2020 News Archive

Detroit Man Charged in Domestic Violence Beating

Monday, June 29, 2020

Joel Eloy Santos-Santos has been charged in connection with the non-fatal beating of a 35-year-old woman and her five-year-old son that occurred on I-94 near Monroe in Taylor, MI.

WCPO Statement in Response to New York Times Article Wrongfully Accused by an Algorithm

Tuesday, June 30, 2020

Prosecutor Worthy said In the summer of '19, the Detroit Police Department asked me personally to adopt their Facial Recognition Policy. I declined and cited studies regarding the unreliability of the software, especially as it relates to people of color.

Prosecutor Worthy and Fair Michigan Justice Project Gay Pride Month Recognition

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

You are invited to join Prosecutor Worthy and Fair Michigan Justice Project President Alanna Maguire for a Zoom panel discussion with Assistant Prosecutor Jaimie Powell Horowitz and Victim Advocate Julisa Abad.

WC Prosecutor Kym Worthy & Fair MI Justice Project to Hold Gay Pride Month Virtual Panel via Zoom

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Wayne County Prosecutor Kym L. Worthy and Fair Michigan Justice Project will hold a Zoom panel discussion highlighting the historic creation of FMHJ and its work to support and serve the LGTBQ and Transgender community.

Roseville Woman Charged in Dog Hanging Case

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Shavon LewisRoby, 28, of Roseville, Michigan, has been charged by Prosecutor Kym Worthy in connection with the hanging her mother's pet dog.

Detroit Men Charged in Fatal Shooting During Detroit Demonstration

Tuesday, June 16, 2020

Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Tyjon Casaya-Scott Hites, 19, and Omoni Bryant, both of Detroit, in connection with the fatal shooting of Javar Harrell, 22, and during a recent Detroit demonstration against the murder of George Floyd.

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day - Monday, June 15, 2020 at 11:00 a.m.

Friday, June 12, 2020

The Detroit Area Agency on Aging and the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office present a Community Conversation with Special Guest Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy - please see attached flyer.

Monteith PTO Treasurer Charged with Embezzlement

Tuesday, June 9, 2020

Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Quinn Keith Smith, of Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan, in connection with the embezzlement of funds from Monteith School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) in Grosse Pointe Woods.

GPPSS Millage Committee for Renewal Treasurer Charged with Embezzlement

Tuesday, June 9, 2020

Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Quinn Keith Smith, 43, of Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan, in connection with the embezzlement of funds from Grosse Pointe Public School System (GPPSS) Millage Committee for Renewal.

Statement of Prosecutor Kym Worthy in Support of Public Defenders George Floyd Protest Today

Monday, June 8, 2020

'When there is injustice, especially systemic injustice, as a society we must all stand together and acknowledge wrongdoing and demand accountability. The senseless murder of George Floyd has galvanized a nation to rise up to demand justice in America.'

Monday, June 8, 2020

Jerome Mack Fitzpatrick, 46, of Detroit has been charged by Prosecutor Kym L.Worthy with carjacking and a 35-year-old Detroit woman and her one-year-old infant.

Southfield Man is Charged With Crimes During Detroit Protest

Tuesday, June 2, 2020

John Antoine Holliman, of Southfield, Michigan, has been charged by Prosecutor Kym Worthy in connection with unlawful activity during the protest of the murder of George Floyd in Detroit.

Tuesday, June 2, 2020

Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Dwan Floyd Dudley, 25,of Detroit, in connection with the death of a female infant who was in his care. The defendant and the infant's mother were acquainted.

Statement of Prosecutor Worthy on the Detroit Demonstrations Against the Murder of George Floyd

Tuesday, June 2, 2020

As my office starts to receive more information about some of the instances of violence from last night's protests, it is important to note that an overwhelming number of people were engaged in peaceful protest.

Statement Regarding the Administrative Jail Release of Ms. Shatina Grady El

Friday, May 29, 2020

Prosecutor Worthy contacted the administrative jail committee this morning and asked that Ms. Shatina Grady El be medically evaluated.

Southgate Man Charged in Westland Fatal Car Crash

Thursday, May 28, 2020

Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Gerelle Nathaniel-Romeo Rhan, 19, of Southgate, MI in connection with the fatal car crash that killed 48-year-old Chris Tina Ward, of Dearborn.

Ypsilanti Man Charged in Beating of 75-Year-Old Man

Thursday, May 28, 2020

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Jaden T. Hayden, 20, of Ypsilanti, MI in connection with the beating of Norman Bledsoe, 75, of Detroit.

Detroit Man Charged in Double Fatal Car Crash

Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Shawn A. Patterson, 22, of Detroit, has been charged by Prosecutor Kym L.Worthy in connection with a fatal car crash that killed Leon Freeman, 26, of Hazel Park and Teon Williams, 33, of Detroit.

Detroit Man Charged in Domestic Violence Assault, Carjacking, and Child Kidnapping Case

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Diamond Williams, 28, of Redford has been charged by Prosecutor Kym Worthy in connection with a domestic assault, carjacking and the kidnapping. The victims in the case are William's 27-year-old-girlfriend and her five-year-old daughter, both of Detroit.

Taylor Father Charged in Non-Fatal Shooting of His Son

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Fredrick Larry Williams 52, of Taylor, in connection with the non-fatal shooting of his 28-year-old son.

Two Men Charged in Romulus Armed Robbery and Police Chase

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Dejon Demarkus-Roland Johnson, 23, of Detroit, and Andrew Curtis Williams, 23, of Ypsilanti, in connection with the armed robbery of a 24-year-old Inkster man and subsequent police chase.

Statement of Prosecutor Kym Worthy on the Passing of Wyandotte Mayor Joe Peterson

Monday, May 18, 2020

'Joe was my dear, dear friend. We became close decades ago when I was an assistant prosecutor and he was a police officer.'

Detroit Man Charged with Making Threats to Governor Whitmer and Attorney General Nessel

Friday, May 15, 2020

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Robert Sinclair Tesh, 32, of Detroit, with False Report Of Threat Of Terrorism*, a felony that carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison.

Harper Woods School District CFO Charged with Possession Of Child Sexually Abusive Material

Friday, May 15, 2020

Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged James Joseph Dennis, 63, of Harper Woods, in connection with the possession of child sexually abusive material. Defendant Dennis is the Chief Financial Officer for the Harper Woods School District.

Prosecutors Against Gun Violence Convene Virtual Summit: Prosecutors Respond to COVID-19

Thursday, May 14, 2020

Prosecutors Against Gun Violence (PAGV) brought hundreds of prosecutors, law enforcement leaders, subject matter experts and gun violence prevention advocates together for a virtual summit entitled: Prosecutors Respond to COVID-19.

Wayne County Prosecutor's Office Receives $1.4 million in Awards to Support Efforts to Combat Violent Crime

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Wayne County Prosecutor's Office Receives $1.4 Million and Detroit PoliceDepartment Receives $2.4 Million in Awards to Support Effortsto Combat Violent Crime

Charges Announced in Mumford High Drowning Death

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Mumford High School swimming teacher Kareem Sigler, 47, has been charged with the drowning death of his student De'Sean Blanding, 15, both of Detroit.

Inkster Mother Arraigned in Homicide of Toddler Son

Monday, May 11, 2020

On May 9, 2020, Prosecutor Kym Worthy charged Atiya Nina Muhammed, 26, of Inkster, in connection with the homicide of her three-year-old son, Zion Reid.

Garden City Man Charged in Second 2017 Homicide of Detroit Woman

Thursday, May 7, 2020

Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Lawrence Paul Mills, III of Garden City in connection with the death of a 34-year old Detroit woman. Mills was previously charged with First Degree Murder in connection with the death of another Detroit woman

Garden City Man Charged in 2017 Homicide of Detroit Woman

Thursday, May 7, 2020

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Lawrence Paul Mills, III, 32, (DOB: 09/03/1987), of Garden City in connection with the December 2017 death of a 59-year-old Detroit woman.

MDOC 28 Day Parole Release Letters Lack Crucial Information about Prisoners and Victims

Tuesday, May 5, 2020

In early April 2020, the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office began receiving letters from the Michigan Department of Corrections about the paroling prisoners due to concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic.

City of Dearborn - Homicide Investigation

Friday, May 1, 2020

On Monday April 6, 2020, at approximately 4:50PM, the Dearborn Police Department responded to a residence located on Dunning St for a female occupant found deceased under suspicious circumstances.

Prosecutor Kym Worthy will Participate in Virtual Town Hall Meeting May 14

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy and Wayne County Commissioners Terry Marecki and Melissa Daub will participate in a Virtual Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, May 15 at 6pm.

Dearborn Heights Man Charged in Homicide of His Mother

Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Mohamed Ali Saad, 32, in connection with the homicide of his mother, Fatemah Ibrahim Saad, 64, both of Dearborn Heights.

Wayne County Prosecutor's Office CIU Dismisses Murder Charges Against Kevin Harrington and George Clark

Friday, April 24, 2020

On Tuesday, April 21, 2020, Judge Shannon Walker dismissed murder charges against Kevin Harrington and George Clark based upon newly discovered evidence.

Detroit Man Charged in Lyndon Street Fatal Car Crash

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Desean James Gee, 34, of Detroit, in connection with the fatal car crash that killed Adrian Thomas Bascom, 40, and JalenKristopher Whitlock, 27, and injured a 14-year-old female, all of Detroit.

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Shemeeka Lashawn Walthall, 26, of Detroit, in connection with the fatal car crash that killed pedestrian Arthur Brewer, 82, of Detroit.

Detroit Woman Charged in Double Homicide

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Dariyan Bailey, 21, of Detroit, has been charged by Prosecutor Kym Worthy in connection with the homicides of Anthony Beavers, 29, of River Rouge, and Raymond Williams, 27, of Ecorse.

Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Mohamed Ali Saad, 32 in connection with the homicide of his mother, Fatemah Ibrahim Saad, 64, both of Dearborn Heights.

Detroit Man Charged in Kidnapping of Infant Daughter

Thursday, April 16, 2020

Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Brandon Ryan Walker, 26 of Detroit, in connection with the parental kidnapping of his four-month-old daughter

SE Michigan Car Wash Owner Warned for Violating Stay Home, Stay Safe Order

Tuesday, April 14, 2020

Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy and Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced today that Fast Splash Car Wash in SE Michigan is the latest business contacted by authorities for failing to comply with the Stay Home, Stay Safe executive order.

Canton Man Charged in Domestic Violence Incident

Thursday, April 2, 2020

Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Oswald John Tallent, 46, of Canton Township, in connection with the assaults on his 44-year-old wife and eight-year-old daughter. The couple have two other children, ages six years old and four years old.

Detroit Woman Charged in Fatal Shooting of Husband

Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Jessica Washington, 33, in connection with the fatal shooting of her husband, Toney Washington, 30, both of Detroit.

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Naracotics cases against Darell Chancellor and Darrell Richmond have been dismissed recently by the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office.

Press Release - Man Charged in Wick Road Standoff in Romulus

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Chad Alexander Smith has been charged in connection with an attempted carjacking, shout out with Romulus Police, a subsequent hostage situation and standoff in Romulus.

Thursday, March 5, 2020

Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy to Hold Fifth Town Hall Meeting in Dearborn on March 5, 2020

News Updates - Week of February 16 - 22, 2020

Monday, February 24, 2020

Ramon Ward Exonerated; Ohio Man Charged in Greektown Hotel Case

Press Release - Ohio Man Charged in Greektown Hotel Case

Monday, February 24, 2020

Marlo Smith has been charged in connection with an incident at Greektown Casino Hotel that involved a loaded weapon found in a backpack behind an ice machine in the Greektown Hotel.

Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy to Hold Fifth Town Hall Meeting in Dearborn

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Prosecutor Worthy's fifth Town Hall Meeting will be held March 5, 2020 from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Henry Ford College in Dearborn.

Press Release - Man Charged in Two Murders in River Rouge

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Kenyel William Brown has been charged in connection with the fatal shootings of two people and the non-fatal shooting of a third person that occurred in a residence in the 500 block of Beechwood in River Rouge.

Press Release - Wayne County Prosecutor's Office CIU Exonerates Ramon Ward

Thursday, February 20, 2020

The motion to have Ramon Ward's two murder convictions dismissed and vacated was granted by Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Donald Knapp.

News Updates - Week of February 9 - 15, 2020

Monday, February 17, 2020

34th District Court Judge David Parrott Charged in Domestic Incident; Detroit Man Charged in Lauder Street Attack on Senior Woman; Pittsburgh Controller Chelsa Wagner Enters No Contest Plea; Detroit Man Charged in Homicide of Bashar Kallabat

Press Release - Warrant Denied in Demolition of State Representative's Non-Profit House

Friday, February 14, 2020

The warrant for the demolition of Michigan State Representative Sherry Gay-Dagnogo's non-profit house on Minock Street in Detroit has been denied.

Press Release - Detroit Man Charged in the Homicide of Bashar Kallabat

Friday, February 14, 2020

Jimmy Jermaine Pickett has been charged in connection with the February 11, 2020 homicide of Bashar Kallabat, a hairdresser from Bloomfield Hills, MI.

Press Release - Man Charged in Murder of 27-Year-Old Woman in Detroit

Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Darnell Rayshawn Hall has been charged in connection with the February 7, 2020 murder of his female friend in his apartment on Antietam Street in Detroit.

Press Release - Pittsburgh Controller Chelsa Wagner Enters No Contest Plea to Disturbing the Peace

Thursday, February 13, 2020

Chelsa Wagner, Pittsburgh Controller, has entered a no contest plea to one count of Disturbing the Peace stemming from a March 6, 2019 altercation with Detroit police officers at the Westin Book Cadillac Hotel in Detroit.

News Updates - Week of February 2 - 8, 2020

Monday, February 10, 2020

Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy to Hold Fourth Town Hall Meeting in Taylor on February 5, 2020; Detroit Man Charged in Non-Fatal Shootings of DPD Officers

Press Release - Detroit Man Charged in Lauder Street Attack on Senior Woman

Tuesday, February 11, 2020

Shon Glen Lacey, Jr. has been charged in connection with the February 6, 2020 carjacking and assault of a 72-year-old Detroit woman at her residence on Lauder Street in Detroit.

Press Release - 34th District Court Judge David Parrott Charged in Domestic Incident

Monday, February 10, 2020

34th District Court Judge David Parrott has been charged in connection with the February 8, 2020 alleged assault of a 55-year-old woman who was his domestic partner.

Press Release - Detroit Man Charged in Non-Fatal Shootings of DPD Officers

Friday, February 7, 2020

Tiwan D. Shaw has been charged in connection with the February 5, 2020 non-fatal shooting incident involving three Detroit Police officers that occurred during a traffic stop in the area of Frankfort Street and Nottingham Road in Detroit.

Press Release - Detroit Woman Charged in Winthrop Street Animal Stabbing Incident

Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Bridgett Hubbard has been charged in connection with the February 2, 2020 attempted stabbing of a male acquaintance and the non-fatal stabbing of his dog.

Press Release - Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy to Hold Fourth Town Hall Meeting in Taylor

Monday, January 27, 2020

Prosecutor Worthy will hold a Town Hall meeting on February 5, 2020 from 7:00 p.m. to 9':00 p.m. for the Downriver communities of Allen Park, Ecorse, Lincoln Park, River Rouge, Southgate and Taylor.

Press Release - Devin Ray Cronk Charged in Reckless Driving Incident on I-94

Friday, January 3, 2020

Devin Ray Cronk has been charged in connection with the December 22, 2019 reckless driving incident during which, while driving his car, he did donuts on I-94.

News Updates - Week of January 26 - February 1, 2020

Monday, February 3, 2020

Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy to Hold Fourth Town Hall Meeting in Taylor on February 5, 2020; Siwatu Salama Ra entered a no contest plea in Firearms - Brandishing in Public charge; Christopher Metzger indecent exposure charge dismissed

News Updates - Week of January 19 - 25, 2020

Monday, January 27, 2020

Devin Ray Cronk Charged in Reckless Driving Incident on I-94; Detroit Man Charged in Death of Girlfriend on Grandville Street; Detroit Man Charged in Homicide of 85-Year-Old Man; Two Charged in Fatal Shooting on Smart Street

Press Release - Two Men Charged in Fatal Shooting on Smart Street

Friday, January 24, 2020

Seventeen-year-olds Damariyon Keon Coleman and D'Anthony Kendricks have been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of 58-year-old Brett Moore on Smart Street in Detroit.

Press Release - Detroit Man Charged in Homicide of 85-Year-Old Man

Thursday, January 23, 2020

Carlos Aaron Terry has been charged in connection with the homicide of 85-year-old Albert R. Wright that occurred in his home in the 7440 block of Pilgrim Street in Detroit.

Press Release - Detroit Man Charged in Death of Girlfriend on Grandville Street

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Isaiah Marcus Wilder has been charged in connection with the fatal stabbing on his 17-year-old girlfriend in the basement of a residence in the 15070 block of Grandville Street.

News Updates - Week of January 12 - 18, 2020

Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Javon Stacks Case Re-Issued by WCPO; Garden City Man Charged in Carjacking of Police Vehicle; Devin Ray Cronk Charged in Reckless Driving Incident on I-94

Prosecutor Worthy's Datamaster Letter and Attachments

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Wayne County Prosecutor Worthy's Datamaster Letter to Chiefs of Police and Defense Bar, with attachments

Press Release - Garden City Man Charged in Carjacking of Police Vehicle

Friday, January 17, 2020

Thomas Russell Troost has been charged in connection with the January 14, 2020 carjacking of a Dearborn Heights Police Department scout car.

News Updates - Week of January 5 - 11, 2020

Monday, January 13, 2020

Devin Ray Cronk Charged in Reckless Driving Incident on I-94; Prosecutor Kym Worthy's Statement on the Passing of Former Wayne County Treasurer Raymond J,. Wojtowicz

News Updates - Week of December 29, 2019 - January 4, 2020

Monday, January 6, 2020

Devin Ray Cronk Charged in Reckless Driving Incident on I-94

Press Release - Westland Man Charged with Open Murder in Connection with Woman Found in Hines Park

Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Anthony Dominic Kesteloot has been charged with Open Murder in connection with the death of Olivia Rossi, of Westland. The defendant and the victim were acquainted with each other.

Press Release - Wayne County Prosecutor Worthy's Statement on the Passing of Raymond Wojtowicz

Thursday, January 9, 2020

Prosecutor Kym Worthy's Statement on the Passing of Former Wayne County Treasurer Raymond J. Wojtowicz

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