Man pleads guilty to fentanyl distribution in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Detroit man pleaded guilty Monday, June 30, 2025, to three counts of fentanyl distribution in West Virginia, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia. Rafael Cee-Erwin Solomon, 43, also known as “Rip,” admitted in court to selling fentanyl in...
NAACP Dinner is ‘Meaningless Without Action,’ Martin Says
Challenging power and standing up for the people should be central to the purpose of event’s like the annual NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner, Roland Martin, a longtime journalist and commenter told Michigan Chronicle Sunday at Huntington Place. “The question is if you represent the people and you’re acting on...
1 injured in shooting on DDOT bus; police searching for suspect
The Detroit Police Department said one person was injured after a shooting on a DDOT bus on Wednesday morning.
Kem Bids Farewell to Motown Records: A New Chapter Begins
Detroit’s beloved R&B icon, Kem, is embarking on a new journey as he parts ways with the legendary Motown Records after 23 years. Kem shared his thoughts on the pivotal moment in his career during an appearance on “Live In The D.” “I’ve been signed to the Motown label for 23 years - and it gave me an opportunity to...
Detroit’s Collard Green Cook-Off Returns July 26 to Celebrate Black Culinary Heritage
Detroit’s popular Collard Green Cook-Off is set to return for its third year on Saturday, July 26, bringing together chefs, growers, and community members to honor Black culinary traditions and urban farming. The event, hosted by the Detroit is Different Community Group, will take place from 2 p.m. to...
Wayne County drivers urged to avoid Van Born, Henry Ruff roads due to hazard
WAYNE COUNTY, Mich. – Wayne County residents are advised to avoid the area around VanBorn and Henry Ruff due to a significant road hazard. The Romulus Police Department issued the warning on Tuesday (July 1), urging drivers to steer clear of the affected intersection for safety reasons. Police recommend...
Family terrified after masked person repeatedly shows up outside home
After a terrifying experience where someone came to his home and banged on his doors and windows, Haider Nabeel purchased a Ring camera. But after a week and a half following the purchase of the camera, he frequently captured a strange individual on camera at his Dearborn Heights residence. A masked man was...
‘Too Many Scars to Count’: Michigan Foster Parents Accused of Torturing Boy, 9, to...
Two Michigan foster parents have been charged with multiple felonies after allegedly subjecting a 9-year-old boy in their care to prolonged abuse and neglect, leading to his death from untreated pneumonia. Authorities say the child was found bruised “from head to toe,” with “too many scars to count.” Sherman Devaughn...
‘A shock’: Father of man killed by alleged sucker punch at gas station speaks
Sam Spruill Jr., 44, died Friday after an argument turned physical. Prosecutors say he was allegedly sucker punched.
74-year-old Detroit woman found unconscious, floating face down in lake
OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. - A 74-year-old Detroit woman was discovered floating face down and unconscious in Cass Lake on Tuesday. The Oakland County Sheriff's Office says the woman was swimming shortly after 3:30 p.m. near the beach in Dodge #4 State Park in Waterford Township. Bystanders told police the woman...