspect, identified as 20-year-old Jeremiah Christian Kemp. "The officers approached there, and the suspect began firing several rounds through the laundry room door," said Mydlarz. The two officers hurt were identified as 45-year-old Jason Jones and 28-year-old Matthew Dube. Jones is a 10-year veteran of the department, while Dube joined the Southgate force nearly five years ago. Mydlarz says the officers have since been released from the hospital and are now recovering at home. "The officers are sore, but in good spirits," said Mydlarz. Investigators found the gun later that night in the woods near the apartment complex and say they are currently working on processing evidence to get a warrant recommendation to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office in the next few days. Mydlarz credits the massive response from neighboring agencies in getting the job done, and getting overwhelmed with emotion as he shares his gratitude. "We had so many law enforcement agencies there, and to have everyone respond that quickly and in those numbers was amazing," said Mydlarz. Officials say a second person is also in custody, the renter of the apartment where Kemp was hiding. While their relationship is unknown, police say he is being held for resisting and obstruction.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
'Celebration of life' or calling hours? Hard feelings follow event at Sterling restaurant
STERLING — The death of a Fitchburg man and a subsequent event to honor his life has resulted in a dispute between some of his family and a local restaurant. It also spilled over into social media, where many commenters have weighed in. The epicenter of the disagreement is Barber's Crossing North in Sterling, where the family booked a function room for a 'Celebration of Matthew's Life.' That is how the May 18 event was noted in Matthew Dube's obituary. He died April 30 at 43 after a short illness, leaving behind his father, two brothers, his wife, two stepchildren and other family members. After the event, a Facebook post from Alicia Brown, Dube's stepdaughter, claimed the restaurant overcharged the family by $1,500. 'They did us wrong and it sucks," the post said. Brown told the Telegram & Gazette that it was never about the food or quality of service. It was miscommunication, largely on the part of the restaurant. "They messed up," she said. Aolani Brown, Dube's wife, declined to comment. Matthew Wallace, whose family owns Barber's Crossing North, disputes the narrative from Alicia Brown. Wallace said he 'feels awful that a young father died so suddenly, but I also have a business to run.' Wallace noted that his restaurant has operated for 30 years, and has hosted many luncheons for families after services held at funeral homes. What happened at Barber's Crossing on May 18, said Wallace, was calling hours for a funeral, not a celebration of life. He said he based his determination on how many people showed up at his restaurant. "The swell of people was incredible," he said. The guest count reached 150 — a conservative estimate, said Wallace — for a reservation of 100. The crowd spilled over into other parts of the restaurant, and the guests filled up his parking lot, with Wallace lamenting that spaces were taken up for other customers. As for the bill, Wallace said it was made clear to the family during booking that it was $29.99 per head, plus tax and gratuity, and that those charges would also apply to any guests above 100. Wallace said his staff went over the details and charges with the family several times before May 20. Brown's post noted the family had been in contact with the restaurant for at least a week beforehand to make sure everything was in order. It also mentioned that Barber's Crossing was her mother's and Matthew Dube's favorite date-night Keno spot. The total cost for the 'celebration of life' that was arranged with the restaurant was roughly $3,900, said Brown's post, that included the $29.99 per person charge for 100 people, taxes, tip, and $120 for two cheese plates. While the event ran smoothly for the most part, according to the post, the unexpected happened when the bill came. It was for 150 people, increasing the total amount by $1,500 before taxes. A total of 108 people signed the guest book, said Brown's post, and the family was told by restaurant management that it would be charged for 150 guests. Wallace said the final bill was approximately $6,000, and that it was paid. 'I'm disappointed in barbers,' reads Brown's post, which noted the family has held gatherings at the restaurant over the years. 'The restaurant knew it was a celebration of life. I don't know why they are saying it was calling hours.' Meanwhile, a representative for Dube's father, John Dube, and his brothers, Andrew and Stephen Dube, told the Telegram & Gazette that they side with the restaurant's position that it was calling hours, that the total amount the restaurant charged is appropriate, and that they don't support what the stepdaughter posted on social media. "It's sad to think that," Alicia Brown told the T&G of the position taken by the other side of the family. She explained that her late father never wanted calling hours. "He wanted a celebration of his life, and we tried to get it for him." Going forward, Wallace said, he'll have signed contracts with all parties that clearly spell out all charges and expectations. That's not how Wallace used to do business, he said, as all details and charges were discussed in-person or by email. Brown also mentioned in her post the importance of a contract. "We now know in the future to have a contract written out or pre payment before the event.' Some social media posts were sympathetic to Alicia Brown's accounting of events, while others wondered why the family would hold calling hours at a restaurant. Brown is moving on. "I'm done telling the story over and over," her post said. "Two sides to every story right. Make your own opinion. Just sharing our experiences." Contact Henry Schwan at Follow him on X: @henrytelegram. This article originally appeared on Telegram & Gazette: Was Barber's Crossing event a celebration of life, or calling hours?
