On May 23, 2023, Prosecutor Kym Worthy charged former Westland Police Officer Shawn Dennis Davidson, 52, of New Boston, and Gregory Jay Tittle, 53, of Carleton, MI, in connection with an incident at a bar in the 110 block of Oak Street in Wyandotte.

On April 22, 2023, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Davidson and Tittle were together at the bar while Davidson was off duty. Tittle and Davidson's conduct in the bar led to Davidson being told to leave by staff, but he refused. Wyandotte Police were called, and he was arrested after they arrived on the scene. A loaded handgun was in Davidson's waistband upon arrest. Tittle took Davidson's handgun from Davidson's waist and pointed it at Davidson's head. Tittle was soon arrested at a different bar nearby.

On May 23, 2023, Davidson was arraigned in 27^th District Court on one count of Carrying a Concealed Firearm under the Influence of Alcohol and one count of Trespassing. Tittle was arraigned on one count of Carrying a Concealed Firearm under the Influence of Alcohol and one count of Reckless Use of a Firearm.

On June 20, 2023, Davidson pled nolo contendre to one count of Trespassing and Tittle pled guilty to one count of Reckless Use of a Firearm. All other charges were dismissed. Today, Davidson and Tittle were sentenced to one year of probation. They must attend anger management and alcohol and substance abuse counseling, and are not allowed to possess weapons.

Please request a photograph of the defendants from the Wyandotte Police Department.

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