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Yahoo
21-05-2025
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Detroit teen heading to trial for shooting 13-year-old at bus stop
The Brief A judge bound a 16-year-old girl over for circuit court, sending her to trial for four felony counts after she shot a boy at a bus stop. The victim testified in court on Tuesday during the teen defendant's preliminary exam. The accused shooter was charged with felony firearm and assault counts. (FOX 2) - A 16-year-old charged in the nonfatal shooting of a teenage boy at a bus stop in Detroit had her case bound over for circuit court after a judge found enough evidence to send it to trial. The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office charged the female defendant with several felonies including assault with intent to murder after she was arrested in April. Big picture view On Tuesday, a 13-year-old boy appeared in court to testify against a teenager accused of shooting him in the leg and rear on April 23. He was with his friend at a bus stop near 7 Mile and Gilchrist when he was struck, testifying in court before footage of the incident was shown. "I was laying there and my cousin had ran down the street and that's when he called the police," he told the court during the preliminary exam. The shooting led to the arrest of two people, including the 16-year-old charged with pulling the trigger. He also told the court he had never seen or spoken with either of the girls who were eventually arrested. Dig deeper The 16-year-old was charged as an adult with assault with intent to murder, carrying a weapon with unlawful intent, and three felony firearm charges. The judge bound her over for circuit court on four of the six counts. His decision followed security footage from a nearby Project Green Light location that was played, showing the shooting. A Detroit police officer positively identified the defendant during the exam. What's next The 16-year-old will be back in court on May 28. Her bond remains $500,000 cash surety. The Source A preliminary exam from Tuesday was covered while reporting this story.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Yahoo
Detroit woman accused of unloading rifle into home, neighbors are not surprised
The Brief A dispute turned to gunfire in Detroit, leading neighbors to hit the deck. They say a woman allegedly fired over 20 rounds out of her window into a neighbor's house. The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office will decide on charges. DETROIT (FOX 2) - A dispute between two residents became a dangerous situation after a Detroit woman allegedly unloaded her AR-15 into a neighbor's house, causing all-out panic. The backstory On Mother's Day afternoon, a barrage of gunfire had the whole block hitting the floor on Detroit's west side. When everyone got up, they had a good idea who pulled the trigger—a woman who they say they've been having issues with for decades. They say, for seemingly no reason at all, she allegedly fired over 20 rounds out of her window into a neighbor's house, off Whitcomb Street near Grand River. The man whose house was the target was hurt by shards of glass after bullets penetrated through. Detroit police were seen seizing two weapons from the woman after the shooting. Fox 2 was told one was an AR-15. What they're saying Tiera Schaaf says they saw this coming; it's been bubbling up—verbal confrontations with nearly everyone on the block. "We can hear a lot more backfire, and it kinda makes our heart sink because we don't know what to expect or when to expect it," she said. "She even called the police on my home multiple times, accusing us of saying that we threatened to kill her. We were harassing her. We're using our cameras to artificially control her body, yeah." Dig deeper In 2024, the woman allegedly held a gun to her teenage son's head for all the neighborhood to see. The guns have been taken away, but the woman in question, who is now a suspect, is still out and at home. FOX 2 has been told charges are pending. One of the stories the woman told police was that she fired shots because she thought she was being broken into. As of Thursday evening, there is no evidence of that. What's next The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office will decide on charges.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Yahoo
Father Allegedly ‘Forced' 11-Year-Old Daughter to 'Assist' Him in Home Invasion and Then Fled the Scene Without Her: Prosecutors
The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office said Andre Stephon-Curtis Broadenax faces several felony charges in connection with a home invasion He also faces charges related to inducing a minor to commit a felony after allegedly forcing his 11-year-old daughter to help him break into a home Broadenax was reportedly caught inside the home and fled without his daughter A man has been charged with breaking and entering — and allegedly forcing his 11-year-old daughter to help, prosecutors says. On Monday, May 5, Wayne County Prosecutor's Office in Michigan announced that Andre Stephon-Curtis Broadenax, 29, faces several felony charges in connection with a home invasion and a car theft in the Detroit area. The prosecutor's office claimed that Broadenax 'forced' his way inside the home of a 75-year-old Detroit man on Marquette Drive on April 29 at approximately 8:43 p.m. local time. Authorities alleged that he arrived at the home in a stolen car — which belonged to a 52-year-old Dearborn Heights man — with his 11-year-old daughter in tow. 'It is also alleged that the defendant forced his 11-year-old daughter to assist him with the home invasion,' the prosecutor's office said. Raymond Boyd/Getty A Detroit police car sits on a downtown street on July 18, 2014 A Detroit police car sits on a downtown street on July 18, 2014 Broadenax allegedly fled the scene 'on foot' before he was eventually arrested 'a short time later' by officers with the Detroit Police Department, the prosecutor's office said. According to a police dispatch and neighbors, the homeowner's son arrived at the property at around 8:45 p.m. and "discovered Broadenax inside the home," which was being renovated, WXYZ- TV reported. Per the outlet, Broadenax allegedly ran away and left behind the stolen car, along with his daughter. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up for PEOPLE's free True Crime newsletter for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. One neighbor, David Bridges, told WXYZ-TV that his aunt had gone to the balcony and saw 'all the cops outside." He said police established a perimeter fence in the neighborhood as they worked to capture the home invasion suspect. The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office said Broadenax has since been charged with first-degree home Invasion, second-degree home invasion, larceny in a building, receiving and concealing a motor vehicle, inducing a minor to commit a felony and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. He was arraigned on May 2 and initially given a $75,000 bond with a GPS tether and house arrest. However, the judge increased his bond to $150,000 on Monday. Broadenax's next court appearance is scheduled for May 14. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
02-05-2025
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From classroom to career: Sophia Wood's English degree journey
Sophia Wood is set to graduate debt-free from Ohio State Mansfield on May 4, a goal she set for herself while attending Ashland High School. 'When I was a junior and senior in high school, I knew that Ohio State Mansfield was my first choice,' she said. 'I wanted to get through college without any debt. That was very, very important to me, and I also wanted to attend a well-rounded university.' Wood, an English major, said her studies helped her develop skills in writing, rhetoric, critical thinking and attention to detail. Despite questions from peers about her career prospects with an English degree, Wood remained confident in her path, according to an announcement from the school. 'When I'm asked, 'What can you do with an English major?' my answer is anything and everything,' she said. 'I will do anything I want because I have an English degree and have learned the art of rhetoric and communication. This English program can and will help prepare you for that.' Wood will begin her career as a paralegal for the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office on May 5, just one day after graduation. Outside the classroom, Wood worked as a student assistant in the Dean's Suite, where she honed her skills in project management, communication and storytelling. 'Having Sophia as a student writer on our dean's office team has been an invaluable experience for both her and us,' said Cindy Wood, director of development and community affairs at Ohio State Mansfield. 'She channeled her passion for writing and literature into storytelling that connects alumni, donors, community members and students through a current student's perspective.' Wood also served as a tutor in the Conard Learning Center, where she both studied and helped other students. She credits Andrew Mueller, the center's director, and Breanna Truax, the coordinator, for helping her understand the importance of tutoring and working with students from all kinds of backgrounds. . 'Andrew and Breanna made me feel at home, whether I was studying for my own classes or tutoring another student,' she said. 'At times, the CLC felt like a second home to me, and I know other students feel the same way.' Wood said the faculty and staff at Ohio State Mansfield exceeded her expectations and kept her engaged throughout her studies. 'I don't think I understood the magnitude of this campus and what it does for students until I completed a few classes and worked for Cindy Wood,' she said. 'The staff and faculty genuinely care about students and you have the opportunity to develop close relationships and mentorships.' For Wood, writing is a powerful tool with the potential to impact lives. She looks forward to using her skills in her future career. This story was created by Jane Imbody, jimbody@ with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at or share your thoughts at with our News Automation and AI team. This article originally appeared on Ashland Times Gazette: Ohio State Mansfield grad Sophia Wood excels in English studies
CBS News
24-04-2025
- CBS News
Watch Live: Dearborn Heights police provide further details in Tasia Keaton investigation
A 16-year-old Michigan girl who was missing for over a month from Dearborn Heights was located Wednesday afternoon at an apartment near Warren Avenue and Inkster Road. Tasia Keaton is now in protective custody, the Dearborn Heights Police Department said Thursday morning in a social media post. Keaton had run away from the Vista Maria campus on March 14 after having been at the facility for over a year; and her whereabouts last confirmed on March 17. —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— How to watch Thursday's press conference What: Dearborn Heights police provide an update after a missing 16-year-old girl is found safe. Dearborn Heights police provide an update after a missing 16-year-old girl is found safe. Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025 Thursday, April 24, 2025 Time: 1 p.m. ET 1 p.m. ET Online stream: Live on the player above and on your mobile or streaming device —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— "She is now in good hands, which is a huge relief to all of us who were involved with attempting to locate her and bring her home," Chief Ahmed Haidar said in the report. A male who was in the apartment at the time she was found at first denied any knowledge of her whereabouts, the police report said. Officers then acquired a search warrant for the apartment and located Keaton. The male has since been taken into police custody while the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office reviews the case. Haidar credited the work of the Dearborn Heights Police officers, U.S. Marshall's office and other law enforcement agencies, along with tips from the public in determining Keaton's whereabouts. A recap of the case and additional details are the topic of a news conference Thursday afternoon.
