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Concern Grows Over Open Weapons At Festivals
Following the recent approval of gun owners to openly carry handguns at the Arts, Beats & Eats festival Labor Day Weekend, some are concerned about the gun issue with upcoming Jazz Festival in...
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Detroiters Voice Concerns Over State Of City
Seven-hundred Detroiters turned out for a meeting to voice their concerns over the future of the city directly to Mayor Dave Bing and Police Chief Ralph Godbee. It’s the third of five scheduled...
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DPD: All Hands On Deck For Detroit’s Target Fireworks
DETROIT (WWJ) – With the fireworks set to light up the sky Monday night, Detroit Police are planning for the big event. WWJ’s City Beat Reporter Vickie Thomas spoke with Detroit Police Chief Ralph...
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Police Crack Down On Illegal Fireworks
DETROIT (WWJ) – Detroit Police Chief Ralph Godbee tells WWJ that officers will be out and about this weekend enforcing laws against the sale of illegal fireworks, but they also need the public’s help....
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Questions Surround Death Of Off-Duty Detroit Police Officer
DETROIT (WWJ) – Many questions this morning — about the death of an off-duty Detroit police officer. The 38-year-old officer was driving on Tireman when his SUV crashed into a church. Police arriving...
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Northeastern District Transforms Into “Virtual Precinct” Monday
DETROIT (WWJ) – The Detroit Police Department is moving ahead with its virtual precincts — starting today at the Northeast District. The precinct will be closed to the public between 4 p.m. and 8 a.m....
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Charlie Langton: Godbee Responds To A Senseless Baby Killing In Detroit
Detroit Police Chief Ralph Godbee talked with Charlie Langton about the homicide of 9-month old child on the city’s east side. It is the 43rd homicide of the year in Detroit. A quiet neighborhood was...
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Homicides On The Rise In Detroit
DETROIT (WWJ) - Describing the crimes as “senseless acts of violence between known acquaintances,” Detroit Police Chief Ralph Godbee announced homicides have increased in Detroit at the end of the...
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Detroit Police Now Working 12-Hour Shifts
DETROIT (WWJ) – There’s another court date looming — but a big change is going into effect for Detroit police. Effective today, cops in Detroit are working 12-hour days, although a court hearing on the...
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