2024 News Archive

Detroit Man Charged in Detroit Night Club Non-Fatal Shootings

Thursday, April 18, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Damond Lamont Hunter, 32, of Detroit, in connection with the non-fatal shootings of two 33-year-old men, a 42-year-old man, a 45-year-old man, and a 48-year-old man, all of Detroit.

Westland Grocery Store Employee Charged with Threat of Terrorism

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Jonathan Lee Stieber, 37, of Garden City, in connection with making terrorist threats against employees and customers of a Kroger store. Mr. Stieber was an employee of the store at the time of the incident.

Harper Woods Man Charged in Non-Fatal Shooting of Girlfriend

Monday, April 15, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Brenitaze Moore, 29, of Harper Woods, in connection with the non-fatal shooting of a 25-year-old Detroit woman. The victim was the girlfriend of the defendant at the time of the incident.

Preliminary Examination Adjourned for Highland Park Homicide of Transgender Woman

Thursday, April 11, 2024

Today the Preliminary Examination was adjourned in 30th District Court to refer the defendant for an evaluation for competency to stand trial. The next court date is on July 16, 2024.

Juvenile Charged with Carrying a Concealed Weapon

Friday, April 5, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged a 16-year-old juvenile male, of Detroit, in connection with carrying a concealed weapon and fleeing from Detroit police officers.

No Room for Trafficking in Detroit - Free Human Trafficking Awareness Training Event

Friday, March 29, 2024

No Room for Trafficking in Detroit will be held at the Westin Book Cadillac in downtown Detroit, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.. The event is free and open to all hospitality professionals.

DPS Police Officer Found Guilty of False Report of a Felony

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

On May 14, 2021, Prosecutor Kym Worthy charged Dajuan Dickerson, 33, in connection with falsely reporting a carjacking. He is employed as a Detroit Public School police officer.

Ecorse Man Charged in Sexual Assault of 13-Year-Old Girl

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Michael Shawn Holcomb, 52, of Ecorse, in connection with the sexual assault of a 13-year-old Allen Park girl.

Grosse Pointe Teen Charged in Grosse Pointe Farms Fatal Car Crash

Thursday, March 21, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged a 17-year-old male, in connection with a car crash that killed Flynn Mackrell, 18, both of Grosse Pointe.

Southfield Woman Charged in Death of Three-Year-Old Girl

Thursday, March 21, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Iesha Harris, 30, of Southfield, in connection with the death of a three-year-old girl. Defendant Harris is a friend of the child's mother who was babysitting the child at the time of her death.

Ecorse Man Charged in Sexual Assaults of Senior Dearborn Women

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Michael Shawn Holcomb, 52, of Ecorse, in connection with the sexual assaults of a 78-year-old woman and an 85-year-old woman, both of Dearborn.

Wayne Woman Charged in Death of Eight-Year-Old Daughter

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Chelsea Renee Duperon, 30, of Wayne, in connection with the death of her eight-year-old daughter.

Riverview Woman Charged in Southgate Wrong-Way Fatal Car Crash

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Prosecutor Worthy has charged Alyssa Taylor Usher, 30, of Riverview,in connection with a car crash that killed Lillian Caldwel, 44, of Port Huron, and injured a 52-year-old Port Huron man, a 25-year-old woman, a 31-year-old man, and a three-year-old girl

Detroit Man Charged in Homicide of Infant Daughter

Monday, March 18, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Charles Evans, 24, of Detroit, in connection with the homicide of nine-month-old Kinsley Evans. Defendant Evans is the father of the infant.

Highland Park Man Charged in Homicide of Transgender Woman

Friday, March 15, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Carlos Lamar Scotland, 18, in connection with the fatal shooting of Asia Davis, 36, both of Highland Park, MI. Ms. Davis was a transgender woman of color. Defendant Scotland is being prosecuted as an adult in this case.

Detroit Man Charged in Overdose Death of Birmingham Teen

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Aron Miranda, 24, of Detroit, in connection with the Fentanyl overdose death of Jack McCarthy, 19, of Birmingham, MI.

Detroit Man Charged After Diligent Work of Grosse Pointe and Grosse Pointe Woods Police Departments

Friday, March 8, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Jerry Ryan Ashley, 44, of Detroit, in connection with the breaking and entering of the home of a deceased Grosse Pointe City resident, and the homes of three deceased Grosse Pointe Woods residents.

Highland Park Man Charged in Homicide of Girlfriend

Thursday, January 11, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Jimmie Lee Brown, 46, of Highland Park, in connection with the homicide of Kelly Ann Mays, 49, of Westland. Ms. Mays was the girlfriend of the defendant.

Detroit Men Charged in Shooting of 11-Year-Old Girl

Friday, February 23, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Tahkari Turner, 18, Robert Lee Turner Jr., 20, and Nasir Lavant Garrett, 19, all of Detroit, in connection with the shooting of an 11-year-old girl in the head.

Professional Boxer Charged with Fleeing from Huron Township Police

Monday, March 4, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Jared Davon Anderson, 24, of Toledo, Ohio, in connection with fleeing from Huron Township Police Officers. Anderson is a professional heavyweight boxer who is known as Jared 'The Real Big Baby' Anderson.

Taylor Man Charged in Non-Fatal Shooting of Taylor Police Officers

Monday, January 29, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Rick Good, 73, of Taylor, in connection with the non-fatal shootings of Taylor police officers.

Flushing, MI Man Charged with Stalking Michigan Attorney General and Plymouth City Commissioner

Thursday, March 7, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Christopher Dean Baldwin, 40, of Flushing, Michigan, in connection with stalking Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and her wife, Plymouth City Commissioner Alanna Maguire.

Resentencing Held for Defendant Ivory Thomas under People v. Poole

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Judge Baker-Robinson re-sentenced Mr. Thomas to 40 - 60 years. This means that his maximum sentence has been served and he will likely be released from the Thumb Correctional Facility, in Lapeer, MI today.

Dearborn Fire Chief Sentenced for Operating While Intoxicated

Thursday, January 18, 2024

On January 17, 2024, Joseph Murray was sentenced by Judge Mark J. Plawecki to one year of probation with 120 hours of community service as directed by the City of Dearborn.

Charges Dismissed Against DPD Officer in 36thDistrict Court Today

Thursday, January 18, 2024

Today, 36th District Court Judge Kenneth King dismissed the case at the preliminary examination citing insufficient evidence to bind over the case to the trial court.

Wayne Man Charged in Canton Fatal Shooting of Ex-Girlfriend

Monday, February 26, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Joseph Michael Slocum, Jr., 23, of Wayne, in connection with the fatal shooting of Veronica Crain 19, of Detroit. Ms. Crain was the ex-girlfriend of the defendant.

Fourth Man Charged in Shooting of 11-Year-Old Girl

Monday, February 26, 2024

On February 24, 2024, Prosecutor Kym Worthy charged Hershel Lanier Marion Jr., 19, of Detroit in connection with the shooting of an 11-year-old girl in the head.

Detroit Aunt Charged in Reckless Driving Incident

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Ashjunaria Virginia Townsend, 23, of Detroit, in connection with the endangerment of a 5-year-old boy, a 9-year-old girl, and two 10-year-old girls, all of Detroit. Defendant Townsend is the aunt of the victims.

Detroit Man Charged in Robbery of Grosse Pointe Farms Grocery Store

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Harold Edward Smith, 53, of Detroit, in connection with the armed robbery of a grocery store.

Detroit Couple Charged in Fatal Dog Mauling of Detroit Man

Thursday, February 29, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Roy Eric Goodman, 40, and Trevina Quiche Goodman, 38, of Detroit, in connection with the death of Harold Phillips, 35, also of Detroit. The defendants are a married couple.

Detroit Man Charged in Non-Fatal Shooting of DPD Officer

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Barry Holley Washington, 45, of Detroit, in connection with the non-fatal shooting of a Detroit police officer.

Statement of Prosecutor Worthy on New Gun Laws

Thursday, February 15, 2024

'My office has been working on this issue for almost a decade. We have charged quite a few parents and caregivers for allowing their guns that were not safely stored to fall into the hands of innocent children with catastrophic results.'

Former WC Employee Sentenced to 1.5 Years in Prison for Defrauding County Out of Over $2.3 Million

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Former Wayne County Roads Division employee John Gibson was sentenced to 1½ years in prison today for conspiring to defraud the county out of over $2.3 million, United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison and Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy announced.

Barricaded Gunman Charged in Westland Domestic Incident

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Kevin Merritt Butler, 61, of Westland, in connection with a shooting incident involving his 55-year-old wife, of Westland.

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UPDATE: Charges to be Raised in Lamara Glenn Homicide

Monday, March 4, 2024

The next court date is another Probable Cause Conference on March 15, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., before Judge Kenneth King. As a result of Lamara's passing, the cases will be consolidated, and the charges will be amended for three defendants after the Exam.

Statement of Prosecutor Worthy on the Ansari Civil Verdict

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

On February 16, 2024, a jury awarded $10 million to Alexandre Ansari, of Detroit. He spent almost six years in prison for the killing of a 15-year-old girl before the criminal case was dismissed.

Eastpointe Man Charged in New Year's Day Fatal Car Crash

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged De-L Alekshay-Makalo Wesley, 49, of Eastpointe, in connection with a car crash that killed Dylan Bradford, 27, of Detroit, and non-fatally injured a 35-year-old man, of Inkster.

Local Psychiatrist Sentenced in Non-Fatal Shooting

Friday, February 2, 2024

On August 6, 2021, Prosecutor Kym Worthy charged Dr. Barika Butler-Quarles, 42, a licensed psychiatrist of Grosse Pointe, in connection with the non-fatal shooting of a 41-year-old woman, of Texas.

Charges to be Raised in Lamara Glenn Homicide

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

As a result of her death the cases will be consolidated and the charges will be amended and raised at the preliminary examination on March 7, 2024, before Judge Kenneth King at 8:45 a.m.

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