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One Detroit Partnership Releases Results of Enhanced Summer Enforcement Efforts
One Detroit Partnership Releases Results of Enhanced Summer Enforcement Efforts
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Today, U.S. Attorney Dawn N. Ison, Detroit Deputy Mayor Todd Bettison, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy, and Detroit Police Chief James E. White reported on the ongoing violence reduction work being done and the results of that work as of Labor Day.
Shooter Acted in Lawful Self-Defense in Eastern Market Fatal Shootings
Shooter Acted in Lawful Self-Defense in Eastern Market Fatal Shootings
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has determined that no charges will issue against a 40-year-old male shooter* in connection with the fatal shooting of Jalen Welch, 25, and Rayshawn Palmer, 40, both of Detroit.
Detroit Man Charged in Homicide of Retired DPD Officer
Detroit Man Charged in Homicide of Retired DPD Officer
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Erik Delano Davis, 30, of Detroit, in connection with the homicide of Stefon Hodo, 41, and the non-fatal shootings of a 39-year-old woman and a 47-year-old man, all of Detroit.
Detroit Man Charged with Setting Two Women on Fire
Detroit Man Charged with Setting Two Women on Fire
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Roberto Romero, of Detroit, in connection with setting a 57-year-old Detroit woman and a 50-year-old Detroit woman on fire. It is alleged that the defendant worked with the two women.
Clinton Township Teen Charged in Detroit Fatal Shooting
Clinton Township Teen Charged in Detroit Fatal Shooting
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Anthony Deshawn Sneed,15, of Clinton Township, in connection with the fatal shooting of Tasneen Sherrod, 42, and the non-fatal shooting of a 15-year-old boy, both of Detroit.
Detroit Man Charged in Assault of 81-Year-Old Man
Detroit Man Charged in Assault of 81-Year-Old Man
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Lawrence Deonte Gilchrist, 30, of Detroit, in connection with the assault of an 81-year-old man, who was visiting from his home in Bremen, Germany.
Detroit Father Charged in Assault of Infant Daughter
Detroit Father Charged in Assault of Infant Daughter
Monday, September 9, 2024
Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Rmahn Denus-Elyjah Ja Bosnak, 23, of Detroit, in connection with the physical assault of his three-month-old daughter.
Detroit Mother Charged in Non-Fatal Shooting of Three-Year-Old Son
Detroit Mother Charged in Non-Fatal Shooting of Three-Year-Old Son
Monday, September 9, 2024
Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Tiara Shardae Taylor, 38, of Detroit, in connection with the non-fatal shooting of her three-year-old son.
Detroit Man Charged in Fatal Shooting of Wife
Detroit Man Charged in Fatal Shooting of Wife
Friday, August 30, 2024
On July 29, 2024, Prosecutor Kym Worthy charged George Douglas Thomas, 72, of Detroit, in connection with the fatal shooting of his wife, Sharonda Davis-Thomas, 53.
Worthy Receives Prestigious William F. Delhey Award
Worthy Receives Prestigious William F. Delhey Award
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
On Saturday, August 24, 2024, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy became the first female elected prosecutor to receive the William F. Delhey Award from the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan held at their annual conference on Mackinac Island.
Detroit Man Charged in I-75 Wrong-Way Fatal Car Crash
Detroit Man Charged in I-75 Wrong-Way Fatal Car Crash
Friday, August 23, 2024
Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Damien Eldridge Thomas, 42, of Detroit, in connection with a car crash that killed Drasan Clanton, 27, of Hazel Park, and non-fatally injured a 27-year-old man, of Detroit.
Westland Woman Charged in Non-Fatal Car Crash
Westland Woman Charged in Non-Fatal Car Crash
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged April Marie Graves, 43, of Westland, in connection with a car crash that injured a 31-year-old woman and a 32-year-old man, also of Westland.
Canton Man Charged in Fatal Shooting of Neighbor
Canton Man Charged in Fatal Shooting of Neighbor
Monday, August 12, 2024
Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Devereaux Christopher Johnson, 47, of Canton, in connection with the fatal shooting of Nathan Morris, 35, also of Canton. The two men resided in the same neighborhood in Canton.
Detroit Man Charged in Non-Fatal Shooting of Seven-Year-Old Boy in Inkster
Detroit Man Charged in Non-Fatal Shooting of Seven-Year-Old Boy in Inkster
Monday, August 12, 2024
Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Antwon Tyree Williams, 22, of Detroit, in connection with the non-fatal shooting of a seven-year-old boy.
Defendant Jackson-Bolanos Sentenced in the Samantha Woll Case
Defendant Jackson-Bolanos Sentenced in the Samantha Woll Case
Friday, August 9, 2024
Today Jackson-Bolanos was sentenced to 18 months to 15 years in the Michigan Department of Corrections on the charge of Lying to a Police Officer before Judge Margaret Van Houten.
Desmond Burks Arraigned in the Homicide of Dr. Devon Hoover
Desmond Burks Arraigned in the Homicide of Dr. Devon Hoover
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Burks was arraigned and remanded to jail this morning in 36th District Court before Magistrate Malaika Ramsey-Heath. The Probable Cause Conference is scheduled for August 15, 2024, at 8:30 a.m., before Judge Kenneth King.
Charges Announced in the Homicide of Dr. Devon Hoover
Charges Announced in the Homicide of Dr. Devon Hoover
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Burks has been charged with First-Degree Premeditated Murder, Felony Murder, Larceny of $20,000+, Using a Computer to Commit a Crime, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, and three counts of Felony Firearm.*
Detroit Man Charged Gas Station Fatal Stabbing
Detroit Man Charged Gas Station Fatal Stabbing
Friday, August 2, 2024
Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged KeJuan David Deshaun Hedwood, 20, of Detroit, in connection with the fatal stabbing of Gregory Gibson, 32, also of Detroit.
Farmington Hills Teen Charged in Detroit Fatal Shooting
Farmington Hills Teen Charged in Detroit Fatal Shooting
Friday, August 2, 2024
Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Brandon Butler, 17, of Farmington Hills, in connection with the fatal shooting of Tavita Hunter, 23, of Detroit. Defendant Butler will be waived and tried as an adult defendant.
Winston Kirtley, Jr. Found Guilty in Coyle Street Homicides and Shootings
Winston Kirtley, Jr. Found Guilty in Coyle Street Homicides and Shootings
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Today, the defendant was found guilty as charged in a jury trial before Judge Mark Slavens. Kirtley is scheduled to be sentenced on September 4, 2024, at 11:30 a.m., before Judge Slavens at the Criminal Justice Center.
Kym L. Worthy
Kym L. Worthy
Wayne County Prosecutor
(313) 224-5777
Prosecutor
Wayne County Prosecutor's Office CJC Information
WCPO is moving to the CJC at 5301 Russell Street, Suite 200, Detroit 48211. If you need to reach us prior to September 3rd, call (313) 224-5777. On that date you will be able to come to our new location!
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